Watercolour & Travel Sketching Retreat with Cheryl Bruce
Watercolour & Travel Sketching Retreat with Cheryl Bruce – Orange, Millthorpe & Carcoar
- Orange · Millthorpe · Carcoar (NSW)
- 8 – 14 November 2026
- 6 Nights · 7 Days
Spend a restorative week immersed in watercolour and travel sketching with acclaimed artist Cheryl Bruce, based in the vibrant regional centre of Orange and painting in the storybook villages of Millthorpe and Carcoar. This 7-day retreat offers personalised instruction and plenty of time on location, capturing tree-lined streets, historic architecture, peaceful lake views, vineyard landscapes and atmospheric country towns in your sketchbook and watercolour works.
💰 Pricing Options
🎨 Watercolour & Travel Sketching Retreat with Cheryl Bruce 🌿
✨ About the Retreat
Join renowned Australian watercolour artist Cheryl Bruce for an inspiring 7-day painting retreat in the heart of country NSW. This immersive experience is designed for artists of all levels and offers personalised guidance as you explore and paint the beautiful landscapes and heritage-rich towns of Orange, Millthorpe, and Carcoar.
- 🏨 Accommodation: Enjoy a relaxing stay at a premium 4-star property in Orange. Prefer your own arrangements? You’re welcome to join the retreat on a painting-only basis.
- 🚍 Convenient Travel: Arrival/departure transfers from Orange Airport or Train Station are included for full-package guests. Daily transport to painting locations is provided so you can focus fully on creating.
- 🍽 Welcome & Farewell Gatherings: Meet Cheryl and your fellow artists at a warm welcome dinner, and celebrate your creative journey with a farewell dinner at the end of the week.
- 🎨 Learn & Create: With Cheryl’s expert instruction, develop your skills in plein air sketching, watercolour techniques, composition building, colour mixing and capturing the atmosphere of Australia’s regional beauty.
🌟 Retreat Highlights
- ✅ 4-Star Accommodation: Stay in comfort at The Remington Orange.
- ✅ Small Group Experience: Enjoy personalised attention and a supportive creative environment.
- ✅ Flexible Participation: Choose the full package or painting-only option.
- ✅ Inspiring Painting Locations:
- 🎨 Orange: Paint the beautiful Botanic Gardens, Lake Canobolas, and scenic rural vistas.
- 🎨 Millthorpe: Capture colourful spring blooms, heritage storefronts, and charming laneways.
- 🎨 Carcoar: Explore “the town time forgot” with its stone buildings, historic railway station, river outlooks, and timeless atmosphere.
🎟 What’s Included?
🎨 For Full Package Guests:
- 🏨 Accommodation: Six nights in a 4-star hotel in Orange.
- 🍳 Meals: Daily breakfast included.
- 🎉 Hospitality:
- Welcome Dinner with Cheryl and the group.
- Farewell Dinner to celebrate the retreat.
- 🚍 Transfers & Transport:
- Arrival & departure transfers (Orange Airport or Train Station).
- Daily bus transport to all scheduled painting sites.
🖌 For Painting-Only Guests:
- 🎨 Daily en plein air sessions with expert instruction from Cheryl Bruce.
- 🥂 Welcome & farewell gatherings included.
- 🏡 Flexibility: Arrange your own accommodation and local transport while still enjoying all painting activities.
🌟 Join Cheryl Bruce for a week of creativity, connection and artistic growth—explore, unwind, and return home with a sketchbook full of inspiration. 🎨✨
From our gallery
Welcome to our gallery, where creativity thrives and inspiration takes center stage. Explore a stunning collection of artworks created by participants on our painting workshop tours. Each brushstroke and vibrant hue captures the charm, history, and breathtaking landscapes of Orange, Milthorpe, and Carcoar. These masterpieces reflect the unique stories and perspectives of the artists, inspired by the beauty and spirit of these iconic Australian towns. Step into a world of artistic wonder and let these paintings transport you to the heart of this unforgettable journey.
Tour Plan
📍 Day 1: Arrival in Orange
🗓️ Sunday, 8th Nov – Welcome Dinner 🍷
🏨 Check into your 4-star accommodation at The Remington Orange.
👋 Meet your fellow artists at a warm welcome dinner, where Cheryl introduces the week ahead.
📍 Day 2: Orange Botanic Gardens
🗓️ Monday, 9th Nov – Painting Among Gums & Lagoons 🌿
🚌 Travel locally (approx. 10 mins) to the beautiful Orange Botanic Gardens.
🎨 Sketch and paint the lagoons, gums, chapel and floral gardens.
🥪 BYO packed lunch. Return to hotel around 4:00 pm.
📍 Day 3: Carcoar – “The Town Time Forgot”
🗓️ Tuesday, 10th Nov – Historic Streets & Railway Station 🚂
🚌 Travel to Carcoar (approx. 45 mins). Depart 8:00–8:30 am.
🎨 Paint the heritage main street, river outlook, old railway station and Stoke Stable Museum.
🍽 Lunch options: The Village Grocer or The Royal Hotel. Return 5:00–5:30 pm.
📍 Day 4: Carcoar – Second Painting Day
🗓️ Wednesday, 11th Nov – More Time in Carcoar ✏️
🚌 Return to Carcoar (45 mins). Depart 8:00–8:30 am.
