Service Description

We invite you to an exceptional art retreat with Viktoria Maliar, a world-renowned artist specializing in oil pastels. In August 2026, we will gather at Domaine du Burignon, a peaceful haven overlooking Lake Geneva and surrounded by vineyards—an inspiring setting worthy of an Impressionist landscape. For five days, you will explore the joy of working with oil pastels: understanding values, shapes, color, and composition; developing your style; and experimenting with a chromatic approach inspired by Impressionism and Post-Impressionism. Landscape will serve as the central theme, and two full days will be dedicated to portraiture, deepening your confidence and your ability to capture human expression. Dates: August 9-15, 2026 Location: Domaine du Burgnon, 1803 Saint-Saphorin, Switzerland (entirely reserved for the retreat) Program: Sunday, August 9 • Arrival • Dinner at the Domaine Monday, August 10 • Morning: Workshop with Viktoria • Afternoon: Walk in Lavaux & outdoor sketching Tuesday, August 11 • Morning: Workshop with Viktoria • Afternoon: Walk in Montreux & outdoor sketching Wednesday, August 12 • Morning: Workshop with Viktoria • Afternoon: Walk in Lausanne & outdoor sketching Thursday, August 13 • Morning: Workshop with Viktoria • Afternoon: Free time / outdoor sketching Friday, August 14 • Morning: Workshop with Viktoria • Afternoon: Free time • Evening: Aperitif & Wine Tasting at the Domaine Saturday, August 15 • Breakfast and Departure Inclusions • Accommodation • All breakfasts and lunches • Dinner on arrival day • Wine tasting on Friday evening • All transportation for group outings during the retreat Not included • Transportation on arrival and departure days • Dinners (except on arrival day) • Transportation during your free time or your own excursions during the retreat • Art supplies for the workshop (request the list by email at info@artiloft.ch). We can also provide these for an additional fee. Prices, Accommodation Types (10 participants max): 1) Twin Room - CHF 2,650 2) Single Room - CHF 2,850 3) Private Suite - CHF 3,050 A certificate of completion is awarded at the end of the workshop. Please note that it is not possible to participate in just one day. Online booking with full payment is required to guarantee your place.