BALI ART RETREAT
Revel in the splendor of beautiful Bali Indonesia with award-winning artist Jacqueline Hill, painting and sketching the inspiration that surrounds you.
A STUNNING TROPICAL PARADISE
Soak up the wonders of Bali through the eyes of an artist — from Friday 15 to Monday 25 March 2024.
Enjoy tutoring from a multi-award winning artist and teacher Jacqueline Hill. With knowledge of the local language and familiarity with the people and area, Jacqui can guide you through Bali’s unique culture for an experience unlike any other.
Paint and sketch amid beautiful tropical gardens, wildlife sanctuaries and local culture. Learn all the tips of travel painting including photography for painting references and on-location sketches with pencil, inks and watercolour.
This retreat suits beginners as well as confident artists.
There are also plenty of activities for non-creative partners to join!
Call us now on +61 (0)7 3202 9991 for more information
A glimpse of bali
Through paint and the eye…
award-winning artist
Jacqueline Hill is an award-winning Australian artist and a highly sought after art tutor, experienced in guiding budding artists from total beginners to master students.
the best of bali
Experience the very best of Bali with seven unforgettable tours — including visits to Indonesia’s stunning wildlife parks; a luxury silversmith artisan experience; and the world’s best dessert spot, according to Jacqui (sugar-free, dairy-free and gluten-free!)
Ultimate Luxury Accommodation
Stay in the height of luxury with world-class, award-winning, ocean-side accommodation fit for royalty. With a private pool overlooking the ocean and top-quality rooms, you may never want to leave!
PAINT & CREATE
Create your own beautiful paintings and photos to take home and keep forever. With a pack of professional art materials and a limited-edition Bali 2024 artist apron included, you’ll have everything you need to bring out your inner artist.
Welcome to Bali
World class • Award winning • Ocean side • Luxury Accomodation • ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
All rooms include:
- Elegant hand-crafted furniture and Balinese artworks
- Designer signature bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Flat Screen TV
- Mini-bar and Mini-spa items
- Coffee and tea facilities
- High speed Wi-Fi Internet access
Luxury Room
Bedroom with King Size Double Bed & living area.
Private kitchenette/dining area.
Semi-open-air bathroom with ‘his and hers’ washbasins, bathtub and rain shower, daybed.
Small private swimming pool.
Five-minute walk from the art Palace, bar, restaurant and spa.
Superior Room
Bedroom with King Size Double Bed & living area.
Separate kitchenette/dining area.
Semi-open-air bathroom with ‘his and hers’ washbasins, bathtub and rain shower, daybed.
Small private swimming pool.
Short, two-minute walk from the art Palace, bar, restaurant and spa.
Superior Room
Bedroom with King Size Double Bed & living area.
Separate kitchenette/dining area.
Semi-open-air bathroom with ‘his and hers’ washbasins, bathtub and rain shower, daybed.
Small private swimming pool.
Short, two-minute walk from the art Palace, bar, restaurant and spa.
Royal Room
Stay in the middle of the fun, alongside professional artist Jacqueline Hill!
Bedroom with Queen Size Twin Bed.
Semi-open-air bathroom with rain shower.
Large private shared swimming pool.
Closest to the bar, restaurant and spa.
Located inside the stunning art Palace hub.
Unforgettable ocean-front view.
The Art Palace
Our private space to paint, party and relax together.
We’ll start and end our days with our very own, private art Palace area. Lounge around our group pool, overlooking the ocean and sipping cocktails while you laugh and paint with Jacqui and all our fellow creatives.
“The accommodation was first class and so good to come home to. Food great and the plans for each event went smoothly. I particularly enjoyed the way the tuition eased me back into watercolour painting. Highly recommend.”
“It is a fabulous way to practice art, experience the culture of Bali, relax, enjoy good food and good company. Thoroughly recommend it, an experience not to be missed!“
Included
Discover nature and your surroundings through a different mind with step-by-step art workshops for all levels.
Secure your spot with a deposit of $700.
OPTIONS
Enjoy the full inclusions of the Bali Art Retreat 2024 with room of your choice:
LUXURY Room + Retreat: $ 7797
SUPERIOR Room + Retreat: $ 8757
ROYAL Room + Retreat: $ 9884
Save $500 on these prices with early bird discount until 29 November.
All prices in Australian Dollars.
BEAUTIFUL accommodation
Five-star, luxury accommodation — ranked within the top 20 world’s best hotels — in the heart of Bali’s beauty. Perfect to relax and paint.
ART TUITION & MATERIALS
You will be provided with the finest artist-quality materials and expertise on how to use them — plus, a limited-edition Bali 2024 artist apron.
BREAKFAST & CELEBRATION DINNERS
Start each day with a hot or continental breakfast, and enjoy a special Welcome Dinner with colourful local performance and a fun Farewell Dinner.
