Palette & Prosecco at the Castle

Creative Calm Overlooking Bassenthwaite Lake

Trade the hiking boots for a paintbrush and find your “creative flow” in the heart of the North Lakes. Our Sip & Paint Retreat at Lake District Castle Inn is designed to capture the changing light of the Lake District on canvas.

Set in our panoramic Garden Room or on the outdoor terrace (weather permitting), this experience invites you to recreate the iconic silhouettes of Skiddaw and the shimmering blues of Bassenthwaite. No “artistic talent” is required, just a willingness to relax, sip, and create.

Weekend Retreat

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What to Expect

Artist-Led Workshop: Our local Lake District artist provides a light-hearted, step-by-step tutorial. You’ll learn how to mix the perfect “Lakeland Slate” grey and capture the textures of the fells.
The “Sip” Experience: Enjoy a flight of creative refreshments, including a crisp glass of Prosecco on arrival and locally roasted coffee throughout the session.

All-Inclusive Kit: We provide a high-quality pre-stretched canvas, professional acrylic paints, and a signature Castle Inn apron to keep.
A Scenic Studio: Work in a space flooded with natural light, featuring floor-to-ceiling views of our award-winning gardens and the fells beyond.

Pricing & Dates

££££ (Includes the workshop, all materials, drinks, and Afternoon Tea)

Upcoming Seasonal Themes:

April …th: Spring Blooms in the Secret Garden
May …th: The Bluebells of Wythop Woods
June …st: Midsummer Light over Skiddaw

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Why leave so soon? Book our Artist’s Escape Package for an overnight stay in a Garden View room, a two-course dinner in Ritson’s Restaurant, and a full Cumbrian breakfast the following morning.

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*Copyright – Images used with permission from Cumbria Tourism*