Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Next year I will be hosting a soft pastel retreat in the Cabo de Gata natural park, Southern Spain. We're going to enjoy a week of inspiration! My aim is for you to leave with several finished pastel paintings, and the knowledge and confidence to incorporate everything you learn into your own art practise.
The most important points are listed below, but please use the following link to the travel company’s website for further details and the booking link, which is open now:
uptrek.com/retreat/mastering-soft-pastel-retreat-artist-emma-colbert-spain
Enquiries, contact: contact@uptrek.com
• Art classes, individual tuition, and demonstrations with me, suitable for both beginners and
more experienced painters
• 7 nights of accommodation at a private estate in Cabo de Gata natural park
• Exclusive use of the entire country estate with three indoor workshop spaces, vast gardens,
outdoor spaces (that can be used for workshops), a swimming pool, common areas, and
accommodation spaces
• Meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 7 dinners carefully prepared by your private chef
• Full-day art trip to Almería and the Alcazaba Fortress, with opportunities for painting and
sketching on location
• Half-day art trip to Cabo de Gata Natural Park and San José village, with opportunities for
painting and sketching on location
• Private transportation and knowledgeable English-speaking guide for all planned trips and
activities
• Round-trip airport transfers from/to Almería Airport (LEI) at prearranged times
• Fully staffed venue with drivers, cleaning and maintenance staff, and chef and kitchen staff
• Access to a private Facebook group with Emma Colbert and the other retreat participants
four months before the retreat takes place
Full information about the trip and our daily itinerary available at the following link.
uptrek.com/retreat/mastering-soft-pastel-retreat-artist-emma-colbert-spain
Next year I will be hosting a soft pastel retreat in the Cabo de Gata natural park, Southern Spain. We're going to enjoy a week of inspiration! My aim is for you to leave with several finished pastel paintings, and the knowledge and confidence to incorporate everything you learn into your own art practise.
The most important points are listed below, but please use the following link to the travel company’s website for further details and the booking link, which is open now:
uptrek.com/retreat/mastering-soft-pastel-retreat-artist-emma-colbert-spain
Enquiries, contact: contact@uptrek.com
• Art classes, individual tuition, and demonstrations with me, suitable for both beginners and
more experienced painters
• 7 nights of accommodation at a private estate in Cabo de Gata natural park
• Exclusive use of the entire country estate with three indoor workshop spaces, vast gardens,
outdoor spaces (that can be used for workshops), a swimming pool, common areas, and
accommodation spaces
• Meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 7 dinners carefully prepared by your private chef
• Full-day art trip to Almería and the Alcazaba Fortress, with opportunities for painting and
sketching on location
• Half-day art trip to Cabo de Gata Natural Park and San José village, with opportunities for
painting and sketching on location
• Private transportation and knowledgeable English-speaking guide for all planned trips and
activities
• Round-trip airport transfers from/to Almería Airport (LEI) at prearranged times
• Fully staffed venue with drivers, cleaning and maintenance staff, and chef and kitchen staff
• Access to a private Facebook group with Emma Colbert and the other retreat participants
four months before the retreat takes place
Full information about the trip and our daily itinerary available at the following link.
uptrek.com/retreat/mastering-soft-pastel-retreat-artist-emma-colbert-spain
