Does summer make you long for carefree days of dreamcatcher-making, lanyard-knotting, and God’s-eye weaving? Well, you’re not the only one. Sleepaway adult craft camps let you indulge in breathtaking nature while learning a variety of creative skills from the world’s coolest makers. The camps range from traditional rural escapes to more modern retreats, and they offer the chance to try your hand at everything from blacksmithing to food styling. Read on to find out where you should book your bunk.
John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, NC
Inspired by the folk schools long popular in the rural countrysides of Denmark and Sweden, this year-round mountainside creative haven opened in 1925 as a means of preserving the traditional crafts of Appalachia. You’ll find a mix of the customary skills of the old South (blacksmithing, quilting, homesteading) along with more contemporary subjects (photography, screenprinting). Cooking, calligraphy, and even storytelling are also on the schedule. Campers come for a week or a weekend, have the option of on-campus lodging or pitching a tent at the campground, and enjoy three meals a day, served family-style so you get to know your fellow creators.
Camp Winnarainbow, Laytonville, CA
More wacky than crafty (but still offering a full-on adult camp experience), Winnarainbow was founded by one of the most famous characters of ’60s counterculture: Wavy Gravy. Back then he was the official clown of the Grateful Dead, and he’s still spreading the gospel of the performing and circus arts. Spend a day, a weekend or nearly a week at Winnarainbow and you’ll have the opportunity to learn stilt-walking, trapeze, improv, ceramics, and, obviously, tie-dye. Campers stay in teepees and enjoy the Zen-inducing northern California landscape of Mendocino county.
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Cabin-Time Art Camp
Illustrator Geoffrey Holstad is the creative behind Cabin-Time art camps, which he describes as “a roaming artist residency to remote places.” And though there have only been two (in Ontonagon, MI, and Grand Marais, MN) with a third planned for August (in Lake Superior, MI), that doesn’t detract from the awesomeness of this camp. Less of a learning environment and more of a creative, collaborative wilderness getaway, Cabin-Time is for self-motivated makers looking to unplug.
Ace Camps, Various locations
Billed as “travel and educational adventures,” Ace Camps are a roving experience. Rather than offering a full schedule of different classes, each camp is led by one person focusing on a single skill. The offerings sound absolutely dreamy — sketching with Camilla Engman in Sweden; food styling and photography with Cannelle et Vanille’s Aran Goyoaga in Whistler, BC; travel writing in Hawaii with author Rolf Potts. The website alone will make you want to pack your bags and set off to make something.
Squam, Holderness, NH
“Creativity as a way of life” is the tagline of this idyllic workshop. Held at an actual campsite replete with rustic cottages on the shores of New Hampshire’s Lake Squam, this camp’s four-day retreats in the fall and spring are as much about relaxing as they are about learning. Each day offers a variety of classes (knitting, embroidery, jewelry-making, writing) taught by some of the Internet’s most beloved crafters (Kayte Terry, Christine Chitnis, Jessica Marquez), but if you simply want to float in the lake, that’s cool too. You couldn’t ask for a more picturesque place to pick up a new skill.
Peters Valley Craft Center, Layton, NJ
Set among towering trees and running streams, this craft center was founded in 1970 and is still going strong, offering intensive two- to five-day workshops from May through September. The sheer number of subjects is overwhelming (the fiber arts category alone has nearly 20 classes, including ikat rug weaving and sculptural crochet), and the range of classes offers options for beginners and advanced crafters alike. Learn how to woodwork with hand tools, throw ceramics on the wheel, silversmith, or hand-carve leather while lodging in a rustic farmhouse.
North House Folk School, Grand Marais, MN
North House takes its inspiration from Danish folkeshoskoles and emphasizes Scandinavian crafts. Old-school traditions like broom making and chair caning are taught year-round as well as boatbuilding and basket weaving. This Folk School also focuses on sustainable living, so eco-conscious campers will dig their workshops on gardening, herbal healthcare, beekeeping, and solar oven building. Foodies are in luck: cooking classes include pickling, sausage making, preserving, and pie baking. Nestled on the shore of Lake Superior, the school’s setting is too small to accommodate housing, though a campsite within walking distance maintains its camp-like feel.
What your summer plans for creativity?
Lisa Butterworth is a writer and editor soaking up the eternal sunshine in Los Angeles. When she's not on the hunt for the latest and greatest in girl culture as the West Coast editor of BUST magazine, she's flea marketing, taco trucking, and generally raising a ruckus.
