Reviews

"Wonderful. Everyone including staff and local community were warm and genuine. Thank you for going the extra mile and making us feel so at home."

- Shama, Australia

Haidee-Jo Summers Workshop 2026

"I liked the hospitality, teaching, learning about Rosemary's business and how she makes the brushes. I had a great time."

- Judith, UK

Haidee-Jo Summers Workshop 2026

"Very friendly and encouraging, all the guests were nice people. Rosemary and staff were all very kind and welcoming. It felt like being part of something very special, like being invited to join a family."

- Saja, UK

Haidee-Jo Summers Workshop 2026

"I felt taken care of. Exciting - a beautiful location." 

- Laura, USA

Haidee-Jo Summers Workshop 2026

"Good instruction from an amazing artist. Good balance of time away from painting and painting - the accommodation here is outstanding. I had a wonderful week- everything was perfect. Teacher, staff (the nicest people), food, mini town, the countryside. Thank you for your generosity & hospitality - it's going to be an adjustment going home not having others taking care of everything for me."

- Meredith, USA

Johanne Mangi Workshop 2026

"Great experience, motivating, excellent instruction. Really helped me focus on how to work on improving my skills."

- Pat, UK

Mark Boedges Workshop 2026

"Yes, it exceeded my expectations. Mark's demonstrations and individual feedback were excellent. I learned a lot about simplifying shapes, values and colors. The atmosphere was friendly and inspiring. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality; everything was very well organised and I have to come back again in the future."

- J.R, South Korea

Mark Boedges Workshop 2026

"Our welcoming host and everyone were so kind and felt like family. The meals and accommodation were exceptional. Left feeling informed on technical painting abilities/skills and inspired. Lovely place and people. I left learning a lot of useful info. I am more advanced and found the instructor to guide me through questions and problems throughout the week. Lovely place, home, property! Learned about the company and brushes, which I found extremely interesting and an added bonus. Will recommend to artists - brushes and workshops!"

- Maya, USA

Mark Boedges Workshop 2026

"The hospitality- we were looked after like royalty. The food was excellent."

- Elaine, USA

Mark Boedges Workshop 2026

"Really enjoyed it all. Your hospitality and the kindness of all staff and entertainment were outstanding."

- Jill, UK

Mark Boedges Workshop 2026

"I learned much about techniques and approaches that I had not considered before and very supportive. Kathie was fantastic. She provided personalised feedback. Comraderie amazing; others created a supportive atmosphere, a great blend of learning and community. The food was delicious and I loved the mystery tour."

- Evelyn, USA

Kathie Odom Workshop 2026

"Love Kathie Odom but dreamed of coming when I received an order with a postcard of your estate. Far, far, exceeded expectations. Overwhelmed by the experience in the most wonderful way."

- Susanna, USA

Kathie Odom Workshop 2026

"It was great. Memorable for a lifetime. Thank you for your wonderful hospitality. I have so enjoyed all the staff as well and been so impressed by them."

- Rebecca, USA

Kathie Odom Workshop 2026

"Incredibly hospitable and well run. I had every supply I needed.

- Amanda, USA

Kathie Odom Workshop 2026

"Rosemary and her staff were amazing and so hospitable. We never went hungry, and all the meals were plentiful. So appreciative of it all. Rosemary and Mark are incredibly generous and I am blessed to have met them and stayed on their beautiful grounds. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!"

- Linda, USA

Scott Christensen Workshop 2026

"Thank you for an amazing week! Thank you for accommodating my meal/food allergies. Loved all the little things you thought about to make us feel comfortable and well taken care of!!!"

- Vashti, Canada

Scott Christensen Workshop 2026

"Good mix of demo, instruction, and painting with instruction. Really engaged with it and learned a lot. Food was delicious and all needs were accommodated."

- Tammy, USA

Scott Christensen Workshop 2026

"Very well organised. Food was good side trips good, instructor was a good teacher and accessible. Rosemary's presence was huge! Made it all seem so personal. The brush-making demo was great. Seeing staff was great. Everyone was very friendly."

- Robert, USA

Scott Christensen Workshop 2026