Just the right amounts of comfort mixed with the rustic, made to feel special and welcomed against a background of rural working life.
A very unique experience! - Amanda & Justin Hocking, 2017
A very unique experience! - Amanda & Justin Hocking, 2017
Kimberley Artists Retreat (untutored)
July 23 - 29, 2020
July 23 - 29, 2020
If you're like me you're always dreaming of that one gloriously solid chunk of uninterrupted time to concentrate solely on our art! Can you imagine finally getting to do it and being far from the distractions of home and the news cycle? Heaven right? Add to that - being somewhere new, not to mention remote, spacious, and visually breathtaking. Such a holiday exists!
This untutored week in the Kimberley incorporates our proven itinerary while providing you with everything you need to enjoy productive, uninterrupted time to create - whether you're an artist, writer, photographer <insert your own creative pursuit here!> you'll enjoy the field locations and experiences we have selected over many years of guiding creative people like you throughout this stunning landscape.
Inclusions
Exclusions
Where will you be based?
You will be based at Digger's Rest Station in the east Kimberley, about 2 hours from Kununurra. Digger's Rest is a working cattle station and horse trekking company where you'll meet a cast of colourful characters and experience an authentic slice of Australia few Australians ever see. You'll travel in comfort, venturing "off the beaten track" into wilderness areas not open to the public. You'll have your own comfortable Bush Hut or shared Bunkhouse Room to retreat to each evening.
This retreat is best suited to -
Artists and creative people who want to work on their art or creative project in an inspiring location.
Note for oil painters: For this retreat, you'll need to switch to ink, gouache, acrylic or watercolour because it is difficult to successfully transport wet oil paintings. Maximum group size is 10.
Fitness -
The Kimberley environment is physically challenging. We spend time in some very remote locations so you need to be of good fitness.
Escape winter -
The daily temperatures in July that could range from 24 to 36 degrees Celsius. Overnight temps average 16 but could range anywhere from 6 to 25. It is the dry season so rain is possible but unlikely.
ACCOMMODATION
The 6 nights will be spent at Digger's Rest where you have a choice of accommodation in a Bush Hut or Bunkhouse Room.
Bush Hut - Bush Huts have a double bed, verandah, mosquito net, toilet, fan, powerpoint, light, towels and linen.
Perks of a bush hut - peaceful, views, visiting wallabies, authentic Kimberley experience.
Bunkhouse room - Each of the two bunkhouse rooms are usually shared by two guests each (unless 3 or 4 friends request to share).
Each bunkhouse room has a double bed plus one or two single beds, air conditioning, overhead fans, towels, linen. The bunkhouse has a shared bathroom.
Perks of the bunkhouse - spacious, air conditioned, large verandahs, close to the homestead.
PRICING AND DISCOUNTS (incl GST)
Twin Share Price is $2995pp.
Option 1: Share with one same sex guest in a spacious, air conditioned Bunkhouse Room (1 DBL bed and 1 SGL bed per room) $2995pp.
Option 2: for two friends who would like to share a Bush Hut (2 SGL beds) $2995pp.
Couples Discount
A couple taking a DBL bush hut pay $2845pp (includes 5% discount on Twin Share Price)
An Unshared Bush Hut
(DBL bed) is $3245pp (includes a $250 single supplement)
Loyalty Discount
Returning guests receive a single discount of between 7.5% and 10% OFF the Twin Share Price.
Non-participating guest discount
Your friend is welcome to join us and receives a 5% discount off the Twin Share price. Your Non-participating friend is entitled to everything on the itinerary but they will not be provided with a work space, table, etc, the way other guests are. Add any applicable single supplement if not sharing a room.
#Discounts are not cumulative. Select the best discount that applies to you and nominate it at the time of booking.
No Early Bird Discount on this trip.
TO BOOK: CUT OFF DATE* - The cut off date for booking this trip is APRIL 16, 2020.
A minimum deposit of $500pp and a signed Registration Form will confirm your booking. Please read the Terms and Conditions.
You're welcome to pay the balance by instalments. Call Rachel on 0428 254 529.
For quotes and advice on flights, accommodation or travel insurance, we use and recommend Carolyn Burgmann at Travel Managers. Email Carolyn at carolynb@travelmanagers.com.au or phone her 0459 434 909. We don't take a commission from bookings, we just love her work!
Click here to Join our mailing list Type "Untutored Art Retreat" in the subject line and we'll keep you posted.
Interested in booking in your tutored or untutored art/creative group in 2021? Please email to request more information.
*The cut off date is the latest date that we will take bookings for a trip. Shortly after the cut-off date we will announce whether we have achieved the numbers for it to go ahead. Early cut-off dates allow our venues and other suppliers time to secure new bookings in the event that our trip does not go ahead.
This untutored week in the Kimberley incorporates our proven itinerary while providing you with everything you need to enjoy productive, uninterrupted time to create - whether you're an artist, writer, photographer <insert your own creative pursuit here!> you'll enjoy the field locations and experiences we have selected over many years of guiding creative people like you throughout this stunning landscape.