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Sign in to add your ownStephanie from DottiesPhD says: Featured
Fascinating! I didn't know these sorts of camps even existed. Where I live, there are so many kids camps that it seems almost out of place to imagine adults partaking, but knowing that these camps exist and are places to learn new crafts and skills, I'm amazed! Sign me up!
340 days ago
Neile Cooper from neile says: Featured
So happy to see Peters Valley mentioned here. It is such a special place in a truely beautiful part of New Jersey (yes, New Jersey)! They also have Artisis in Residencies, a Gallery, and an amazing end of summer craft show.
340 days ago
cindy from catnapcottage says: Featured
john c campbell is a great place - have had the opportunity to go twice - studied basket weaving and copper enameling - the atmosphere was great and the meals were always so fun - everyone helped out - then, after dinner story telling and sometimes barn dances were great - you have reminded me and now i want to go again! great write up!
339 days ago
Laurie Kutina from ynycoed says: Featured
If you are looking for something less campy but easy to fit into a busy schedule, look into the Roycroft Campus Workshops in East Aurora, NY: http://www.roycroftcampuscorporation.com/results.php?category=9. They have courses in printmaking, metalworking, painting, taught by Roycroft Artisans in the beautiful newly rebuilt Power House. You can stay in the historic (but pricey) Roycroft Inn on the campus, or in nearby hotels,B&B's, or camping. East Aurora is an incredible art town, and not too far from NYC, Toronto, or the Midwest.
338 days ago
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Sign in to add your ownilanit bronstein from telepelekids says:
This is great article,in israel we don't have this camp clutrue,we have only for kids but not for adult,shame cause it look fun fun fun. my summer plan is to build my house in the desert!!!!
340 days ago
Stephanie from StringBeardCraftery says:
Any of these lovely places would make such a cool vacation! I never had the pleasure of attending summer camp as a kid, other than art camp at Eastern Illinois University when I was in high school. But then again, college dorms aren't exactly roughing it :)
340 days ago
Sylvie Liv from SylvieLiv says:
How fun! I bet these camps are super inspirational! Sometimes its hard to create in the summer because I'd rather swim or lay in the sun!
340 days ago
Parachute425 from Parachute425 says:
Sounds like fun. Will be checking back to see if anyone has gone to these places. Interested in their feedback.
340 days ago
Suhita from SketchAway says:
If Etsy ever wants to do a travel-sketch camp, I'll do one! :)
340 days ago
Beverley Richmond from hurdyburdy says:
These look fab. Be great to have them in the UK x
340 days ago
LivingVintage from LivingVintage says:
Sign me up! Great picks.
340 days ago
Stephanie from DottiesPhD says: Featured
Fascinating! I didn't know these sorts of camps even existed. Where I live, there are so many kids camps that it seems almost out of place to imagine adults partaking, but knowing that these camps exist and are places to learn new crafts and skills, I'm amazed! Sign me up!
340 days ago
Miles and Aimee Harrison from AtomicAttic says:
Looks like a lot of fun!
340 days ago
Jess from volkerwandering says:
WOW! This is my favorite post yet! So informative!
340 days ago
Susan Spurr from InSpurations says:
A vacation and a feeling of accomplishment!
340 days ago
Amanda Gynther from CafePrimrose says:
Wow! How much fun would that be! Maybe next year....
340 days ago
Hillary De Moineaux from VoleedeMoineaux says:
I wanna go!
340 days ago
Leah from gilbug1 says:
This is such a fun article. I know of another camp in Idaho that focuses on learning how Native Americans lived, worked and played!
340 days ago
Neile Cooper from neile says: Featured
So happy to see Peters Valley mentioned here. It is such a special place in a truely beautiful part of New Jersey (yes, New Jersey)! They also have Artisis in Residencies, a Gallery, and an amazing end of summer craft show.
340 days ago
Sonya Rasi from sonyarasi says:
Would love to go to one !
340 days ago
Genise Park from genisepark says:
That would be a lot of fun. Oh to be a kid again.
340 days ago
Megan from MegansMenagerie says:
That's awesome! I'm in NJ and definitely going to check out peters valley craft center!!!
340 days ago
Lola Ocian from GoldenSpiralDesigns says:
Very Cool... I wish there were more of these in Washington... All the summer camps I went to were for climbing, kayaking, mountain biking. Would be fun to go to an arts and crafts camp. What a great idea!
