Women's Art Retreat @ Nature Domes
14th- 15th September 2024
~ Connect, Create, Recharge ~
Get ready for a relaxing & creative experience! We’ve partnered with Nature Domes to bring you an incredible weekend of artistic goodness, delicious food and refreshing scenery amidst the mountains at Tom’s Creek, NSW.
Friday - Optional Accommodation
An extra fee of $150.00 will be applied if you choose to book accommodation for Friday evening.
5pm Gates open. Get settled in before the early events kick off on Saturday. No events are planned for Friday so feel free to drop your bags and explore the reserve. There is plenty to do including nature walks, barrel sauna, spa, so many animals, fresh running water and a swimming hole. Not only do you get the freshest air surrounded by nature, animals and stunning views you also get to experience the magic of the domes… living in nature with all the luxuries! We will have a goody bag and light dinner pack waiting for you on your bed ready to enjoy whenever you get in. Gates close at 9pm.
Saturday
9:00 - Welcome breakfast
9:30 - Ground yourself with a pottery session with Dee
12:00 - Lunch served
2:00 - Watercolour workshop with Cherie
4:00 - Happy Hour & Nibbles
5:00 - Crystal geode resin art with Aimee
7:00 - Dinner: Stone fired pizza pockets, salad & drinks (cocktails optional ;)
8:00 - Rustic movie on the paddock
Sunday
8:00 - Optional- hike up the hill to do yoga
9:00 - Big Breakfast
10:00 - Experiment with lino cutting in this workshop with Bianca
12:00 - Printmaking your stamp onto a calico tote bag or flag
12:30 - Lunch served
1:00 - Final touches to any unfinished artworks
2:00 - Mini exhibit
3:00 - Group hugs, farewell pictures
The full itinerary...
Day 1: The magic begins at the picturesque Tom's Creek Nature Domes on Friday evening where you’ll get a quick tour of the space and be free to enjoy the evening at your own pace.
On Saturday morning you get to open your goodie bag, put on your new apron (to keep!) and be immersed in our favourite mediums.
Breakfast includes a continental breakfast, breakfast slice, fruit and drinks.
To kick off the creative workshops we have a special pottery workshop with Dee. She will guide you in a collaborative session where you will dye clay with oxides, then marble the colours to create your own hand crafted vessel. You will connect with the earth, pinching and building something special. Your clay creations will take 2 weeks to dry then we will bisque fire, clear glaze, and fire them again. Your final piece will be ready to collect from The Seed Art School in 6 weeks or we can post out for a fee.
Lunch - You’ll have a delicious toastie and salad, potato chips and cookies. You will then have some down time to read a book, walk around the reserve, take a bath, enjoy the sauna, chat with new friends or all of the above!
Next up is our super star Cherie working with watercolours. She will guide you to a suitable location where you will paint en plein air, or paint in nature, using the beautiful landscape as your reference.
Happy Hour! Serving chips, dips, cheese, crackers, meats and sweets. Plus our favourite spirits! 🥂
You'll ignite your senses in this fun crystal geode resin workshop with Aimee. You'll select what colours, crystals, and design you will pour. You will use quick set resin to pour layers over a thick canvas.
Dinner: Calzones (pizza pockets) & cocktails! We love making homemade pizzas filled with all of your favourite toppings. The pizzas will be served with salad and a selection of our favourite spirits and non-alcoholic beverages.
To finish the day, you’ll be invited to Movie in the Paddock! Set amongst the bush, fairy lights and rustic truck, this experience will warm your hearts and get you ready for a restful night.
Day 2: Sunday starts with a big breakfast complete with bacon and eggs, pancakes, yogurt, granola, fruits, croissants and toast.
Your first creative activity involves a nature walk to collect inspiration with Bianca. She will guide you on selecting inspiration and taking pictures to use in your design. You will then begin your lino cutting workshop where you’ll draw on lino and learn to carve your design into a rubber block like a pro. You’ll do a few test prints on paper then transfer your design using printmaking ink onto a calico bag or calico flag to hang when you get home.
Lunch - We will be serving our delicious pumpkin soup and cheese toasties baked fresh in the pizza oven. Yum! You will then have some down time to finish your projects, frame your artwork, read a book, unwind in the spa, chat with new friends or all of the above.
We will conclude our retreat with a mini exhibit showcasing all of your hard work. We will capture the moment with plenty of pictures and group hugs, until next time X.
Accommodation: glamping at its finest!
We have reserved 2 nature domes that sleep 4 people each. Both include a shared bathroom, kitchen, microwave, and refrigerator. These are the most comfortable single beds which includes bedding and a pillow.
Eats:
The meals are delicious, wholesome, and organic when possible. If you have any dietary restrictions let us know! We’ll take care of you. Just add it in the food request text area when booking your ticket. Include any requirements and favourite drinks so you feel right at home.
We promise it will be an unforgettable weekend! You'll go home with beautiful creations, a refreshed vision of your journey, and new friends to keep :)
"From the thought out projects to the amazing food spread, we were treated like queens the entire weekend. Thank you Aimee and team" B.M. 2023
"The beds were really comfortable! I loved the watercolour session the best" A.W. 2023
“This was such a fun retreat! I didn’t want the weekend to end.” J.A. 2022
“Great combination of activities and relaxing. It was well planned with great food too. I wasn’t expecting all of this.” U.W. 2022
“Can’t wait for the next one!” J.B. 2023
“We had a great time. Great bonding experience for our group.” A.N. 2023
Parking: free on-site at the Nature Domes
2001 Toms Creek Rd, Toms Creek NSW 2446
Have questions? Ring The Seed Art School for more info: (02) 6581.1532
Cost for our all inclusive weekend: $999/person
NDIS funding is accepted! Email us for more info at info@theseedartschool.com
*Support workers are welcomed to join in but must pay the same fee if participating and sleeping over.
If you’re interested in hosting your own private art retreat let’s talk! Great for groups of 4-20 people. You choose what activities and the date. We provide tuition in a variety of mediums with the option of catering and overnight accommodation.
Great for all types of events including team building, birthdays, hens, girls bonding, mother/daughter weekend away, father/son, girl guides, and more.
Email us at info@theseedartschool.com to request your date.