Contemplative Art in Nature

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