Join us for an all-inclusive 4 day / 3 night creative retreat hosted by Fluid Artists Callen Schaub and Billie Gaura. Set lakeside on Deer Lake in the stunning Pacific Northwest, this experience blends art, nature, and deep rest. You’ll stay in a waterfront cabin and spend your days in workshops and gatherings where you’ll be taught, pampered, well fed, and gently encouraged to truly relax.
Surrounded by the quiet beauty of Deer Lake, this retreat is designed to spark creativity, deepen your technique, and foster meaningful connection with a community of fellow artists. Over several immersive days, we’ll explore unique acrylic pouring methods, color theory, and exciting new ways to express yourself through fluid art.
As the sun sets, evenings unfold with shared meals, laughter, and fireside conversations about art, life, and everything in between. It’s a few magical days of creating, connecting, and coming home inspired.
Friday June 4th
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12:00 noon
VIP Ground Transportation to Deer Lake
Transportation will be provided via our VIP shuttle, with pickup at Spokane International Airport (GEG). The designated pickup location is past baggage claim, through the doors marked “Shuttle Loop.” Please plan your arrival accordingly, or return to the designated pickup location if you arrive in Spokane prior to Friday.
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12:30 PM
VIP Shuttle Pickup at Davenport Tower
Our VIP shuttle will make a scheduled pickup at The Davenport Tower in downtown Spokane. Please be ready at the designated hotel pickup area by 12:30 PM for transportation to Deer Lake.
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1:00 PM
Welcome and Unwind
Kick off your retreat experience with a warm welcome . This is your moment to arrive, exhale, and connect with fellow artists in an easygoing lakeside setting. Claim a sunny spot, and let the rhythm of the water set the tone for the creative days ahead. As you settle in, you’ll spend a little one-on-one time with Callen for intention-setting and a personal creative check-in, paired with a soothing chair massage designed to help you come to center, fully lean in, and open yourself to the experience of the weekend.
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2:00 PM
Lakeside Lunch
Relax with your retreat family and enjoy a beautifully prepared meal crafted by our incredible Executive Chef, with the lake as your backdrop.
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5:00 PM
Happy Hour
After you get settled into your room, come have a beverage or two with Callen and your fellow artists. We'll have both alcohol and alcohol-free options available.
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6:30 PM
Dinner
As evening settles in, enjoy a Chef-curated dinner prepared by our Executive Chef.
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7:30 PM
Fireside Connection
Our fireside chats take place under the open sky, gathered around the dock fire pits with the water in sight. This is an unstructured, easy time for conversation, reflection, and genuine connection—where the best moments often happen naturally.
Saturday June 5th
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7:15 AM
Yoga
An easy, all-levels morning flow focused on gentle movement, deep breathing, and easing into your day feeling open, relaxed, and centered.
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8:00 AM
Breakfast
Start the day with a relaxed, nourishing breakfast designed to ease you into the morning. Thoughtfully composed offerings paired with great coffee and an unhurried atmosphere
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9:00 AM until 12 noon
Studio Session #1 :: Basic Spin Pours
A foundation-building experience rooted in presence, flow, and the poetry of motion.Learn how color, breath, and centrifugal force work together to create harmony and impact. Students will explore marbling, spins, unicorns, and whale tails while completing two signature canvases.
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12:00 PM
Lunch
A casually elegant lunch designed for refueling and reconnecting… carefully chosen ingredients, well-executed dishes, and time to reset before the afternoon.
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2:00 pm Until 5 pm
Studio Session #2 :: Advanced Trapeze & Spin Pours
An introduction to motion-based paint delivery using controlled swings and gravity. Students learn how to layer color in a trough and release it through rhythmic trapeze motion. This session blends precision with surrender to create bold, dynamic compositions.
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5:00 PM
Happy Hour
Unwind and connect during happy hour with thoughtfully selected drinks and small bites in a casual, welcoming setting.
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6:30 PM
Dinner
Gather for dinner and enjoy a meal designed to nourish, connect, and reflect on the day’s creative journey.
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7:30 PM
Fireside Connection
As the day winds down, gather around the fire on the dock for an evening of warmth, laughter, and real connection. With the lake at your feet and the fire glowing, this is a space to relax, share stories, and simply be together.
Sunday June 6th
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7:15 AM
Yoga
A sacred, slow-moving flow to awaken the body, open the heart, and align your energy with the day ahead through breath, intention, and gentle movement.
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8:00 AM
Breakfast
A carefully prepared breakfast featuring warm and light options to fuel creativity and conversation before the day unfolds.
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9:00 AM until 12 noon
Studio Session #3 :: Geometric Pendulum Pour & Chalice of Chaos
From circular chaos to mesmerizing geometry. Students explore pendulum and harmonograph rigs to create rhythmic, symmetrical motion paths. The session culminates with the Chalice of Chaos technique … blending structure, contrast, and flow.
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12:00 PM
Lunch
Take a pause and enjoy a relaxed lunch experience featuring comforting flavors and seasonal touches, crafted to recharge without distraction.
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2:00 pm Until 5 pm
Studio Session #4 :: Open Studio — Artists’ Choice
A creative freedom session where students choose their preferred techniques and direction. Instructors circulate to provide critique, refinement, and personalized guidance. This is where experimentation, mastery, and artistic voice come together. There will be butterflies and hearts on hand to make an artistic contribution to Callen's Butterfly Project
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4:30 PM
Happy Hour
Sip, snack, and settle in with an easygoing happy hour that invites connection and a little celebration.
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7:00 PM
Farewell Dinner
Evening dining at its best… a farewell dinner meant to be felt as much as tasted, honoring connection, creativity, and the final night we share.
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8:30 PM
Fireside Connection
As the day winds down on our final night together, we gather around the fire on the dock for an evening of warmth, laughter, and connection. With the lake at your feet and the fire glowing, this is a space to relax, share stories, and reflect—our quiet au revoir until next year.
Monday June 7th
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7:15 AM
Yoga
A sacred, slow-moving flow to awaken the body, open the heart, and align your energy with the day ahead through breath, intention, and gentle movement.
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8:00 AM
Breakfast
We hope you head home feeling relaxed and ready to take on the rest of your week. Be sure to bring your suitcases and belongings with you as we'll be wishing one another farewell at the end of the final session. Please note that you will be getting on the VIP Shuttle with your boxed lunch in hand as one final nutritious hug from Chef.
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9:00 AM
5th and Final Studio Session :: Q & A with Callen
An intimate, open-hearted morning conversation with Callen about art, life, fear, and creative truth. Students are invited to ask questions, share insights, and explore what it really means to live and create boldly. This session blends humor, and wisdom into a deeply human start to the day as guests prepare to head to the airport.
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10:00 aM
Ground Transportation to Spokane International Airport
Enjoy stress-free transportation via our VIP shuttle, designed to make arriving and departing effortless so you can focus fully on the experience. They'll pick everyone up @ 10 am. Please make sure your flight leaves anytime after 1:00 PM.
