Art Camp ~ Artists’ Retreat 2025 ~ dates announced!!!
at Camp de Benneville Pines, California
September 4-9, 2025 Thursday - Tuesday
This creative and stimulating 6-day artist retreat and camp experience includes:
Your five-day educational Intensive Art Class, chosen at registration
Up to 8 Afternoon Workshops that include materials
All for just $1195 (Watch for Early-Bird Discount).
Pricing includes:
5 nights in cabins (2 to a room with some available for 3 or 4 people)
15 meals
and use of camp facilities and activities (see Camp deBenneville Pines page)
All for just $1195 ($1145 if registered before June 30th)
Tuition for Artists is included; some Intensives have a materials list or fee
Non-Artist-partners pay $895 (or $845 if registered before June 30th)
Another DISCOUNT is available for those who “Bring a Friend” or family member who has never been to Art Camp before.
Both of you will get another $50 off! (one “BaF” discount per person)
Registration will open March 24th, 2025 7am.
Register early to get your first choice of Intensive
Classes fill quickly and sizes are small for your learning benefit
A $75 non-refundable deposit, reserves your spot in your Intensive
You will be notified if your 1st choice Intensive is Wait-listed and you are given your 2nd choice Intensive
You have until the 25th of August to pay in full
Ask for payment plans if you prefer to spread it out
First Come, First Served Policy: The earlier you register, the more you benefit!
You will get into your first choice Intensive (until it fills — some in May)
You will be earlier in line on our Intensive Wait Lists
If you and your preferred roommate identify each other, you will be given priority for “two-to-a-room” (unless you request a family/friends room for 3 or 4 campers). This is not a guarantee. This is in priority first come, first served order.
Cabin 6 is a premium cabin. The first 3 pairs of roommates to register and request Cabin 6 will fill this wonderfully appointed “3-bedroom house.” The upgrade fee is $250 p/p. A Wait List will follow, in the order of your registration.
Private Rooms will be available at the outset for 2 early registrants!
Guaranteed for $650 additional. Paid at time of registration.
Wait List will follow for these 2 guaranteed private rooms. Put a Note in the Comments field of your registration.
In late August, lower-cost private rooms may be offered to those who have requested a private room in Comments during Registration, if the rooms become available.
Remember, camp usually sells out, so the likelihood of a private room is slim.
The $350 fee will be added and paid before check-in. First come, first served, based on your registration date and request in the Comments field at the time of your registration.
Please keep checking back as we list workshops for 2025.
Vaccinations no longer required but safety is our primary concern.
Everyone will Rapid-Test before arrival and during camp.
Pro-rated refunds will be given if anyone tests positive and must leave camp.
Camp has an Infirmary and on-site medical professional.
Check out the Intensive classes offered for 2025.
Workshops posted are for 2025; with a couple remaining to be announced.
Registration OPENS on March 24th, 2025. 7AM!
Register early to get your 1st choice of Intensive
P L A N N I N G Y O U R S T A Y
Arrive Thursday between 11am and 12:15
for check-in and to unpack and eat the lunch you brought.
Please Plan to arrive before noon
Our Artist Retreat starts at 2pm Thursday with Dinner at 6:00
We Depart Tuesday after our Art Show and Brunch (about 1pm)
Pack with layers for warm days and cooler nights and wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes.
Read the Intensive Class description pages to know what supplies you need to bring.
Optional Additional Night!
If you are flying in or have a long drive, you have the option to arrive one day early (Wed. between 3:30 and 4:30) for a modest fee of $40. Keep in mind, you will need to bring your own food because the first meal provided is dinner the next day.
please read the “getting to camp” page
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE WEBSITE FOR VALUABLE INFO
After reading everything, if you have any specific questions about meals, concerns about art-skill levels, or navigating our camp, please reach out on the “contact us” page.
Your Welcome Packet in Mid-August will give you everything you need to know, pack, or do before arrival.
Welcome to the serenity of our beautiful Mountains and a week of Creativity!