Water Media on the Waterfront:
Women’s Workshop & Retreat

You are invited to join me this November 1-3 in Nashville, Tennessee for a Women’s Workshop & Retreat:

Water Media on the Waterfront 

Will you take a moment to imagine with me?

Imagine yourself admiring waterfront views rimmed by fall foliage finally bursting forth in crisp orange, burnt sienna, and golden yellow. 

Imagine meals crafted with flavors just as colorful as the view. 

Imagine happy hour as the sun sets, spreading its rays across the sky as you listen to the gentle rhythm of the water lapping against the shore.

Imagine yourself capturing these blissful moments in watercolor while you form new friendships with your fellow attendees.

Imagine a weekend with no errands to run, no meals to make, no calls to answer, nowhere to be but right where you are.

Does that sound like the deep breath, the needed pause, the creative renewal that your soul needs?

If so, I hope you’ll join me for a weekend of recreation and restoration!

And even if you can’t commit to an entire weekend retreat, you can still enjoy the Saturday workshop of painting, resting, and friendship on November 2.

Both morning and afternoon sessions are beginner-friendly, and no matter what your level of experience is, you'll definitely be able to have fun playing and making art with the colorful materials provided.


The Retreat Site

Your getaway for the weekend is this gorgeous lakefront home. With its floor-to-ceiling windows, wraparound decks, wood floors, and warm decor, you’ll feel peace and release the moment you arrive. The abundance of natural light and stunning lake views will inspire and reignite your creativity.

The Itinerary

Retreat Weekend & Workshop Combined

Friday, November 1

Arrival (any time after 4pm): Settle into your room. Grab a snack. Let yourself unwind from a long week and enjoy the view.

Catered Dinner (6:30pm)

Evening Activities: Sunset, saunas, chair massages, and more.

Saturday, November 2 : Workshop Day!

Workshop-only attendees arrive (9am): Intros & Brunch with group

Morning Session (10am - 12:30pm): Painting Water with Watercolor 

Catered Lunch & Recreational Break (12:30 - 2pm)

Afternoon Session (2pm - 5pm): Beautiful Waterfront Sunsets in Acrylic

Sunset Happy Hour overlooking lake

Dinner at nearby restaurant with entire group (workshop-only group attendees depart after dinner)

Post-dinner activities: Art-themed movie, popcorn, relaxing fire in the fireplace

Sunday, November 3

Sunday morning breakfast

Group reflection & discussion

Check out 11:00 a.m.

PLEASE NOTE: I can only accommodate 5 attendees for the full retreat stay, so be sure to reserve your spot soon if you’d like to enjoy the full weekend!

Workshop Only

Saturday, November 2

Arrival (9am): Intros & Brunch with group

Morning Session (10am - 12:30pm): Painting Water with Watercolor 

Catered Lunch & Recreational Break (12:30 - 2pm)

Afternoon Session (2pm - 5pm): Beautiful Waterfront Sunsets in Acrylic

Sunset Happy Hour overlooking lake

Dinner at nearby restaurant with entire group (dinner not included in price)

Depart after dinner

PLEASE NOTE: I want this workshop to remain small so that I can provide individualized instruction to all and so that we can get to know one another well. There are only 7 spots available for the workshop-only day. Be sure to reserve your spot before the workshop is full!


Workshop - Only Registration

If registration is full, send an email

to elaine@artRequired to be placed on a waiting list.

The Pricing

Retreat Weekend & Workshop Combined

Pricing includes workshop, art supplies & tools, two nights accommodations, and meals (does not include dinner at restaurant on Saturday night).

Accommodation choices:

Private Queen Room 1:  Full view of lake, shares master bath. $755 SOLD

Private Queen Room 2:  View of lake, shared bath. $735 SOLD

Shared Twin Room:  View of lake, shared bath. $645 ONE SPOT SOLD

Semi-private fold-out queen. $575 

Workshop-Only: $197

Pricing Includes all supplies & tools, brunch and lunch (does not include dinner at restaurant Saturday night).

Getting There

The house is in Hermitage, Tennessee on Old Hickory Lake, 12 miles from Nashville International Airport (BNA). It's around $20 to Uber from the airport, or we may be able to pick you up depending on arrival time.

Local attendees will get the address when they register.

You’ll relax. You’ll play. You’ll explore. You’ll learn.

Doesn’t that sound like something your soul needs?

I hope you’ll join me for this incredible weekend!

Full Weekend - Retreat Registration

I'm so glad you want to be here! Because it's such a small retreat, I'll need to personally handle registrations, I'd like to have a chat with you.

Click the button below to send me your contact info and best time to call.

Workshop - Only Registration

If registration is full, send an email

to elaine@artRequired to be placed on a waiting list.