FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does a typical day at Camp look like? Your day is detailed here.

2. How is your Art Camp for Women  better for me than others I see advertised?
10+ Ways Art Camp for Women Differs from the other Art Retreats

3. How does Art Camp for Women compare cost wise to the other retreats and art events I see advertised? Click here for a cost comparison

4. Do I have to have a friend come with me to get a double room? While we would love it if you brought a friend – it is not necessary. We will match you up with a room mate for a double occupancy room. Each woman will have her own bed. Each bedroom has a full bathroom. Click on this page and scroll to the bottom to see a typical bedroom.

5. Good food is important to me, I don’t want cafeteria food and I don’t want to gain a ton of weight…  You will be so happy at camp. We love good food too, so we have auditioned many chefs (sigh, such a chore) and have found a source for excellent and innovative chefs who not only can cook, but are cheerful and fun to spend time with. See here for more about our food.

6. Do you really provide all the art supplies I need? Yes, and then some.

7. What clothes should I bring? This page will help you pack.

8. Who will be teaching at Art Camp for Women in 2011?

Guest Artists/Instructors – We are proud and pleased with our A+ Guest instructors this year. At our June 7-11, 2012 Deluxe Camp  we will have nationally renowned Carol Sloan. At our October 9-12 Mini-Deluxe Camp we will have classes with author artist instructor Carla Sonheim and at our October 12-16 Deluxe Camp we will have the nationally known Kelli Nina Perkins.

Resident Artists/Instructors – Lorri Flint and Lori Wostl, along with Beth Hayden, of Blogging with Beth will teach the June 4 – 7 Mini Camp classes in Art Journaling, Playing with Disperse Dyes and Blogging with Beth. These ladies will also manage all the activities outside of class time.

9. I love an adventure IF I am not tired or worried – are we really out in the woods and the wilderness?  We are out in the Rocky Mountains and we will be safe and very comfortable. The lodge is modern and spacious. Go here to see the inside of our lodgings.

10. What art classes will be taught this spring (June 2012)?

• At Mini Camp, June 4 – 7, we will start out each morning with  Art Journaling and then after lunch you will have a choice between Blogging with Beth and Playing with Disperse Dyes. Whichever of these 2 classes you choose - class will be 4-hours long for each of 2 afternoons (so 8 total hours of instruction).
• At Deluxe Camp June 7 – 11 We will have Bookmaking with Carol Sloan our Guest Artist/Teacher. Your classes with Carol will run 9 – Noon and 1:00 – 4:00 each of 3 days. The last day of classes will be organized to make sure you have time with the teacher to finish your books.
• At “The Works!” June 4-11, you will have all of the above classes available to you with an additional bonus art day – day 4 – of art and activities just for you as the other campers come and go.

11. What classes will be taught this fall (October 2012)?

• At Mini-Deluxe Camp , October 9-12 we will have Guest Artist, Author and Teacher Carla Sonheim.  The classes with Carla will run 9 to Noon and 1:00 to 4:00 for 2 days. The last half of the last day of classes will be to make sure you have time with the teacher to finish your projects.
• At Deluxe Camp, October 12-16 We will have Guest Artist, Author and Teacher Kelli Nina Perkins. Kelli returns by popular demand for three full days of mixed-media art making.
• At “The Works!” October 9-16, you will have both guest artist/instructors and both of their  classes with an additional day, day 4, of art and activities just for you as the other campers come and go.
• There will be an Art Journaling, The Color Game, and if requested, Writing Practice available in the evenings at all camps.

Things I Should Have Asked

1. Is everything really included in the tuition? Tuition includes everything* we could think of; the essentials – lodging, meals, snacks, beverages, all instruction, attendance at all classes and ALL art supplies for the week. And many non-essentials – daily happy hour, chocolate (debated which category that fell in), morning Yoga, walks, one-on-one coaching, fireplaces and much more.  Tuition does not include your transportation to and from Art Camp.  If you fly, you will be responsible for the cost of your airfare plus the shuttle ride to and from Denver International Airport and Snow Mountain Ranch.  Visit our Transportation page before booking your airfare.

• *If you sign up for the Blogging with Beth class there will be an additional fee ($85. hosting fee – bring your credit card to pay this fee directly to the online host) and you will need to bring your own laptop computer.

2. What if I don’t like the classes you have offered? We have a wide variety of mixed media classes and instructors. If for some reason you find you do not like the class you signed up for, you will still be able to use the art supplies to work on something else. Or you may spend time hiking, reading or just resting. The grounds where we are staying have other amenities i.e. a swimming pool etc. if you really need something else. We will do our best to make sure that you get taken care of and even have fun -  if you make your wants and needs known.

3. How long does it take to get from the airport to Snow Mountain Ranch? It is an approximately 2 1/2 hour, comfortable shuttle ride from Denver International Airport to Snow Mountain Ranch.  Enjoy the spectacular mountain scenery and visit with your fellow Campers who will be on the same shuttle as you if they’ve flown to Art Camp.  In the Spring and Fall, there is only one shuttle per day – so read our Transportation page before booking your airfare.

4. What happens if  my roommate snores? We have earplugs on hand to deal with noise issues. And we will do our best to match you up with a compatible room mate. If it isn’t working for you, just let us know and we will figure it out.

5. What if I get sick at camp? In the case of mild or everyday don’t-feel-good, you can stay in bed and we will take good care of you. In case of something more serious or in case of an accident there is a new and modern hospital in Granby, approximately 10 miles from our lodge.

6. What happens to my deposit if I have to cancel attendance or what if Art Camp for Women cancels the camp? We have a carefully detailed Cancellation Policy that we follow with honesty and good humor. Please read it carefully. We will send you a hard copy once you are registered.

7. What will the weather be like? We all know that weather is unpredictable and this is especially true in the Rocky Mountains. Both spring and fall have cool-to-warm sunny days and chilly nights with chances of light snow. We recommend you bring a warm jacket, pajamas and plan to dress in layers. See our What to Bring page for more details.             

8. Will I have Internet access? We know that sometimes you need to connect with home or office and so, yes, there is Internet access at our lodge.  Having said that, we STRONGLY encourage you to immerse yourself in Art Camp and give yourself a break from the daily hustle and bustle of life.  Your family will appreciate you more after you’ve been away and they’ve had to figure a few things out for themselves…and work will be there when you return.  You’ve come to Camp to give yourself uninterrupted creative time so take full advantage of it-you deserve it!

9. What if my question is not answered here? Please e-mail any question, or even a request that we call you, to . We have found this is the most efficient way to get connected quickly.