Unleash your creativity at Art Camp 4 GrownUps

From September 4 - 9, 2025

what does it cost?

Choose ONE 5-day Art Intensive from these offered:

Watercolor Painting ~ Printmaking ~ life drawing ~ mixed media ~ drawing

Please read descriptions on the 5-day Intensives pages

• Take up to 8 afternoon workshops (materials included) during your retreat

• Enjoy cozy lodging and yummy home-cooked meals

• Unwind with amenities like yoga, nature hikes, our hot tub and pool

• Relax with a massage (fee) or a good book, or a conversation with a new friend

All for just $1195 ($1145 if registered by June 30th)

Sign up on March 24th 2025 at 7am to secure your spot!

Classes fill up fast!

“Early Bird” and “Bring-a-Friend” discounts available!  

Tuition for Artists is included; some Intensives have a materials list or fee.

Non-Artist Partners pay $895 (or $845 if registered by June 30th). No art activities included.

The history of Art Camp 4 Grownups

For the 19th year, experienced and novice artists alike have the chance to enjoy a six-day respite from their everyday lives in the splendor of a lush and affordable mountain retreat called Camp de Benneville Pines.  

Art Camp started when camp leadership decided to offer life drawing and photography classes to its August adult encampment.  As years went by, more and varied classes were offered, in watercolor, acrylics, and other favored disciplines.  

About Art Camp 4 Grownups

Today, the format of our artist retreat, Art Camp 4 Grownups, has evolved to offer a choice of 5-day Intensive art classes from which campers choose one at registration.

These classes are limited in size in order to provide individual interaction. 

A list of supplies to bring, or fee for materials, is provided on each Intensive page.

Artists of all experience levels come to take art classes from talented, passionate, professional artists and enjoy the company of fellow artists, accomplished and new.

Afternoon workshops give the added experience of learning new art-forms and enjoying favorites!

There are 2 workshop class-times every afternoon for a total of 8 you can take.

You choose from the lists offered every morning.

You have approximately 33 total options See Afternoon Workshops page for enticing details.

ALL WORKSHOP MATERIALS PROVIDED

See the Schedule page for enticing details.

Class atmosphere is supportive of the creative process, accommodating to all levels of proficiency. 

Take advantage of other camp offerings

such as free archery lessons,

swimming in the pool (with lifeguard),

taking guided morning hikes,

relaxing in the hot tub,

walking the labyrinth,

or just enjoying the view with other campers on the deck of the main lodge.

Walk or drive to Jenks Lake.

Yoga classes alternate between morning and afternoon sessions. It is optional, and easy-going.

Massage Therapy is available throughout the afternoon — by appointment and for a fee.

Everyone loves Happy Hour!  It’s a great time to socialize and talk about the events of the day.

evening programs

During the first evening at camp, everyone is invited to talk briefly about their own artistic interests and show a few of their pieces. You can bring 3 on a thumb drive.

During the next two evenings, instructors share insight with inspiring presentations called “My Life as an Artist.”  

Camp After Dark

is casual, with continued art projects, Game Night, jig-saw puzzles, star gazing, hot tubbing, and music with friends — all are thoughtful, loving, artistic people.

our art show

On the last day of camp, attendees and their teachers set up an Art Show in the main lodge to exhibit some their favorite pieces for everyone to enjoy along with a sumptuous brunch before heading home around 1pm.

life is a cabaret, my friends

All activities and classes at our Artist Retreat are optional (except Orientation)

There are many choices, and each day can be as full or as relaxing as you desire

There is something for everyone

Bring a mate, invite your adult children to join you, ask a friend to meet you at camp… everyone will have a splendid time in the forest

Even with Art as the main focus, being in the mountains and having all your meals prepared for you, takes the pressure off of your daily routine and gives you a serenity that refreshes you and refills your spirit

Benefits of Early Registration

discounts:

• “Early-bird” Discount

  Receive $50 discount for Signing Up Early! ($1145 if registered by June 30th)

  Non-Artist partners pay $845 early-bird  

• “Bring-a-Friend” Discount:

  Another discount is available for those who “Bring-a-Friend” who has never been to Art Camp before, or hasn’t attended since 2020 is

  Both of you will get another $50 off.

  Ask your adult kids, your friend from college, your art buddies, to join you. When they sign up and name you as the inviter, you both receive the discount!! (One “Bring a Friend” discount per person. Plus, your friend can “Bring a Friend” and so on).

• You can invite as many as you want. They don’t have to be your roommates.

• If you last attended in or before 2020, call an Art Camp friend and ask them to invite you this year

  • Or reach out to a new camper, yourself — and invite them

  • Either way, you both receive the “Bring a Friend” discount

perks of early registration:

• First choice of Intensive

  Registering early helps insure your 1st choice of morning Intensive module

• Higher Status on Wait Lists for your favorite Intensive

  We DO start a Wait List, with many artists getting moved into their 1st choice

Priority for two-person rooms

• Priority is given to declared roommates in the order of their registration

• Camp has many 2-twin-bed rooms. These are assigned first to declared roommates

• No guarantees can be made

• Camp has a few rooms with 3 twin beds. These are given first to groups or families requesting to room together

• There is one 4 person room

Couples rooms

• We offer a small number of couples rooms requested at Registration

• Double-bed couple’s rooms have a $50 p/p fee

Private Rooms

• Two will be available at the outset! First come/first served

• 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 discounted fee of $350

• First come, first served, based on your registration date and your request written in the Comments field at the time of your registration

We reserve the right to provide ADA campers with rooms fitting their needs

Camp provides parking and access for handicapped guests. As you can see from the pictures on our pages, there are paved roads for easier walking, and cabins and art venues are connected by roads or smooth trails. Where there are stairs, there are alternate paths for access. If you have any specific questions about navigating our camp, please reach out on the “contact us” page.

In Spring of 2025, you can register where you see this green button

A $75 non-refundable deposit, reserves your spot at Camp

Bring a Friend or Family Member!

Rendezvous in the California mountains!

There are many invigorating outdoor activities,

friends gather year after year!