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Spring and Summer are FULL of activities to do, but if you are looking for something that brings everyone in your group together; keep reading to see why a private paint party might be your next Summer plan.

Of course, Artvana offers painting classes all throughout the Summer at our partner venues in Thurston, Pierce, and Kitsap county. But if you are looking for something more personal and customizable a private party might be perfect.

Artvana private paint parties are easy to book, easy to plan and so much fun! All you need to do is email us at [email protected] with your preferred date and time and we can help you get everything set up.

When you plan a private paint party YOU get to choose the painting your friends and family will create during the class. We have over 100 paintings to choose from with choices for kids and adults. Kids and adults can paint together at private events. Aside from the many kids’ birthday parties we host each year, we paint with family groups too!

A friends and family paint party can be a great activity for:

Mothers day

Fathers Day

4th of July

and more

You can visit the Artvana painting gallery and start browsing options by clicking HERE

The other great thing about private paint parties in the Summer is that you can host them outside! We love patio, garden, and garage paints in the Summer. Check out this photo from an Artvana private party last Summer! We had so much fun painting out by the lake.

We paint with groups of all sizes and we do not have a minimum number of painters required, instead, we offer small parties for groups of 7 or less for a flat rate of $315. All other parties are the same as our public events at $45 per person. We do not charge travel fees and everything you need for your party is included. All you need to get ready is tables and chairs and maybe some fun food and beverages for your guests!

So what are you waiting for?! Email us today or fill out a form in the gallery to get your Summer paint party on the calendar and start inviting your friends and family! This may even become an annual event for you to plan and look forward to.

We can’t wait to paint with your group and enjoy the Summer, we are standing by for questions or to help you with your booking. – Paint soon!

Visit our website here for more details

Have you heard of Reconnect? Maybe you have heard about this retreat in the past or seen it on Facebook. If you haven’t had a chance to check it, today I am going to cover everything in detail for you and what you can expect if you attend the Reconnect Womens Retreat this year!

Here is the scoop.

Reconnect was started as a Womens Retreat 4 years ago in Lewis County Washington. It was born out of a need to get away from the hustle and into the country. It is women only; if you have never attended a women’s only event, you are in for a treat!

Something magical happens when women come together and in this retreat, we have built such an amazing group of women that come back year after year.

We relax, in the creek, in the hammock, in the hot tub….there is no shortage of ways you can take a deep breath and let it go here.

We stretch and feel, with 3 onsite yoga sessions that you can choose to participate in. All yoga is included.

We play and connect, I can’t tell you how many awesome connections and friendships have come from this weekend. Join us Saturday night of retreat for game night, it’s always a highlight. This year we are also planning a movie night under the stars, where you can grab your blanket and get cozy while we have snacks and watch a classic. All of these activities are included.

We create, each year I have been in charge of the art workshop for the weekend and it has been so fun designing this for the women! In years past we have explored painting, gratitude and goddess workshops, Hand block printing on tea towels and more….This year I have an art & clay workshop planned for you where you will create a fairy garden globe. Wander the 7 acre property to find natural additions for your art piece and then come back and create some special items out of clay! Add a mushroom or a toad, a little house a butterfly your imagination is the only limit and of course I will be there if you get stuck. We will bake your clay on site so you can paint it and add it to your art piece. The art workshop is inlcuded.

We partake, this Womens retreat is alcohol and canna friendly. If you drink, you can do that here, crack open a cold one as you float in the creek. If you smoke you can do that here, take a toke and zen out in a hammock. We are all about sharing. Also if you do not partake, that is ok too! Find the vibe that’s right for you with multiple areas within the property and plenty of different women to connect with no matter your habits.

I do hope you can join us this June 21-23 for our 5th annual Reconnect womens retreat. The Womens retreat is happening near Onalaska WA at Fonzo and Marindas Campground. The Lewis county countryside is breathtaking and full of fresh air! See you there!

If you have any questions about the retreat or how to register you can email me at [email protected] – Rikki

Retreat tickets are available HERE

Here are a few photos from our past Retreats!