14 – 22 March 2026 | Ganora Farm
7 days, 8 nights
Come and immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of the Karoo. Join me for a creative journey of travel journaling in pen, ink, and watercolour while exploring the enchanting town of Nieu Bethesda and its surroundings. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced artist, this retreat offers inspiration, relaxation, and unforgettable experiences.
This retreat is more than just an art workshop and retreat —it’s a chance to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and capture the beauty of the world around you in a way that is deeply personal and meaningful. You’ll return home not only with a filled travel journal but also with renewed inspiration, new friendships, and memories to last a lifetime.
🖋️ What’s Included:
- A handmade leather travel journal to document your journey and keep as a treasured keepsake
- All Art materials needed for your creative journey
- Comfortable accommodation at the beautiful Ganora Farm, a working Karoo farm filled with charm and history which includes breakfast and 5 delicious farm dinners at the farm
- 6 days of Guided art sessions in travel journaling techniques, tailored for beginners and seasoned sketchers alike.
- Daily opportunities to practice and play with your journal, capturing all those special memories
- Plenty of time to relax, reflect, and allow creativity to flow while connecting with fellow artists in a supportive community
⭐️ Highlights of the Retreat:
- Lessons will be given on the farm, then we will wander through Nieu Bethesda, sketching old buildings, the discover the quaint bookshop, visit the historic church, and sketch the famous Owl House, a place of art and mystery
- We will take a day trip to Graaff-Reinet, and paint the breathtaking Valley of Desolation with its dramatic rock formations.
- Ganora Farm has an abundance of fossils, and gives fossil tours as well as a Medicinal plant Tour, you’ll be learning about ancient history while sketching and journaling your discoveries
What does it Cost?
Single – R22600
Sharing- R20200
Includes
8 nights Accommodation & Breakfasts
5 off 2 course dinners at Ganora Farm,
6 days Tuition
Handmade Leather Travel Journal
Micron Pens
Daniel Smith Watercolours
Travel palette
Paintbrushes
View Finder
Colour Wheel
Bag with lots of Art Goodies
(discount given if bringing own watercolour materials)
Excludes:
Transport, lunches, 2 dinners in Nieu Bethesda, 1 dinner on farm on day of contemplation, drinks and gratuities, park entrance fees and tours
Accommodation is allocated on a 1st come 1st serve basis, details can be found at
Available – Old Kraal Rooms 1,2,3,4 https://www.ganora.co.za/old-kraal/
Available – The Workshops Room 6 https://www.ganora.co.za/the-workshops/
- Fully booked – The Sheds Rooms 8 to 9 https://www.ganora.co.za/the-sheds/
Payment Schedule:
On Booking – R3000 deposit plus 50% deposit on accommodation
Single – R4800
Sharing R3450
1st November 2nd payment – R4000
1st January 3rd payment – R4500
1st February Balance of payment
Cancellation policy of Nieu Bethesda Art Retreat
- Any time before the start of the art retreat – forfeit the appropriate deposit on accommodation unless I can find someone to take your place.
- 31 – 60 days before start of the retreat – Forfeit deposit of R3000 plus the deposit on accommodation according to their cancellation policy unless I can find someone to take your place.
- 30 days or less before start of the retreat – Forfeit 100% of Package & accommodation according to their cancellation policy unless I can find someone to take your place.
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