Mon 01 Jun
|Château de Saçy
Château Life Drawing with Anne Noble-Partridge
Renowned London Drawing founder returns for a week of life drawing and portrait drawing/painting workshops in which you’ll create a beautiful look for your life model with our costumes and atmospheric settings. 1-2-1s, yoga classes, lake swims, outings, feasts and a pop-up show all part of the fun
Time and Place
01 Jun 2026, 15:30 – 07 Jun 2026, 12:00
Château de Saçy, 1 Rue Verte, 60190 Sacy-le-Petit, France
What's Happening
DRAWING AND PAINTING FROM THE LIFE MODEL WITH AN 18th-CENTURY TWIST
Over the week's daily workshops for all levels, expert tutor Anne Noble Partridge, director of the famed London Drawing (and brilliantly hilarious Renaissance Selfies), will help you explore the largely untouched beauty of the château to conjure up a striking portrait of the life model, using lush, textured objects, costumes, fabrics and backdrops.
The start of the week will focus on drawing in different ways, with structured exercises, and provide a chance to brush up on skills. The second part will be about setting up the model's look and long pose, and drawing or painting them in your chosen medium, with assistance and tuition from Anne (who will discuss materials and transportation of your work ahead of the week).
As well as the five workshops, each guest will have two 20-minute 1-2-1s with Anne. There will be six guests at the most.
On the final day we'll exhibit your pieces in the château for an evening of admiration and celebration
There are many peaceful spaces to work in – the salon, the barn, the gardens, the studio - and all bedrooms have a desk
YOGA
The beautiful old barn, or the front lawn, makes a perfect space for pre-breakfast Vinyasa Flow yoga classes, run for all levels by popular Sacy regular Megane Thiboust. These will clear your mind and prepare you for the focus of the day ahead.
FOOD AND DRINK
Meals will be Ottolenghi-inspired, largely vegetarian, nutritious and locally sourced where possible. We can cater for various diets on request.
Each participant will pair up with another to prepare one dinner, with ingredients and recipe supplied and help at hand.
Coffee, tea, fruit, pastries, bread and cheese will be available throughout the day in a separate communal kitchen.
Wine will be served with dinner.
ACCOMMODATION
We offer a range to suit different budgets - from a furnished bell tent in the orchard that can be shared with a friend, to an en suite with windows giving on to both sides of the garden. All the rooms are private. You can find out more about each option here or by clicking on the images below.
THURSDAY OUTING
To the magnificent Chateau de Chantilly, home to many masterpieces, including three Raphaëls
FREE TIME
Walk through the nearby woods to the Chapelle Saint Catherine, a spot visited by Joan of Arc
Swim in a large, gorgeous lake surrounded by wildlife
Explore the countryside on our bikes
Learn to walk our tightrope or exercise on the trapeze
Play piano, table tennis or French billiards
Dive into the theatrical dresses, suits and hats of the Dressing-up Room
Book a massage (extra cost)
Or just relax and soak up the atmosphere at the château
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Six nights in your own room or bell tent at the château (sheets, towels, toiletries provided)
Five art workshops
2x20-min private art sessions with Anne
Easels
Basic drawing materials
Four yoga classes, with equipment provided
Lifts to and from the station
Welcome cocktail
Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the château
Wine (within reason) at dinner
Coffee, tea, juice, snacks at all times
Use of the communal kitchen
Run of (most of) the house, gardens and outdoor buildings
Use of our bikes, including an electric bike
Wifi
Parking space
Outings to local lake and places of interest
Travel advice
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
Travel costs
Airport transfers
Travel Insurance
Visa fee if required
Paints/pastels and brushes
One lunch away from the house
Entry fee to Châeau de Chantilly
TESTIMONIALS FROM ANNE'S LAST RETREAT
'What an amazingly unforgettable, creative, special and sometimes bonkers week! Thank you Murphy for hosting in such a warm, open and unique style. And thank you to Anne for such brilliant teaching. This week will stay in my heart.' Judy Roberts
'Thank you a lot for an amazing experience and unique adventure. The food was incredible!' Ala Kuzniatsova
'What a rare and magical place! It was like a spell was cast as we stepped through the mirror back in time to another world. Thank you Murphy for welcoming us in and for such a lovely group – the eldest and the youngest. I was looking for a little adventure and I found it – unforgettable' Anne Noble-Partridge
'Wonderful week - flashed by. Over too soon! Maybe next year?' Alastair Davidson
Find out more about Anne Noble-Patridge and the schedule here. More about each room here.
BOOK YOUR SPOT
Bell Tent
The furnished, 4m Bell Tent is pitched in the orchard and has a single bed (another may be added), bedding, a rug, low table, desk and camping lights. You will have use of the shared loos and shower in the house. The tent can be booked for one participant or two booking together.
From £949.00 to £1,799.00
£949.00
+£23.73 ticket service fee
£1,799.00
+£44.98 ticket service fee
Mansarde
A cosy, carpetted room with twin beds, clothes rail, skylight and desk. The shared loos, shower and bathroom are down a flight of stairs. Can be booked for one participant or two booking together.
£949.00
+£23.73 ticket service fee
Gambetta Room
A very large, atmospheric room under the eaves.. It has a carpeted floor, good wifi, desk, clothes rail, full-length mirror and chaise longue. The shared loos, bathroom, and shower room are down a flight of stairs. Can be booked for one or two of you together
From £999.00 to £1,899.00
£999.00
+£24.98 ticket service fee
£1,899.00
+£47.48 ticket service fee
Archive Room
A large, atmospheric room under the eaves.. It has a carpetted floor with a rug, limited wifi, desk, clothes rail, full-length mirror and contains many historical objects. The shared loos, bathroom, and shower room are down a flight of stairs. Can be booked for one or two of you together
From £999.00 to £1,899.00
Sold Out£999.00
+£24.98 ticket service fee
£1,899.00
+£47.48 ticket service fee
End Room
A delightful room full of light on the first floor. It has a large, curtained-off single bed, tiled floor, fireplace, two windows and desk. Shared loos, bathroom and shower room are along the corridor.
£999.00
+£24.98 ticket service fee
Apartment
This large, carpeted double has its own freshly decorated loo and shower, excellent wifi, comfortable armchair, desk, wardrobe space, alcove bed, marble fireplace and adjacent communal kitchen.
From £1,299.00 to £2,399.00
Sold Out£1,299.00
+£32.48 ticket service fee
£2,399.00
+£59.98 ticket service fee
Archive Room
A large, atmospheric room under the eaves.. It has a carpetted floor with a rug, limited wifi, desk, clothes rail, full-length mirror and contains many historical objects. The shared loos, bathroom, and shower room are down a flight of stairs. Can be booked for one or two of you together
From £999.00 to £1,899.00
£999.00
+£24.98 ticket service fee
£1,899.00
+£47.48 ticket service fee
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