Queer

(& queer-adjacent*)

Art Retreat

at Motel Bear Lake

November 13-15

Retreat Includes:

  • 2 nights at Motel Bear Lake

  • 5 Guided Sessions

  • 3 Locally-Sourced Meals

  • Coffee Bar, n/a bevies & snacks

  • Sweet nourishing, queer community

Call to book

231-224-6273

* All are welcome! When we say "queer-adjacent", we’re talking about people who may not personally identify as queer, but love, celebrate and enjoy the connections found in queer-inclusive communities.

Retreat Overview

a weekend of creativity & connection

Participation is whatever you choose. This is your weekend.

✨ Friday ✨

6 pm: Welcome Dinner by Chef Jared

Art Parlor Games

9 pm: Crystal-bowl Sound Bath Laurie - Light&Power

✨ Saturday ✨

10 am: TBD Session

Brooke - Broken Glass Co.

12 pm: Locally-sourced lunch by Chef Jared

2 pm: Off-site activity (nature walk, museum visit, etc)

4 pm: TBD Session

9 pm: Open Studio Time

7 pm: Optional group dinner at The Golden Stag in Manistee

✨ Sunday ✨

Catered Breakfast Bar

10 am: Session TBD

Higher Grounds Coffee Bar throughout the weekend

specific activities and sessions will be finalized closer to the retreat.

Pricing

Retreat - $299/person

Room Rates:

Signature King Suite - $350

Classic Room- 2 Queens - $400

Social Suite- 2 Queens - $500

(Plus Tax)

Call to book

231-224-6273

Motel Bear Lake

A queer-owned, woman-powered, retro-modern motel for ‎️‍🌈 all Humans & Pets🦴 in sleepy Northern Michigan.

Think renovated Schitt's Creek.

All are welcome.

Instructors

Brooke

Broken Glass Co

Queer artist living in Northern Michigan. They’re known for using traditional stained glass methods to create whimsical works of art. They began their glass journey while teaching high school art, and a coworker handed down all their tools and supplies. From there, Broken Glass Co. was created. 

Mosaic Tiled Trays

Laurie

Light & Power

Born and raised in Northern Michigan, Laurie's mission in life is to help people have a better experience: to ease their suffering, to bring alignment and comfort, and create opportunities for connection and building community.

She is a lifelong musician, an intuitive tarot and oracle reader, sound healer, level 1 Reiki practitioner, and a hospitality and event planning powerhouse.

Crystal Bowl Sound Bath

TBD

TBD

Behind the Scenes

Marta

Motel Bear Lake

Marta is the owner of Motel Bear Lake, a founder of Up North Pride, and a fierce advocate for the Great Lake.

She and her woman-power team will be taking care of all the behind-the-scenes details and hospitality during the retreat.

TBD

TBD

Stylized logo reading 'Motel Bear Lake' in bold and cursive fonts.

Make art with us.