COMMUNIQUE #1 

Welcome

Thank you for your deposit in our Montenegro Villages Workshop featuring plein air watercolour classes with Hazel Soan. I am the vacation package organizer. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me.

When Will We Greenlight?

This workshop is not greenlighted yet as we need 10 participants to greenlight. The deposit deadline is Dec 9, 2025. You will be alerted on or before the deposit deadline. Please don't make nonrefundable flight bookings before we greenlight.

Accommodations

Hotel accommodation is not included in this package but a group rate has been arranged at the 4-star Hotel Plaza Budva. This hotel has a generous cancellation policy (free cancellation up to 20 days before arrival) and so please go ahead and book your room as our greenlight deadline is 150 days before the start of the workshop (Dec 9).

Hotel Cancellation Policy

• They pre-authorize credit cards after the free cancellation period is completed (30 days before arrival).
• The guest can cancel 20 days before arrival free of charge
• Cancellation within 20 to 8 days prior to arrival is charged 50%
• Cancellation 8 days prior to arrival is charged 100%
• No show is charged 100%

How to Book Your Room

To reserve your room email Nadine Schmitt at sales@hotelplazabudva.me and tell her you are with the Studio 56 group, which type of room you want, and when you will arrive.

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU ARE NOT OBLIGED TO STAY HERE. YOU CAN STAY AT ANOTHER NEARBY HOTEL OR AIRBNB IF YOU PREFER.

When to Arrive

Your arrival date is your decision but we suggest you arrive by at least Wednesday May 6 so that you have time to settle in and possibly to adjust to a new time zone or the vagaries of travel which, as we know, could include a missed or delayed flight. Better to be relaxed at the start of your vacation workshop.

Buddy Discount + VIP Membership

If you invite a friend and we sell out with 15 participants you and your friend will get a $50 discount in the form of a rebate after the start of the workshop.  If you are a VIP member you will get a $100 discount and your friend will get the Buddy discount.  These discounts cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount and it can only be applied to a Workshop participant ticket.

What to Expect prior to the Start of Your Vacation Workshop

• A Greenlight announcement on or before Dec 9, 2025
• A Final Payment reminder on Jan 8, 2026
• A Trip Preparation email on Mar 9, 2026
• A Last Minute Detail email on May 1, 2026 

Will be in touch. Looking forward to painting with you in Montenegro. :)

Cheers,

Brenda