CONNECT TO THE SPIRIT OF THE LAND, WATER & SKY
The Lodge on Amherst Island ART RETREAT
Hosted by The Lodge on Amherst Island and Sharlena Wood
Summer 2024 • Sunday, August 18 - Saturday, August 24 (6 nights)
Cheers to the 5th year that The Lodge on Amherst Island welcomes us to their magnificent studio on Stella Bay, which promises to ignite passion, awe, and wonder in every corner of your soul! This is an opportunity to create and be inspired by the beauty of Amherst Island (between Kingston & Glenora) on Lake Ontario, Canada.
This year’s focus is on expressive landscapes - connecting to the spirit of the land, to study the movement of trees, lake rhythms and wild skies, painting earthy colour palettes and signature brushstrokes. Feel your emotions come into focus, finding your spirit between nature and the canvas! Mornings will begin with demonstrations of materials and techniques, leading into open studio time in the afternoons for personal projects and requests. There will be unfettered guidance, critiques, drawing, painting in your chosen medium, mixed media expertise, specially catered meals, board games, games, movie nights, massage therapy (optional/extra), bonfires, country walks, swimming, and plein air painting excursions. Note: The studio is available for night owls who want to work after hours, within reason and consideration of fellow members.
AMHERST ISLAND ART RETREAT is a nourishing, liberating experience for all levels of artists. This is much more than just a painting retreat…. it’s an opportunity to break open, move through fears, and step into a more vibrant, playful, and creative way of living and expressing yourself in the world. No art experience is necessary. Please come as you are. This is a judgment-free zone. All mediums are welcome! (oil, acrylic, watercolour, soft pastel, mixed media, collage, monotypes, drawing). Demonstrations will be primarily in painting and drawing materials, with one-on-one support in the afternoons.
Art RETREAT Registration • Currently at capacity
Workshop registration & inquiries directly with Sharlena Wood
Phone: 437-345-6800
Email: sharlenawood@gmail.com
Art Instructor Fee $700 CAD [as per CARFAC 2024 GUIDELINES]
This fee covers class instruction for the whole retreat, Full studio days, and beyond!
Art materials, lodging, transportation, and ferry fees are not included.
Accommodation and Meals Fee: $1254 CAD
The Lodge on Amherst Island. 320 McDonalds Ln, Bath, ON
Payment by E-Transfer to graham.whitmarsh@icloud.com
All rooms are double occupancy. Your stay includes three delicious meals per day, snacks, wine at dinner, and unlimited use of studio and on-site facilities.
BYOB for the week beyond dinner service. We are happy to provide a vegetarian option if you let us know that is required upon booking. If you have any other food restrictions, you will need to supplement on your own. Linens are supplied, but if you intend to swim, please bring your Beach towels! Yes, there is free Wi-Fi. Looking forward to your visit and your painting! Proof of vaccinations/exceptions and masks are optional in the studio.
Check-In / Ferry Info & Arrival:
The Amherst Island Ferry is $10 (includes return) and crosses from Millhaven Wharf (mainland dock) to Stalla Wharf (the island) on the half hour ie. 3:30pm, 4:30pm etc.
For more information visit www.amherstislandca.com
Check-in: Arrive Sun, Aug 18th between 4:00pm-6:00pm. Find your cozy room, unpack and meet in the studio with your art supplies. Dinner and workshop introduction starts at 6:30pm.
Check-out: We must clear out of our rooms on Sat, Aug 24th by 11am, but we can stay until after lunch. The ferry departs every hour on the hour ie. 12noon, 1:00pm, 2:00pm etc. and takes approx 20 mins to the mainland.
Life is Art
you may be inspired to eat dessert!
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations must be made no less than two weeks before the start date of the retreat for a refund, less a $50 administrative fee. No refunds or credits for cancellations made after that time. There are no exceptions.