EDITORIAL LISTING: This listing was prepared by the AtelierBound editorial team using publicly available information. Dates, availability, final pricing, and any options such as occupancy or materials should be confirmed directly with the host before making any plans. If you run this retreat, contact us at hosts@atelierbound.com to claim your listing and take full control of your page, add your own photographs, and respond to guest enquiries. October 21 to 25 2026, at Lake Santeetlah, quietly nestled in the mountains of western North Carolina and considered one of the most beautiful lakes in the United States. This women's art retreat offers a spacious stretch of days nurturing the creative soul through the calming art of meditative watercolor painting, whilst connecting with other like-hearted creatives. Led by watercolor artist Katie White, participants explore painting as a practice for deeper healing and balance, being imaginative and playful whilst creating, with morning meditative walks followed by art workshops drawing inspiration from nature and the world around us. The retreat balances structured creative sessions with generous flex time for relaxing on the lake, optional pontoon boat outings, group walks or personal downtime, all culminating in evening gatherings with circle sharing. Surrounded by miles of preserved national forest shoreline, this beginner-friendly experience invites participants to discover watercolor as a tool for developing a daily practice that calms the nervous system and brings ease and flow.

Website Link

https://artplay-studio.com/watercolorwonderartretreat?utm_source=atelierbound&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=listing

What's Included

Accommodations in lakefront homes, continental breakfast and fresh croissants, catered lunches, chef-prepared dinners, morning meditative walks, art workshops with Katie White, all art materials including unlimited watercolor paper, optional pontoon boat outings, evening circle gatherings with oracle card drawing

Leader Bio

Katie White is a South Tampa-based watercolor and acrylic artist who leads art experiences designed to bring calm, creativity and connection through watercolor, treating each workshop as a space to slow down and explore watercolor as a form of mindfulness and self-expression.