Welcome to Artable's carefully curated Tasmanian space - a quaint 100 year old hotel in the remote north east town of Winnaleah where you enjoy your very own bedroom and bathroom at no extra charge.
Everything is included except your flights and art materials. You will enjoy 4 full studio days and 1 day on the coastline to work en plein air or in your journal.
Your own beautiful bedroom complete with luxury linens and a plush mattress topper for the best nights sleep. A light filled studio space complete with both table and en plein air easels for your use. Transfers between Launceston (airport or city) and the venue as well as daily excursions to a variety of landscapes.
We have painting days with Lyn Diefenbach and trips locally to explore a range of regional highlights - we will be visiting a range of amazing places whilst threading our art time throughout the week - check the full itinerary at the bottom of the page. At night, we dine by candlelight as our chef prepares Tasmanian fare from locally sourced produce to suit all dietary needs. There are beautiful walks surrounding the hotel to truly experience the beauty of the area before or after class or sink into the Chesterfield couches with a wine or a hot chocolate by the fire instead.
If you are keen to come on your own, don't worry, we have many people that join us on their own. Please note that if you opt for a shared room (twin single beds) you attract a $400 discount. Some rooms are located on the upper level and include stairs, so please contact us if you have mobility issues.
To join us make your $200 non refundable or transferrable deposit via the link to the right. We will be in contact in October to collect the balance. Please note that cancellation fees apply to all Artable retreats as outlined below.
We look forward to welcoming you to a wonderful creative holiday.
ARTABLE RETREAT TERMS & CONDITIONS
ACCOMMODATION
Rooms 1-5 have a King bed and detached ensuite (across the hall), these rooms are located on the ground floor.
Room 7 has 2 x double beds for sharing and ensuite, Rooms 8 & 9 have queen beds with ensuites (room 9 is a detached ensuite), Room 10 has a king bed and ensuite. Rooms 7-10 are all located up a single set of stairs on our top floor.
You can opt for a shared room and enjoy a $400 discount. Please note that there are 4 rooms located upstairs, we allocate rooms based on the order that bookings come in.
All rooms enjoy luxury linens and a plush mattress topper.
MEALS
All meals are included except for our final dinner out which you pay on the night. Please note that alcohol is not included and available for purchase on site. No alcohol is to be brought on location. We draw from our local farmers as well as our region for produce and take pride in our meals. We are very used to catering to a wide range of diets, so please make sure you note any requirements.
CLIMATE
The climate at this time of year can be cool but very pleasant. Please bring warm clothes, evenings are cold and we may do evening excursions.
CLOTHING
Pack painting clothes and casuals. A good waterproof/windproof jacket is great for when the weather changes and you want to do walks outside. Swimwear if you are keen for a cold ocean plunge or if you would like to book the local ‘Floating Sauna’ nearby.
TRAVEL/TRANSFERS
We pick you up at 3.30pm from the LAUNCESTON AIRPORT or a nearby hotel and return you by 11am on the final day. If you require accommodation before or after the retreat, you need to have this approved by us for availability and you will be charged $220 per night to be paid before you leave the retreat. We otherwise recommend you book a night in Evandale or the Sebel Launceston. Please note that unfortunately we cannot offer airport transfers in the event that you decide to arrive early or stay longer at the retreat. We drive an hour and half to reach our venue and there a number of hills and turns. Bring travel sick tablets if you are worried about this.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Travel insurance is highly recommended and is to be organised by you.
ART SESSIONS
Painting sessions are from 9am-4pm or as directed by the artist. The rest of the time is yours to enjoy.
FLIGHTS
Flights are not included and are to be organised by you (LAUNCESTON AIRPORT). Please check our pick up and drop off times.
PAYMENT
A non-refundable and non-transferable $200 deposit is to be made to secure your spot via our website and the reservation form completed.
FULL PAYMENT is due 2 AUGUST 2024 - we will send an invoice prior.