340 days ago
sharlette says:
I actually went to John C. Campbell last fall with my sister and daughter. My sister and I, in our 50's, took a great silversmithing course, and over the course of a week learned to saw, solder, drill, polish, etc. It was pretty intense, long days, often going back to the studio after dinner until the wee hours. My daughter took a traditional music/ballad singing/playing course and her group performed at the show and tell on the last day. The surroundings are totally bucolic, the food good and plentiful, the accomodations adequate. I will say that it can be a lot of pressure even in a 'beginner' course to try and complete projects but the instructors are great and they have a ton of things to choose from. We would do it again!
340 days ago
Nicole Neal from nicolesweavingart says:
I would LOVE to go to John C Campbell for weaving classes. My favorite professional weaver, Laura Fry, had a class there earlier this year.
340 days ago
TheSewingGin from TheSewingGin says:
Never knew these kind of camps existed. Thanks for the info.
340 days ago
Marcia Lacher from TheMillineryShop says:
I liked sleep-away camp so much that I went back a few years ago as senior staff, running a nature and camping program for 2 years. Those places look right up my alley.
340 days ago
Catherine from JanJat says:
This is amazing! No idea such a thing existed and now I can't wait to take the plunge. When I was little camp was such a lovely escape - from school, rules, chores, bedtimes... Thank you for rekindling those wondeful memories :)
340 days ago
Shannon Malaska from BowKnots says:
Oh my goodness! I had no idea! Some of the best memories this summer were spent learning how to contra dance at the ladies literary club in SLC, Ut. My husband and I loved being with the elder generation. But if we could do that for a week, we would learn so much! I love when others are willing to share their beautiful skills.
340 days ago
Ellen from Macramaking says:
What a GREAT idea! I think it would be so fun & relaxing! great article!
340 days ago
Liesl Carlson from lcarlsonjewelry says:
Having lived at Peters Valley, I know that it is a magical and wonderful thing to do if you can. I love being there for hte few years that I was it was an amazing time. My son was born there when My husband, Steve Butler was working for them. Truely amazing!
340 days ago
Polkadot Magpie from ThePolkadotMagpie says:
What a great blog this is. My husband and I are going to John Campbell to take blacksmithing together. Thanks!
340 days ago
Natalia from Nikifashion says:
Awesome idea and article!
340 days ago
Sam's Natural from SamsNatural says:
Excellent ~ Love this!
340 days ago
Sally B from ChronologieVintage says:
Love it...I want to go there! Every summer, I go to my family's summer cabin in western Montana and take along my sewing machine. It's a great place to relax and create.
340 days ago
Kaycee Cortez says:
Lisa, thanks for this article and highlight each camps' keypoints. I would love to check out Ace Camps! Cheers! Kaycee (stopping by from Dorco USA - www.dorcousa.com/for-women)
340 days ago
Amy from fieldtrip says:
how fun are these camps! stoked to see that there are some in my neck of the woods :)
340 days ago
newtribetextiles from newtribetextiles says:
This is awesome! Everyone needs this!
340 days ago
Patti Trostle from PattiTrostle says:
Love this!
340 days ago
ValliCraftEmporium from ValliCraftEmporium says:
What fun! Thanks for posting!
340 days ago
ValliCraftEmporium from ValliCraftEmporium says:
Thanks for posting: lots of fun!
340 days ago
Chrissy Poitras from SparkBoxStudio says:
These are great and full of fun ideas we could offer at Spark Box in addition to our residency! Thanks so much for this post :)
340 days ago
Sarah from CopperheadCreations says:
Awesome! :D I love this. Adults need a summer break, too!
340 days ago
Shane Chick from chickfamilyink says:
Heres to the lasses and the ladies they adore, heres to the seniors so mighty juniors so flighty alumni and counselors.... I still remember every single camp song from 30 years ago.
340 days ago
Gwynne Collins from PenGwynneBeads says:
What a great post! I would love to go to one of these camps!
340 days ago
Laura Hale from fbstudiovt says:
God I hated camp when I was a kid! I hated the bugs, I hated the organized activities, I hated the complete lack of privacy, and I truly hated the forced socialization with the same kinds of kids who picked on me back home. All I wanted was a summer alone to read and make things. But a week-long art intensive? That's a camp I could get behind! As long as I can stay in a hotel, that is :)
340 days ago
timelapse from timelapse says:
Yes! It is never too late to enjoy childhood!
340 days ago
Jason Chen from 7Daysinvitation says:
a great fun. I want to go.
