Art at Butley Abbey Wilds
Escape to the Suffolk countryside for an immersive painting experience led by artist Alexandra Oliver.
Set within the grounds of the historic Butley Priory, these retreats offer a rare opportunity to slow down, reconnect with the landscape, and develop your creative practice in an inspiring setting.
Rooted in the principles behind Alexandra’s Viridis series, each offering is shaped by a deep sensitivity to light, season, and the quiet rhythms of the natural environment.A Typical Day
9:30 – Arrival & Coffee
Welcome to Butley Priory with refreshments and introduction.
10.00 Morning Painting in the Wilds
Sketch and paint outdoors among the meadows and waterways, guided by Alexandra.
13.00 Seasonal Lunch
Chef-led lunch in the Tudor Garden or the Priory Drawing Room
14.00 Studio Session in the Great Hall
Work beneath soaring vaulted ceilings to refine your painting and develop atmosphere
16.00 Tea, Reflections & Close
Share your work and enjoy a final pause in the landscape before departure.
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Art at Butley Abbey Wilds