Join me on this all-inclusive, residential, 5-day (4-night) painting break in Britain’s first National park, The Peak District, 8 - 12 June 2026
About this course:
Paint the glorious views and vistas of the Peak District, surrounded by mountain views, hidden valleys and beautiful reservoir vistas.
During this retreat, you will have the chance to work plein-air (from life) with me, in some of the most iconic and famous places across the south of the National park.
I will both demonstrate and guide you through some of the best methods for painting and sketching outside, in both oils, acrylics and/or gouache (in case of inclement weather, we will have the use of an indoor painting space). Bring your walking boots and a sun hat and join me (for manageable strolls) up the gentle hills and down dales, with your paints in hand, on what promises to be a fantastic week of painting, in the month of June, in beautiful surroundings.
What is included:
Full painting tuition for 3-days (Tues, Weds, Thurs) including group demonstrations and plenty of 1-1 guidance, working from 10am - 4pm
Fully planned itinerary: based around the weather, paintable locations and convenient amenities
4-nights accommodation from Monday 8 - Friday 12 June
All food (including breakfast, a picnic lunch and evening dinner).
Free parking, Wifi and use of the amenities and public rooms in the hotel
The Accommodation:
Our home for this fully inclusive retreat will be The Peveril of the Peak; a 3*, characterful, country house hotel, less than a mile from the famous Dovedale Stepping Stones and on the doorstep of Thorpe Cloud – a cone-shaped limestone hill that offers impressive views over the rolling green landscape that forms the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border.
The house has a comfortable lounge, a dining room serving a wide range of dishes made with fresh and seasonal ingredients, a licensed bar and books and games to borrow during your stay. You’ll also find a boot and drying room, extensive grounds, plus an outdoor terrace that’s perfect for soaking up beautiful countryside views. The hotel also offers a wide range of local area maps, route guides, and easy-to-follow information for self-guided walks, ideal for non-painting partners who would like to join the retreat.
All rooms are en-suite and include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries and a TV.
Room types include doubles and twins.
Non-painting partners are warmly welcomed to join this retreat to take advantage of the accommodation, food, amenities and ideal location for further exploring the Peak District.
Seasonal dining, tailored for you
The hotel will feed us well, starting each day with a freshly-prepared cooked breakfast and a wide choice from a continental buffet, including hot drinks, juices and fresh fruit. Each day, we will also be given a personalised picnic lunch, perfect for a day out sketching, ready to enjoy when hunger strikes, before coming back to the hotel for our evening meal, showcasing a vibrant range of summer dishes, including vegetarian and vegan options. Sourcing fruit and vegetables within a 40-mile radius of the Peak District, you will have a wide selection of daily freshly prepared meals with a Chef’s Special menu inspired by dishes and flavours of the Peaks, and they are able to adapt dishes to suit special dietary requirements.
For more information about the hotel, click here.
All participants are required to arrange / bring the following:
Travel to and from the hotel - you will need to be able to drive to get to the hotel and to the different painting / walking locations
Adequate travel insurance is mandatory for everyone. You must be satisfied that your insurance fully covers all your personal requirements including pre-existing medical conditions, cancellation charges, medical expenses and repatriation in the event of accident or illness.
Your own preferred painting tools and materials, suitable for plein-air work. A detailed materials list will be sent to participants nearer the time.
Itinerary:
Monday 8: Arrival at the hotel from 4pm. Cream Tea on arrival, check into your room and explore the house. Welcome meeting with Peter and the group, before dinner.
Tuesday 9: Breakfast. 10am - Morning demonstration before we head out on our first walk. Lunch from 1pm. Afternoon - continue our sketches and paintings, with 1-1 support from Peter, before we head back to the hotel. There will be time to rest before dinner from 6pm.
Wednesday 10: Breakfast. 10am - Morning demonstration, including reviewing yesterday’s work, before we head out on walk number 2. Lunch from 1pm. Afternoon - continue our sketches and paintings, with 1-1 support from Peter, before we head back to the hotel. There will be time to rest before dinner from 6pm.