🎨 Capture more sketches of the stone buildings, quiet streets and rustic scenery.
🕒 Leave Carcoar at 3:00 pm for some late-afternoon free time.
📍 Day 5: Millthorpe – Spring Colours
🗓️ Thursday, 12th Nov – Charming Heritage Village 🌸
🚌 Travel to Millthorpe (approx. 30 mins). Depart 8:30 am.
🎨 Paint the historic buildings, blooming spring main street and old train station.
🍽 Lunch options: The Providore or Millthorpe Hotel. Return around 5:30 pm.
📍 Day 6: Lake Canobolas & Local Vineyard/Farm
🗓️ Friday, 13th Nov – Lakeside & Vineyard Views 🍇
🚌 Local travel (approx. 15 mins). Depart 8:45 am.
🎨 Morning painting at Lake Canobolas – reflections, old trees and birdlife.
🌾 Afternoon session at a local vineyard or farm property – pastoral scenes & rustic sheds.
🎉 Farewell Dinner at 6:00 pm.
👋 Day 7: Departure from Orange
🗓️ Saturday, 14th Nov – Farewell & Transfers ✈️
🚐 After breakfast, complimentary transfer to Orange Airport (15 mins) or Train Station (10 mins).
👋 Depart with a sketchbook full of memories and inspiration.
Gallery
Welcome to our gallery, where creativity thrives and inspiration takes center stage. Explore a stunning collection of artworks created by participants on our painting workshop tours. Each brushstroke and vibrant hue captures the charm, history, and breathtaking landscapes of Orange, Milthorpe, and Carcoar. These masterpieces reflect the unique stories and perspectives of the artists, inspired by the beauty and spirit of these iconic Australian towns. Step into a world of artistic wonder and let these paintings transport you to the heart of this unforgettable journey.
🎨 Pricing Options
- AU$ 2,749 pp (Twin Share) – Includes accommodation, daily breakfast, and painting sessions.
- AU$ 3,399 (Single Fare) – Ideal for solo travelers seeking private accommodation.
- AU$ 1,949 (Painting & Tutor Only) – Join the painting sessions while arranging your own accommodation and transport.
🏡 Non-Painting Partner Discount
- AU$ 500 off for non-painting partners sharing accommodations.
✨ Tour Highlights
✅ Luxurious Accommodation – Stay in comfortable 4-star hotels for a relaxing retreat. ✅ Small Group Experience – Limited participants ensure personalized instruction and a close-knit artistic community. ✅ Flexible Options – Choose the full package with accommodation and transport or opt for painting sessions only. ✅ Stunning Locations – Capture the essence of historic towns and breathtaking landscapes:- Orange – Rolling vineyards & urban charm.
- Milthorpe – 19th-century village with cobblestone streets.
- Carcoar – A living museum of colonial architecture.
📌 What’s Included?
For Full Package Guests
- 🏨 Accommodation – 6 nights at 4-star hotels.
- 🍽️ Meals – Daily breakfast, welcome dinner, and farewell drinks.
- 🎉 Exclusive Hospitality – Meet Cheryl and fellow artists at special events.
- 🚍 Transfers & Transport – Complimentary arrival/departure transfers and daily transport to painting sites.
For Painting & Tutor Only Guests
- 🎨 Painting Sessions – Daily workshops led by Cheryl Bruce in picturesque locations.
- 🍷 Hospitality – Enjoy welcome drinks and farewell celebrations.
- 🔄 Flexibility – Arrange your own accommodation and transport while still enjoying expert instruction.
❌ What’s Not Included?
- ✈️ Airfare/train tickets.
- 🎨 Watercolor materials (paper, brushes, and paints).
- 🛡️ Travel insurance.
📅 How to Book?
Reserve your spot today:- 📍 Online: Secure your place via our website.
- 📞 Call: 0408 547 840
- 📧 Email: paintingholidaytours@gmail.com
Cancellation Policy
We understand that sometimes plans change. Below is our general cancellation policy for all tours:🔹 Cancellation by the Participant
- More than 90 days before the tour start date: Full refund minus the holding amount, which is non-refundable.
- 30 to 90 days before the tour start date: 50% refund of the total tour price.
- Less than 30 days before the tour start date: No refund unless a replacement participant is found.
🔹 Cancellation by the Organizer
In the rare case that we need to cancel the tour due to unforeseen circumstances (such as natural disasters, insufficient registrations, or instructor unavailability), you will be offered:- A full refund of all payments made (excluding the holding amount), OR
- The option to transfer your booking to a future tour at no extra cost.
🔹 Travel Insurance & Liability
- Travel Insurance: It is highly recommended that all participants secure their own travel insurance. This should cover unforeseen cancellations, medical expenses, personal liability, loss of luggage, and other potential travel risks.
- Liability: While every effort will be made to ensure a safe and enjoyable tour, Painting Holiday Tours is not responsible for any personal injury, loss, or damage during the trip.
🔹 Substitutions & Transfers
- If you can no longer attend, you may transfer your booking to another person up to 7 days before the tour (subject to approval).
- Date changes are allowed only at the discretion of the organizer and may be subject to additional fees.