The Artful Hiker:  Choose any three night open space from our calendar


Pack up your Journals and Sketch Pads and Cameras - an inspiring expedition awaits you!
  • Hike the rugged forests of the Niagara Escarpment in the Bruce National Park to the sculpted shoreline of Georgian Bay.
    - Find the perfect nook to nestle in and let the natural beauty of the rocks, trees and water inform your art.
  • Enjoy a more leisurely walk to a protected cove in the Fathom Five Marine Park land base.
    - Reflect on the changing landscape while you capture your creative words and images.
  • Settle into your cosy accommodation with vegetarian meals, quiet personal time or conversation with like-minded companions.
  • Express your inner musician around a shoreline campfire with drums and unique instruments.
  • Enjoy free time on the shores of your retreat, touring the National Park Visitor Centre or wandering through the village of Tobermory.
  • Sit front row on Lake Huron as the full moon approaches on June 4th.

Details and Cost Below

Day One - Stormhaven

Day Two - Burnt Point/Mermaid's Cove

Details and Cost

Cost for Three Night Retreat is $625.00 per person includes:
  • Private room in self-contained three bedroom suite
    (shared three piece bathroom)
  • All nutritious vegetarian meals and snacks
  • Guided hikes and walks to both locations
  • Day pass into the National Park
  • Musical instruments for campfire
  • Overall co-ordination and leadership of the retreat
Please Bring:
  • Journal, notebooks, sketch pads, camera and portable materials to take on location
  • Hiking boots or sturdy footwear
  • Rain gear and/or protective clothing, appropriate sunscreen and bug repellant
  • A backpack sufficient to manage your materials
  • Water shoes if you plan to wade into the lake
  • A refillable water bottle
  • Please visit the Retreat page for more information about the space

Registration: Please email confirmation with your contact information to daryl@amtelecom.net and pay with this Paypal link.
Number of Participants: There are three beds, each in their own room to accommodate three individuals. However, one bed is a queen and one is a double so a 'couple' (partners, friends etc.) are welcome to share one of these bed with a maximum accommodation of five people in the space. In this case, an additional two piece bathroom is available. Minimum two participants to proceed.