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Hameau Farm Studio Artist Retreat is a gathering place for artists to share, create, learn, and have fun. The unique studio, variety of landscape views, gourmet food, and camaraderie compel the artists to return.  From the beginner to the professional artist, Hameau ca...

The owner of Hameau Farm, Audrey Gay Rodgers, rents out the studio space to Susan Nicholas Gephart for the Hameau Artist Retreats. Gay's creative passion is to prepare and cook meals for the artists.

The Farm

Hameau Farm in the Big Valley is a working dair...

Susan Nicholas Gephart

Organizer and Instructor

Susan Nicholas Gephart is an award winning pastel and oil painter who has been creating colorful, impressionistic landscapes "plein air" for over forty years. She works and teaches in all mediums, and welcomes all levels to...

Audrey Gay Rodgers, the owner of Hameau Farm, and her helpers cook the wonderful, nutritious meals we eat during the Artist Retreat. Gay will take into account any dietary needs you request in her meal preparations. She prides herself in presenting beautiful meals in a...

Join us for the Sunset Paint Out with musician, Richard Sleigh, serenading the artists. The Sunset Paint Out is followed by more music and a special themed dinner. We recommend professional artists take advantage of the sunset paint out.

The Sunset Paint Out u...

Mentor Day

We welcome mature students of high school or college age for our Mentor Day. Join Hameau Artists of all levels for a relaxing day of painting. Sample products are provided for all students. There is a student discount; For prices, contact Susan Nicholas Gepha...

Supplies

One of the best perks of attending a Hameau Artist Retreat is the access to tons of free art supply samples at the "Sponsors' Table." Susan has worked hard to get national art companies to back all of her workshops.  Her sponsors are Gamblin Artist Colors, Jack...

There are multiple options for lodging. Retreat attendees may stay in the Hameau Rustic Cabins for free, or can book rooms in one of the local B&Bs or hotels.

Cabins

When we say "rustic," we really mean it. There is no electricity or running water in the cabins, and...

We organize Hameau Artist Retreats based on registration. We use the information you give us in your registration to decide on morning and field demonstrations, as well as excursions to other locations.

Certain demos may use a specific medium, but Susan has the unique a...

Q: Where is the Hameau Farm Studio Artist Retreat?

A: The Retreat is held at Hameau Farm in the Big Valley of Central PA (Bellevile, PA).

Q: What is the Hameau Farm Studio Artist Retreat?

A: The Hameau Farm Studio Artist Retreat is a gathering place for artists to share,...