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We had our first ever Rush Studios Hawaiian Creative Retreat in March of 2006, and were blown away by the beauty, privacy and meditative quality of Hale Kai, our retreat center located on its own beach at Ho’okena on the west side of the Big Island of Hawaii. By the second or third day, I swam with beautiful spinner dolphins—twice! I immediately booked as many future retreats as I could at this magical place. The first of these is March 24-April 1, 2007 (see my web site, www.kathrinparsons.com for 2008 dates).

Gayle was with us for the 2006 retreat and I am warmly welcoming her back as our art teacher for the 2007 retreat—and as many more as she will agree to! Gayle, a professional watercolor painter with an outstanding resume, is one of the most fabulous art teachers I have ever worked with. She brought the best out in each woman—from the complete novice, to the professional artist, each woman on the retreat had at least one terrific finished painting to take home.

Hale Kai - A Brief History 

Hale Kai was built with as little impact on the environment as possible. The yoga studio, where we will be creating art, was built entirely by hand. All construction materials were consciously chosen and selected with sustainability and minimal environmental impact as the top priority. Although the roofs are no longer thatched, due to county regulations, the solar electric system is now state of the art and all rooms have private full or half baths (and there's still the original outdoor shower!). All of the furniture and cabinets are made of bamboo, coconut wood, and other exotic and beautiful environmentally-friendly materials from Bali. It is a very elegant version of a Swiss Family Robinson-style experience!

Supply list

I will have some supplies available for purchase.
A variety of different papers,
tube pigments,
some brushes,
a paper stretchers,
almost everything you will need, to have a fun weekend of painting.

You should bring all your standard painting supplies - whatever you already have in your paint box.

• Do not purchase watercolor pads, for outside sketching
• A blotter, this is a roll of toilet paper rolled inside a think layer of paper towel
• A pallet, any large white plate is fine, but a large plastic pallet with a lid is best
• A fine spray bottle, for water
• Roll of paper towels
• Pallet knife if you have one
• Pencil and soft eraser
• Sketch book
• 2 large water tubs
• Camera

If you have questions please call Gayle at 509 365 3709 or email info@gayleweisfield.com.