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April 10-12, 2026 OSA Haliburton Forest 2 Day Art Retreat Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve Ltd. 1095 Redkenn Road, Haliburton, On K0M 1S0 1 800 631 2198 https://www.haliburtonforest.com/about-us/ A great opportunity to get out into nature! Meet fellow members, socialize, network, paint - both in studio or plein air, play in the forest, visit the wolves, BE INSPIRED! |
We're still working on the weekend so stay tuned!
Maximum 30 people Accommodation is in shared cottages, some 2 and 3 bedrooms, with kitchenettes, dining area, propane stoves and fireplaces, and a bathroom. Many of the bedrooms have twin beds so numbers can increase. Some of the cottages are connected by a hallway so it is easy for groups to mix. The Haliburton Forest is about 3 hours from Mississauga, and Ottawa and 2.5 from Toronto. There are trails for walking and as well a tour of the wolf centre can be arranged. The seminar (studio) building is a large building with many windows down two sides. There is room for some standing easels and tabletop easels. Lighting is good but those in the centre may want another lamp. Cost includes 2 nights’ accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners, Refreshments & cheese and daily snacks, Demo artist. |
SCHEDULE FOR THE RETREAT:
FRIDAY
Seminar building open at 10am; set up painting stations or opportunity to paint outside (weather permitting).
3:00 PM Register at the Office and check into Room
4:00 PM Welcome Mix & Mingle at the Boiler Room.
5:30-6:30 PM Dinner in the Smokehouse Restaurant
6:30 PM Demo
8:30 PM Mix & Mingle in the Boiler Room.
SATURDAY
8:00AM Breakfast in the Smokehouse Restaurant
9:15AM Plein air or paint in the Seminar building - wander the forest - meditate
12:00PM Lunch in the Smokehouse Restaurant
1:00PM - 4:00PM Get Creative!
4:00PM Happy Hour in the Boiler Room
5:15 PM Group Photo in front of Smokehouse
5:30-6:30 PM Dinner in the Smokehouse Restaurant
6:30 PM Show and Tell in the Seminar Room
8:30 PM Mix & Mingle in the Boiler Room BYOB
SUNDAY
8:00AM Breakfast in the Smokehouse Restaurant
9:15 AM Meet Seminar Building- work until 4pm.
12:00PM Lunch in the Smokehouse Restaurant
11:00 AM Check-out of rooms
4:00 PM Check-out of Seminar Building and Depart.
There are 3-5 steps into each cottage and into the restaurant. The Seminar Building is at ground level
Plastic drop cloths for a table and floor if working inside. Indoor shoes or slippers for wearing in the seminar building. Remove your boots in the entrance area.
Your art gear, easel, supplies. Odorless mineral spirits if painting in oil (no turpentine). Garbage bags for your own garbage. Please dispose of wastes in a responsible manner.
If working in the Forest, go with a friend (its a huge forest) and leave no trace.
DEADLINE to register: February 15, 2026 (100% refund - $50 if cancelled by February 29, 2026)
Register early – don’t be disappointed. Space is limited (30) and registration may close earlier if numbers have been reached. Open to OSA members in good standing.
Questions?
Contact us at springretreat@ontariosocietyofartists.org
