Art. Food. Nature.
Calder House is not just a destination; it’s a vibrant place of gathering, creating, and celebrating the simple, pure joy that nature brings to our lives. Your delightful stay at Calder House spans 4 days and 3 nights, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner deliciously included. Each meal is lovingly prepared fresh by a number of local chefs including, Chef Will at 80main, who crafts a delicious menu inspired by both Italian and Argentinian culinary traditions, using only the freshest, local, and seasonally available ingredients to tickle your buds.
This bespoke art experience is thoughtfully designed and tailored to accommodate groups of six to ten friends or family members who are eager to take a refreshing break from the daily routine, yet feel the need to engage in something more meaningful than simply lounging by the pool on a typical vacation.
This isn’t an art retreat where you’re rushing through a full day of activities just trying to keep up. At Calder House, your days and nights will be wonderfully laid back and utterly relaxing. While we do offer a daily schedule filled with inspiring exercises and engaging group classes, there’s also plenty of free time for you to explore your creativity at your own pace—whether that’s in the cozy studio, lounging on the porch of the house, or out in a peaceful field surrounded by nature’s beauty.
Calder House features a spacious chef’s kitchen and a dining great room perfect for gathering and consuming delicious meals together. The sunroom invites plenty of natural light, making it an ideal spot to relax. There are three luxurious king bedrooms and one cozy bunk bedroom, along with two and a half baths and a wrap around porch. Additionally, a separate guesthouse offers a full kitchen and bathroom, with a comfortable queen-size bed and outdoor shower.
4 days / 3 night stay at Calder House.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Coffee, beer and wine included with meals.
Six three-hour classes (2 each day) taught by Neil from the But I Can’t Draw program.
Guest speaker Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening and Sunday morning.
All Art Materials included.
Each participant receives a personalized art kit along with an awesome t-shirt, and leaves with artwork of which they can truly be proud.
Group of 6 $850 per person Group of 8 $800 per person Group of 10 $750 per person
Costs:
Participants must be over 21 years of age.
Neil began his professional career as a designer and creative director, having created award winning brand design and advertising communications for many of the world’s largest brands including The Coca-Cola Company, M&M Mars, Diageo, Miller Beer, BMW, Armani, and The Sundance Film Festival. His work has been recognized nationally and internationally by D&AD, Canne Lions, and has garnered Best Of Show honors at The Art Directors Club of New York, The One Club and the Clios. He has guest lectured on the subject of design around the world and is a former senior portfolio instructor at the School Of Visual Arts in Manhattan. His design work is part of the permanent collection of The Smithsonian Institute’s Cooper-Hewitt Design Museum.
A little over 10 years ago, Neil made a break from commercial work to pursue his passion for art. He lives and works from his studio at Calder House.
