£250.00 non refundable deposit to reserve your space. Places must be secured by 22nd October.
Join Peter on his only full-week, all-inclusive, painting break for 2026, in the rural calm of the Shropshire Hills.
About this retreat:
A NEW painting retreat, designed by Peter, aimed at artists looking to develop their own individual skills, artistic development and creative outcomes in a beautiful and inspiring part of the UK, the Shropshire Hills. Our venue for this retreat is Longmynd Hotel in Church Stretton.This special retreat will allow Peter to work with you on what YOU are looking to develop! Delivered through a mixture of demonstrations, critiques and discussions, you will work in our designated studio area, or out in the grounds, with other like-minded artists, all working on strengthening their own individual skills and producing successful paintings; a week-long experience to fully commit to and immerse yourself in your artwork – with excellent food and accommodation thrown in!
Here are some examples of the type of work you could do during this retreat:
Start a painting from scratch, of your own choice, in any genre and medium, with Peter on hand to assist the start, development and completion.
You might wish to start a commission, a new body of work or develop an area of painting you’ve always wanted to try but are unsure about.
Paint the glorious views of the Shropshire Hills surrounding the hotel, inspired by Peter’s live, plein-air demonstrations in oils, acrylics or gouache.
Bring works-in-progress with you, unfinished or “failed” paintings and finish them, with Peter on hand to guide you through to completion.
The week will include relaxed and informal discussions with Peter, to help you understand your strengths in painting and drawing, and suggested areas for you to develop and strengthen.
This course is suitable for dedicated and regular painters who want to devote time to develop their creative practice and artwork, with expert guidance, support & encouragement on hand.
During the course, you will also cover:
How to effectively critique and evaluate your own (and others) artwork
Techniques on how to ‘read’ art and understand what makes a successful painting
Strategies on producing work that is led by creative intention and feeling, not just copying
Finding and developing your own authentic style
Across the week, artists can expect to produce, start or finish a range of pieces, depending on their initial aims and intentions.
About Church Stretton, Shropshire:
Often affectionately called “Little Switzerland”, this particular area of the Shropshire Hills offers inspiring, rolling hills, adorned with natural wildlife, grazing cattle and exceedingly paintable buildings and villages. The market town of Church Stretton where the hotel is based, is just a short walk or drive from the striking natural wonders of Stiperstones, Caer Caradoc and Carding Mill Valley, as well as the historic towns of Ludlow and Shrewsbury.
The Accommodation:
Our home for this fully inclusive retreat will be Longmynd Hotel, a beautiful hotel built in 1900, which was once the headquarters and venue for supporting and retraining blinded ex-service personnel after WWII. The hotel has numerous, well-appointed, modern guest rooms - some with balconies overlooking the secluded wooded surrounds - several comfortable lounges, a licensed bar and an attractive dining room, with stunning views across the Stretton Valley. Elsewhere, there’s a handy boot and drying room, books and games to borrow during your stay and the extensive grounds include an animal themed woodland sculpture trail. The house also has a Discovery Point offering a wide range of local area maps, route guides, and easy-to-follow information for self-guided walks, ideal for non-painting partners who may be joining you. All rooms are en-suite and include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries and a TV. Room types include doubles, singles and twins and can be requested upon booking. Non-painting partners are warmly welcomed to join you, to take advantage of the accommodation, food, amenities and ideal location for further exploring the Shropshire Hills.
Breakfast, a packed lunch and cooked dinner are provided as part of this retreat. Led by experienced chefs, Longmynd Hotel serves a wide range of dishes made with fresh and seasonal ingredients, aiming to source the best produce available. As well as full-board, your trip also includes a cream tea on arrival and a hearty breakfast on departure day. Vegetarian and vegan menu choices are available as well as catering for allergies, food intolerances, or any other special dietary requirements.In case of inclement weather, there is a convenient room inside Longmynd Hotel which we can use as a studio space. If this happens, we will work from photos of the local area or whatever project work you bring with work on.
What is included:
Full painting tuition for 5-days (Sat, Sun, Mon, Weds & Thurs) with a free leisure day on the Tuesday. Teaching days will include group demonstrations and plenty of one-to-one guidance, working from 10am - 4pm
Fully planned itinerary (based around the weather) including possible painting locations on site and in the local area
7-nights accommodation from Friday 3 - Friday 10 July 2026
All food (including cooked or continental breakfast, a packed lunch and 3-course evening dinner a la carte menu) courtesy of Longmynd Hotel
Free parking, Wifi and use of the amenities and public rooms in Longmynd Hotel
All participants are required to arrange / bring the following:
Travel to and from Longmynd Hotel, SY6 6AG
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.)
Example itinerary*:
Friday 3: Arrival at Harrington House from 4pm. Cream Tea on arrival, check into your room and explore the house. Welcome meeting with Peter and the group, before dinner.
