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The Creative Retreat of Garden Isle

Yearning to learn a new skill in 2019? Why not do it and enjoy a vacation at the same time? Botanical artist Lucinda Law’s illustration workshop takes you to Kauai, Hawaii, for The Creative Retreat of Garden Isle from 23 February to 3 March. Guests will embark on a journey through Kauai’s many private gardens, including Allerton Private Gardens and Mcbryde Garden, as well as the picturesque Napali Coast with Law and botanist Bian Tan to master botanical illustration. Attendees can expect an in-depth look into endemic plants, from the soft blooms of Pōhinahina and Ilima to vibrant succulents. The dates coincide with the 41st Waimea Festival and Sunday Farmer’s Market, where guests can indulge in live music and local fare. There’s also an option to add an awe-inspiring helicopter ride ($280) over Jurassic Falls and Olokele Canyon, or a Sunrise Napali Cruise ($220) to spot a playful pod of spinner dolphins. The full package (from $5,350) includes an eight-night stay at Kiahuna Plantation Resort.

The resort is located on Poipu Beach, which is a hotspot for humpback whales and monk seals. lucindalaw.co