Multi-Media Art Retreat 2023
NEW SESSIONS: We’ve just added a third session!
Join us September 9 – 16, September 16 – 23, September 23 – 30
Pawleys Island, South Carolina
Prices determined by room selection below
Who’s ready for some sun and sea? We’ve got it! AND we’re shaking it up a bit this year with a few new options. Hang on!
Our seven-bedroom oceanfront house features three porches, private dock, large kitchen, two living rooms, WiFi, A/C, heat, washer/dryer, grill, and 8 parking spaces. Feel free to bring your own beach chair, surfboard, or kayak if desired.
Bliss Out on the South Carolina Coast
Join us for a week of art practice on beautiful Pawleys Island. Room cost covers your sleeping space, sheets and towels, an ocean for your front yard, the marsh (with private dock) in your back yard, parking, inspiration from natural surroundings, great walks, time with like-minded souls, arty conversation, group shopping and cooking, and plenty of time and space to dream. Meals are communal or on your own. Both shared and private rooms are available; prices vary depending on room size and amenities. NOT INCLUDED: Food or transportation.
Pawleys Island is a barrier reef island connected to the mainland by a short bridge, less than four miles long and often one house deep. The permanent population numbers 110, and several of the houses in the Historic District date to the 18th century. The beach is much loved for its laid-back vibe and casual atmosphere. The island is residential only, but the surrounding area has plenty of restaurants, bait shops, kayak rentals, grocery stores, and Brookgreen Gardens. Pawleys is located 22 miles south of Myrtle Beach International Airport (shuttle transportation available), or four hours by car from Charlotte.
Dates: September 9 – 16: Traditional Pawleys! JUST ADDED!!!!
BR1: King Main Floor, Ocean Front, En Suite Bath $1500, 1 Person $900 Each, 2 People *
BR2: King Main Floor, Ocean Front, En Suite Bath $1500, 1 Person $900 Each, 2 People *
BR3: Queen Main Floor, Side View, En Suite Bath $1150, 1 Person $650 Each, 2 People *
BR4: 2 Twins Main Floor, Side View, En Suite Bath $1100, 1 Person $800 Each, 2 People *
BR5: Super King Upstairs, Ocean View, En Suite Bath $1600, 1 Person $900 Each, 2 People *
BR6: Super King Upstairs, Ocean View, En Suite Bath $1600, 1 Person $900 Each, 2 People *
AND/OR
Dates: September 16 – 23, 2023: Creativity Workshop! Raise your Bar and GROW!
BR1: King Main Floor, Ocean Front, En Suite Bath $1750, 1 Person $1150 Each, 2 People *BR2: King Main Floor, Ocean Front, En Suite Bath $1750, 1 Person $1150 Each, 2 PeopleBR3: Queen Main Floor, Side View, En Suite Bath $1400, 1 Person $1250 Each, 2 PeopleBR4: 2 Twins Main Floor, Side View, En Suite Bath $1350, 1 Person $1050 Each, 2 People
BR5: Super King Upstairs, Ocean View, En Suite Bath $1850, 1 Person $1650 Each, 2 People *BR6: Super King Upstairs, Ocean View, En Suite Bath $1850, 1 Person $1650 Each, 2 People
AND/OR
Dates: September 23 – 30, 2023: Our Much-Loved Traditional Pawleys!BR1: King Main Floor, Ocean Front, En Suite Bath $1500, 1 Person $900 Each, 2 PeopleBR2: King Main Floor, Ocean Front, En Suite Bath $1500, 1 Person $900 Each, 2 PeopleBR3: Queen Main Floor, Side View, En Suite Bath $1150, 1 Person $650 Each, 2 PeopleBR4: Two Twins Main Floor, Side View, En Suite Bath $1100, 1 Person $800 Each, 2 People
BR5: Super King Upstairs, Ocean View, En Suite Bath $1600, 1 Person $900 Each, 2 People *BR6: Super King Upstairs, Ocean View, En Suite Bath $1600, 1 Person $900 Each, 2 People
NOTE: You’re welcome to share rooms, BUT we still have an 8 car cap. Even if we end up with fewer than 8 artists, please carpool if at all possible. Believe it or not, parking has been the #1 most difficult aspect of our search.
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How to Register
Contact Pam or Laura to be added to the information list, request a registration form, or with questions. Registration requires a 50% deposit, refundable in full if the minimum number of students isn’t reached. Final payment will be due August 1, 2022.
What to Bring
Flip flops, beach attire, sunscreen, sun glasses, beach towel, art-making stash. Materials for special sessions will be listed shortly.
Food
We usually group cook, taking turns. We’ll pre-arrange the first night, and then everybody signs up for subsequent nights. This is not required, and I’m sure non-cooks can find other ways to participate. There are several grocery stores in the Pawleys area.
Good to Know
+ This retreat is for all skill levels. We’ll also have show and tell each day, along with the opportunity to talk about our work and discuss our goals.
+ House is on 2 levels with stairs
+ No Smoking in the house or on porches
+ No Pets
+ No turpentine (kind products only)
Pam Goode is an artist, writer, travel planner, and founding partner of Wild Hair Adventures, Ciel Gallery, and Mosaic Art Retreats. As an avid traveler, she’s endlessly inspired by unfamiliar surroundings that open her eyes to infinite possibilities. A lifelong writer, Pam has been creating mosaics for 21 years, always with a concentration on color. “Color is magic, and shows us infinite possibilities. It allows me to communicate through art –raucous, happy, heartfelt, passionate art. Art that pours out every thought and feeling and passion. It’s what we’re here for.”
http://www.wildhairadventures.com, http://www.pamgoodewrites.com
Laura McRae-Hitchcock’s art moves between realism and abstract, much the way she treasures both being at home and the adventure of travel. An award winning painter and co-founder of Wild Hair Adventures, Laura has taught painting workshops for over 15 years. She calls a barrier island near Charleston, SC home and enjoys working in her backyard studio. Laura’s idea of fun is exploring new places and ideas, collecting lovely sticks, rocks and shells, and gathering with friends to make art and share meals and stories. “I love how exciting it is to see new things, experience different foods and cultures, meet new people … it definitely influences my work. Sharing a bit of my life with other artists makes it exponentially more fun!”
http://www.lauramcraehitchcock.com