UNMISSABLE TOURS
Discover your inner artist and the beauty of Bali with incredible local tours. Visit Indonesia’s stunning wildlife parks; be welcomed to a luxury silversmith artisan experience’ enjoy the world’s best dessert spot, according to Jacqui, (sugar-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free) and more!
TRANSPORT
We’ve got you sorted with comfortable group transfers and travel between our accommodation and the Denpasar airport, and between our accommodation and included tours.
Secure your spot
Earlybird Price
$700 deposit below or pay in full now by contacting us directly
Save $500 with our early bird artist special. Book and pay in full before midnight on 29 November 2023 (Bris AEST).
By paying in full or paying a deposit, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.
All prices are in Australian Dollars.
Payment Plan
$700 deposit below to secure your spot, then pay remainder monthly
Secure your spot with a full deposit now, then split the remainder over the months until 20 February 2024.
By paying a deposit, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.
All prices are in Australian Dollars.
Secure your booking into the Bali Art Retreat 2024 with a $700 deposit now.
Retreat in Bali runs Friday 15 – Monday 25, March 2024.
Suits all adult artists, from beginners to masters. Tours include easy walking with some stairs.
Includes:
- stunning resort accommodation (choice of Luxury, Superior, or Royal)
- professional art tuition (even for beginners!)
- all breakfasts
- all tours and entry fees to tour locations
- Get up close with friendly elephants at a rescue safari
- Visit happy, prideful lions, zebras, rhinos and more at Bali safari
- Find joy and new colours at a peaceful butterfly park
- Make friends with vibrant Indonesian birds
- Shop until you drop at Ubud's new local market
- Feel like royalty with a luxury silversmith artisan experience
- Enjoy the world's best dessert spot, according to Jacqui (sugar-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free!)
- experienced tour guide
- welcome dinner and drink with local performance
- farewell dinner and drink
- group transport between Denpasar airport and resort
- group transport to and from tour locations
- premium artist material pack
- limited edition Bali 2024 artist apron
Does not include:
- flights or any travel between your location and Denpasar airport
- travel insurance
- individual transport without the group
- other meals and drinks
- extra drinks during welcome and farewell dinners (one drink per person included)
Full price
Enjoy the full inclusions of the Bali Art Retreat 2024 with room of your choice below:
- Luxury Room + Retreat for AU$7797
- Superior Room + Retreat for AU$8757
- Royal Room + Retreat for AU$9884
Early bird save AU$500 on these prices if full payment received by 29 November 2023.
By paying your deposit, you agree to the Bali Art Retreat 2024 Terms and Conditions.
We will be in touch soon to discuss your room choice and payment for the remaining amount.
The TOURS
Your experienced tour guide will show you the best of Bali:
- Get up close with friendly elephants at a rescue safari.
- Visit happy, prideful lions, zebras, rhinos and more at Bali safari.
- Find joy and new colours at a peaceful butterfly park.
- Make friends with vibrant Indonesian birds.
- Shop until you drop at Ubud’s new local market.
- Feel like royalty with a luxury silversmith artisan experience.
- Enjoy the world’s best dessert spot, according to Jacqui (sugar-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free!)
What our students say
“I loved the opportunities to immerse ourselves in the Balinese culture and to capture this through art. You start to see things in a way that you wouldn’t have as a regular tourist.”
“New country, different culture (including unwritten road rules!) Very relaxing … Lovely to see Rae so relaxed and enjoying the art work.”
“Loved the location and the whole concept of an art retreat… Thoroughly enjoyed painting tuition especially figures, en plein air sketching, watercolour landscapes.”
“Painting with Jacqueline Hill was excellent. We learnt so much!
So many excellent places…
It’s a great experience to meet lots of caring people, have fun and learn new skills!”
“Loved all the art work and the extra hours [painting]. Loved the facilities and villa and management! Loved the trips and painting and drawing on location.”
“Beautiful location and very well organised with attention to detail and support gratefully received. Art time was well included. I loved everything.”
Bali fun in 2019
Have a look at all the fun we got up to in our 2019 Bali Art Retreat!
Contact Us
FAQs
What does the trip cost?
Your luxury artist week away in Bali starts from AU$7297 with early bird pricing.
This includes:
- stunning resort accommodation (choice of Luxury, Superior, or Royal)
- professional art tuition (even for beginners!)
- all breakfasts
- all tours and entry fees to tour locations
- Get up close with friendly elephants at a rescue safari
- Visit happy, prideful lions, zebras, rhinos and more at Bali safari
- Find joy and new colours at a peaceful butterfly park
- Make friends with vibrant Indonesian birds
- Shop until you drop at Ubud’s new local market
- Feel like royalty with a luxury silversmith artisan experience
- Enjoy the world’s best dessert place (sugar-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free!)
