Unleash your creativity at
Art Camp 4 Grownups
Artist’s Retreat, 2026
September 10 - 15, 2026 (Thurs - Tues)
at Camp de Benneville Pines, California
Celebrating our 20th Year!
Embark on a 6-Day journey of artistic exploration in our beautiful forest setting in the San Bernardino Mountains.
This fun and stimulating 6-day artist retreat and camp experience includes:
Your five-day Intensive Art Class, chosen at registration:
Watercolor Painting ~ Printmaking ~ Life Drawing ~ Water-media Painting ~ Oil Painting
For artists of all levels — from beginners to pros — seeking to learn, explore, and be inspired. Unleash your creativity in this fun community of artists. Enjoy our special retreat and camp experience!
REGISTRATION INCLUDES
Classes
Intensive Art Classes - 5 Days
Afternoon Workshops - up to 8 (materials provided)
Accommodations
Lodging - 6 days and 5 nights in clean, warm cabins
Meals - 15 delicious home-cooked meals; coffee, tea, hot chocolate artesian spring water—all day. Snacks at Happy Hour. (BYOB)
Optional Activities
Archery, Swimming, Massage (fee), Yoga, Hiking, Hot Tub, Relaxing, and other opportunities to commune with nature, meet new friends, and hang out
ADMIN: CHG LINK TO ABOUT PAGE DETAILS
“Developing my own art, learning arts I’ve never tried, enjoying well prepared meals, all in a beautiful forest…
What’s not to love?”
Judy Todd testimonial
COST:
6 Day Retreat for only $1295 ($1345 after June 1st)
A $75 non-refundable deposit reserves your spot
With Auto-pay, payments can be made monthly if you prefer to spread it out.
Your first payment is due at registration
You have until the 15th of August to pay in full
“Early Bird” discount until June 1st
“Bring-a-Friend” discount (see policies)
UU members are offered a reduced rate as the original builders, supporters, and donors to Camp de Benneville Pines. Refer to emails from your Registrar or click STAY IN THE LOOP below.
Modest Scholarships may be available upon request. Click STAY IN THE LOOP below to inquire.
Register Early!
Art Camp sold out in 2023, 2024, & 2025. Please Come Again!
(As of May 15, 2025 there were only 11 spots left.)
Registration begins March 24, 2026 at 7:00 am
We Thank You for your interest!
Benefits of Early Registration:
First come, first served!
First choice of Intensive (until classes are filled)
We DO start a Wait List, with many artists getting moved into their 1st choice
Best choice of cabin
Roommates who identify each other at registration get 2-person room priority
Early Bird discounts!
To get on our mailing list for reminders about registration and other notifications click the button to the right. Feel free to ask questions here as well.