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Cannot say enough good things about this gem of a place!! First it is gorgeous!! The decor was so eye catching and appealing. There were numerous areas both in and outside to sit and relax and the FLOWERS!! Stunning! Derek and especially Yvette were so warm and welcoming, friendly and enthusiastic about this work you can just tell it is not a job but a passion. They have private rooms with shared bathroom and kitchen areas as well as all the indoor areas. All kinds of coffees, teas, syrups and snacks were available, including plant based options if requested. Derek also offered us a glass of wine at check in. I absolutely loved getting to know our hosts and never felt awkward or uncomfortable talking with them like you can with some strangers: felt like I’d known them for a long time. I a

I attended the three-day abstract painting course and I had a wonderful time! Yvette is a fabulous teacher and I learned so much about different acrylic mediums and techniques. Her studio is absolutely beautiful and she and her husband Derek are gracious hosts. They provided lunches, drinks, snacks and appetizers each day. The property is peaceful and secluded. I highly recommend the 3-day abstract painting course and I'm looking forward to taking another course from Yvette again.

What an inspirational 3 day workshop I just returned from! Yvette gives you the knowledge/tools to create your own art. She shared useful information on paints, mediums, and the ten basic design armatures that was and is very helpful to me as a beginner. I can now understand better how and when to use mediums with acrylic to create that dreamy depth I see in professional paintings. She shows a nice balance of advising vs. letting you make your own missteps. It is very empowering to come back to your painting, say after one of their delicious lunches, and say "Hey, this part doesn't work here, I need to fix it. What was I thinking!" The empowering part is that I could see myself it needed to change. The large converted barn that houses her gallery and workshop is gorgeous! Yvette is just a

I attended a three day workshop last month that was an incredible and 'out-of-my-regular life' experience learning about structure and color in creating abstract art, (and of course doing). The studio space and surrounding courtyard areas that Yvette and Derek have created contribute mightily to the experience. Yvette is a superb teacher, very supportive and knowledgeable, and she and Derek are terrific hosts. This is the 2nd year that I have attended a workshop and I love Bellingham.

What an amazing time we had with Yvette and Derek and the class that Yvette taught! The setting and studio were gorgeous,Yvette is amazingly talented both as a painter and instructor, the food and snacks were fabulous, and the company we kept was lovely. The class is designed so that ANY level of painter can enjoy it and leave with a piece of completed art--- it was so fun to see this realized over the course of a few days (and boy, did it fly by!). Going into it I was a bit freaked out by the daunting task of creating an abstract painting on my own --- but by the end of the third day I left with a piece I was very proud of and was amazed at how it came together with Yvette's expert guidance. I left with new skills and new friends and the desire to return annually for the experience. Wha