SPRING ART RETREAT
April 25 – 27, 2025
ECOAA Sandy Lane Resort Art Retreat
Sandy Lane Resort
17952 ON-35, Algonquin Highlands, ON K0M 1J2 – 705-489-2020
17952 ON-35, Algonquin Highlands, ON K0M 1J2 – 705-489-2020
Demo Artist John David Anderson
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John David is a veteran painter and instructor of plein air and studio painting in oils and Acrylics. His artistic focus is a contemporary approach to landscape and still life rooted in the colourist approach. Strong emphasis on engaging compositions, accurate values involving the character and movement of light through space is what you will see in his work. Confident, expressive brushwork is also a feature in John’s approach to painting. John paints in a broad range sizes from 6 x 8 plein air to 48 x 72 studio pieces. The Roberts Gallery in Toronto and the Double Doors Gallery near Barrie and the Southampton Art Gallery are his main exhibition spaces.
www.johndavidanderson.ca @jdapainter. Instagram
www.johndavidanderson.ca @jdapainter. Instagram
Our Featured Artist will do the Demo on Friday evening and lead the Show’n Tell on Saturday
Sandy Lane Resort - The resort located in Algonquin Highlands, Ontario just 24 km north of Minden (2.5 hours north of Toronto) located on the beautiful sandy shores of Halls Lake. The cottages at the resort are like mini homes that have basically all the amenities of home such as full-equipped kitchens, satellite television, wood burning fireplaces, air conditioning, queen size beds, large sun decks, propane BBQs, Wifi, etc. All cottages have a view of the private beach that walks out gradually into Halls Lake.
Each painter will have their own bedroom with shared bathroom, kitchen and living room. All bed linens and towels are supplied. The cabin kitchens are outfitted with coffee maker, kettle, toaster, microwave, range, dishes, pots/pans and utensils. We are able to accommodate 32 painters for the weekend. Space to paint indoors is in the Main Building Banquet Room.
What to Bring: Unscented toiletries, medicines, indoor shoes or slippers, extra sweater; hair blower if needed. Painting gear (drop cloths if painting indoors to cover floor and tables), sunscreen, bug spray. Odorless mineral spirits if painting oil (no turpentine). Pails for dirty water will be provided by ECOAA for acrylic painters.
Bring food for your breakfasts and lunches for Saturday/Sunday. Coffee, tea, and sweets will be supplied for the breaks. Cheese/fruit trays will be supplied for the Mix and Mingles.
Each painter will have their own bedroom with shared bathroom, kitchen and living room. All bed linens and towels are supplied. The cabin kitchens are outfitted with coffee maker, kettle, toaster, microwave, range, dishes, pots/pans and utensils. We are able to accommodate 32 painters for the weekend. Space to paint indoors is in the Main Building Banquet Room.
What to Bring: Unscented toiletries, medicines, indoor shoes or slippers, extra sweater; hair blower if needed. Painting gear (drop cloths if painting indoors to cover floor and tables), sunscreen, bug spray. Odorless mineral spirits if painting oil (no turpentine). Pails for dirty water will be provided by ECOAA for acrylic painters.
Bring food for your breakfasts and lunches for Saturday/Sunday. Coffee, tea, and sweets will be supplied for the breaks. Cheese/fruit trays will be supplied for the Mix and Mingles.
Cost $415.00 – includes 2 dinners (Friday & Saturday) and two drink tickets.
Attendees may add an additional day/night by reserving directly with Sandy Lane Resort.
Cancellation Policy for ECOAA Members to cancel with ECOAA:
• Written notice of cancellation by email to springweekend#ecoaa.ca
• Cancel 3 weeks before – March 29m 2925 – 75% refund less $50 admin fee.
• Cancel between March 29 to April 12, 2025 – 50% refund less $50 admin fee.
• Cancel after April 12, 2025 – 5% refund.
In the interest of environmental consciousness, we are asking you to please bring your reusable water bottles (refill onsite) and travel mugs for coffee and tea.
*News* - Sandy Lane is operating a restaurant onsite Thursday – Sunday. You can check out the menu online. Lunch reservations are required.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions.
Harvey Walker
Weekend Coordinator
Email – [email protected] – text/call mobile 905-435-7785
Attendees may add an additional day/night by reserving directly with Sandy Lane Resort.
Cancellation Policy for ECOAA Members to cancel with ECOAA:
• Written notice of cancellation by email to springweekend#ecoaa.ca
• Cancel 3 weeks before – March 29m 2925 – 75% refund less $50 admin fee.
• Cancel between March 29 to April 12, 2025 – 50% refund less $50 admin fee.
• Cancel after April 12, 2025 – 5% refund.
In the interest of environmental consciousness, we are asking you to please bring your reusable water bottles (refill onsite) and travel mugs for coffee and tea.
*News* - Sandy Lane is operating a restaurant onsite Thursday – Sunday. You can check out the menu online. Lunch reservations are required.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions.
Harvey Walker
Weekend Coordinator
Email – [email protected] – text/call mobile 905-435-7785
Schedule for the Retreat
FRIDAY
CHECK-IN TIME for our group starts at 1:00 PM. Can arrive earlier to meet friends and/or go painting
3:00 PM – Check into cabins and set up in Main Building Banquet Room
5:00 PM – Welcome Mix and Mingle – Pay Bar $6/Drink
6:00 PM – Dinner - Pizza & Salad
7:00 PM – Painting Demo in Banquet Room
8:30 PM – Mix, mingle, snacks, BYOB at Cabin 7 + Bonfire
SATURDAY
8:00 AM – Breakfast on own
9:00 AM – Painting plein air or in banquet room
LUNCH at Leisure on Your Own
5:00 – Mix and Mingle – Pay Bar $6/Drink
6:00 PM – Catered Dinner
7:30 PM – Critique in the Main Banquet Room
8:30 PM – Mix, mingle, snacks, BYOB at Cabin 7 + Bonfire
SUNDAY
8:00 AM – Breakfast on own
9:00 AM – Group Photo
9:15 AM – Painting
11:00 AM – Check-out of cabins
Noon – Check-out of Banquet Room
FRIDAY
CHECK-IN TIME for our group starts at 1:00 PM. Can arrive earlier to meet friends and/or go painting
3:00 PM – Check into cabins and set up in Main Building Banquet Room
5:00 PM – Welcome Mix and Mingle – Pay Bar $6/Drink
6:00 PM – Dinner - Pizza & Salad
7:00 PM – Painting Demo in Banquet Room
8:30 PM – Mix, mingle, snacks, BYOB at Cabin 7 + Bonfire
SATURDAY
8:00 AM – Breakfast on own
9:00 AM – Painting plein air or in banquet room
LUNCH at Leisure on Your Own
5:00 – Mix and Mingle – Pay Bar $6/Drink
6:00 PM – Catered Dinner
7:30 PM – Critique in the Main Banquet Room
8:30 PM – Mix, mingle, snacks, BYOB at Cabin 7 + Bonfire
SUNDAY
8:00 AM – Breakfast on own
9:00 AM – Group Photo
9:15 AM – Painting
11:00 AM – Check-out of cabins
Noon – Check-out of Banquet Room
The Retreat is now fully booked.
Contact us to be placed on a waiting list
Contact us to be placed on a waiting list