Now is time to do it.....
Join accomplished glass artist Marian Day (@leadlight.of.day), in partnership with experienced retreat facilitators and artists Bronwyn and Max Greive, to learn how to work with glass, while you develop your own creativity.
This is a retreat, not just a weekend workshop
Marian will tutor you in the art of Stained-glass, guiding participants to design and craft their own stained-glass pieces.
And alongside the art workshops, this retreat offers time for relaxation and reflection. ‘Be nurtured in Nature’ with time to bushwalk, sit in wonder, learn about or practice art-journalling, spend time reflecting, walk one of the 4 labyrinths on the property, rest, and connect with others interested in being creative.
Simply sitting in the tranquil setting can help refresh your mind, opening you to new creative ideas.
Who is this for?
This is for those who:
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Have admired stained-glass art and wondered how it's done,
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Used to do it and need encouragement to start again,
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Have always wanted to learn but haven't yet,
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Long to flex their creative muscles in interesting ways,
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Would love a weekend away with friends doing something different,
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Have seen Marian's wonderful stained-glass artworks (@leadlight.of.day) and want to learn how to do your own.
This boutique retreat (maximum 11 people) is set within the 100 acres of Fosterton Retreat, with stunning views across valleys and hills to the Barrington Tops National Park. Only 12 minutes from the historic and beautiful town of Dungog, surrounded by wallabies grazing and birds singing, this is a popular place for get-aways, artists, and lovers of nature to renew and connect on a deeper level.
We're just over 2 hours north of Sydney from the start of the M1, OR you can come by train, from the north or south as both the XPT & Citylink services stop here. Contact us to be picked up from Dungog station: a small fee applies.
Arrive from 5pm Friday, leave by 3.30pm Sunday.
What is included?
A great location set on the hillside, amongst bush, but with different ecosystems,
2 half-day, hands-on workshops making 2 stained-glass art pieces,
Catered tasty supper, morning and afternoon teas,
Sunday lunch,
Walking tracks on the property (optional),
A guided labyrinth walk (optional),
Visit to the historic town of Dungog (optional),
Learning reflection with art journaling (optional),
A journal,
Art exercises in nature,
Design your own simple stained-glass art leaf,
Create a stained-glass leaf,
Beautiful accommodation, private or shared (see list and costs below),
Fireside reflection on creativity (weather permitting),
Breakfast Saturday & Sunday,
Dinner Saturday night.
All materials and equipment are provided:
Just wear enclosed shoes, long trousers, long sleeves shirt (not loose flowing sleeves) for the art workshops. Aprons and gloves will be provided.
Weather changes the views- amazing in all seasons.
Learn skills to design your own pieces.
Marian will have starter packs will be available to buy at the end of the retreat:
Basic or Deluxe.
Both purchased through Marian.
One of 2 bathrooms in
Fosterton House
One of the 5 bedrooms
in Fosterton House
Accommodation options.
Well appointed cabins
Valley View cabin– up to 2 people, in 1 bed Queen $170 p/ night
Mountain View cabin- up to 2 people, in 1 bed Queen $170 p/ night
MV bring 1 more friend Single- bunk bed (bottom) $70 p/ night, share the bathroom.
Accommodation in Fosterton House (5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms)
King room- (2 people) King bed $140 p/ night
Queen room- (2 people) Queen bed $130 p/ night
Double room- (2 people) Double bed $120 p/ night
Shared single bed room- (1 with 2 adults, one with 3 adults)
Single beds $70 p/ person / night
Mountain View cabin bedroom.
Plenty of room in the shared bedrooms.
Read what some of last year's participants said:
What is your lasting impression of the retreat?
A very positive one - memories of good company, nature, fun, artistic expression and flow, relaxation and ease.
Is there something specific you thought worked well?
Class size was good.
Retreat space worked well.
There was flexibility with timing/program when things took an unplanned turn.
Meals were great.
