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Rain Forest to Art Studio Retreat in the Caribbean with Robert Hite


Join acclaimed artist Robert Hite January 9th to 16th, 2010 on the Nature Isle of Dominica for an artists retreat vacation of a lifetime!

Cultivate artistic insight on this week-long retreat featuring sketching and photography excursions to some of the most stunning vistas and nature in the Caribbean. Draw and photograph the rich biodiversity of the rain forest punctuated by waterfalls and natural pools, volcanic craters on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, and UNESCO World Heritage national park areas. Visual inspiration also abounds in Dominica's cultural resources, including the traditional communities, handcrafts, cuisine and performance arts.

Excursions are supplemented with afternoon sessions in Jungle Bay's large airy studio, allowing artists at all stages of development to refine their craft in a supportive group atmosphere. Join renowned artist Robert Hite to explore visual expression through a variety of media. As artist-facilitator, Robert Hite provides encouragement and direction to assist participants in developing their individual visual languages. Jungle Bay offers an inspirational eco-friendly environment for this exploration; a relaxed base free from the distractions of daily life or the task-oriented pressures of formal classes. This is a rare opportunity for artists to experience epiphany, a renewal of motivation and creative discovery that should augment in years to come.

What to Expect

The paradise setting of Jungle Bay presents a variety of contexts for artists to find their optimal productivity. There are two ocean-view studios with a sweeping ocean-side deck available for group studio sessions. The beach and grounds at Jungle Bay offer numerous locations for plein air painting. We will use a full range of water-based art materials and acid-free professional quality papers and canvas.

Artists and aspiring artists welcome.

CLICK HERE to see the retreat itinerary


Cost for 7-night Artist Retreat Package

$1,800 US per person based on double occupancy (shared)

$2,150 US per person based on single occupancy


What's Included:

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off
  • 7 nights accommodation in a private jungle cottage
  • All breakfasts, lunches and fresh local juices
  • Welcome dinner reception on the 1st night see sample menu here
  • Daily art classes and one-on-one mentoring throughout the week
  • Snorkeling, waterfall hike, Carib Territory cultural tour and other scenic island tours see itinerary here
  • A pampering spa treatments (30 minutes) see spa menu here
  • Caribbean cooking class, herbs of the rainforest presentation, Afro-Caribbean drumming class and Jing Ping cultural dancing
  • Government taxes
  • Lots of motivation to help get your artistic ideas flowing!


About Robert Hite, Hite Studios www.roberthite.com

Robert Hite is inspired both by a rich southern narrative tradition and a closeness to nature. Hite has photographed and made a study of rural houses and shacks in Central and South America, Asia, Europe, the Caribbean, and the southern United States. His paintings, sculptures, and photographs come filtered through a lens on the natural world, layered with gestures of human and ecological struggle, and with a sensitivity to what is beautiful, poetic, and harsh within this interaction.

In 1997, Hite and his family moved to an old Methodist church and parsonage in the small village of Esopus, New York. The clapboard church, built in 1846, calls to mind the imagery found in his artwork.

"Not only has Hite mastered photographical application, but he is incredibly adept as a sculptor"~Emberly Modine



Space in this Exclusive Artists Retreat is Limited so Reserve Today!


Inquire about availability and additional information limited space - book early

Please fill in the following form below and our Reservations Team will provide you with information about a once-in- lifetime art restreat on the Nature Island Dominica.

ARTISTS RETREAT ENQUIRY FORM: JANUARY 9 - 16, 2010
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