Périgord, France
Ten unhurried days in the Dordogne. Riverside villages, golden light, home-cooked French cuisine, and a long list of hand-picked places to paint.
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Marrakech, Morocco
A villa among the olive groves, the souks and the Medina, the Atlas Mountains on the horizon. A palette of rust, indigo and ochre waiting to be painted.
Discover MarrakechWe handle everything,
so you can focus on art.
We collaborate with the most sought-after artists in English-speaking countries and manage every detail from the moment you arrive to the moment you leave. No logistics, no planning, no worrying about where you are going or what you will eat when you get back.
- Daily visits to hand-picked locations, chosen by Harrison.
- Delicious, locally sourced cuisine, cooked in-house by Katel.
- A selection of local wines, and yes, rosé on tap.
- Comfortable accommodation surrounded by nature and quiet.
- And big smiles from the little Gabriel.
Experiences that stay
with you forever.
Our list of more than 70 places to visit is unmatched. Whatever your medium, we have a ridiculously long list of places to take you, and the flexibility to change plans on a minute's notice depending on the weather, the group, or simply where the day wants to go.
Each retreat is custom-built around the artist, the group and the season. You sit back, relax, and make the work you came to make.
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Inside a Maison Swyft Retreat
Warm hands on every detail.
Harrison and Katel have made it their life's work to host retreating artists and students, and to guide them expertly around the regions they love. Harrison hand-picks every location. Katel cooks fresh, abundant, regional food, on site and at the picnic lunches out on location. And little Gabriel hands out the big smiles.
The result is a cosy, comfortable, intimate setting that is perfectly suited to creativity. Guests describe it as a five-star, once-in-a-lifetime experience, and many of them come back.
Loved by the artists who host here
I recently hosted an art retreat at Maison Swyft, and it was an absolute dream. The hosts are some of the warmest and kindest people I have ever met, and the food is delicious, both on site and at the beautiful picnic lunches during our outings. We cannot wait to share this magical place with more of our students and friends.
It is so hard to find the words to describe the experience. The facility sits in picturesque countryside, cosy and intimate and perfectly suited to creativity. The food is lovingly home cooked and a thoughtful taste of the region. This is a five-star, once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Ten days. Nothing to worry about
but the work.
Spend the time making art in one of the most beautiful corners of France or Morocco, without spending a second on logistics, accommodation, or food and drink. We take care of everything.