Art Camp 4 Grownups

Artist’s Retreat, 2026

September 10 - 15, 2026 (Thurs - Tues)

at Camp de Benneville Pines, California

Celebrating our 20th Year!

REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

Classes

  • Your Intensive 5-day Art Class - ONE Chosen from 5 Incredible mediums

  • Afternoon Workshops - up to 8  (materials provided)

Accommodations

  • Lodging - 5 nights in Mountain themed, clean and warm cabins

  • Meals - 15 delicious home-cooked meals, coffee, tea, hot chocolate artesian water—all day. Snacks at Happy Hour. (BYOB)

  • Optional Activities: Archery, Massage, Yoga, Hiking, Swimming, Hot Tub, Relaxing, and opportunities to commune with nature, meet new friends, and hang out with old ones—and more.

More About Art Camp 4 Grownups

How Art Camp Works

During Registration, you will choose an Intensive Class and a Cabin Preference. These are first come, first served, and waiting lists will be created in the order of registration after they are filled. There are also Workshops in the afternoons which you sign up for each morning.

  • All activities and classes at our Artist Retreat are optional — except Orientation!

  • There is something for everyone. With so many choices, each day can be as full, or as relaxing, as you desire.

  • There are lots of art-related activities on the schedule, or just take time to relax and breathe the mountain air. It is a retreat after all!

  • CLASSES include 5-day INTENSIVES which are 3 hours each day. In addition there are two slots for 90-minute WORKSHOPS in the afternoons on days 2 thru 5.

  • Outside of class offerings, take time to unwind and enjoy nature, swim, soak in the spa, get a massage, do yoga, archery, go for a walk, or just sit and create, or visit with friends.

  • Invite your adult children, friends, and partners to join you at camp. Everyone will have a splendid time!

  • Even though Art is the main focus, being in the mountains and having all your meals prepared for you, takes the pressure off of your daily routine and provides a serenity that refreshes and refills your spirit!

After Registration, please review the Materials List for your Intensive, right here on the website. You will have plenty of time to shop for supplies you do not already have.

A final packet will be emailed out a month before camp and will contain all the info you will need for camp, and forms to fill out and bring to Check-in

Additional details will be provided during Orientation on the first day of camp.

 Registering for Art Camp

Mention in the “Comments Section” that you wish to be on the wait-list

Cabin 6

Cabin 6 is a house with kitchen and living room, dining area.

As our premium housing, it is wonderfully unique and has:

  • only 3 bedrooms, each with two lower twin beds

  • full kitchen with dining area

  • living room for conversation and relaxing

  • a lovely deck

  • 2 bathrooms (one with handicap accommodations)


The first Three Sets of Declared Roommates specifying Cabin 6 have priority

  • When you register, request Cabin 6 in your comments

  • Make sure both roommates desire Cabin 6

  • If available, the upgrade fee of $250 per person will be added

  • A Wait-list will be kept for Roommates wishing to be moved into Cabin 6

  • Mention in the “Comments Section” that you wish to be on the wait-list

  • Remember, lodging in Cabin 6 is only for declared roommates; no singles




Couples’ Rooms

There are a limited number of rooms with double beds for couples, available as a $50 upgrade p/p, on a first come, first served basis at registration - request early!





Private Rooms

Only two private rooms are offered at the outset of registration.

  • Guaranteed for $650 additional. Paid at time of registration

  • Wait List will follow for these 2 Guaranteed Private Rooms

  • Note in the Comments field of your registration that you are interested in a Guaranteed Private Room should one become available





Reminder:

Our wonderful camp has a limited number of two-to-a-room twin bed rooms.

  • The benefit of choosing your Roommate before you register is that you have priority for a 2-person room (not to be confused with a Couples’ Room)

  • Only declared roommates are eligible for Cabin 6

  • Perks and deluxe accommodation are prioritized in registration date order


What’s Cookin’?

Six days of delicious meals

First-rate, in-house prepared meals are served buffet style by the talented and caring staff.

  • Chef Aileen specializes in “Comfort Food with a Flair”

  • Selections for omnivore, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets, at every meal

  • Specific dietary considerations must be noted in your Registration

  • The food is fresh, wholesome, and abundant! 

 

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