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About this trip
Peace of Paradise sits mountainside in Paradise Valley Montana . It's where nature and art meet for a special one-of-a-kind property. Just 15 minutes from the iconic artist town of Livingston, Montana and 30 minutes from Yellowstone National Park.
Painting sessions lead by artist Wendy Vogt and guest artist Rachel Graham, Montana storytelling sessions with Chloe Nostrant, Meditation and drumming circle with Kaycee Kalahar, outdoor yoga, onsite art store with Montana local artists, wine tasting, downtown shopping and more. Engaging activities are offered every day!
The Details
Plein Air sessions will center around the theme of self exploration outdoors and building artistic confidence. Wendy Vogt will lead a class helping you tap into the world outside through your own lens to develop your own style of expression through art. We will use the tools for plein air painting by bringing your own portable plein air art box and favorite paint brushes. Guest artist, Rachel Graham will assist by helping you focus on the landscapes inspired by Paradise Valley Montana’s breathtaking mountain views. All art materials will be provided.
Storytelling through art session will be lead by Chloe Nostrant to help inspire your art.
Drumming Circle lead by Kaycee Kalahar using her own handmade hide drums for grounding yourself in nature to open up your creativity.
Custom Shaped palm leaf hats with Cofer Hat Co. to wear on your trip!
Experiences
Welcome reception 6/28
We will welcome you to Montana 5pm on June 28th with organically crafted cocktails, light bites and live music with Jesscy Dean/The wild Homesteader. Custom shaped Palm leaf hats with Cofer Hat co., local lore history and nature walks
Additional art supplies, treats and a goodie bag will be gifted!
Scheduled meals + goodies 6/29-7/1
Breakfast, lunch and 1 specially curated Private Chef curated dinner are included.
Daily experiences
Painting sessions lead by artist Wendy Vogt and guest artist Rachel Graham,
Montana storytelling sessions with Chloe Nostrant, Mediation and drumming circle with Kaycee Kalahar, outdoor yoga, onsite art store with Montana local artists, wine tasting, downtown shopping and more. Engaging activities are offered every day!
Local insight
Anyone can travel, but it’s a much richer experience when guided by a local. Currently living in Paradise Valley, Karen Filos is so excited to share her favorite parts of Montana with the group.
We hope this trip to be an engaging travel experience with the opportunity to make lasting connections from around the country!
Who is this trip for?
Any creative, artist, or person looking to further tap into their creativity and inspiration! This creative retreat includes plein air painting the landscapes of Paradise Valley and the Yellowstone River, group picnics, chef’s dinner, creative workshops, spending time with creative souls from around the country and more. This retreat is open to all skill levels.
What’s included
- 3 Plein air workshopspainting outdoors
- Art suppliespaints and brushes
- 3 lunchespicnic style
- 1 Chef catered dinnerdining under the Tipi
- Morning coffee and teacontinental style
- water and snacksall day
- custom palm leaf hatCofer Hat Co.
- goodie bags
- storytelling workshopChloe Nostrant
- Sound BathDrumming Circle with Folk Elements to open our creativity
- Optional Yoga2 days of optional outdoor yoga sessions
- wine tastingWine tasting at local wine cellar
What’s not included
- Airfare, Lodging
- Transportation
- Plein Air Boxyour own paint box
Available Packages
Registration Opens Nov.8th
10am MT 12PM EST time.
$1200/person pricing includes
Welcome reception June 28th
3 days of art sessions and creative workshops
June 29, 30 and July 1, 2025
Open to 12 attendees only
+ excludes lodging and airfare, and transportation
This is just a sampling of what to expect. More surprises to come! Travel expenses are not included.
Itinerary
Plein air painting sessions lead by artist Wendy Vogt and guest artist Rachel Graham, Montana storytelling sessions with Chloe Nostrant, Mediation and drumming circle with Kaycee Kalahar, outdoor yoga, onsite art store with Montana local artists, picnic lunches and farm to table dinner , downtown shopping and more. Engaging activities are offered every day!