Tapping into your Guides for Painting and Creativity through Yoga at Valley Rock Inn, NY
Thursday, July 10, 2025 8am-4pm ( Note: Raindate, July 17, 2025)
Tapping into your Guides for Painting and Creativity through Yoga with Anne Goffin Smith and Jen Batson.
Join us for a day of creativity, movement, and connection with nature at the beautiful Valley Rock Inn. This immersive, all-levels workshop is designed to spark your artistic energy while grounding you in the present moment through yoga and plein air painting.
We’ll begin at 8:00 AM with a gentle outdoor yoga session on the lawn, led by Jen Batson, a certified yoga instructor and energy healer. Yoga mats and blocks will be provided to help ease you into the day with mindfulness and intention.
After yoga, we’ll gather our materials and select nearby plein air locations on-site to begin painting. Anne Goffin Smith, a landscape oil painter, will assist participants in choosing their spot and setting up their easels. She’ll offer a brief demonstration and guidance on basic composition, color mixing, and brushwork, and will provide individual support throughout the day.
At 11:30 AM, we’ll break for a prix fixe lunch at the café (included) — vegan and gluten-free options available. For those interested, a swim is also an option either before lunch or in the afternoon (please bring your own swimsuit and towel).
We’ll return to painting in the afternoon, continuing to explore and express our creativity in nature. Around 3:00 PM, we’ll gather as a group to share our work and reflect on the day’s experience.
The goal of this workshop is to tap into our creativity, to experiment with painting in an outdoor setting, drawing on inspiration from all of our senses!
What to Bring:
• Your own artist supplies and materials (a recommended supply list will be provided)
• Oil or acrylic paints are recommended
• Swimsuit and towel (optional, for swimming)
Please Note:
Artists are responsible for cleaning up their own materials. To protect the environment, turpenoid cleaners, oil rags, and paper towels must not be discarded on the premises or in the toilets. Thank you for helping us keep the space clean and safe for all.
This workshop is an opportunity to experiment, be present, and create in an inspiring outdoor setting.
All levels are welcome.
To sign up: Tap on this link or contact the artist! https://valleyrockinn.com/retreats/tapping-into-your-guides-for-painting-and-creativity-through-yoga/