Sea & Sky at Acadia National Park

August 2–7, 2026 | Schoodic Institute, Acadia National Park

All-inclusive (lodging + meals): $1852
Instruction only (commuter): $939

Rediscover your artistic voice on Maine’s wild coast

Spend a week immersed in nature, creativity, and personal growth at the Schoodic Institute — a serene, oceanfront campus tucked inside Acadia National Park. This workshop is designed for painters who crave time to focus, reflect, and refine their craft in a setting that inspires expressive clarity.

This is your invitation to step away from daily demands and into a rhythm of painting, learning, and connection.

Why Schoodic?

Schoodic Peninsula offers a quieter, more dramatic side of Acadia — windblown pines, pounding surf, granite ledges, and sweeping views of sea and mountain. You might glance up from your easel to see dolphins, seals, or humpback whales dancing offshore. Gulls and cormorants splash nearby.

We’ll also take a day trip to the harbor at Corea, ME. Far off the beaten path, Corea, ME is a village of small frame houses, fishing piers and lobster traps. Its working fleet bustles in and out of the harbor.

What You’ll Learn

Through this workshop, you’ll refine your personal technique in oil, watercolor, pastel, gouache, or acrylics. You’ll find your own voice and style without becoming anyone’s clone. This is an intensive class, with morning and afternoon on-site painting sessions and lunch-time demos. Classes are kept small so every student gets the attention they deserve.

“This was the best painting instruction I have ever had. Carol’s advice in color mixing was particularly eye-opening. Her explanations are clear and easy to understand. She is very approachable and supportive. I would take this course again in a heartbeat.” (Carol T.)

What’s Included

• Five nights’ lodging in a private room with shared bath
• All meals and snacks, including a traditional lobster boil hosted by a Corea fisherman
• Daily instruction, demos, and critique
• Easily accessible painting sites, no hauling your gear down a long trail
• Evening down time to relax and connect with other artists
• Optional accommodations for non-painting partners (extra fee applies, contact me)

Easy to Reach

Schoodic is 90 minutes from Bangor International Airport, or a scenic drive up coastal Route 1 from Boston. Painting locations are easily accessible — no long hikes required.