340 days ago
KomebackKitsch from KomebackKitsch says:
Kumbayah, my friends. I have many wonderful memories (and a few not so great) of summer camp. I did not know they existed for adults. Thanks for sharing this info - definitely on my bucket list!
340 days ago
Renata and Jonathan from RenataandJonathan says:
Great information ! Sounds like a lot of fun ! Thank you.
340 days ago
Emily from styleforlife says:
Darling!!!!! XOXOXO EL Vintage
340 days ago
iammie from iammie says:
Love this post!
340 days ago
Cecilia Cohen from glassandlight says:
This post makes me miss my childhood - - my brothers and I spent several weeks each year in "summer school" where we took electives like puppet-making and dance, and at least two weeks every summer (thanks to my grandma Viva) at summer camp. I raised my kids in a foreign country without those options, so they never knew the joys of summer camp. I'd LOVE to go back to camp as a grownup, expecially if I could take my now-grown-up-kids with me!
339 days ago
moonlulu from moonlulu says:
Reading this made me feel like a kid again. Love the idea of meeting new people and being in new surroundings all at once.
339 days ago
Liz Hutnick from LizHutnick says:
Fun! I know my sister would want to go to the weaving camp. I would want to go to a photography one. :)
339 days ago
timberdimensions from TimberDimensions says:
Great post. Thanks
339 days ago
Universal Love Jewelry from ULoveJewelry says:
Good read.
339 days ago
Bilal Hito from FireIslandSoap says:
BEAUTIFUL PHOTOGRAPHY!!!
339 days ago
IKA PARIS from ikabags says:
Great post ! Love read . I think we need more craft camping not only for adult , we need for kids or together !
339 days ago
Tryntsje from HandmadeHandsome says:
What a great post. Didn't know these camps existed. Thanks.
339 days ago
ST Innovation from stinnovation says:
Amazing artical~ this is fresh post, it is very interesting and attractive.
339 days ago
Tee from TeepetalsDesigns says:
Loving this article. Oh these look and sound like so much fun!
339 days ago
Ana from artsyana says:
Wow, I am excited now. Can't make it this year but thanks for posting this I am now looking forward to go next year.I loved camping as a child and I am always working on my art and art career cannot get enough. Mixing art and play is the best. Thank you for the post.
339 days ago
cindy from catnapcottage says: Featured
john c campbell is a great place - have had the opportunity to go twice - studied basket weaving and copper enameling - the atmosphere was great and the meals were always so fun - everyone helped out - then, after dinner story telling and sometimes barn dances were great - you have reminded me and now i want to go again! great write up!
339 days ago
Sarah Meas from SweetMeas says:
I did an artists residency at Peters Valley Craft center in the middle of winter years ago, it's a lovely place but I liked it better when I did one in the summer LOL...... But at this point in life I only like camping with my family away from people..... I don't know if I could handle "camping retreats" with other adults?
339 days ago
lowbranches says:
what a terrific article, i'm so glad to see these exist.
339 days ago
Katie Koshy from carpetshopprincess says:
One word: latrine. That is why I don't have fond memories of camp. I do, however, enjoy the hollywood blockbuster featuring Shelly Long, "Camp Beverly Hills."
339 days ago
justgivemepeace from justgivemepeace says:
I totally, totally embrace this! Just back from a five day Love~art~peace festival in our own tiny woods....Beautiful!
339 days ago
Denise Vining from kadydesigns says:
I would really love camp Squam!!!! It sounds like so much fun! I would love the knitting that they offer!!! Just might have to look into going there, if for nothing else the scenery! Thanks for posting!
339 days ago
Penny Birch-Williams from PennyBirchWilliams says:
Sounds like a great time...if I were rich and retired, I'd go try them all! but summer here in Tampa Bay is humid and hot, afternoon thunderstorms, and we mostly stay inside where it's comfortable in the a/c. My summer 'art camp' is in my studio making things for Christmas! But I remember going to "summer enrichment" at our local middle school when I was a kid, and how fun it was to do arts & crafts, ceramics, etc. Always my favorite thing to do. Anyway someday I'd love to go to some of these camps. Enjoyed the blog!
339 days ago
Shelby Charron from SmallGreyCat says:
What a great post! These camps sound amazing.
339 days ago
Leslie Richardson Dryg from NeedleYou says:
Wow! I sooooo want to do one of these!!!!! Thanks for the post : )
339 days ago
Kori Ventura from Echoesfromthesea says:
Ahh yes, a camp like this this would be so much fun. I used to live in Idyllwild, Ca. and they have an art school there, if only they had a camp!, it is one of the best mountain getaway's in Calif.!
