Stained Glass Art Retreat.
12th - 14th June 2026
A weekend retreat focused on stained glass and interpretive design, located at the base of the Barringtons, offers an inspiring setting to immerse in both artistic expression and natural beauty.
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.
It's just over 2 hours north of Sydney from the start of the M1. If you want to come by train, from the north or south, please contact us regarding pick up from Dungog station (the XPT & Citylink services stop here). A small fee applies.
Arrive from 5pm Friday, leave by 3.30pm Sunday.
Join accomplished glass artist Marian 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.
Marian will tutor you in the art of Stained-glass, guiding participants to design and craft their own stained-glass pieces. Alongside the art workshops, the 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 minds, opening you to new creative ideas.
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 journalling (optional),
A journal,
Art exercises in nature,
Design your own simple stained-glass art leaf,
Create a stained-glass leaf.
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.
Marian will have starter packs will be available to buy at the end of the retreat:
Basic or Deluxe.
Both purchased through Marian.