Immerse yourself in the wild beauty of Yosemite Valley on this multi-day art retreat led by artist Lindsey Fox. Designed for adventurous creatives with some watercolor experience, this workshop invites you to step onto the trail — learning to paint on location with portable, wilderness-friendly materials. Lindsey will guide you through playful watercolor and ink exercises that embrace abstraction, helping you capture the energy, color, and rhythm of the landscape!
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
- Program dates: October 19–October 21
- Program location: Yosemite Valley
- What’s included:
- Three days of progressive learning and outdoor painting with artist Lindsey Fox.
- Optional free day (October 22) to explore the park on your own.
- Five nights of tent camping in Yosemite Valley — campsites shared by all participants — or upgrade to lodging for an additional fee.
- There is no discount if you choose not to stay at the group campsite or utilize the additional free day.
- What’s not included: Participants must supply their own art supplies, camping gear, food, and transportation. Trip planning resources and packing lists are linked at the bottom of this page.
- Camping details:
- Two campsites at Upper Pines Campground in Yosemite Valley.
- Participants can arrive after 12 pm on October 18 and must depart by 12 pm on October 23.
- The campsites are shared among all retreat participants. A picnic table, bear locker, and firepit are provided at each site. Please be prepared to tent camp.
- Camping is for retreat participants only. We are unable to accommodate friends and family of participants in our group campsite; lodging arrangements for friends and family are the responsibility of participants.
- Due to the shared nature of our group sites, we can only accommodate tent camping. If you want to sleep in your car, RV, or camper, you must book your own campsite reservation.
- Lodging: Upgrade to Curry Village for an additional fee. Lodging dates match camping dates. Lodging blocks expire 30 days prior to the program. Information on upgrading accommodations will be included in your confirmation email upon registering.
- Experience level: Participants must be familiar with using watercolor (no need to be advanced in skill) and must be physically fit to walk to painting locations with art supplies and essentials. Please be prepared to walk 1–3 miles/day, as not all locations will be accessible by car.
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