Thursday 11: Breakfast. 10am - Our final morning demonstration before our last full day of painting. We will talk about our aims and targets for the final day before heading out. Lunch from 1pm. Afternoon - continue our sketches and paintings, with 1-1 support from Peter, before we head back to the hotel. There will be time to rest before our last dinner from 6pm. After dinner, we will meet for drinks in the bar, to discuss and share our creations and say our goodbyes.
Friday 12: Breakfast. Check-out by 10am.
Participants working in all painting mediums are welcome to join this retreat. Peter will be working in oils, acrylic and gouache. To see Peter’s usual recommended materials, please take a look at his Artist page on the Jackson’s Art Supplies website, by clicking here.n.b. this is an affiliate link and I will be paid a small commission if you make a purchase from the site.
Pricing and booking:
We have secured a very special, limited time, offer with this hotel, for a limited number of rooms; places must be secured by Tuesday 24th February, by paying a non-refundable deposit.
Prices are as follows:
Painting participant, sharing a Classic room (double or twin): £869
Non-painting partners (sharing a room with a painter): £489
There are two Premium double rooms available. These are for double occupancy and incur a supplement of £80 per room.
There are four single occupancy rooms available. These incur a supplement of £100 per room.
If you have any questions about the pricing, please email us, info@peterkeegan.com or call 01296 733200
To secure your place, please select your room choice from the drop down menu below, and pay a £100 deposit for each guest (painter and non-painters). These deposits are passed to the hotel and are therefore non-refundable. We will contact you by the 24th Feb to confirm your booking and arrange a payment plan with you for the balance.
Peter says "Visiting and exploring the Peak District is one of my favourite things to do. I absolutely, adore the scenery, exploring the ancient landscape and trying to do it justice in my sketchbook! For those of you who have been to my workshops before, you will know how much I love to share exactly how I create exciting and engaging paintings, using glorious surroundings as inspiration. Once the painting is done for the day, I look forward to chatting all things art and more with you around the dining table. I hope to see you there."
Join me on this all-inclusive, residential, 5-day (4-night) painting break in Britain’s first National park, The Peak District, 8 - 12 June 2026
About this course:
Paint the glorious views and vistas of the Peak District, surrounded by mountain views, hidden valleys and beautiful reservoir vistas.
During this retreat, you will have the chance to work plein-air (from life) with me, in some of the most iconic and famous places across the south of the National park.
I will both demonstrate and guide you through some of the best methods for painting and sketching outside, in both oils, acrylics and/or gouache (in case of inclement weather, we will have the use of an indoor painting space). Bring your walking boots and a sun hat and join me (for manageable strolls) up the gentle hills and down dales, with your paints in hand, on what promises to be a fantastic week of painting, in the month of June, in beautiful surroundings.
What is included:
Full painting tuition for 3-days (Tues, Weds, Thurs) including group demonstrations and plenty of 1-1 guidance, working from 10am - 4pm
Fully planned itinerary: based around the weather, paintable locations and convenient amenities
4-nights accommodation from Monday 8 - Friday 12 June
All food (including breakfast, a picnic lunch and evening dinner).
Free parking, Wifi and use of the amenities and public rooms in the hotel
The Accommodation:
Our home for this fully inclusive retreat will be The Peveril of the Peak; a 3*, characterful, country house hotel, less than a mile from the famous Dovedale Stepping Stones and on the doorstep of Thorpe Cloud – a cone-shaped limestone hill that offers impressive views over the rolling green landscape that forms the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border.
The house has a comfortable lounge, a dining room serving a wide range of dishes made with fresh and seasonal ingredients, a licensed bar and books and games to borrow during your stay. You’ll also find a boot and drying room, extensive grounds, plus an outdoor terrace that’s perfect for soaking up beautiful countryside views. The hotel also offers a wide range of local area maps, route guides, and easy-to-follow information for self-guided walks, ideal for non-painting partners who would like to join the retreat.
All rooms are en-suite and include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries and a TV.
Room types include doubles and twins.
