Program Tuition & Basic Accommodations: $2000
Attendees are responsible for their own painting supplies. A supply list will be provided.
*Teacher-administrated program: For more information/questions about this retreat, email Katie at katie@meyervogl.com.
Join artists and gallery owners Marissa Vogl and Laurie Meyer of Meyer Vogl Gallery for a relaxed, 5-day plein air painting retreat. Imagine spending your days surrounded by Montana’s canopy of pine trees, wide-open views, and vast skies while you slow down to immerse yourself in your plein air painting practice alongside fellow creatives.
This is an invitation to step away from the interruptions of modern technology and noise to gift yourself time to observe, paint, and share what you know and have learned under the guidance of Laurie and Marissa. You will also have the time and opportunity to reset your mind and body with yoga, gentle hiking, and warm conversations. We will nourish our bodies with wholesome, fresh meals made with love.
Our hope is that you leave The Feathered Pipe Ranch feeling creatively inspired and nurtured in your art practice. We invite both beginner and experienced painters who have a desire to paint outdoors in the open air.
Daily Schedule:
7:30am-8:15 — Optional guided yoga
10am-12pm — Dividing into two groups (Beginner and Experienced), Laurie and Marissa will meet you where you are in your skill level for demos, exercises and instruction on painting.
12:30pm – Lunch/free time — free time allows for hikes, pondering, schedule massage or painting on your own in the vicinity of Laurie and Marissa where they will be available for guided instruction.
4:15pm-6:15 — Community plein air painting on the lawn. This will be a time to explore and share your painting practice with one another.
6:30pm — Dinner/free time
7:45pm — Evening hike, bonfire, conversation
RETREAT TIP! Extend your time in peace and beauty while savoring Western hospitality by spending some time exploring the great West’s National Park treasures either before or after your time with Marissa Vogl and Laurie Meyer at the Feathered Pipe Ranch. Glacier National Park is a glorious and scenic 3.5-hour drive north and west of Feathered Pipe, while Yellowstone is just a 4.5 hour drive south and east of the Ranch through some of the prettiest Western territory you’ll ever see.
ABOUT MARISSA VOGL
Marissa Vogl a Helena, Montana native is an American contemporary painter celebrated for her bold, expressive works rooted in impressionist traditions and abstract exploration. Vogl is best known for her large-scale abstractions. Born and raised in Montana, she now resides and paints in Charleston, SC. Vogl’s work is a response to her observations of life’s beauty, most often relating to florals and landscapes.
Her intentional mark-making is an emotional and energetic exploration of vivid color creating a spontaneous harmony.
Vogl often begins by painting from life or plein-air references. Her intent is to intuitively translate her reaction from observations, into an experience.
Marissa has taught a variety of painting workshops for both experienced and new painters for over 15 years. Whether the experience is abstraction or traditional, Marissa’s teaching approach is often focused on learning to enjoy the process of painting and explore new techniques in an encouraging environment. Marissa has her degree in Fine Arts/Graphic Design from Montana State University. In 2008 She moved to Charleston, SC where her and her husband have raised 3 children. All while, pursuing the stewardship of the arts. Marissa is the co/owner of Meyer Vogl Gallery, in Charleston, SC.
Learn more about Marissa Vogl: marissavogl.com
ABOUT LAURIE MEYER
For 43 years, Charleston has been both home and inspiration to Laurie— a place whose luminous coastal light, storied architecture, and vibrant life have found their way into nearly every canvas she has touched. Working in oil and watercolor, her paintings are defined by a colorful, painterly sensibility rooted in a rigorous commitment to spectral color philosophy. The result is work that feels alive with the magical interplay of light and shadow, spanning landscapes, architecture, and the human figure with equal beauty and intention.
As devoted to teaching as to her studio practice, Laurie has guided painters for 20 years through weekly classes, local workshops, and sought-after traveling workshops. Her students — many accomplished professionals in their own right — are a testament to the depth of knowledge and genuine passion she brings to sharing her craft.
