Art Week!! Contemplative Art in Nature

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Up to 30 in group
Date
August 14 - 19, 2025

Retreat Highlights

  • Come be your creative self in a gorgeous island environment
  • Explore art forms as you bathe in forest, sea, and meadow
  • Programs are all inclusive
  • Meals are yummy vegetarian (vegan and gluten free available)
  • Accommodations are in comfortable, rustic cabins

About this Retreat

Details of this retreat

Thursday August 14 Dinner - Tuesday August 19 Breakfast



Find a New Side of You Through Mindfulness Inspired Art

Join us for a program of presence in nature and expression in art. Through guided mindfulness walks we will get inspiration to connect to our sense of playfulness and wonder. We’ll discover the forest and shoreline by observing with our senses and explore our creativity through print and watercolor. Much or no previous knowledge in these techniques are welcome. 

Blueprints of Nature:  The Art of Cyanotypes (Kimberlee Hummel) 

This workshop will guide participants through the creation of cyanotype prints, an ancient photographic technique that is over 200 years old. Using the sun's UV light, light-sensitive paper, and natural materials, we will produce beautiful cobalt blue images. You will learn each step of the cyanotype process, including preparing the solution, treating the paper, creating images, exposing them to light, and fixing the color. Additionally, participants can bring a natural fabric item—such as a t-shirt, pillowcase, or bandana—to print on during the workshop. 

Watercolor Time (Karen Abel Dickinson) 

Karen will show a few techniques to get you started. She will walk you through the whole process of a full painting so you can understand the paint paper water ratio. Step by step you will be able to paint what you see on your own, with Karen right there to help guide you as much as wanted.  



Natural Mindfulness Guide (April Claxton) 

Before diving into learning the techniques for creating art we will take time to connect to the nature surrounding us, the forest and shoreline. We will slow down to connect to the land and feel a sense of place. Inspired by nature we can resonate with our art. 



Program Fees:
Program fees are all-inclusive and cover accommodation, food, and program specifics for the entire program. Participants may choose their accommodation type preference (Plumbing, Non-Plumbing, RV/Tent)  and may select to work on daily staff (3 hours commitment per day) for a substantial discount.

See Accommodation Types here: https://www.indralaya.org/home/guest-information/accommodation-types-indralaya/

Non-Accommodation rates are for program and meals only. Daily Staff discounts for non-accommodation rates cover meals.

In the table "Std" is standard rate; "DS" is Daily Staff Rate.





Registration Instructions:

You may register one or more persons in a single registration. To register more than one, select multiple persons for your accommodation type.
If you are selecting Daily Staff please indicate in notes who in the party is taking the daily staff discount (available to adults, young adults, teens). Daily staff discounts (except for No-Accommodation rates) are indicated by checking Daily Staff as an additional item. The discount will be applied on checkout.
You have an option of making a donation to Indralaya as part of your registration.
On checkout, please indicate if you are a "friend of Indralaya" (if you are not you can become one by selecting this option) - this will confer a 5% discount on your camp accommodation fees.




Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation through July 14 - $0
Cancellation fee July 15-July 30 - $50
Cancellation fee July 31 and later - $100




 

Schedule

Daily schedule includes:
7 am - meditation
8 am - breakfast
9-12 - program
12:30 - lunch
1:30-3:00 program
6:00 - dinner
8:00 - campfire
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Location icon Indralaya

Directions

Orcas island is accessible through the Washington State Ferries (Anacortes to Orcas) for cars or walk-ons (ferry pickup provided) or via air from Seattle (Kenmore Air).

Accommodation

Accommodations include rustic cabins (some with plumbing, most without), "roundhouse" - 7 rooms with shared baths in hotel-style, tenting available

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Adult/Young Adult Plumbing
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Teen 13-17 Plumbing
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Child 6-12 Plumbing
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Child 0-5 Plumbing
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Adult Non-Plumbing
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Young Adult Non-Plumbing
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Teen-Ager 13-17 Non Plumbing
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Child 6-12 Non Plumbing
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Child 0-5 Non plumbing
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Adult - RV/Tent
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Young Adult - RV/Tent
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Teen-Ager 13-17 RV/Tent
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Child 6-12 RV/Tent
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Child 0-5 RV/Tent
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Adult - No Accommodation
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Adult - No Accommodation daily staff
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Young Adult - No Accommodation
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Young Adult No Accommodation - Daily Staff
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Teen-Ager 13-17 No Accommodation
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Teen-Ager 13-17 No Accommodation 0 Daily Staff
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Child 6-12 No Accommodation
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Child 0-5 No Accommodation

Venue & Amenities

A/C in Rooms icon A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
Spa icon Spa
Sauna icon Sauna
Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea icon Coffee/Tea
Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent icon Bicycles For Rent

Meals

Menu Types

Meals are served buffet style in a dining hall with large communal tables.

What's Included

  • meals
  • accommodation
  • linens (if requested, or bring your sleeping bag and towel)
  • ferry pickup

What's Not Included

  • Travel to and from Orcas island
  • Personal toiletries

Customer Reviews

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Deep Singing - Long Weekend
Thank you for a fabulous, inspiring and uplifting weekend!
Beautiful peaceful setting, wonderful food and people. How glorious it was to be surrounded by our collective voices in song together!

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Deep Singing
What an amazing, uplifting, healing and releasing program I had the treat of attending this past week. Barbara and Tiffany are SO musically talented and tremendous choral leaders who blend so well together with their different strengths.. And the people who wound up coming were exceptional too. Perfect balance of deep singing, time for self-care, connection with others and being nourished by delicious multi - dish vegetarian breakfasts, lunches and dinner surrounded by exquisite natural beauty. What more could I ask for ...

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Deep Singing
What a transformative experience to be at Indralaya! It’s like entering a vortex into pure unconditional love in community.
The grounds resonate with peace abundance and beauty. The food is always fresh, organic, varied; served with top notch preparation and presentation.
The Deep Singing retreats are always centering and expansive, the leadership is professional and inspiring. You make us sound so good!
Indralaya leaves me feeling whole and held, every time. Thank you, thank you.

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A Heart Warming Experience
I thoroughly enjoyed the recent "Deep Singing" weekend. Indralaya is a unique place with scenic meadows, waterfront and trails, plus a long established Theosophical tradition/community and library. The rest of Orcas island is also a lovely place to visit. The warm fellowship of so many interesting and good-hearted people was delightful. The vegetarian food was fresh and delicious, much of it grown in the garden. The singing experience lifted my spirits in a way that was truly "deep." At this particular September gathering we were fortunate to have mostly mild sunny weather, and a superabundance of delicious organic fruit on the trees. I have come several times, and I often recommend this place and this workshop to others.

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Deep singing, a tonic for our times
Unplugging on the beautiful Indralaya campus and joining a group of 60 in song was a magical experience. I haven’t sung with a group since high school, I don’t know whether I’m an alto or tenor and I don’t read music and all that didn’t matter as soon as the group began to sing. Bethany and Tiffany, a mother-daughter team were fabulous at leading our group. Both are incredibly experienced. Bethany a choral teacher for many years and Tiffany an actress who flew in from New York brought with them energy, charisma and joy. I loved the experience and plan to sign up again next year.

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