Andalusia in spring · 3–8 May 2027

Colours
of Andalusia

An architectural line-and-wash retreat with Jurga Vilimaite

Discover Andalusia’s whitewashed villages through four days of architectural line-and-wash painting. Explore expressive ink drawing and watercolour, with demonstrations and individual guidance. All painting levels welcome.

£2,200 per person · single en-suite room

All professional grade painting materials provided

5 nights4 painting daysAll painting levels
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Jurga and guests in an Andalusian white village during the 2026 Spain retreat

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Colours of Andalusia · 3–8 May 2027 · La Posada

Two painters sharing

One double en-suite room · £2,000 per painter

£4,000 total

Pay £4,000 in full

Painter + non-painting companion

One double en-suite room · painter £2,000 + companion £1,900

£3,900 total

Pay £3,900 in full

The companion option does not include painting tuition or painting materials. All bookings are full payment. Please confirm room availability and your cancellation arrangements with us before paying.

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What’s included

  • Five nights at La Posada in a single en-suite room.
  • Outdoor pool and outdoor jacuzzi.
  • Four architectural line-and-wash painting days with Jurga.
  • All professional-grade painting materials.
  • All meals and scheduled transfers.
  • Cómpeta winery visit, wine tasting, tapas and guided walk.
  • Frigiliana guided village walk.
  • Olive oil tasting at the villa.
  • Painting feedback from Jurga for up to one year afterwards.

Clear before you book

What’s not included

  • –Flights
  • –Personal travel insurance
  • –Personal spending

Discuss rooms, dietary needs and arrival arrangements with Reconnect Journeys before booking.

Reconnect Journeys · Spain 2027

Full programme

Monday 3 May

Arrival

Settle into La Posada and meet the group over a welcome dinner.

Tuesday 4 May

Canillas de Albaida

Explore architectural line and wash through village streets, doorways and façades. Learn to simplify shapes and combine expressive lines with fresh watercolour.

Wednesday 5 May

Cómpeta

Paint Cómpeta’s architecture, exploring composition and perspective. Afterwards, enjoy a winery visit, four wines with tapas and a guided village walk.

Thursday 6 May

Frigiliana

Capture whitewashed buildings, winding streets and light and shadow in line and wash. Discover the village’s history and local life on a guided walk.

Friday 7 May

Árchez

Develop your architectural painting through Árchez’s minaret tower and decorative details. Return to the villa for a guided tasting of four local extra virgin olive oils with bread, followed by a farewell dinner.

Saturday 8 May

Departure

Breakfast, goodbyes and arranged airport transfers.

Your tutor

Guidance to help you
find your own way.

I’m Jurga, an artist and watercolour tutor. My teaching brings clear foundations together with room to experiment. You can ask questions, try again and develop a way of painting that feels like yours.

Your learning can continue when you get home, with feedback on your work for up to a year.

Jurga Vilimaite, artist and watercolour tutor

Your stay · La Posada

Five nights in your own single en-suite room at La Posada, with an outdoor pool and outdoor jacuzzi to enjoy between painting and exploring.

Arrival: Monday 3 May 2027 · Departure: Saturday 8 May 2027

Before you book

Useful details

Is the retreat suitable for beginners?

Yes. Beginners and experienced painters are welcome. Demonstrations and individual guidance help you work at your own level.

When is the retreat, and how much will we paint?

3–8 May 2027. Four architectural line-and-wash painting days, on 4–7 May, with guided village visits and tastings.

Are professional grade painting materials provided?

All professional grade painting materials provided, included in the retreat price.

Can I come on my own?

Yes. Solo travellers are welcome. Ask Reconnect Journeys about room choices and current availability.

What is not included?

Flights, personal travel insurance and personal spending are separate. Check arrival arrangements with Reconnect Journeys before booking travel.

Who handles the booking?

Reconnect Journeys manages rooms, availability and bookings. The booking buttons take you to its Spain enquiry page; sending an enquiry does not reserve a place or take payment.

Previous painting retreats

Made together

Photos from previous Spain retreats. These do not show La Posada.

3–8 May 2027 · Spain

Your full programme

Four architectural line-and-wash painting days · Five nights · £2,200 per person

Monday 3 May

Arrival

Settle into La Posada and meet the group over a welcome dinner.

Tuesday 4 May

Canillas de Albaida

Explore architectural line and wash through village streets, doorways and façades. Learn to simplify shapes and combine expressive lines with fresh watercolour.

Wednesday 5 May

Cómpeta

Paint Cómpeta’s architecture, exploring composition and perspective. Afterwards, enjoy a winery visit, four wines with tapas and a guided village walk.

Thursday 6 May

Frigiliana

Capture whitewashed buildings, winding streets and light and shadow in line and wash. Discover the village’s history and local life on a guided walk.

Friday 7 May

Árchez

Develop your architectural painting through Árchez’s minaret tower and decorative details. Return to the villa for a guided tasting of four local extra virgin olive oils with bread, followed by a farewell dinner.

Saturday 8 May

Departure

Breakfast, goodbyes and arranged airport transfers.

Hosted and managed by Reconnect Journeys. All painting materials included.

Choose room & book ↗

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