Inclusions
- 6 night's accommodation at Digger's Rest
- All meals at the station, morning and afternoon teas
- Airport transfers and all transport during the workshop
- Proven itinerary and locations to inspire creativity
- Insider access to special, non-touristy locations
- Scenic, cultural and historic locations
- Knowledgeable guides
- Capable 4WD drivers
- Air conditioned 4WD transport
- Minimal time spent in vehicles
- Your own work space in our "Bush Studio" under the verandahs (large table, chair and space per guest)
- Uninterrupted time in the itinerary for you to work on your art or other creative pursuit
- Daily Happy Hour nibbles / 24hr tea and coffee available
- Included option of Barramundi fishing with instruction, guide and gear
- For early risers Billy tea will be on the fire at dawn each day
- All permits and passes to wilderness areas/parks
- Champagne welcome & farewell
- End of week exhibition of artworks, and party
- Generous discounts for returning guests or couples
- All itinerary activities are included
- Over $5000 value for under $3000!
Exclusions
- Flights to and from Kununurra
- Your stop-over accommodation, if needed, in Darwin or Kununurra
- Alcohol, softdrinks, extra snacks, unusual dietary ingredients
- Comprehensive Travel insurance - Mandatory
- Art materials and easels
- Some off site meals*
- Optional for extra charge: experienced horse riders can schedule a beautiful sunset ride with Digger's Rest Station
Where will you be based?
You will be based at Digger's Rest Station in the east Kimberley, about 2 hours from Kununurra. Digger's Rest is a working cattle station and horse trekking company where you'll meet a cast of colourful characters and experience an authentic slice of Australia few Australians ever see. You'll travel in comfort, venturing "off the beaten track" into wilderness areas not open to the public. You'll have your own comfortable Bush Hut or shared Bunkhouse Room to retreat to each evening.
This retreat is best suited to -
Artists and creative people who want to work on their art or creative project in an inspiring location.
Note for oil painters: For this retreat, you'll need to switch to ink, gouache, acrylic or watercolour because it is difficult to successfully transport wet oil paintings. Maximum group size is 10.
Fitness -
The Kimberley environment is physically challenging. We spend time in some very remote locations so you need to be of good fitness.
Escape winter -
The daily temperatures in July that could range from 24 to 36 degrees Celsius. Overnight temps average 16 but could range anywhere from 6 to 25. It is the dry season so rain is possible but unlikely.
ACCOMMODATION
The 6 nights will be spent at Digger's Rest where you have a choice of accommodation in a Bush Hut or Bunkhouse Room.
Bush Hut - Bush Huts have a double bed, verandah, mosquito net, toilet, fan, powerpoint, light, towels and linen.
Perks of a bush hut - peaceful, views, visiting wallabies, authentic Kimberley experience.
Bunkhouse room - Each of the two bunkhouse rooms are usually shared by two guests each (unless 3 or 4 friends request to share).
Each bunkhouse room has a double bed plus one or two single beds, air conditioning, overhead fans, towels, linen. The bunkhouse has a shared bathroom.
Perks of the bunkhouse - spacious, air conditioned, large verandahs, close to the homestead.
PRICING AND DISCOUNTS (incl GST)
Twin Share Price is $2995pp.
Option 1: Share with one same sex guest in a spacious, air conditioned Bunkhouse Room (1 DBL bed and 1 SGL bed per room) $2995pp.
Option 2: for two friends who would like to share a Bush Hut (2 SGL beds) $2995pp.
Couples Discount
A couple taking a DBL bush hut pay $2845pp (includes 5% discount on Twin Share Price)
An Unshared Bush Hut
(DBL bed) is $3245pp (includes a $250 single supplement)
Loyalty Discount
Returning guests receive a single discount of between 7.5% and 10% OFF the Twin Share Price.
Non-participating guest discount
Your friend is welcome to join us and receives a 5% discount off the Twin Share price. Your Non-participating friend is entitled to everything on the itinerary but they will not be provided with a work space, table, etc, the way other guests are. Add any applicable single supplement if not sharing a room.
#Discounts are not cumulative. Select the best discount that applies to you and nominate it at the time of booking.
No Early Bird Discount on this trip.
TO BOOK: CUT OFF DATE* - The cut off date for booking this trip is APRIL 16, 2020.
A minimum deposit of $500pp and a signed Registration Form will confirm your booking. Please read the Terms and Conditions.
You're welcome to pay the balance by instalments. Call Rachel on 0428 254 529.
For quotes and advice on flights, accommodation or travel insurance, we use and recommend Carolyn Burgmann at Travel Managers. Email Carolyn at carolynb@travelmanagers.com.au or phone her 0459 434 909. We don't take a commission from bookings, we just love her work!
Click here to Join our mailing list Type "Untutored Art Retreat" in the subject line and we'll keep you posted.
Interested in booking in your tutored or untutored art/creative group in 2021? Please email to request more information.
*The cut off date is the latest date that we will take bookings for a trip. Shortly after the cut-off date we will announce whether we have achieved the numbers for it to go ahead. Early cut-off dates allow our venues and other suppliers time to secure new bookings in the event that our trip does not go ahead.
