NAPA VALLEY ART and WINE RETREAT - The Best Art Retreat Ever in Wine Country California

VIDEO DESCRIPTION - This video is a compilation of videos and photos that were taken at the 2025 Napa Valley Art Retreat in Napa Valley California, lead by Michelle the Painter. It was filled with exciting art classes and adventurous art experiences! Included was 5 acrylic painting classes, a Wine Train Tour of Napa Valley, chartered bus excursions to vineyards, wineries, and the world-famous Castillo di Amarosa, wine tastings, Art Scavenger Hunt, Downtown Napa Art Crawl, breakfast, lunch and dinners, live Art Game Night, cash prizes and awards, daily art challenges and contests, and a stay at the luxurious Napa River Inn located in the heart of Historic Downtown Napa. Participants immersed themselves in one of the most uniquely beautiful landscapes in the world and let the surroundings invoke inspiration and creativity in their artistic world.

Art retreats are just as much about the destination as they are about the art. Artists learned how to paint rolling hills, plush vines, vineyards, grapes, wine glasses, and barrels, all while being surrounded by one-of-a-kind landscapes. Delicately nestled between two mountain ranges within close proximity to the Pacific Ocean, Napa Valley is truly one of the most unique landscapes in the world and is a place that you have to see in order to believe. Only a humble 30 miles long and 5 miles wide, this tiny slice of heaven is lined with breathtaking vineyards as far as the eye can see and is home to more than 500 wineries throughout a collection of 6 charming towns of Calistoga, St. Helena, Oakville, Rutherford and Napa, each with their own delightful identity. Being amongst the only 2% percent of the Earth’s surface possessing a dry mediterranean climate, this extremely rare tucked away region produces some of the best wines in the world without question. Combine great wine with award-winning cuisine and a vibrant art scene, and you have the makings of the perfect Art Retreat destination.

Most guests stayed at the Napa River Inn in downtown Napa. Napa is truly a hub for people seeking creative experiences. Napa River Inn is nestled on the riverfront where art, theater, music, food and wine come together at this 18th century complex to create a haven for artists and art enthusiasts alike. Recommended by Forbes and being the highest Michelin-rated hotel in downtown Napa, the Napa River Inn rests on the edge of the waterfront in Downtown Napa, where it’s said that “the water meets the wine” and is where the Art Retreat began. With its lively art scene, boutique shopping, gourmet cuisine, outdoor serenity, there is a reason why Downtown Napa is recognized as being the heart and soul of California’s wine country and is the “Wine Tasting Room Capital of the World”. They didn't have a hard time finding somewhere to sit, relax and enjoy some world-renowned wine while contemplating their next painting masterpiece. They enjoyed art sculptures, the beautiful gardens, mosaic fountain, paintings, and photos for inspiration!

Guests left the retreat with a huge bag filled with art supplies, including wood hand and figure models, two complete Michelle the Painter Brush sets, aprons, mugs, hats, key chains, prizes, as well as all five works of art created during the classes. Above all, everyone made lifelong friends and memories to share for eternity.

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