Saturday 4: Breakfast. 10am - Morning demonstration on Composition and Design: How to start a painting/drawing with emphasis on creating a strong composition with buildings. Lunch from 1pm. Afternoon - continue work on this theme with guidance from Peter. Dinner from 6pm.
Sunday 5: Breakfast. 10am – Painting the glorious hills of Shropshire. Lunch from 1pm. Afternoon - continue work on this theme with guidance from Peter. Dinner from 6pm.
Monday 6: Breakfast. 10am - Morning demonstration on Colour mixing and how to make your paintings sing with colour. Lunch from 1pm. Afternoon - continue work on this theme with guidance from Peter. Dinner from 6pm.
Tuesday 7: Breakfast. 10am – Free day to explore the local area e.g local walks from the hotel, visit the local towns for shopping, relax in the Hotel or continue some of your artwork. Packed lunch can be provided if required. Dinner from 6pm.
Wednesday 8: Breakfast. 10am - Morning demonstration on how to critique and improve your work. Lunch from 1pm. Afternoon - continue work on this theme with guidance from Peter. Dinner from 6pm.
Thursday 9: Breakfast. 10am – Final day spent finishing your work from the week, with plenty of one-to-one support and guidance from Peter, to set targets and future aims (optional). Lunch from 1pm and dinner from 6pm.
Friday 10: Breakfast. Check-out by 10am.
*subject to change, dependent on the weather
Participants working in all painting mediums are welcome to join this retreat. Peter will be working in oils, acrylic and gouache.
The painting participants will be limited to 15 places. (This does not include non-painting partners who are warmly welcomed to join.)
For more information on Longmynd Hotel, please visit https://www.hfholidays.co.uk/country-houses/locations/church-stretton-shropshire-hills
Pricing:
Painting participant prices start from £1859 per person. This is based on a shared Classic room (double or twin), for two people.**
Non-painting partners can join from £1099 (based on sharing a Classic room with a painting participant).
Single room supplements are £35 per person.**
**Room allocation will be on a first-come, first served basis and can be selected when paying your deposit. Places are secured with a £250 deposit for each guest (painters and non-painters). These deposits are passed to the hotel to secure this group rate and are therefore non-refundable.
Once we have received your deposit, we will contact you to confirm your details, including room allocation and therefore the total amount due. We will then discuss and agree a payment plan with you, for the remaining payment.
£250.00 non refundable deposit to reserve your space. Places must be secured by 22nd October.
Join Peter on his only full-week, all-inclusive, painting break for 2026, in the rural calm of the Shropshire Hills.
About this retreat:
A NEW painting retreat, designed by Peter, aimed at artists looking to develop their own individual skills, artistic development and creative outcomes in a beautiful and inspiring part of the UK, the Shropshire Hills. Our venue for this retreat is Longmynd Hotel in Church Stretton.This special retreat will allow Peter to work with you on what YOU are looking to develop! Delivered through a mixture of demonstrations, critiques and discussions, you will work in our designated studio area, or out in the grounds, with other like-minded artists, all working on strengthening their own individual skills and producing successful paintings; a week-long experience to fully commit to and immerse yourself in your artwork – with excellent food and accommodation thrown in!
Here are some examples of the type of work you could do during this retreat:
Start a painting from scratch, of your own choice, in any genre and medium, with Peter on hand to assist the start, development and completion.
You might wish to start a commission, a new body of work or develop an area of painting you’ve always wanted to try but are unsure about.
Paint the glorious views of the Shropshire Hills surrounding the hotel, inspired by Peter’s live, plein-air demonstrations in oils, acrylics or gouache.
Bring works-in-progress with you, unfinished or “failed” paintings and finish them, with Peter on hand to guide you through to completion.
The week will include relaxed and informal discussions with Peter, to help you understand your strengths in painting and drawing, and suggested areas for you to develop and strengthen.
This course is suitable for dedicated and regular painters who want to devote time to develop their creative practice and artwork, with expert guidance, support & encouragement on hand.
During the course, you will also cover:
How to effectively critique and evaluate your own (and others) artwork
Techniques on how to ‘read’ art and understand what makes a successful painting
Strategies on producing work that is led by creative intention and feeling, not just copying
Finding and developing your own authentic style
Across the week, artists can expect to produce, start or finish a range of pieces, depending on their initial aims and intentions.
About Church Stretton, Shropshire:
Often affectionately called “Little Switzerland”, this particular area of the Shropshire Hills offers inspiring, rolling hills, adorned with natural wildlife, grazing cattle and exceedingly paintable buildings and villages. The market town of Church Stretton where the hotel is based, is just a short walk or drive from the striking natural wonders of Stiperstones, Caer Caradoc and Carding Mill Valley, as well as the historic towns of Ludlow and Shrewsbury.
