Canada's Finest Art Escape
​
The Cordes Art Retreat is situated in an old forested valley with a brook running through its' entirety...
a gorgeous hidden gem only 9km to Downtown Orillia and a short hike to Bass Lake.
​
Art Retreats include lovingly prepared homemade meals with attention to dietary concerns upon request ~ unique accommodations for overnight guests ~ ongoing inspirational instruction ~ use of brushes, paints and a pre-sketched scene of YOUR choice on a Gallery Canvas.
​
In the main house, sleeping arrangements are two to a bed if you are a party of four (one King & one Double) in 2 separate bedrooms upstairs. Whether you come alone, bring family or friends; I promise everyone a truly terrific and memorable experience.
GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL RETREATS!
​
​
About Your Host
Sharon Cordes
Sharon is the Founding Director of the CORDES ART RETREAT
​
It all began at the age of seven through encouragement from her Grandmother
and after her studies at OCA she focused on teaching as well as exhibiting.
​
Honouring her efforts in developing the first Arts Forum in Durham,
Sharon was personally awarded the Volunteer of the Year Award by
former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien at the AGM in 1996.
​
She taught Art to every grade level in the Durham Schools for over fifteen years
and brought a wealth of experience to students attending her first Art Retreat in
Pickering, Ontario. Her years of University Portfolio Preparation for students pursuing a career in the Arts never failed student acceptance.
​
In 2011 Sharon was asked to create the Annual Calendar for Shell Canada Ltd.,
painting 13 scenes from the 'Albian Sands Muskeg River Mine' in Ft. McMurray, Alberta.
She enjoyed 8 years of Annual Fall exhibits while living in
Northern Alberta and now participates each year in MacLaren Gallery's Benefactor Program in Barrie and the International Women's Day Show at the Orillia Museum of Art and History.
​
Her love of nature led her to this Country Paradise
where she runs all-inclusive Art & Literary Retreats
as well as Weekly Classes for children and adults.
She loves to write poetry and is currently working on her first novel.
​