Artist Retreat Lancaster VA

$500.00

River Retreat, Slice of Heaven, Tranquility, Fishing, Kayak, Crabbing, 4BR $1000

River Oasis! Stunning Waterfront property! Come and fall in love with this private small peninsula at the mouth of the Rappahanock River, facing out towards the bay . 3 level house with 4 BR 4 Ba , House sits on top of a point overlooking Greenvale creek , water view from all the rooms. Master BR is attached to a sunroom/bedroom with view of the water. Our dock is the perfect place to drink your coffee and enjoy star gazing at night . Water side 4 season Screened in porch attached to the Family room . Enjoy our large Deck overlooking the River while enjoying those boats coming in and out of the bay . The kitchen has a bar and is open to the family room. Kayaks , canoe, paddle board, crab pots , grill, hockey table , sauna and outdoor shower. Our front porch is a great place to sit on the rocking chairs and do nothing ! Enjoy a small beach 🏖 area at the belle state park .

Belle state isle is only 5 mins from the property ( swimming , biking, beautiful trails, fishing, kayaking, biking, small beach, playground ).

Kilmarnock- 15 miles from Town of Kilmarnock ( shopping and restaurants)

Food and alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages will be included at the house. Must be 21 years or older.

If Flying, I can arrange pick up from the airport. Richmond airport is about an hour and a half from the house. Check in is at 4:00pm on April 17 and check out is at 11:00am Monday morning.

Please pack a Plein Air easel, canvas, brushes and paints. I will have extra brush and paints to use just incase. All mediums are welcomed.

All levels of experience are welcomed. This is a fun relaxing getaway focused around art.

Deposit of $500 is due when registering, the other half is due by March 15th. There will be no refunds of deposit after March 15th.

Class is $1000, this does not include going out to eat, shopping or airfare.

I will send an invoice for the remain balance. I accept checks and Venmo as well.

Heather Connole is a self-taught Impressionist oil painter with 16 years of experience. Her bright, colorful paintings bring joy and movement through bold brush strokes. She paints landscapes, portraits, animals, and flowers using vibrant, balanced colors. Heather is a member of the Baton Rouge and Manassas Art Guilds and is represented in galleries in Baton Rouge, Calabash, and Middleburg. She has taught art classes at retirement homes and schools through the Manship Theatre and Baton Rouge Arts Council. Certified as a Talented Art Assessor in Louisiana, she helps students aged 6-17 prepare portfolios. Her work has appeared in magazines like “Town Favorites,” “Coastal Living,” and “Country Roads,” and has been used in films shot in Baton Rouge.

Since opening her studio in 2018, Heather has taught drawing and painting to kids and adults, organizing student art shows and teaching about the art business to build confidence. After 16 years in Louisiana, she returned to her hometown in Virginia in 2022. Now, she teaches art at Virginia wineries and plans to open an art gallery and school.

River Retreat, Slice of Heaven, Tranquility, Fishing, Kayak, Crabbing, 4BR $1000

River Oasis! Stunning Waterfront property! Come and fall in love with this private small peninsula at the mouth of the Rappahanock River, facing out towards the bay . 3 level house with 4 BR 4 Ba , House sits on top of a point overlooking Greenvale creek , water view from all the rooms. Master BR is attached to a sunroom/bedroom with view of the water. Our dock is the perfect place to drink your coffee and enjoy star gazing at night . Water side 4 season Screened in porch attached to the Family room . Enjoy our large Deck overlooking the River while enjoying those boats coming in and out of the bay . The kitchen has a bar and is open to the family room. Kayaks , canoe, paddle board, crab pots , grill, hockey table , sauna and outdoor shower. Our front porch is a great place to sit on the rocking chairs and do nothing ! Enjoy a small beach 🏖 area at the belle state park .

Belle state isle is only 5 mins from the property ( swimming , biking, beautiful trails, fishing, kayaking, biking, small beach, playground ).

Kilmarnock- 15 miles from Town of Kilmarnock ( shopping and restaurants)

Food and alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages will be included at the house. Must be 21 years or older.

If Flying, I can arrange pick up from the airport. Richmond airport is about an hour and a half from the house. Check in is at 4:00pm on April 17 and check out is at 11:00am Monday morning.

Please pack a Plein Air easel, canvas, brushes and paints. I will have extra brush and paints to use just incase. All mediums are welcomed.

All levels of experience are welcomed. This is a fun relaxing getaway focused around art.

Deposit of $500 is due when registering, the other half is due by March 15th. There will be no refunds of deposit after March 15th.

Class is $1000, this does not include going out to eat, shopping or airfare.

I will send an invoice for the remain balance. I accept checks and Venmo as well.

Heather Connole is a self-taught Impressionist oil painter with 16 years of experience. Her bright, colorful paintings bring joy and movement through bold brush strokes. She paints landscapes, portraits, animals, and flowers using vibrant, balanced colors. Heather is a member of the Baton Rouge and Manassas Art Guilds and is represented in galleries in Baton Rouge, Calabash, and Middleburg. She has taught art classes at retirement homes and schools through the Manship Theatre and Baton Rouge Arts Council. Certified as a Talented Art Assessor in Louisiana, she helps students aged 6-17 prepare portfolios. Her work has appeared in magazines like “Town Favorites,” “Coastal Living,” and “Country Roads,” and has been used in films shot in Baton Rouge.

Since opening her studio in 2018, Heather has taught drawing and painting to kids and adults, organizing student art shows and teaching about the art business to build confidence. After 16 years in Louisiana, she returned to her hometown in Virginia in 2022. Now, she teaches art at Virginia wineries and plans to open an art gallery and school.