The Accommodation:
Our home for this fully inclusive retreat will be Longmynd Hotel, a beautiful hotel built in 1900, which was once the headquarters and venue for supporting and retraining blinded ex-service personnel after WWII. The hotel has numerous, well-appointed, modern guest rooms - some with balconies overlooking the secluded wooded surrounds - several comfortable lounges, a licensed bar and an attractive dining room, with stunning views across the Stretton Valley. Elsewhere, there’s a handy boot and drying room, books and games to borrow during your stay and the extensive grounds include an animal themed woodland sculpture trail. The house also has a Discovery Point offering a wide range of local area maps, route guides, and easy-to-follow information for self-guided walks, ideal for non-painting partners who may be joining you. All rooms are en-suite and include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries and a TV. Room types include doubles, singles and twins and can be requested upon booking. Non-painting partners are warmly welcomed to join you, to take advantage of the accommodation, food, amenities and ideal location for further exploring the Shropshire Hills.
Breakfast, a packed lunch and cooked dinner are provided as part of this retreat. Led by experienced chefs, Longmynd Hotel serves a wide range of dishes made with fresh and seasonal ingredients, aiming to source the best produce available. As well as full-board, your trip also includes a cream tea on arrival and a hearty breakfast on departure day. Vegetarian and vegan menu choices are available as well as catering for allergies, food intolerances, or any other special dietary requirements.In case of inclement weather, there is a convenient room inside Longmynd Hotel which we can use as a studio space. If this happens, we will work from photos of the local area or whatever project work you bring with work on.
What is included:
Full painting tuition for 5-days (Sat, Sun, Mon, Weds & Thurs) with a free leisure day on the Tuesday. Teaching days will include group demonstrations and plenty of one-to-one guidance, working from 10am - 4pm
Fully planned itinerary (based around the weather) including possible painting locations on site and in the local area
7-nights accommodation from Friday 3 - Friday 10 July 2026
All food (including cooked or continental breakfast, a packed lunch and 3-course evening dinner a la carte menu) courtesy of Longmynd Hotel
Free parking, Wifi and use of the amenities and public rooms in Longmynd Hotel
All participants are required to arrange / bring the following:
Travel to and from Longmynd Hotel, SY6 6AG
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.)
Example itinerary*:
Friday 3: Arrival at Harrington House from 4pm. Cream Tea on arrival, check into your room and explore the house. Welcome meeting with Peter and the group, before dinner.
Saturday 4: Breakfast. 10am - Morning demonstration on Composition and Design: How to start a painting/drawing with emphasis on creating a strong composition with buildings. Lunch from 1pm. Afternoon - continue work on this theme with guidance from Peter. Dinner from 6pm.
Sunday 5: Breakfast. 10am – Painting the glorious hills of Shropshire. Lunch from 1pm. Afternoon - continue work on this theme with guidance from Peter. Dinner from 6pm.
Monday 6: Breakfast. 10am - Morning demonstration on Colour mixing and how to make your paintings sing with colour. Lunch from 1pm. Afternoon - continue work on this theme with guidance from Peter. Dinner from 6pm.
Tuesday 7: Breakfast. 10am – Free day to explore the local area e.g local walks from the hotel, visit the local towns for shopping, relax in the Hotel or continue some of your artwork. Packed lunch can be provided if required. Dinner from 6pm.
Wednesday 8: Breakfast. 10am - Morning demonstration on how to critique and improve your work. Lunch from 1pm. Afternoon - continue work on this theme with guidance from Peter. Dinner from 6pm.
Thursday 9: Breakfast. 10am – Final day spent finishing your work from the week, with plenty of one-to-one support and guidance from Peter, to set targets and future aims (optional). Lunch from 1pm and dinner from 6pm.
Friday 10: Breakfast. Check-out by 10am.
*subject to change, dependent on the weather
Participants working in all painting mediums are welcome to join this retreat. Peter will be working in oils, acrylic and gouache.
The painting participants will be limited to 15 places. (This does not include non-painting partners who are warmly welcomed to join.)
For more information on Longmynd Hotel, please visit https://www.hfholidays.co.uk/country-houses/locations/church-stretton-shropshire-hills
Pricing:
Painting participant prices start from £1859 per person. This is based on a shared Classic room (double or twin), for two people.**
Non-painting partners can join from £1099 (based on sharing a Classic room with a painting participant).
Single room supplements are £35 per person.**
**Room allocation will be on a first-come, first served basis and can be selected when paying your deposit. Places are secured with a £250 deposit for each guest (painters and non-painters). These deposits are passed to the hotel to secure this group rate and are therefore non-refundable.
Once we have received your deposit, we will contact you to confirm your details, including room allocation and therefore the total amount due. We will then discuss and agree a payment plan with you, for the remaining payment.
