
AAW ARTISTS RETREAT
August 8 - 12, 2022
Alan Flattmann
Abbey Art Works
Four nights, beginning with dinner on Monday and ending with lunch on Friday
Includes meals, refreshments, snacks, and private accommodations; use of studio, easels, tables.
Fee: $815
Call Artist/Facilitator: Billie Bourgeois at 225-276-5424 with any questions.


Scenic opportunities just outside the Abbey Artworks Studio

Abbey Artworks students at work just outside studio

Students at work in the studio



Dates August 8 - 12, 2022
About The Event
Abbey Art Works is on the grounds of Saint Joseph Abbey, a Benedictine Monastery in Covington, Louisiana is inviting all painters of any medium to 4 days of peaceful, quiet painting. Air-conditioned studio space will be available, and artists will be free to work outdoors, weather permitting. Work at your own pace, develop your own imagery. Open studio time for the duration. Enjoy meeting and sharing art and ideas with other artists.
The retreat includes 4 nights accommodations in the beautiful, newly renovated Retreat Center just steps from the Studio building. This retreat is for Independent Artistic Development. No formal painting instruction will be given. Artists will set up their own ‘studio space’ and begin independent work. Easels and tables are provided. Artists bring their own painting supplies. The retreat is limited to 20 artists.
Inclusions
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4 nights private room and bath with a queen bed in the newly renovated Abbey Retreat Center
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3 delicious meals a day, coffee and snacks available throughout the day
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Begins with dinner Monday evening and ends with lunch on Friday
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Studio space available around the clock beginning at Noon on Monday, August 8, with easels and tables provided
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Check in to Retreat Center on Monday, August 8 at 4 pm
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‘On call’ consultation with the Artist in Residence throughout the day
Amenities
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Walk the beautiful Abbey grounds and Lake anytime during the retreat
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Relax on the Retreat Center deck
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Use the Retreat Center chapel for quiet meditation
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Guided tour of the murals in the church and in the monks’ dining room
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Minutes from downtown Covington, with Mo’s Art Supplies, as well as lovely little shops
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Attend Vespers with the monks every evening at 5:30 p.m., if you wish
Retreat and Studio Policies
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No smoking allowed anywhere on the Abbey property
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No pets allowed at the retreat
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SERVICE DOGS MUST BE ON LEASH AT ALL TIMES
Abbey Art Works Cancellation Policy
No cancellations or refunds after August 1. There will be a waiting list so if for some reason you need to cancel, it's possible another artist could take your place and reimburse you for the full fee. $500 of the registration fee could be applied to a future Artist Retreat at Abbey Art Works.

Sunset on the Abbey pond

Beautiful reflections just steps away from your door

Dining room in the Christian Life Center

Comfortable, private guest rooms with queen beds located just a few paces to the studio.