La Bonne Etoile Artist Retreat was developed to host artists and writers who would benefit from an experience in another culture along with dedicated time for creative pursuits. Together, Jerome and Kristina (Kippy), provide an expanding experience for all who walk in the gate at La Bonne Etoile. The friends and staff of La Bonne Etoile immensely enjoy providing a fun, productive time for those who choose to create and recreate here.
All joking aside from the photo above, serious thought goes to selecting the world’s very best instructors to offer students the opportunity to “ratchet up” their art to a new level. We have had the privilege to host workshops for Nancy Tankersley, Monique Carr, Stephanie Birdsall, Lyn Diefenbach, Urania Tarbet, Margaret Dyer, Cecil B. DeMille, Ann Templeton, Jim Richards, Libby Mathews, Diane Grammer, Pat Fiorello, Marsha Savage, Kippy Hammond and numerous more. Designing a space and time for high level creativity is our top priority.
Offering a safe, secure, and relaxing environment for each guest is our second priority. No dishes to clean, no closets to empty, no errands to run….just unlimited time in the studio, stimulating conversation around the table of carefully selected french cuisine, cut flowers in your room, and fine wine add to the mix as everyone will find the friendships and encouragement that add an extra dimension to their artwork. Excursions to Paris, Troyes, Provins, Sens, and villages throughout the region round out the rich cultural french experience.