The Art of Letting Go
A lakeside creative retreat where artists, makers, and seekers come to create freely, connect deeply, and exhale completely.
Part workshop. Part vacation. Part coming home.
Edgewater Studio retreats are 3–4 day immersive experiences on Deer Lake — intimate, fully-hosted, and led by featured artists and thought leaders. Twelve to fifteen guests at a time. Meals prepared for you. Everything taken care of.
You come to create. You leave changed.
Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
Waterfront Studio
A purpose-built creative space right on the lake, designed for movement, experimentation, and making.
Lakeside Cabins
Private accommodations steps from the water. Your own space to reset, rest, and be quiet when you need it.
Chef-Prepared Meals
No decisions. No cleanup. Just sit, eat, and be nourished. Three meals a day, thoughtfully prepared.
Artist-Led Sessions
Curated instruction from a featured artist or thought leader — structured, but never rigid.
On-Site Massage Therapy
Book time with our massage therapist between sessions. Rest is part of the practice.
Full Hosting
From arrival to departure, every detail is handled. You're a guest here — fully taken care of.
What's Included
Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
Seeing Slowly.
Color, Light & Letting Go
Learn to trust what you already know
The Experience
You're already there.
The studio, the cabins, the water — everything is intentionally close. No going somewhere else. No logistics to manage. Just you, inside the experience.
Coffee on the dock. Color in the studio. Stories by the fire. A few days that feel like weeks — in the best possible way.
What Guests Say
Something always shifts.
— Guest, Summer 2025
"I came not knowing exactly why I booked. I left knowing exactly who I am when I stop trying to control everything. That's the only way I can describe it."
— Guest, Fall 2025
"The meals, the studio, the water — all of it. But mostly it was being around people who were actually present. I didn't realize how much I needed that."
— Guest, Spring 2025
"I've been to workshops before. This wasn't a workshop. This was an experience I'm still processing months later. I'll be back."
Questions
A few things people ask.
What skill level do I need?
None. These retreats are designed for anyone who wants to create — beginner or experienced. The focus is on the process, not the product. You don’t need to be an artist to belong here.
What does the price include?
How many guests attend?
Ready to let go?
Spots are limited. The next retreat fills faster than you’d expect.