AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

http://womenofgodartretreat.net

Women of God is a new art retreat fostering the creativity and spirituality of women artists. Located in Northeast Alabama (US) it sits amidst state parks, national preserves and an art community.
Artist-Owner Ann Hamilton opened the retreat in her 1890's Victorian home in January, 2009. It is in the historic district of Fort Payne, Al.
"I have long wanted to share this lovely old place with other women artists, and I finally figured out how to do that," Hamilton said.
The two-story home houses a large studio and five bedrooms. These accommodations, including use of a large studio on the left of the house, and kitchen privilegs are offered at a modest price. Classes and workshops are extra. "In April, I taught acrylics, pastels, oils, watercolors, and mixed media during the span of an entire week, and guests went away with more than ten paintings each.
"I am an experimentalist by nature and open to incorporating this in the classes and workshops I teach."
Access to the retreat is by automobile. Airports are located within one to two hours distance from the retreat. These include those in Chattanooga, Tn; Huntsville, Al, and Birmingham, Al. Atlanta, Ga is within three hours driving distance of the retreat.
"This is one of the most beautiful areas in the world," Hamilton said. "It offers many vistas for enplein painting and other creative pursuits."