Paint, draw, be inspired!

Arajilla Retreat on Lord Howe Island is introducing a series of inspirational long weekends for art lovers. Combine the exceptional beauty of Lord Howe with the opportunity to paint with Archibald prize-winning artists.

Archibald prize winners Guy Maestri (Winner 2009) and Garry Shead (Winner 1993) will head up a highly talented group of artists leading these luxurious long weekends.

Choose from four very special Arajilla Artists Retreats, each highlighting very different painting styles and techniques. Each retreat is for four days and three nights, from a Friday to a Monday, representing a long weekend of fun, camaraderie, artistic inspiration and learning.

The Retreats consist of drawing and painting with the artist in both studio and at spectacular Lord Howe outdoor locations, combined with evening art lectures, discussions and films. The retreats will be limited to a maximum of 10 participants only and is resident at Arajilla Retreat, offering a fully inclusive and luxurious program for participants.

Garry Shead, along with fellow artist Adam Rish, will undertake Arajilla Artist Retreats in October 2009 and March 2010. Internationally acclaimed artists Richard Allen and Peter Hickey will conduct a retreat in December 2009 whilst youthful Guy Maesti, this year�s Archibald prize-winner, will lead a group at Arajilla in June 2010.

Lord Howe is often called Australia�s most beautiful island and a true place of artistic inspiration. This year Arajilla Retreat is undertaking an inaugural Artist Retreat Programme on Lord Howe. Participants have the opportunity to paint with some of Australia�s most talented artists combined with the luxury and warm hospitality of Arajilla Retreat and the exceptional surroundings of Lord Howe.

Artist Leaders Dates 02 - 05 October '09 Garry Shead & Adam Rish 04 - 07 December '09 Richard Allen & Peter Hickey 19 - 22 March '10 Garry Shead & Adam Rish 04 - 07 June '10 Guy Maestri

The Arajilla Artist Workshop programme is an all inclusive tariff at luxurious Arajilla Reteat, including all meals, airport transfers, and even light picnic lunches whilst away sketching or painting. Arajilla also provide much of the equipment participants need to fully enjoy a Lord Howe Island experience � backpacks, easels, canvas and paper, bicycles, snorkelling and light fishing gear, beach towels, DVDs and much more. 4 day / 3 night package from $1,905 per person double occupancy Artists Retreats 02 - 05 October '09 $1,905(Twin Share Per Person) $3,120(Sole Use) 04 - 07 December '09 $2,115(Twin Share Per Person) $3,645(Sole Use) 19 - 22 March '10 $1,905(Twin Share Per Person) $3,120(Sole Use) 04 - 07 June '10 $1,905(Twin Share Per Person) $3,120(Sole Use)

Arajilla Artists Retreat Inclusions: �3 nights accommodation for two in a Kentia or Banyan Suite �selected pre-dinner drinks �all meals � gourmet breakfast, light lunch, three course dinner with menu changing daily, plus tea and coffee �two full days of art workshops with your selected artist �easels, stretched canvas and artist paper provided * �special art book gift selected by the lead artists �bicycles and return airport transfers on the Island �price start from $1,905 per person twin share. There is a single room supplement. *Participants need to bring pencils, crayons, paints and brushes.

For more information, visit www.arajillaartistsretreats.com.au

Bookings can be made by: telephone via freecall 1800 063 928 email reservations@arajilla.com.au website www.arajilla.com.au

MEDIA CONTACT: Tracey Leitch tracey@impressionsmc.com.au 02 9969 2042