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Viridian En Plein Air Workshops
with Katherine Downey Miller
Katherine Downey Miller and Susan Nalband have created Viridian Workshop Retreats to welcome a small group of 6-8 like minded artists, creating a warm and encouraging environment for all skill levels.
Whether you’re just beginning your creative journey or have years of experience, you’ll leave with new techniques, lasting friendships, and a beautiful portfolio of fresh work.
You're invited to join Katherine Downey Miller
for an Inspiring Landscape Art Retreat in Maine
June 22 - 25, 2026
Immerse yourself in the luscious Maine landscape with artist Katherine Downey Miller, where you’ll create a personal collection of fresh paintings inspired by the region’s verdant landscape, light and atmosphere in an early summer pallet.
Under Katherine’s guidance, you’ll have the opportunity to discover and visit your own voice in a series of en plein air paintings in your preferred painting medium.
All good abstraction comes from reality. Using the lines of the land to access the language of abstraction, we will learn about dynamic composition, foundation building blocks of landscape painting and loosen up to find simple compelling landscapes.
This artist-led painting retreat is based in the charming town of Harrison, Maine as a jumping off point for explorations into nearby towns and en plein air painting locations.
Known as a melting pot of outdoor endeavors and creative enclaves, with vistas of fields, farms, forests, mountains and lakes. Galleries, cafes and restaurants, locally owned bookstores, and antique shops, the area is a worthy source of inspiration.
When you're not painting, take time to explore local lakes and towns, meet talented artists and craftspeople, and immerse yourself in the rich atmosphere of creative Maine that has inspired generations of artists and writers. We will provide you with an extensive list of possibilities to experience before or after the workshop if you’d like to extend your stay.
To register for the workshop or if you have questions,
please email susan.nalband@gmail.com
We will supply you with registration information, supply list and method of payment.
4 Days, 3 Nights
Monday - Thursday June 22 - 25, 2026
Monday and Thursday are 1/2 days due to travel to
and from the workshop.
$1485 Fee payable in 2 payments
50% deposit is due before March 15 to secure a place in the workshop
Final payment due June 1, 2026
We recommend registering early because we are only able to accommodate 6 - 8 artists for this workshop.
WHAT'S INCLUDED ....
- Demonstrations by Katherine and individual attention throughout the workshop
- Plein Air painting classes as weather permits or indoor studio as needed
- Daytime trips to 3- 4 unique painting locations.
There will be options from which to choose, including open rolling landscapes, streams and woodland, mountain views, farmland, a tiny Quaker Meetinghouse, and small town streetscapes.
- An optional guided visit to Bridgton’s Rufus Porter Museum and local art scene with time for shopping and dinner out
- Outdoor painting workshop equipment provided with small tables, foldable chairs, paper towels, disposable bags and water
You’ll need to bring a lightweight easel.
- Three nights of accommodation at the warm and welcoming Greenwood Manor Inn located in the beautiful lakes and mountains of Harrison, Maine, with access to local restaurants, shops and recreation
Nestled on 108 acres, the property's beautiful landscape and gardens are there for you to explore. You’ll be guests at the Greenwood Manor Inn in a private room with private bath.
Breakfast is served daily.
- A welcome reception at the Inn and dinner at Millie's on Main
- 2 lunches - In the field boxed lunch or nearby restaurant
- 2 celebration dinners with a welcome dinner at Millie’s on Maine and a - - A farewell dinner and cocktail party at Tallulah’s.
- One dinner will be at a local restaurant of your choice but is not
included in workshop fees.
What's NOT INCLUDED IN FEES ...
- Transportation - a car or shared car will be required
- Travel insurance
- Art materials - a list of recommended art supplies will be provided three months before the workshop
- One Dinner, second night, will be on your own or with fellow artists.
We'd love to see you in Maine for this special workshop. Please contact susan.nalband@gmail.com for further information.
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