08/14/2025
RETREAT INFO AND ALA CART PRICING
The basic cost for Lodging & Meals is $200. Lodging is semi-private in lodges located on the property consisting of 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a full kitchen.
Friday evening meal will include a salad bar and a pasta bar. Saturday evening meal will be fried chicken and a salad bar. Lunches will be a “sack lunch” consisting of a sandwich & chips. Sack lunch order forms will be provided with choices of meat and bread types. Breakfasts will be “continental” style. Beverages will be available. BYOB
The riding portion of the retreat is $110 which includes two lessons per participant. For participants bringing their own horse indoor 12 x 12 stalls are available at $20 per night. For participants without a horse, we have a limited number of lease horses available which will be on first come-first served basis. Based on the participants skill level guided and non-guided trail rides will be available.
Art Workshops with Suzanne Shafer-Wilson, Artist & Graphic Design Engineer
Walking sticks
Each participant will pick out a 5 1⁄2 to 6-foot tree branch. You will clean it up with a variety of hand tools including knives, files, sandpaper, etc. Conversations on embellishment for personalization & safety will be discussed. Protective gloves are strongly recommended. $25.00
Calligraphy
Participants will watch a demonstration on the correct handling of a calligraphy pen to create Old English lettering. Each will receive a kit with a chisel point marker, an old English alphabet and paper with which to practice. Upper and lowercase letters will be taught. $15.00
Knotless Netted Baskets
Make a nest-like basket out of small branches and wire using an ancient lace technique. Participants will learn how to manipulate the wire to create various sized loops that will change the size and shape of the basket. $25.00
Abstract Watercolor Painting
Participants will learn various watercolor painting techniques with several household ingredients. Using these techniques, you will then create your own unique abstract painting. $25.00
Mixed Media Designs in line
Participants will be shown demonstrations like Zentangle to create designs. Designs will be rendered in felt tipped marker, silver scratch board and metal tooling. $25.00
Yoga class – Participation includes Morning ASANA style yoga wake-up class performed by a certified instructor. All skill levels