339 days ago
Rasa from WoolenClogs says:
Sound like perfect vacation:)
339 days ago
Bizzie from BizzieLizzie says:
Oh, now this sounds right up my street!! Looks like SOOO much fun!! Thanks for posting this!
339 days ago
Shawn St.Peter from shawnstpeter says:
I didn't actually read it but it looks great!
339 days ago
M Wheatley from wheatleypaperworks says:
Who knew?
339 days ago
bedouin from bedouin says:
I love the idea and it looks like fun ~ but it also looks like a new way to make a whole lotta $$$ off of the same people that DID DO the lanyards and the same kind of crafting in the 60s and 70s ~ But I guess its the bonding and togetherness that really counts ~*~ i'm not a hater...just a product of the 60s where the same things done didn't need as much announcing.
339 days ago
Susan from Beadweaver says:
I'm headed to HAYSTACK. Yippee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
339 days ago
Zane Saracene from Zalavintage says:
Great ideas Lisa! the photo reminded me of one of those painted black/whites I have. I just dug it out and set it in front of my computer. Thank you for the memories on a tough day...
339 days ago
Enterprise Americana from EnterpriseAmericana says:
So need one of these.
339 days ago
gilded in gypsy from gildedingypsy says:
Oooohhhh, I've always wanted to try something like this! All of these "camps" sound so interesting!
339 days ago
Amber from BambuEarth says:
♥♥♥ this post. thanks for sharing. i'm feeling adventurously creative already.
339 days ago
Michelle from CozyMoments says:
How fun they sound, I had no idea they existed! Great article! :)
339 days ago
Elizabeth says:
This is awesome! I gotta throw in my personal favorite adult summer camp: An autoharp intensive in Mountain View, Arkansas :D
339 days ago
Kasia from 1FattyBoomba says:
So much to take in! What a great piece...i'd love me some summer Camping...
338 days ago
ACupOfSparkle from ACupOfSparkle says:
This is so great! i am so glad it is summer again.
338 days ago
Laurie Kutina from ynycoed says: Featured
If you are looking for something less campy but easy to fit into a busy schedule, look into the Roycroft Campus Workshops in East Aurora, NY: http://www.roycroftcampuscorporation.com/results.php?category=9. They have courses in printmaking, metalworking, painting, taught by Roycroft Artisans in the beautiful newly rebuilt Power House. You can stay in the historic (but pricey) Roycroft Inn on the campus, or in nearby hotels,B&B's, or camping. East Aurora is an incredible art town, and not too far from NYC, Toronto, or the Midwest.
338 days ago
Charlene Owens from charlenesbags says:
I love this idea. I definitively will look into this idea.
338 days ago
Zoui from XZOUIX says:
oh my, that's awesome :::-) we have something like this in Europe too... summer camps for artists, art camps :)
338 days ago
Zoui from XZOUIX says:
and the footage from It's just nice is great & so dreamy. i wish i had some free time...
338 days ago
Pauletta Brooks from Pauletta says:
Beautiful photos... Worthy of a travelogue. And, Ohhh to be a kid again!
338 days ago
Erika Kelly from PortlandApronCompany says:
We have the Oregon Country Fair here each year! Even though there are more than just adults that participate, it is a very artistic, somewhat crazy week of events, with amazing food and great people watching!
338 days ago
Imogen Skye Freeman from InkPaintings says:
My man and I are moving to the site of our "sleep-away camp" this September. We're calling it a "retreat centre", but it will be "sleep-away" and include lots of making (including a hot glass studio, eventually), warrior training and natural movement, and various specific workshops for arts, self-cultivation, etc.... I am TOTALLY into this way of learning- full-immersion intensive. It's how I learn any new skill on my own, too. :) In our gorgeous, completely off-grid, natural landscape a few minutes from the warm beach is even better! Great spotlight on this idea. I really love it! <3
338 days ago
lkhfield says:
Great post. I have attended Squam twice and love it! There is a new camp coming in Texas for the fall of 2013. Check out http://www.luckystarartcamp.com !
338 days ago
Elizabeth from kattailz says:
Wow! That would be a blast to go to camp. I love toasted marshmallows.
338 days ago
Darren from naturalwooddesign says:
Great article!! ...and great idea!!
338 days ago
Elizabeth Mermel from FragglesAndFriggles says:
Great article! I now want to plan trips to go to all of these camps!