Payments are to be made to:
Artable Pty Ltd
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
BSB: 062 643
ACC: 1008 8473
Please use your surname as reference and your invoice number. For example, Smith6471
CANCELLATION/REFUNDS
This trip relies heavily on group numbers. Therefore it is necessary to charge a cancellation fee as outlined below in the event that you decide to cancel. If we decide to cancel the trip at any time we will issue you with a FULL refund. We are not responsible for expenses incurred in the preparation of trips (even cancelled trips), such as airline tickets, travel delays, flight cancellations. There is no refund if you arrive late or decide to leave early. Deposits secure your place and are non-refundable.
In the event that government travel restrictions prevent travel, you will be issued with a credit to be used at any Artable event.
Please note our cancellation dates & that Artable charges a $200 non refundable fee as your deposit.
Cancellation up to 2 AUGUST 2024 - $200 non refundable admin fee regardless of reason for cancellation.
Cancellation from 2 AUGUST - 2 SEPTEMBER 2024 - 50% of trip cost refunded, less $200 non-refundable deposit.
Cancellation from 2 SEPTEMBER - 3 NOVEMBER 2024 - No refunds
Please note that our itinerary is a guide only and is subject to changes to accommodate the group and teacher's needs as well as weather considerations. Have a look at our inclusions for a list of what is and isn't included.
ItineraryItinerary
Date | Activity |
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Nov 3 rd 2024 3:30 pm |
Sunday Pick up from the Launceston Airport at 3.30pm for transfer to our venue at Winnaleah. The drive is around 1.5hrs. On arrival you will settle in and enjoy a welcome drink by the fire before a sumptuous 2 course dinner showcasing local fare. |
Nov 4 th 2024 9:00 am |
Monday We start the day in the studio to get a solid foundation in Lyn's processes. Aftre class we are heading out locally to the Little Blue Lake to see the incredible turquoise coloured waters created from the late tin mining activities and clay base in the water. |
Nov 5 th 2024 9:00 am |
Tuesday A full day in the studio (or head outside for a cute plein air streetscape). We will meander down the road to the beautiful Weld River and you can try your hand at fossicking or simply enjoy the serenity of the riverside. |
Nov 6 th 2024 9:00 am |
Wednesday After a full day in the studio we will head out to a local farmer who will show us his bullock team in action. You can hear his stories and learn about the old ways of farming. |
Nov 7 th 2024 9:00 am |
Thursday Today we head down the mountain to the coastline to capture the spectacular Bay of Fires coastline. We will enjoy fish and chips on the beach and a day of plein air or journaling in our sketch books. |
Nov 8 th 2024 9:00 am |
Friday Our final studio day to finish up our artworks and to enjoy last minute advice from Lyn. In the afternoon we will enjoy a stroll around the Derby Lake before heading to The Hub for wood fired pizza and local ciders. |
Nov 9 th 2024 9:00 am |
Saturday After breakfast we start our transfers back to Launceston. We will be back by 11am. |
What's Included
Included | Not included |
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6 nights accommodation in your own room | Alcohol is not included and can be purchased on site |
All meals except for one dinner & one lunch | Dinner out on our final night and fish and chips lunch |
Transfers to and from Launceston airport & all day trips | Art Materials - Lyn will provide a list |
Tuition with Lyn Diefenbach | Airfares |
Easels & Boards are available, but you are welcome to bring your own as they are often better | Travel Insurance - HIGHY RECOMMENDED |
Materials list
To book, email your enquiry using the button below or phone Gillian on 0411 317 606.
Meet the Teach
Lyn Diefenbach
The pursuit of masterly quality and technique is a high priority for Lyn Diefenbach whose work is imbued with a celebration of her faith and of life. Her paintings in pastel and oil cover a myriad of subject matter with her bold florals and portraits consistently receiving accolades nationally and internationally. Her ability to communicate her ideas has entrenched her as a respected and sought-after tutor, with teaching engagements internationally and across Australia.
Lyn was accepted into the International Guild of Realism in 2008, and holds Master Pastellist status with the Pastel Society of Australia. Lyn was awarded Eminent Pastellist status in the International Association of Pastel Societies…