Whitney Hill Art Retreat
If large and impersonal classes are not your thing, but you would like to refresh your art teacher soul this year, then this small retreat in southern Tennessee might be just what you are looking for.
Imagine spending two days and three nights learning about new lessons with fellow teachers, communing over gourmet food and drink, and relaxing in a home that looks like it stepped right out of a magazine. You just might head home fully nourished, both mentally and physically, with a renewed sense of art teacher purpose. This Art Retreat will include art sessions featuring Kathy’s favorite projects, designed to minimize work for teachers, and maximize creativity for students.
Snapshots from June 2023 Retreat
Getting to work in the studio barn 
Plenty of Art journal ideas 
A portfolio of tutorials to take home 
Personalizing a project (what teachers do best!) 
New products – Bleeding Tissue Paper 
Paper Sculpture Cat 
Brand new projects! 
Enjoying Regina’s cooking in her amazing dining room
Thursday
- Afternoon arrival of guests at Whitney Hill
- Relax, unpack, and take a tour of the house
- The grounds include an adorable chicken coop
- Meet your fellow guests over your first evening meal in the master dining room
Friday
- Buffet breakfast
- Morning class
- Lunch break in the main house
- Afternoon class
- Dinner served in the master dining room
Saturday
- Buffet breakfast
- Morning class
- Lunch break in the main house
- Afternoon class
- Dinner served in the master dining room
- After dinner drinks with new friends as the weekend comes to a close
Sunday
- A buffet breakfast will be available as guests prepare to go home
Art Retreat Costs
- Art Retreat Classes, all Supplies and Food: $725
- Room at Whitney Hill for 3 nights: $360 – $550 (Room rates range from $100 to $175 per night)
- Final Cost: $1025 – $1250 (depending on room choice)
Art Retreat Deposit
A deposit of $200 is required to save you a spot for this special weekend. Email kathybarbro@gmail for options on how to do this.
Room Reservations
Room reservations are made with Regina after deposit is complete. Room rates vary from $100 to $175 per night, depending on bed (full, queen, king) and bathroom (tub, half bath and shower). Once deposit is complete, look for an email with info about how to contact her. All rooms are first come, first serve.
FAQ
After I make a deposit, how do I make a reservation for a room?
Once the deposit is processed, look for an email with information about how to contact Regina. She will be reserving rooms on a first come, first serve basis. No payment is needed to make a reservation with her.
How do I learn more about the rooms at Whitney Hills, and what each one includes?
Regina will be happy to describe all of them in detail, once your deposit is made. There are different size beds choices and different bathroom facilities too. Each is lovely with a different view, and even has its own decorating theme!
How do I pay the balance for my retreat weekend?
Once the room is chosen over the phone with Regina, a final invoice with balance due will be emailed to you.
How do I get to Whitney Hills Estates?
The house is located in Hickory Valley, TN. The nearest airport is Memphis, TN. The drive from the airport to the house is approximately an hour.
Can I get Teacher Development credit for the weekend?
The weekend is not under official accreditation from any school system, but a certificate that testifies to 12 hours of Professional Development time with art teacher Kathy Barbro will happily be provided upon request.
Cancellation Policy
A deposit refund is available for 30 days only.
Will this event happen regardless of the number of guests that sign up?
No, there is a minimum needed to use the facilities at Whitney Hill Estates. A minimum of 7 guests and a maximum of 10 are permitted. If the minimum is not filled, all deposits will be fully refunded.
