Untutored Artist's Retreat
The Kimberley: May 6 - 12, 2021
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
If you're like me you're always dreaming of that one gloriously solid chunk of uninterrupted time to concentrate solely on your art! Can you imagine finally getting to do just that, 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 or photographer, 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
- Daily Happy Hour nibbles / 24hr tea and coffee available
- Included option of Barramundi fishing
- For early risers Billy tea by 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
- Discounts for returning guests and couples
- All itinerary activities are included
- Maximum group size is 10
- Over $5000 value
Exclusions
- Flights to and from Kununurra
- Your stop-over accommodation, if needed, in Darwin or Kununurra
- Alcohol, soft drinks
- Comprehensive Travel insurance - Mandatory
- Art materials, 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.
This retreat is best suited to -
Artists, photographers, writers and creative people who want to work on their art or creative project in an inspiring location. Oil Painters Please Note: You'll need to work in a faster drying medium such as ink, gouache, acrylic or watercolour on this retreat.
Fitness -
The Kimberley environment is physically challenging and you'll need to be in good fitness.
Escape winter -
The Kimberley in May is usually very warm and often humid. Daytime temps average 34 and overnight average is 19. May is early Dry Season so rain is possible but becoming unusual.
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 (incl GST)
Twin Share Price is $3200pp.
Twin Share option 1: Share with one same sex guest in a spacious, air conditioned Bunkhouse Room (1 DBL bed and 1 SGL bed per room).
Twin Share option 2: For two friends who would like to share a Bush Hut (2 SGL beds). One hut is available in this configuration.
Price for an Unshared, DBL Bush Hut is $3450pp.
Includes Twin Share Price plus a $250 single supplement.
DISCOUNTED PRICING#
Couples Discount
$3040.00pp - Couples taking a DBL bush hut receive a discount of 5% off the TWIN Share Price.
Loyalty Discount
$2960.00pp - Guests who travelled with us for the first time in 2019 (or since) receive a loyalty discount of 7.5% off the TWIN Share price.
$2880.00pp - Guests who first travelled with us in 2018 (or earlier) receive a loyalty discount of 10% off the TWIN Share price.
Add a single supplement of $250 if not sharing a room.
Non-Participating Guest Discount
$3040.00pp - Your friend is welcome to join us and receives a discount of 5% 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 a 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
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!
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Interested in booking in your tutored or untutored art/creative group in 2022? Please email to request more information.
Cut Off Date for Bookings*: February 11, 2021.
*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.
