Welcome to Painted Sky Studio. Are you a writer seeking solitude, a yogi planning a retreat, an artist craving inspiration, a community in need of respite, or an organization seeking a tranquil space to gather? Our 2400 sq. ft. lakefront home is just a 45-minute drive North of Winnipeg on Hwy. 6 to Laurentia Beach. Up to five guests stay for the basic rate, $325 weekdays/$350 Friday and Saturday nights. Additional guests $35/night/guest. 4 bedrooms, house sleeps 8. Three-season sunroom sleeps 2 additional guests on a queen futon - summer only. Additional lakefront property available for additional guests for retreats or workshops..
At Painted Sky, we invite you to discover distance from your daily. Here, between the big sky, expansive lake, and limitless prairie, there’s everything to do that’s all about nothing - because inspiration, creation and rejuvenation await.
Painted Sky Studio is a 2400 sq. ft lake house including a 500 sq. foot second floor studio with panoramic views - perfect for yoga/meditation retreats or artist/writer sabbaticals, residencies, and retreats.
Located on Treaty One Territory, at Laurentia Beach, in St. Laurent, Manitoba, Painted Sky Studio offers a contemplative space for rest and renewal. Featuring a natural lakeside environment, it is nestled on a notable bird migration route. Wraparound sunsets stretch the length of the horizon, and the 35 mile wide lake results in a dark zone and dazzling night sky views from the panoramic studio windows. Painted Sky Studio is a perfect space for anyone seeking restorative time or room to create.
At Painted Sky Studio we invite you to:
Let the Land Be Your Medicine - In a world witnessing the resurgence of land-based learning, our peaceful lakeside location nourishes a special bond with the lake, beach, marsh birds, and creatures that inhabit this engaging landscape. We encourage relating to the land in caring, genuine ways, thereby fostering a more harmonious relationship. With the spaciousness of less structured time, we tune into the treasures right in front of us: the captivating features of the land and her creatures. Experience a deeper connection to your true self, as the sky, land and water hold you.
Let the House Be Your Rest - allow this restorative place to embrace you. Our welcoming Writer/Artist in Residence home has everything you need for short and long term stays. Escape to our serene 4-bedroom retreat and gathering space, where tranquility and comfort await. Offer your workshop, course or meeting here.
With breathtaking lake and sunset views, our studio space provides the perfect backdrop for inspiration, creativity and wellness, whether through art, yoga or meditation. The full kitchen allows for convenient meal preparation, while the two spacious sitting rooms offer cozy spaces for relaxation and connection. Curl up by the wood stove on chilly evenings, marvel at the sunsets from the 3-season lakeside sunroom, or a take refreshing swim in the year-round infinity pool. Rest and relaxation support restoration and inspiration at Painted Sky Studio.
Let the Sky Be Your Inspiration - Painted Sky Studio Retreat serves as a place of reconnection. As you immerse yourself in a creative retreat experience, let the sky be your muse. Bask in its ever-changing colours and beauty, as it orchestrates the wisdom of this place. Allow the special expansiveness of lake and sky to shepherd your thoughts, dreams, and creative expressions, cultivating a deeper connection to yourself, the world around you, and your creative process.
Painted Sky Studio and Home is hosted by therapist, teacher, and yoga Instructor, Darci Adam. She says, “There’s a healing power of expression found within this unique place. It’s a peaceful sanctuary, where rest, creativity, and connection coexist harmoniously.”
Experience the transformative power of being in harmony with the land, the house, and the sky at Painted Sky.
Painted Sky Studio is perfect for:
-Arts facilitators or organizations hosting small retreats or trainings
-Yoga teacher training
-Businesses offering employee mindfulness or wellness getaways
-Storytelling communities
-Other intentional groups and/or communities seeking location based gatherings
- Bird Watchers: sitings are particularly abundant and spectacular in May
- Recreational or commercial fishers
- Snowmobilers or dog sledders
Painted Sky Studio is a place to breathe, to be, to look, to listen, to rest, to restore, to be inspired, to create.
Painted Sky Studio & Home is NOT suitable for parties. It is a quiet, tranquil sanctuary. Absolutely no smoking.
Painted Sky Studio IS suitable for
-1-2-3-4 week group trainings & retreats
-Conscious community gatherings / board meetings
-Land-based learning
-Weeklong intensive courses
-Immersive training experiences
-Sabbaticals
-Intentional restorative gatherings
-Meditation / Breath work / Yoga Teacher trainings or retreats
-Music / Visual Art / Dance Residencies
-Writing / Theatre / Multi-Disciplinary Art Residencies
We can support you in coordinating with additional accommodations on the beach as needed.
If you're not sure about whether or not Painted Sky Studio is a fit for your group, please reach out to us in advance, as we'd love an opportunity to meet you and discover more about your purpose for gathering.
Please reach out directly to paintedskystudio.ca@gmail.com for more information.