Non-painting partners are warmly welcomed to join this retreat to take advantage of the accommodation, food, amenities and ideal location for further exploring the Peak District.
Seasonal dining, tailored for you
The hotel will feed us well, starting each day with a freshly-prepared cooked breakfast and a wide choice from a continental buffet, including hot drinks, juices and fresh fruit. Each day, we will also be given a personalised picnic lunch, perfect for a day out sketching, ready to enjoy when hunger strikes, before coming back to the hotel for our evening meal, showcasing a vibrant range of summer dishes, including vegetarian and vegan options. Sourcing fruit and vegetables within a 40-mile radius of the Peak District, you will have a wide selection of daily freshly prepared meals with a Chef’s Special menu inspired by dishes and flavours of the Peaks, and they are able to adapt dishes to suit special dietary requirements.
For more information about the hotel, click here.
All participants are required to arrange / bring the following:
Travel to and from the hotel - you will need to be able to drive to get to the hotel and to the different painting / walking locations
Adequate travel insurance is mandatory for everyone. You must be satisfied that your insurance fully covers all your personal requirements including pre-existing medical conditions, cancellation charges, medical expenses and repatriation in the event of accident or illness.
Your own preferred painting tools and materials, suitable for plein-air work. A detailed materials list will be sent to participants nearer the time.
Itinerary:
Monday 8: Arrival at the hotel from 4pm. Cream Tea on arrival, check into your room and explore the house. Welcome meeting with Peter and the group, before dinner.
Tuesday 9: Breakfast. 10am - Morning demonstration before we head out on our first walk. Lunch from 1pm. Afternoon - continue our sketches and paintings, with 1-1 support from Peter, before we head back to the hotel. There will be time to rest before dinner from 6pm.
Wednesday 10: Breakfast. 10am - Morning demonstration, including reviewing yesterday’s work, before we head out on walk number 2. Lunch from 1pm. Afternoon - continue our sketches and paintings, with 1-1 support from Peter, before we head back to the hotel. There will be time to rest before dinner from 6pm.
Thursday 11: Breakfast. 10am - Our final morning demonstration before our last full day of painting. We will talk about our aims and targets for the final day before heading out. Lunch from 1pm. Afternoon - continue our sketches and paintings, with 1-1 support from Peter, before we head back to the hotel. There will be time to rest before our last dinner from 6pm. After dinner, we will meet for drinks in the bar, to discuss and share our creations and say our goodbyes.
Friday 12: Breakfast. Check-out by 10am.
Participants working in all painting mediums are welcome to join this retreat. Peter will be working in oils, acrylic and gouache. To see Peter’s usual recommended materials, please take a look at his Artist page on the Jackson’s Art Supplies website, by clicking here.n.b. this is an affiliate link and I will be paid a small commission if you make a purchase from the site.
Pricing and booking:
We have secured a very special, limited time, offer with this hotel, for a limited number of rooms; places must be secured by Tuesday 24th February, by paying a non-refundable deposit.
Prices are as follows:
Painting participant, sharing a Classic room (double or twin): £869
Non-painting partners (sharing a room with a painter): £489
There are two Premium double rooms available. These are for double occupancy and incur a supplement of £80 per room.
There are four single occupancy rooms available. These incur a supplement of £100 per room.
If you have any questions about the pricing, please email us, info@peterkeegan.com or call 01296 733200
To secure your place, please select your room choice from the drop down menu below, and pay a £100 deposit for each guest (painter and non-painters). These deposits are passed to the hotel and are therefore non-refundable. We will contact you by the 24th Feb to confirm your booking and arrange a payment plan with you for the balance.
Peter says "Visiting and exploring the Peak District is one of my favourite things to do. I absolutely, adore the scenery, exploring the ancient landscape and trying to do it justice in my sketchbook! For those of you who have been to my workshops before, you will know how much I love to share exactly how I create exciting and engaging paintings, using glorious surroundings as inspiration. Once the painting is done for the day, I look forward to chatting all things art and more with you around the dining table. I hope to see you there."
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