A Watercolor Journey II

With Pearl Maxner

September 15 - 17, 2026

Date and Time Details: Tuesday, Sept. 15- Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026
Check-in from 1:30 - 2:30 pm.
The first session begins at 3:00 pm.
The retreat concludes with midday dinner.

Location: Spirit Center at the Monastery of St. Gertrude

Address: 465 Keuterville Rd.Cottonwood, ID 83522

Contact: Melissa England
mengland@stgertrudes.org
208-962-2000

Suggested Donation
  • Watercolor Journey II Single Occupancy – $390.00
  • Watercolor Journey II Shared Occupancy – $350.00

The suggested donation is the minimal amount needed to help us meet expenses. Those blessed with more may wish to contribute more and those who have less may give less.

St. Benedict highlighted the role of artisans in monastic life.  The Center for Benedictine Life fosters awareness of the sacred moment, tending the inner life and the beauty of creation.  Art is essential to the contemplative path.  It expresses new ways to “see” the invisible and participate with the Divine and the human.

Surrounded by the prayer and peace of the Monastery of St. Gertrude, take the next step toward becoming a confident watercolorist. Revisit the basics techniques learned in “A Watercolor Journey” or similar beginner class and move forward to new skills.

Any beginner class will serve as a prerequisite for this retreat.

All materials provided.

About the Leader

Pearl Maxner

Pearl Maxner grew up on the banks of the Kaweah River in the Sierra Nevada foothills. She spent carefree, barefoot days traipsing the hills and wading the creeks, in close association with the natural world. Currently living in the Clearwater River Valley of Idaho gives her the same immediate opportunity to live with and study […]

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Spirit Center | spirit-center@stgertrudes.org | 208-962-2000

Monastery of St. Gertrude | 465 Keuterville Rd., Cottonwood, ID 83522