Bison Wallow Studio – Artist Package
Low Season (Nov – April) – 6 nights
Single – $545
Double – $645
High Season (May – Oct) – 6 nights
Single – $645
Double – $765
Note: Professional artist discount not available with this package.
For writers, musicians, visual artists, photographers, dance artists, multi and interdisciplinary artists
Are you an artist, photographer, or musician seeking a quiet, spacious place to work? To conduct a self directed residency? To re-create yourself? Sky Story’s Bison Wallow Studio Guest Room provides private, artist/photographer friendly accommodation, with negotiable access to additional studio space. Six nights accommodation includes
- high quality coffee beans/grinder, a selection of high grade green and herbal teas, granola or muffins, and fruit basket.
- optional 30 minute private Yoga lifestyle consultation or introductory 1 – 42 Kriya Yoga simple energizer session for those unfamiliar with asanas.
Note: Eat-in full hot breakfast available at Sky Story down the street for an extra charge. A $100 refundable rental deposit is required. Prorated two week and month long artist residency bookings also available. Call Diana to discuss your needs.
Artists wishing to use space in the Sky Story Studio (located beside the Bison Wallow guest room), may contact Diana to discuss access and reasonable rates. Portable tables also available for use.
Transformational Nature in Me© Grasslands Intuitive Painting Weekend Retreat Package
2 nights single occupancy accommodation with breakfast (Bison Wallow Guest Room, Sage Room or Sky Room)
Registration for Nature in Me© Intuitive painting retreat – Friday night through Sunday afternoon – all materials included (valued at $365)
Bison Wallow
Single – $565 includes 2 nights accommodation, retreat registration, & 1 artist greeting card
Second Person (cot provided) – Add $70, plus retreat registration
Third Person – Add $60 plus retreat registration
Sage Room
Single – $565 includes 2 nights accommodation, retreat registration, & artist greeting card
Second Person – Add $70 plus retreat registration
Sky Room
Single – $565 includes 2 nights accommodation, retreat registration, & artist greeting card
Second Person – Add $70 plus retreat registration
Note: Consider adding one or two nights shoulder accommodation to enjoy unique additional heritage and cultural activities. Detailed itinerary advice and day trip guidance from Val Marie provided! See options below.
Nature in Me© One Day Intuitive Painting Intro Package
Bison Wallow
Single – $310 includes 1 night accommodation, workshop registration & artist greeting card
Second Person – Add $35 plus retreat registration
Sage Room
Single – $295 includes 1 night accommodation, workshop registration & artist greeting card
Second Person – Add $35 plus retreat registration
Sky Room
Single – $295 includes 1 night accommodation, workshop registration & artist greeting card
Second Person – Add $35 plus retreat registration
Note: Consider adding one or two nights additional shoulder accommodation and access to unique heritage and cultural activities!
More Retreats and Packages:
acahkosak: Indigenous Star Philosophy with nehiyaw/Cree Knowledge Keeper/Cultural Advisor Joseph Naytowhow
Do you feel edventurous? Come and explore the grassland night sky from an Indigenous worldview.
July 29 @ 10:00 pm – 12:00 amNature in Me© One Day Introductory Intuitive Process Painting Workshop with Diana Chabros
Are you musing about a life change? Running on empty? Looking for some color in your life? Come to Grasslands for a shift in pace and join others on their own personal journeys to create a sacred space.
August 13 @ 9:30 am – 5:00 pmClose Relations: Collage & Writing Workshop with Madonna Hamel
By creating surprising partners on paper, new stories emerge. Grasslands and local history inspired collage materials will be provided, as well as paints, brushes and paper.
September 10 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pmGrasslands Meditation: Exploring Our Inner Realms with Brenda Feuerstein
This one day in-studio workshop will introduce you to Mindfulness Meditation and breathing practices known to foster more joy in day-to-day life.
September 24Nature in Me© Intuitive Painting Retreat – Val Marie
Using humble materials within a supportive environment, begin your personal journey of discovery. Achieve emotional clarity, profound personal insights, and foster a deep sense of personal healing! For non-artists and artists alike.
September 30 – October 2
Additional Options
- Heritage Elevator Tour: Please contact Village of Val Marie administration office to book a 20-30 minute tour: 306-298-2022. By donation.
- Triple R Ranch honey bee tour
- Mary’s Labyrinth
- Indigenous cultural walk in Grasslands National Park
- Traditional Yoga lifestyle consultation
- Exciting day trip itineraries from Val Marie in any direction

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Header photo by James R. Page