Application | Haidee-Jo Summers June 2026 | Oil Painting Workshop

JUNE 2026 | HAIDEE JO SUMMERS RETURNS TO PUY VIDAL : € 5,250 - € 6,250

As June unfolds in France, the gardens burst with color, days stretch long and light-filled, and the air carries the promise of summer. For her third year with us—but her first time in June—we are delighted to welcome internationally acclaimed artist Haidee-Jo Summers back to Puy Vidal for a week of painting and discovery.

This workshop turns your eye away from grand vistas, instead guiding you to uncover the quiet, intimate scenes that charm and inspire—a sunlit doorway, flowers spilling over stone walls, or the glow of a historic interior. Haidee-Jo will help you connect with what delights you most, training your eye to notice, and your hand to capture, those fleeting moments of beauty.

Through plein air sessions in the château gardens and interiors rich with history, Haidee-Jo infuses her teaching with the same quiet joy that radiates from her own work. Gentle, encouraging, and insightful, she’ll support you in finding fresh approaches and renewed confidence in your painting.

Surrounded by fellow artists and the soft rhythms of country life, this week offers more than a workshop—it’s a restorative retreat. Each day blends structure with ease: hours of painting, moments of rest, and convivial evenings at the long château table, where candlelight, wine, and laughter carry the day to a close.

The 800-year-old Château de Puy Vidal is both your inspiration and your home during this week—an unforgettable setting where friendships blossom, creativity flourishes, and the spark of June stays with you long after you leave.

What’s Included in All Château Room Packages

✔ Accommodations: Private bedroom at Château de Puy Vidal with either private or shared bathroom (depending on room selection).
✔ Meals: All-inclusive gourmet dining—breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks (coffee, tea, and fine French wines). Plus, a 24/7 coffee & snack bar.
✔ Art Supplies: Easels, canvases, tripods, palettes, solvents, aprons, carry bags, stools, and student-grade oil paints (please bring your own brushes, sketch pads, and pencils). Michael Harding Oil Paints provided for this workshop. 
✔ Itinerary: A curated blend of plein air, interiors and studio painting, designed to foster artistic growth and exploration.
✔ Facilities: Full access to the château’s art studio, salons, gardens, pool, and hot tub. Paint anywhere on the estate.
✔ Shuttle Service: Complimentary pick-up and drop-off at Angoulême Train Station (18 minutes from the château).
✔ Creative Atmosphere: A warm, supportive, and focused environment for artists.

Not Included

✘ Flights (participants are responsible for airfare).
✘ Train travel to Angoulême Station.
✘ Travel & health insurance (strongly recommended).
✘ Offsite participant lodging & transport.

Room Rates & Occupancy

(All taxes & fees included)

• Medieval Tower | Single Occupancy, Shared Bathroom – €5,250
• Pavilion Room 1 | Single Occupancy, Shared Bathroom – €5,400
• Pavilion Room 2 | Single Occupancy, Shared Bathroom – €5,400
• Lafayette Room | Single Occupancy, Shared Bathroom – €5,500
• Attic Room | Single Occupancy, Private Bathroom - € 5,600
• Rose Room | Double Occupancy Required, Private Bathroom – €5,700
• Toile de Jouy 1 | Double Occupancy Available, Private Bathroom – €5,900
• Toile de Jouy 2 | Double Occupancy Available, Private Bathroom – €5,900
• King Room | Double Occupancy Required, Private Bathroom – €6,250

Non-Painting Partner | €2,500
(Available only in Double Occupancy Rooms)

Offsite Participant | €3,500
(Full retreat experience while lodging at our neighboring B&B, Chez Jumaine. Offsite guests must arrange their own accommodations and transport daily. Chez Jumaine is a 2-minute drive or 8-minute walk from the château.)

Payment Details

To reserve your spot, a 35% non-refundable deposit is required. The remaining balance is split into two installments for greater flexibility.