• Living room with large window seating area decorated with colorful pillows, overlooking green hills and houses outside, with curtains featuring a leaf pattern.

  • Close-up of two hands with painted fingernails, resting on a white surface near a colorful abstract painting and several markers and paint palettes with various colours as part of a creative workshop.

  • A bright bedroom with two windows, one with green and pink striped roman shade and the other with green and beige curtains, overlooking greenery outside. There's a bed with a patterned gray duvet, a bedside table with a vase of pink and purple flowers, and a yellow tray. A round mirror is mounted on the wall.

  • Blurred image of various open paint containers and brushes on white paper as part of a creative workshop.

  • Assorted watercolour paints, paintbrushes, and an abstract painting on paper as part of a creative workshop.

Retreats

I curate inspiring retreats in beautiful places, with artists who love to share their creativity: relaxing escapes with guided art workshops, amazing food, breath-taking views and like-minded company.

Our 2026 Autumn Art Retreat in Devon is fully booked. Join the mailing list for early access to art retreats in 2027

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Detail from a painting session on one of Nina Jex's creative retreats with Tipperleyhill

Testimonials

“This weekend in Hope Cove reminded me how important it is to step back and take time to do things that you love. I met an amazing group of inspiring women, I learned new art processes, stayed in a wonderful hotel, enjoyed incredible food and even swam in the (very cold) sea alongside wild seals curious enough to watch us. Devon at its best.”

— Sonya, 2025 guest

“Last weekend’s retreat was in a beautiful location - a jewel in Devon’s crown - a secret place. The hotel was welcoming and homely. The food nourishing and naughty (all the cakes). The art projects were challenging and therapeutic. It was lovely to be inspired by other creative souls and I would love to join another of your retreats.”

— Marguerite, 2024 guest

Just the best weekend with the loveliest people; a creative, safe, encouraging space with no competition, just a supportive environment for everyone.”

— Heather, 2025 guest

“Five minutes into our first session and our lovely tutor Roz Berkeley-Hill has already put me and my fellow painters completely at ease. Our group is a mix of art virgins and regular dabblers, and Roz’s happy energy transforms us all into a carefree bunch, painting with our fingers.

Undiluted creativity works up an appetite... We eat on a terrace overlooking the sea, just 100 metres away... and the cooking is simple in the best possible way, showcasing classic skills and fresh local produce.

In between sumptuous meals, we tackle flower painting, open-air sketching and landscapes based on those stunning views. A loose, expressive approach is encouraged and a wide range of materials, from acrylic paints, fluorescent inks and soft, buttery wax crayons are all available to try.

It’s the creative journey that counts, and this has been a journey that lifts the soul.”

— Extract from 'Art and Soul' article by Helen Renshaw (2024 guest) in Sainsbury's magazine, May 2025.
Nina Jex creative retreat on the South coast of England