All inclusive creative retreats, painting vacations & art getaways
Caroline Simas
July 20 - 25, 2025
Inspired By Nature Art Retreat
Medium: Mixed Media
Level: All Levels
Location: Studio
Status: Open for Enrollment
Deposit is $450, balance due 30 days before arrival
Day Student Tuition: $975 + Materials fee & Ct Sales Tax
5-Day Package*: $1,950 - $2,650* + Materials fee & Ct Accommodations Tax
* Your 5-Day Workshop Package includes:
Workshop Tuition, lodging, dinner 2 nights (welcome and farewell), breakfast and lunch each day, daily snack breaks, unlimited coffee, tea & seltzer.
For your independent dinners, there are many restaurants with a wide variety of cuisines and price points, within comfortable walking distance of the Inn, plus Whole Foods Market and Trader Joe’s.
You can choose a room to yourself (single occupancy) or double your fun, bring a friend and split a room (double occupancy).
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Rates & Enrollment
About This Workshop
I am constantly in awe and inspired by nature and I believe she’s our best teacher! I cannot wait to lead you in this exploratory workshop where we will use and study elements from nature to create a wide variety of beautiful art. From watercolor and stamped flowers, pressed elements and mark making in sketchbooks and journals, to mixed media, collage work and pattern play… it will be a wonderful, creative time together!!
All skill levels are welcome! Whether you haven’t picked up a paintbrush since elementary school or you create art on the daily, I love teaching new techniques, sharing about my process and favorite materials and I promise you will learn a lot, love what you create and most importantly, you will have FUN and be INSPIRED by nature!
About Caroline Simas
Caroline Simas is a multidisciplinary artist based in Charlotte, North Carolina's historic South End, who has woven her lifelong passion for art and design into a colorful tapestry of creativity. From her sunlit studio, Caroline paints and equates creativity to breathing- an essential element of existence.
Her artistry is a celebration of nature's boundless inspiration, reflected in her bold, colorful palette, infused with messages of inspiration and encouragement. Over the span of 15 years, Caroline's art has found its way onto a plethora of products, gracing the shelves of retailers and homes globally through partnerships with top manufacturers in the gift and home décor industries.
Caroline is passionate about helping unleash and nurture the artist within and it brings her joy to ignite the creative spark in others. Firmly believing that creativity is intrinsic to humanity, she joyfully guides women on transformative journeys, whether in her private studio for workshops, domestic retreats or international adventures.
As a creative business coach, Caroline's dedication extends to fostering the voices of fellow artists. She serves as a beacon of encouragement, a cheerleader for creativity, and an unwavering advocate for entrepreneurial spirit. Her coaching embraces the belief that every brushstroke is a testament to the joy of expression, and she ardently champions the pursuit of passion and purpose. Caroline also creates interactive murals and public art installations, collaborating with developers on meaningful projects for communities.
Caroline believes each day is a canvas waiting to be painted with the hues of gratitude and fulfillment. With each stroke, she not only creates art but also strives to foster a community of creators, enriching lives one masterpiece at a time.
Caroline and her husband David are thoroughly enjoying “empty nesting” but also love traveling to visit their four young adult children, Walker, William, and twin daughters Charlotte & Sarah Grace.
Visit carolinesimas.com to learn more and follow along on Instagram @carolinesimas
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Will I receive a confirmation in the email?
You will receive an email confirmation and, as time gets closer, more email full of info and goodies.
Here is the payment schedule:
$450 deposit is due at the time of registration.
Remaining balance is due 30 days before your retreat start date
Pay in Full at time of registration and save $100
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