Springbank Retreat Center
Oct 17, 2025
From the Litchfield Painting Workshop, I went straight to Springbank Retreat Center, in Kingstree, South Carolina. My purpose was to deliver a gift from Pam. She had left the Center a world class collection of religious icons she had collected from all over the world. She had wanted to deliver them herself, but became too ill.
This was a perfect opportunity to rest and gather my thoughts.
I stayed with them a few wonderful days.
I stayed in Sage House.
Surrounded by mature trees, shrubs, and a natural landscape.
Spectacular views and home-like accommodations.
My Reading nook.
Cozy living room with comfortable furniture and
large corner windows with views of the lush outdoors.
The view from my work table as I planned my next paintings.
Looks like I need to add this view to the list.
They had exactly what I needed there – peace, quiet, nature, comfort, and kindness. Excited to learn they have a vibrant art program with room to use if you need it. I am seriously planning some type of Spring painting workshop. Will be visiting them again soon to discuss details. Let me know if you are interested in attending.
They could use our help. Springbank Retreat Center has a rich history and is maintained by a handful of nuns. They are a non-profit worthy of our support. Make plans to visit. They offer peace, quiet and kindness. See more about their history here.
Next week I will show you the painting I’m working on.
Glad to be painting again.
As Ever, thank you so much for your interest in my painting practice.
Michel
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I enjoyed your lovely photos. Thank you!
Thank you, Sandra. Hope you are doing well. Haven’t seen you in too long! Come by the studio sometime.
So good to see you are still at the easel. I’m back in Aiken now but no brush in hand now. Thank you for the memories. Keep on painting your beautiful scenes. Love, Mildred krause
Hey Mildred! Aiken is one of South Carolina’s most beautiful cities. They have some good art exhibitions too. If you are not painting, just go looking. Maybe something will inspire you to wet a brush! Much love.
So good to hear how are doing! I have had you in .my thoughts. It looks and sounds like you are getting the rest and renewal you so needed!! See you in January. Love, Eleanor
Thank you for thinking of me. I am resting and nesting. Loving it too! Miss my studio and students though. See you in January.
How beautiful! Thank you for sharing your trip and the beautiful icons from Pam’s collections. I look forward to the beautiful paintings that will spring forth from your time at Spring Bank!
Thank you for your kind words. Everything seems to be in sync right now. It’s humming! : )
what a beautiful nature escape! I also love Pam’s donation. What a great collection to gift
Hey beautiful! Yes, the icon collection is truly unique. Pam told me about each of them and which country she was in when she obtained them. It wa a passion of hers. Let us hear from you often. We miss you. Love to Sully. Happy for my big nephew!
I am so glad to feel the excitement in your words! A much needed, and may I say well deserved retreat! It looks like a beautiful place with beautiful surroundings! I can’t wait to see what’s next on the easel! I love you , Tina
Hi there! Yes, easel is wet at present. I am trying hard not to mess this one up by painting on it while wet. My job sometimes is watching paint dry. Cheeky!
I love you too!