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Event: Spring On the Cowpasture River | An Artist Retreat
May 2-4, 2021

Event: Spring On the Cowpasture River | An Artist RetreatMay 2-4, 2021

Find your inspiration along the Cowpasture River at Fort Lewis Lodge & Farm 

May 2 – 4, 2021

The Cowpasture River Preservation Association and Fort Lewis Lodge & Farm invite artists of any medium to join us for this multi-day, plein air art event. Offering over 3,300 acres of open fields, mountains, forests, wildflowers, and birds, and featuring 3-miles of the scenic Cowpasture River, Fort Lewis Lodge & Farm is the perfect place to gather with fellow artists and create in a beautiful outdoor setting. Event is non-juried and open to the first 25 artists who register.

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE: 

Registration: Sunday, May 2, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Arrive and pickup registration packet, including property map, event schedule, and list of participating artists.

Artist Luncheon: Monday, May 3, 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Mingle with fellow artists over a farm-fresh lunch and beverages, served in the outdoor pavilion. Lunch included in registration fee.

Artist Showcase: Tuesday, May 4, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
An opportunity for artists to display and sell their work in the outdoor, covered pavilion. People from the surrounding area will be invited to come peruse and purchase. Light bites and beverages will be available. Artists must provide their own easels and are responsible for their sales and collecting Virginia State Tax.

FURTHER EVENT DETAILS

LOCATION 

Fort Lewis Lodge & Farm
811 Millstone Lane
Millboro, VA 24460

Phone: 540-925-2314 | E-mail: info@fortlewislodge.com

LODGING 

For those who wish to stay on site and be totally immersed in the beauty of the Cowpasture River Valley, Fort Lewis Lodge & Farm is offering participating artists a special rate of $185/night for a single room and $230/night for a double room (breakfast and dinner included in rate).

Contact Fort Lewis Lodge & Farm at info@fortlewislodge.com or (540) 925-2314 to book at this special rate.

* Artists are not required to stay at the Lodge to participate in event.

SAFETY REGULATIONS

For everyone’s health and safety, Fort Lewis Lodge & Farm asks that participants wear masks when in close proximity and respect social distancing guidelines.  Masks are required in all indoor spaces and frequent hand washing is encouraged. Hand sanitizer will be provided in public areas.

RAIN PLAN 

There are covered areas for artists to work in the event of inclement weather – therefore no rain date.

THE COWPASTURE RIVER PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION (CRPA) 

Interested artists are encouraged to become a member of the CRPA ($25 membership fee) and apply for the retreat at a reduced rate. Membership offers annual social events, group hikes, field and float trips, a subscription to the quarterly newsletter, and waterway explorations. The Cowpasture River, being one of the two tributaries forming the James River, is an important Virginia resource and our members are dedicated to protecting it.

Questions: Contact directorcrpa@gmail.com

APPLICATION: 

Deadline is February 28, 2021

Three different payment options available for applicants:

  • Artists Application Fee: $65
  • Application Fee for Current CRPA Members: $35
  • EVENT SPECIAL – Application Fee & 1 Year CRPA Membership for New Members: $60

Application fee covers permission to work on private property at Fort Lewis Lodge & Farm, access to Lodge facilities, Monday lunch, and Tuesday show/sale. 

The application process will close once the maximum number of participating artists is reached. Applications will be taken on a first come, first serve basis. Artists may request to be added to a waiting list. Application fee is non-refundable.

Artists will be notified of acceptance by March 10, 2021.

The CRPA reserves the right to take photos of you and your work during the May 2 – May 4 event, and to have unlimited use of these images for CRPA communications and promotions. Artist’s name and title of work will be featured. Fort Lewis Lodge & Farm and CRPA reserve the right to cancel or postpone due to unforeseen events.

EVENT REGISTRATION