- experienced tour guide
- welcome dinner and drink with local performance
- farewell dinner and drink
- group transport between Denpasar airport and resort
- group transport to and from tour locations
- premium artist material pack
- limited edition Bali 2024 artist apron
Enjoy the full inclusions of the Bali Art Retreat 2024 with room of your choice bellow:
- Luxury Room + Retreat for AU$7797
- Superior Room + Retreat for AU$8757
- Royal Room + Retreat for AU$9884
Early bird save AU$500 on these prices if full payment received by 29 November 2023.
Does not include:
- flights or any travel between your location and Denpasar airport
- travel insurance
- individual transport without the group
- other meals and drinks
- extra drinks during welcome and farewell dinners (one drink per person included)
What are my payment options?
Secure your spot with a AU$700 deposit now.
Full payment amount (including deposit amount and tax) below:
Early bird — save $500!
Luxury Room
- Full payment of AU$7297, received by 29 Nov 2023.
Superior Room
- Full payment of AU$8257, received by 29 Nov 2023.
Royal Room
- Full payment of AU$9384, received by 29 Nov 2023.
Standard
Luxury Room
- Full payment of AU$7797, received by 20 Dec 2023.
Superior Room
- Full payment of AU$8757, received by 20 Dec 2023.
Royal Room
- Full payment of AU$9884, received by 20 Dec 2023.
Payment Plans
Contact us for more information. Final payment must be received by 20 Feb 2024. Full payment based on Standard pricing and may include a small admin fee.
All payment options are based on a single person booking. Please get in touch if you want to book two people into one room.
Do I need to take any art materials?
All art materials are included in the price! Even special, limited-edition Bali 2024 aprons.
If you want to learn to take your own photos for painting references, you will need to bring you own camera or smart phone device. Please also bring a manual with your camera!
You are also welcome to bring any of your favourite drawing or watercolour art materials.
How to I travel to and from the art retreat?
If you arrive at the Denpasar airport on 15 March, we’ll transport you with the group to our accomodation! We’ll over your group transport again from our accommodation to the Denpasar airport when we leave on 25 March.
However, flying or other travel to/from Bali is not included in your booking. If you are travelling from/to Brisbane, you may choose to book tickets on the same flight as the teacher Jacqueline Hill.
What will I be doing on the retreat?
Each day, you’ll experience the surroundings while learning plein air sketching and painting, under the guidance of your tutor.
You’ll have plenty of quiet time, as well as opportunities to relax, explore the local area and of course practice with your pencil and brush.
There will be several demonstration sessions where Jacqueline Hill will show you how she creates a full painting of a scene inspired by these amazing surroundings. Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to create your own artwork, with her help.
On some days, we’ll enjoy fun and inspiring tours around the island. The cost of transport and entry to all of these tours are all included in your booking!
Are the rooms air conditioned?
Yes!
I have trouble with stairs, will I be okay?
We’re making sure the retreat is accessible to everyone. We have carefully selected the tour locations to keep in mind people who have some mobility issues. However, some locations do have short flights of stairs. If you have mobility concerns, please let us know so we can look out for you.
What clothing do I need to bring?
The weather is very warm and sometimes humid in Bali in March, so bring very lightweight clothing to suit very warm days. Casual comfortable cool clothing is the go. Also bring comfy walking shoes as some tours have easy walks.
It is always wise to also take a cardie and long pants (like lightweight leggings) just in case. You may not ever wear them!
We’ll also be enjoying a special welcome and farewell dinner. So bring something nice to dress up with us on those evenings.
Do I need a Visa?
Yes, and you can buy them from the airport. Also make sure that your passport has at least 6 months left on it and is undamaged.
What is the currency in Bali?
Indonesian rupiah.
How much local currency should I bring?
You can use credit cards nearly everywhere you go except local markets, although card skimming can happen so you should always go into a bank to convert, or convert Australian $ notes into rupes with a trusted local (like the villa management). The villa management can also direct you to safe currency conversion places. Australian $ are also widely accepted, but don’t depend on it.
For how much you spend, it’s only when you’re out and about at market stalls or little local shops that you need cash. The villa takes cards for all your meals or extras
What vaccines will I need to go to Bali?
The best thing to do is check with your GP!
The important vaccines to be up-to-date with are the standard Tetanus and Hepatitis A, but we recommend talking to your GP about what is best for you.
Do I need travel insurance?
Yes, everyone going on this trip will need to arrange their own travel insurance and provide us with a copy of your policy for safety.
Terms and Conditions
Please read through the terms and conditions of booking into the Bali Art Retreat 2024 here.
I have another question?
You can email us anytime with any questions you have!
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BALI ART RETREAT
Revel in the splendor of beautiful Bali Indonesia with award-winning artist Jacqueline Hill, painting and sketching the inspiration that surrounds you.
