Name: The Gentle Landscape | Translating Observation Into Beauty On Canvas October 2nd-5th, 2025
Brand: Hunter Moon Homestead
Price: 1800.0 USD
Availability: InStock

The Gentle Landscape | Translating Observation Into Beauty On Canvas October 2nd-5th, 2025

View of the pond from inside a tent at HMH

Cabins by the pond at Hunter Moon Homestead

Nibble board and table setting at Hunter Moon Homestead

The gazebo set or dinner during an art retreat

Wolf Meadows Ranch House En Suite Bedroom

Live Workshop

Immerse yourself in the wonder and beauty of the natural world with this workshop for painters. Together we will explore how to translate the beauty you observe into a one of a kind piece of art. Using timeless principles of observation, line, form, and value, we will experience the joys of painting from life, both in the studio and en plein air. This class is for anyone who would like to start, practice or improve their plein air skills, including those who are new or those with experience. Everyone is welcome.

You will receive a customized painting guidebook with notes and reminders of all the tools you can use for plein air when you return home. Let’s step into the wilderness together.

Learn to overcome the chaos of the landscape
Gain confidence with new tools
Clarify your intention and focus
Explore outdoor possibilities
Paint from life in the studio and plein air

NEW CLASS TECHNIQUES WE’LL EXPLORE

Taking plein air sketches and translating them to the canvas in studio
The timeless principles of observation, line, form, and value
Still life painting, observing the form and how light creates highlights and shadows

WHAT IS INCLUDED

2 day guided painting instruction in our renovated Bee House Studio, with free time to explore and be inspired in nature.
Most required class materials will be provided. An additional materials list will be sent prior to class.
Gourmet farm-to-table meals throughout your stay, using seasonal, organic produce grown on site.
Rustic luxury accommodations for 3 nights.
A welcome cocktail party!
Evening camp fires.

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Thursday

Check-in starts at 12pm.
Join us for a welcome cocktail party! Heavy apps and cocktails will be served.

Friday

Breakfast and coffee in the Bee House Studio
Workshop goals and intentions
Studio observation from life: Still Life
Plein Air Basics: Demo, Discussion and Ideas
Picnic lunch
Gather painting ideas outside
Hands On Exercises: Studio practice painting using value sketching, linking value
to color, creating atmosphere, softening edges
Break for relaxation or extra studio time
Farm to table dinner served in the garden gazebo

Saturday

Breakfast and coffee in the Bee House Studio
Plein Air Painting all day!
Picnic lunch
Gather to discuss and give feedback on everyone’s painting
Break for relaxation
Farm to table dinner served in the garden gazebo

Sunday

Farewell brunch served in the Main House

THE ARTIST

Beth Cole

@bethcoleart

Nebraska-based artist, Beth Cole, creates contemporary landscape paintings in oil. Her work centers on fields, trees, streams and buildings, and the effects of atmosphere and light upon them.

She has studied with many generous and accomplished painters including Jay Moore, Dave Santillanes, and Scott Christensen. Prior to painting, her degree in Human Services Administration allowed her to work with people in a variety of ways including twenty years as a small business owner serving clients in her web/graphic design company. Her background in small business influenced her development as a full time painter.

Beth has exhibited widely in her home state including Museum of Nebraska Art events and the Nebraska Biennial Exhibition hosted by Omaha’s Gallery 1516. Additional group shows include Colorado, Texas, and Wisconsin.

"When I step into the landscape as a painter, I see before me the chaos of nature. If I were to include everything in my painting, it would be overwhelming. My approach is to simplify what I see, transform chaos into order if you will, and create a peaceful and calming piece of art.

My background in piano from a young age, is what led me to painting, and it continues to inform all of my work. Piano taught me when to use a delicate touch and when to use speed and force. In the same way, my painting gestures and brushstrokes communicate a certain energy or calmness, and my paint mixing and application express mood and atmosphere, and may even allude to the ethereal."

All Hunter Moon Homestead Workshops Include:

2 days of expert guided instruction
Rustic luxury lodging for 4 days and 3 nights
A lavish welcome cocktail party
Breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout your stay
Afternoon snacks during workshops
Unlimited access to the coffee and tea bar
Access to the outdoor soaking tubs
Welcome gifts
Evening campfires

Select "Workshop Only" to arrange your own meals and accomodations.

Continue below for additional details.

$1,800.00

Shipping calculated at checkout.

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Rooms are offered on a first come, first served basis. Select your preference at checkout. Book early to ensure your pick of location! Double occupancy rooms include the cost for 2 participants. When booking for 2, please include the names for everyone attending in the notes section.

