Name: Nature In Bloom | The Layers Of The Nature Drawn In Paint July 31st-August 3rd, 2025
Brand: Hunter Moon Homestead
Price: 1800.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Abstract floral example by Elaine Speirs

Modern paint study example by Elaine Speirs

Abstract floral example by artist Elaine Speirs

Abstract painter Elaine Speirs in her studio

View of the pond from inside a tent at HMH

Cabins by the pond at Hunter Moon Homestead

Wolf Meadows Ranch House En Suite Bedroom

Nibble board and table setting at Hunter Moon Homestead

The gazebo set or dinner during an art retreat

Live Workshop

Let your canvas speak an artistic interpretation of nature, guided by the seasoned hand of renown artist Elaine Speirs. Over two transformative days, participants will embark on a poetic exploration of form, color, and emotion, drawing inspiration from the fluidity between traditional painting and modern exploration. This workshop serves as a playground for creativity, where participants are encouraged to explore and redefine the boundaries of form through innovative techniques and personal expression.

Dive into the lush scenes of your imagination and join us for this transformative experience that promises not just to teach, but to inspire. No prior painting experience is required.

Create a garden scene in the studio using foliage and patterned cloths
Begin with painting prep studies focusing on a variety of drawing methods
Learn the importance of tone and color
Use flat shapes to build a composition and depict space

NEW CLASS TECHNIQUES WE’LL EXPLORE

Reductive drawing, translating complex scenes into essential forms and tones.
Color layering to add depth and emotion
Incorporating mixed media for rich texture
Using abstract shapes to build intriguing, yet balanced compositions
Advanced color theory
Expressive mark making

WHAT IS INCLUDED

2 day guided 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
Drawing and colour studies on paper and board.
Picnic lunch
Continued studies
Break for relaxation
Farm to table dinner served in the garden gazebo

Saturday

Breakfast and coffee in the Bee House Studio
Larger scale paintings
Picnic lunch
Continued studio time
Break for relaxation and free writing
Farm to table dinner served in the garden gazebo

Sunday

Farewell brunch served in the Main House

THE ARTIST

Elaine Speirs

@elainespeirsesme

Elaine Speirs was born in Johannesburg 1967 and moved to Scotland as a child. Her childhood experiences in and between these two places spurred an interest in the themes of fragility, contradiction and reinvention that recur throughout her work.

Speirs explores the stark contrast she observes between the rich contours of female personhood and the depersonalised portraits of women that appear in the public sphere. Referencing a variety of imagery - ranging from nineteenth century literature to contemporary photography and film - the work reclaims the fleeting moments of humanity Speirs glimpse in these images, establishing a tentative connection between the distant and the intimate, between the universal and the personal.

Speirs attended Edinburgh College of Art between 1989 and 1993, and completed her MA at the Slade School of Fine Art in 1995. She lives and works in Edinburgh with her three daughters. A regular exhibitor at the Royal Academy of Scotland, Mall Galleries in London and represented by the Andgallery in Edinburgh. Her awards include, Caron Keating Memorial Award, John Purcell Drawing Award. She was shortlisted for the National Open Art Competition, The Threadneedle Prize, W Gordon Smith Award and selected for the BP Portrait Award. In 2021 she was elected as Professional Member for Visual Arts Scotland. Her works are included in private collections worldwide.

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

Nature In Bloom | The Layers Of The Nature Drawn In Paint July 31st-August 3rd, 2025