Laurie is a proud member of the Plein Air Painters of the Southeast, as well as the Oil Painters of America, and the American Impressionist Society.
Learn more about Laurie Meyer: meyervogl.com
ABOUT MEYER VOGL GALLERY
Meyer Vogl Gallery is a contemporary fine art gallery located in the heart of Charleston’s bustling gallery district and historic French Quarter. Permanently featuring oil paintings by distinguished artists Laurie Meyer and Marissa Vogl, we also exhibit works by a number of local and internationally recognized artists. These artists are diverse and unique, ranging from emerging to established contemporary masters; the unifying element is that they excite us. By exhibiting artwork for which we feel an emotional connection, we hope to engage the senses of art lovers and introduce collectors to exhilarating new works.
Our ties to Charleston run deep. Owner and artist Laurie Meyer has lived and painted in Charleston for more than 40 years and has watched her career develop and blossom. Her daughter Katie Geer, owner and director of the gallery, grew up surrounded by art and artists, and — along with a seven-year stint in New York City — developed an eye and a passion for the business. Owner and artist Marissa Vogl, a Montana native, burst into the Charleston art scene nearly 15 years ago and hasn’t looked back. All lovers of color and bold brushwork, we have formed a strong alliance and vision for Meyer Vogl Gallery.
Meyer Vogl Gallery is also dedicated to community involvement for the betterment of Charleston. In fact, the idea for the gallery first sprouted during the organization of “Artists for Emanuel,” a 90-person art exhibit that raised funds for Coastal Community Foundation’s Lowcountry Unity Fund, formed after the tragedy at Mother Emanuel AME Church in 2015. It’s our mission to stay committed to our community in various ways.
Learn more about the Meyer Vogl Gallery: meyervogl.com
PRICING & REGISTRATION:
Program Tuition & Basic Accommodations: $2000
Attendees are responsible for their own painting supplies. A supply list will be provided.
*Teacher-administrated program: For more information/questions about this retreat, email Katie at katie@meyervogl.com.
Registration deposit required: A $500 deposit is required to hold your space in our retreat at Feathered Pipe Ranch. Full payment is due eight weeks before the start of the program.
Tuition fee includes: Triple Occupancy Main Lodge, Shared Yurt/Deluxe Wall Tent/Sai Condo, or Single Tipi/Tent, plus meals and use of all amenities – our bathhouse, sauna, hot tub, as well as all the Feathered Pipe Ranch facilities and grounds. Upgraded accommodations are available.
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Feathered Pipe Ranch Map: Click here.
After receiving your non-refundable deposit a welcome letter with follow up information will be sent to your email. For more information/questions about this retreat, email Katie at katie@meyervogl.com.
The retreat will include:
— 5-nights indoor or outdoor accommodations (upgraded accommodations require an additional fee)
— All daily classes and group sessions, suitable for all
— Delicious and lovingly prepared international cuisine
— Shuttle service from/to Helena Regional Airport on arrival/departure day
— Full access to the extensive Feathered Pipe grounds (including the hot tub and sauna)
Not included:
— Airfare
— Painting Supplies (A supply list will be provided upon registration)
— Any/all excursions off-campus
— Bodywork & Massage
— Montana Accommodation Tax $25
— Staff gratuities
— Laundry
Shuttle service: Shuttle service from/to Helena Regional Airport on arrival/departure day is complimentary (free) for all registered guests. Please note that if you are needing pick-up or drop-off on any other day, that there will be a $50 one-way charge.
Arrival and departure: Please plan to arrive between Noon and 3pm on the arrival day (Sunday, 6 June) so you can join us for a welcoming ceremony and light practice at 5pm before dinner at 6:30pm and our group evening orientation following dinner. Please arrange to leave the Ranch on departure day (Friday, 11 June). Final day room checkout is at 9am. Guests are welcome to stay at the Ranch until their flight leaves that day.
For more information about the Feathered Pipe Ranch in general, visit our FAQ page.
Teacher-administrated program: For more information/questions about this retreat, email Katie at katie@meyervogl.com.
Thanks and look forward to seeing you!