2025 Honeywood Artist Retreat Schedule
Join us for one of our upcoming retreats! More info coming soon!
Creative meditation
Saturday May 3 from 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Saturday June 7 from 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Open to all
Using physical, vocal and written exercises you will explore different approaches to self-reflection. Integrating the breath and the body, you will ‘ask yourself questions’ with simple structures for creative response. This session is designed to guide you through your own process. Great to free up your imagination, deepen self-awareness and offer creative tools you can add to your artistic or meditation practice.
COST - One Session - $65+ HST Both - $120+ HST
For more information or to register email: tbt@batdorf.org
Professional actor weekend retreat
Thursday June 12 at 6:00pm – Sunday June 15 at 6:00pm
Escape to this actor's retreat and focus on your audition material in a wooded setting with support from two award-winning actor/coaches from stage and screen and feedback from a Toronto talent agent.
Intro to the Batdorf Technique (TBT)
Thursday June 19 at 6pm – Sunday June 22 at 5pm
Open to all
Though this weekend is designed to train performers to have more emotional range and authenticity.
TBT intensive
Monday June 23 at 1pm - Saturday June 28 at 5pm
Go deeper with your TBT practice and apply Interoceptive Awareness to performance.
Creation intensive
Friday July 4 at 6:00pm – Saturday July 12 at 4:30pm
A guided process for creative development.
About the schoolhouse
An inspiring space designed to spark creativity and enhance productivity
Nestled along a picturesque country road, the charming schoolhouse sits on 3 acres of woods and wildflowers, complete with a serene path for peaceful walks. Built in 1927, the property boasts a spacious deck, as well as a firepit for evening hangouts. Inside the schoolhouse, you'll discover a stunning 800 sq ft studio with a beautifully crafted, naturally sprung wood floor — an inspiring space designed to spark creativity and enhance productivity.
Accommodations
Accommodations include one room with 7 single beds, or the option of 2 private rooms. All guests have access to 2 toilets/sinks and a shared shower.
Please note: This is an old but charming schoolhouse, full of character and rustic charm.
What to bring
- twin sheets and pillowcases (pillows and blankets are provided)
- Towels, a bathing suit*, slippers, bug spray, movement clothes, reusable water bottle, and a journal
A washer and dryer available for guest use
Food
A simple vegetarian dinner with gluten-free options is provided on the first night ONLY. After the welcome dinner, participants are responsible for bringing and preparing their own meals. A fully equipped kitchen is available for shared use, and a grocery store is just 15 minutes away for all your needs.
Getting here
The schoolhouse has plenty of parking available.
While public transit is limited, we are happy to help coordinate car-pooling.
There is also a train you can take from Union Station to Barrie, then it is a 40 minute drive or a 65$ Uber from there to the Schoolhouse.
*All week-long workshops include a refreshing afternoon of swimming at a nearby lake.