The Fitzgerald Art Immersion — with Laurie Doctor | LuxStay USA — Outer Banks NC
The Fitzgerald — private oceanfront pool and estate exterior
The Three Authors · Corolla, North Carolina

The Fitzgerald Art Immersion

Five days of drawing, watercolor, and journaling with Laurie Doctor — hosted oceanfront at The Fitzgerald, in partnership with La Romita.

Apr 25–30
2027
5
Nights
15
Guests Max
Ocean
Frontage
The Retreat

April 25–30, 2027

A five-night immersion led by Laurie Doctor — drawing, watercolor, and visual journaling — set inside The Fitzgerald, one of the three oceanfront estates that make up The Three Authors in Corolla, NC. Mornings on the top-floor studio; afternoons on the deck and the beach; evenings around the table.

The Fitzgerald — wrap-around deck
the wrap-around deck
Oceanfront views from the deck
from the deck
Beach view at The Fitzgerald
the beach
April 25–30Dates · 2027
The FitzgeraldCorolla NC
Laurie DoctorInstructor · La Romita
15Guests Limit
The Setting

The Fitzgerald, outside in

Three private acres on Corolla's four-by-four beach — reachable only by the sand, with wild horses on the dunes and the Atlantic at the property line. Pool deck, oceanfront hot tub, and a wrap-around upper deck where most of the plein air work happens.

What's Included

Everything but the flight down

  • Five nights, oceanfront estate accommodation at The Fitzgerald
  • All meals — private chef, gluten-free and vegetarian options throughout
  • Round-trip group transportation from the arrival point
  • Daily instruction with Laurie Doctor and studio manager Kay Johnson
  • Art studio access — tables, supplies, and materials provided

Mornings in the top-floor studio. Afternoons on the deck and the sand. Evenings around the table.

The shape of each day
The Fitzgerald estate
The Fitzgerald — Corolla 4×4 beach, Outer Banks NC
Reserve Your Place

Two ways to join — 15 spaces total

Single Room
$4,250
per person · private room

Your own room at The Fitzgerald for the full five nights. Recommended for solo travelers.

Reserve — Single
Best Value Double Room
$3,750
per person · shared room

Share a room with a travel companion. Double bookings require both guest names at checkout — see FAQ.

Reserve — Double

A 25% non-refundable deposit secures your spot; balance due 60 days before arrival. Only 15 reservations available for this session — once filled, registration closes.

La Romita School of Art — painting retreat
Your Instructor · In Partnership with La Romita
Laurie Doctor
Drawing · Watercolor · Visual Journaling

Laurie Doctor leads the five-day program — daily instruction in drawing, watercolor, and visual journaling, supported by studio manager Kay Johnson. The retreat follows the residential-workshop tradition of La Romita School of Art, host of painting retreats in Umbria, Italy for sixty years — brought home to the American coast.

Visit La Romita · laromita.org →
Good to Know

Retreat FAQ

I'm booking a double room but don't have a roommate yet — can I still reserve?+

Double rooms are priced per person and are meant to be booked with a travel companion. If you reserve a double without a confirmed roommate, we'll hold your spot and try to match you with another solo guest up to 60 days before arrival — after that, unmatched double reservations convert to the single rate (balance due) or receive a refund of the difference, at LuxStay's discretion.

What's the deposit and cancellation policy?+

A 25% deposit is due at booking and is non-refundable. The remaining balance is due 60 days before arrival.

How do I get to The Fitzgerald?+

Group round-trip transportation is included from a central arrival point — details and exact pickup time are sent after you reserve. The Fitzgerald sits on Corolla's four-by-four beach, 2.2 miles past the end of pavement.

What should I bring?+

A full supply and packing list is emailed after registration. Some art materials may be provided in advance.

Artist at work
April 25–30, 2027 · Limited to 15

Five days. One estate. Nothing but the work.

Reserve your place at The Fitzgerald Art Immersion — or write to us with any question before you book.

LuxStay USA
The Three Authors — Corolla, NC
In partnership with Laurie Doctor Studios & La Romita
Questions? [email protected]