View detailed lodging info HERE.

POND VIEW CABINS

Our cabins provide a tranquil sanctuary, a place to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and reconnect with the simplicity and beauty of nature. Prepare to be enchanted as you embark on an unforgettable elevated camping experience in the comfort of our inviting cabins at Hunter Moon Homestead.

We have three private cabin rooms located next to our 5 acre pond with either a luxurious Queen bed or two twins. The twin cabin is a double occupancy booking that must be shared with another guest.

Your every comfort has been considered. Each cabin is furnished with a pillow top mattress, down comforter and pillows, 100% cotton satteen sheets and fresh terry cloth towels.

Cabin guests are invited to use the shared bath house just a short walk away.

GLAMPING TENT

Take your camping to the next level! Canvas glamping tents are pitched on raised wooden platforms. Each is outfitted with a deluxe full size mattress, down comforter and pillows, 100% cotton satteen sheets and fresh terry cloth towels.

Tent guests are invited to use the shared bath house just a short walk away.

TROY COTTAGE

Located a quick 10 minute drive into the town of Troy, our guest cottage is a studio with small kitchenette, private bathroom and fenced yard.

WOLF MEADOWS

Located a scenic 20 minute drive to Helmer, this stunning modern property is a guest favorite. Surrounded by 190+ acres of wild Palouse. Enjoy one of 3 en suite bedrooms, a full kitchen and large shared living space. Perfect for a group that would like to enjoy the workshops together. VIEW MORE.

Our closest airports are:

-Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport (PUW)

-Spokane International Airport (GEG)

-Lewiston-Nez Perce County Regional Airport (LEW)

From Moscow, take HWY 8 East through Troy. Just past town, take a right up Little Bear Ridge Road. At the "T" turn right to stay on Little Bear Ridge Road. Travel 2.5 miles and watch for the sign on your right hand side. If you hit a gravel road, you've gone too far!

The Bee House Studio was originally built as a grain barn around 1915. This barn housed food stores for working animals on this original turn of the century homestead, but is now our working artist's studio and retreat house!

We have restored the barn to include a beautiful kitchen, full bathroom, class room, a master bedroom suite, and a cozy bunk and lounging room.

All classes and breakfast service will be offered in the Bee House.

Unfortunatley we are unable to offer refunds on events and workshops. All sales are FINAL SALE and no refunds will be issued after purchase. If you are unable to attend you may request to transfer your spot to the first person on our waitlist or gift it to a friend.

At Hunter Moon Homestead, we are committed to providing a tranquil and harmonious environment for all our guests. To ensure a serene experience for everyone, we kindly ask that you refrain from bringing pets onto the premises. While we understand the deep bond between humans and their furry companions, this policy is designed to maintain the peaceful coexistence of our guests and respect the diverse needs and preferences of our community.

Outdoor dinning at Hunter Moon Homestead

an immersive experience

Workshops At The Homestead

Not just a creative retreat, but an opportunity to be pampered, restored and fully inspired.

Enjoy seasonal, farm-to-table dining prepared on site, rustic luxury accommodations & curated instruction from global creatives.

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simple yet refined

Pond View Cabins

Take glamping to the next level in one of our private cabin suites. Located next to our 5 acre pond, you'll be surrounded by nature views.

Each cabin is furnished with a pillow top mattress, down comforter and pillows, satteen sheets and fresh towels.

Cabin guests are invited to use the shared bath house just a short walk away.

Cabin 1: 2 Twin Beds (double occupancy, must be shared)

Cabin 2: 1 Queen Bed (single occupancy)

Cabin 3: 1 Queen Bed (single occupancy)

Canvas Glamping Tent platform at Hunter Moon Homestead

Canvas glamping tent at Hunter Moon Homestead

next level camping

Glamping Tents

You've never had a camping experience like this one! Unzip your tent to a stunning sunset view over the pond.

Pitched on a raised wooden platform, our canvas tents are furnished with deluxe full size beds, sateen sheets, vintage blankets and fresh towels.

Tent guests are invited to use the shared bath house just a short walk away.

Tent 1: Double bed (single occupancy)

Tent 2: Double bed (single occupancy)

vacation stay

Guest Cottage

Make your stay a true vacation in our Guest Cottage. Located a quick 10 minute drive into the town of Troy, the cottage is our most private option.

This newly renovated studio suite offers a small kitchenette, private bathroom, on-site laundry facilities, and a fenced yard with a fire pit.

Dream in a luxurious king size bed fitted with pillow top mattress, satteen sheets and down comforter.

Troy Cottage: King bed (double occupancy)

Luxurious pillow top king at the Troy Cottage

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