338 days ago
DelilahBadapple from DelilahBadapple says:
What a great post! I had no idea anything like this existed!
338 days ago
Katrina from saltandginger says:
Nature & creativity are a perfect match - these all sound like fantastic vacations! Thanks so much for featuring my vintage canoe photo :)
338 days ago
Judy Murphy from vegasblingrocks says:
I'll go anywhere that's COOL where you can actually sit OUTDOORS and make smores! Great article!
338 days ago
Lea says:
Our one year anniversary might be spent at anyone of these...let's hope my husband agrees!
338 days ago
CheyAnne Sexton from CheyAnneSexton says:
this is a great idea and it sparked one that we could do here in the high desert of northern New Mexico, is teach people to make adobe bricks. peace
338 days ago
Martha Smith from opendoorstudio says:
I love this post and I LOVE camp too! Had a great time as a kid, a counselor and I am sure I would love attending any one of these... just found a wonderful write up about a local camp in Elkhorn Wi too! Love to see these great places featured!
337 days ago
Jessica from partytymeshop says:
Awesome!! Terrific article.
337 days ago
Victoria Baker from LittleWrenPottery says:
Great article - I wonder if there's anywhere like this in the UK!
337 days ago
Kirsti Joy from KaiceJoy says:
summer is such a fun, dirty time for me and the kids: building forts, messy ice cream, lots of water in and out of the pools, and just plain FUN!!!
337 days ago
PoetryofObjects from PoetryofObjects says:
I was at the John Campbell Folk school in 1981...homesteading week! Those were the days. I was enrolled in a year long homesteading program that wound up being cancelled due to enrollment issues. I often wonder what course my life would have taken if I had stayed in Brasstown for a year! Great camp ideas...I'd love to try all of them. Thank you for the sharing.
337 days ago
MaJentaDesigns from MaJentaDesigns says:
wow never realized places like this excited, they sound amazing!
337 days ago
straynotions from straynotions says:
I'm headed to Fiber College in Maine (I'm teaching so I guess that makes me a counselort) -- held every year at unique oceanfront family campground -- wouldn't miss it.
337 days ago
Kate Houle from CrankIt says:
I love this article! I grew up going to camp and I very much think that it shaped the person I am today. The motto of camp was "learning to live together". I would love to go to an adult camp! If any camps need a water ski or yoga instructor, I CAN DO THAT!
337 days ago
StopTheClock from StopTheClock says:
I also grew up going to summer camp. It's good to know that we still have options! Another fun camp for adults in the CO area is "The Makerie"- http://themakerie.com/retreat/
337 days ago
Susan Jane from Steampunkitis says:
Awsome !
336 days ago
liddy sopretty from liddysopretty says:
Just because you're an adult, doesn't mean you have to stop having fun...the fun has just begun!
336 days ago
Cindy Sarcione from CindySarcionesSewing says:
Hilton Head, SC is one of my favorite beaches. So clean and peaceful. Quite a relaxing time with plenty of nice restaurants, spas, bike trails, kayaking, and so much more.
335 days ago
Lily Ashely from travelplay says:
The landscape is so beautiful and peaceful.I love the beaches which really let me get rid of annoying things.I am from china.I can advice you to go to my country guilin.It is also beautiful.Let you get closer to nature. Go ahead !http://www.chinaholidaycts.com/ the Guilin holiday travel survice site let you know more about china tours.
334 days ago
Jennifer Richardson from NamePlateDepot says:
love to part of it... didn't knew such kind camps exist.
321 days ago
Jane E Roberti from janeeroberti says:
One more fun retreat, this in Boulder, Co: http://themakerie.com/retreat/
316 days ago
AranGalligan from AranGalligan says:
You forgot to mention Penland School of Crafts in North Carolina – a beautiful and magical place with an amazing community of makers and instructors from all over the world. Penland is probably the biggest of these types of schools with the largest offerings of classes. Also, many of these other schools were modeled after Penland. I'll be teaching a one-week all levels enameling class this October at Penland. http://www.penland.org/classes/fall/fall_1.html
312 days ago
Victoria D. from StarGazingWoodElf says:
I have been to the John C. Campbell Folk School many times for Jewelry and Metalworking classes! The skills I learned there are reflected throughout my shop; and after my Work/Study Student session living at the school and taking classes, I moved approx 5 minutes down the road. It is a magical place like no other. everyone should visit at least once :)
287 days ago