About the Retreat
Poconos Watercolor Landscape Retreat
June 4th, 5th, 6th 2026
Mountaintop Lodge at Lake Naomi
2137 PA-940, Pocono Pines, PA 18350
Join us in the beautiful Pocono Mountains at Mountaintop Lodge for this 2 day watercolor retreat. Learn from 2 different watercolor instructors- Judy Steinhilper and J. Harlan Ritchey (www.jharlanart.com) - each with their own unique style. Perfect for beginning to experienced painters. Enjoy expert led instruction in a relaxed and charming atmosphere.
Itinerary
Welcome Day Thursday June 4th
4-6pm Wine and Hors d'oeuvres Reception at Mountaintop Lodge
Thursday 6pm Dinner at local Lake Naomi Clubhouse or Jubilee Restaurant (not included)
Workshop Day 1 Friday June 5th
8-10am For those staying at the Lodge a hearty gourmet breakfast is included with your room. For those not staying at the Lodge breakfast is availbable for purchase in the Lodge dining room or the Lodge cafe.
10:30am - 1pm Watercolor Instruction: Judy Steinhilper
Materials Overview- Brushes, Paper, and Paint
Warmups- Water to Paint Ratio & Values
Step by step watercolor Landscape
1-2pm Catered Lunch at the Lodge (Included)
3-5 pm Watercolor Instruction : J. Harlan Ritchey
Color Mixing and Composition
Demo and Guided Painting Session
6pm Dinner (not included) at local spot Jubilee Restaurant or Lake Naomi Clubhouse
Workshop Day 2 Saturday June 6th
8-10am Breakfast- same as Friday
10:30-1pm Watercolor Instruction: Judy and Harlan
Overview- values , composition, and color exercises
1-2pm Catered Lunch at the Lodge (Included)
3-5pm Guided Painting Session: Plein Air or Porch Painting
6pm Dinner (not included) at local spot Jubilee Restaurant or Lake Naomi Clubhouse
How to Register:
Pay by choosing either Retreat Only or
the Retreat & Lodging Package from below
Retreat Only (no Lodging): $429
Includes:
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Wine and hors d'oeuvres Reception Thursday June 4th from 4-6pm
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2 days watercolor instruction on Friday June 5th and Saturday June 6th at Mountaintop Lodge
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Catered Lunch on Fri and Sat at Mountaintop Lodge
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Water, tea, coffee, light snacks
Not Included:
Lodging
Dinners, Watercolor Supplies, Transportation
Retreat & Lodging Package
3 Night Stay-
Thurs June 4th, Fri June 5th & Sat June 6th
Includes:
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Wine and hors d'oeuvres Reception Thursday June 4th from 4-6pm
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2 days watercolor instruction on Friday June 5th and Saturday June 6th at Mountaintop Lodge
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Full Made to Order Breakfasts Fri, Sat, Sun
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Catered Lunch on Fri and Sat at Mountaintop Lodge
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Coffe, teas, water, light snacks throughout your stay
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Use of Lake Naomi Clubhouse, Indoor swimming pool, gym, Full Lake Naomi access including beach
Not Included:
Dinners, Watercolor Supplies, Transportation
Queen Room In main historic Lodge (stairs to get to room) private bath & full breakfast- $1019 Total includes tax
King Suite In main historic Lodge (stairs to get to room) private bath & full breakfast- $1324 Total includes tax
Cabin Suite Ground floor entry separate from Lodge- whirlpool bath and fireplace, full breakfast $1378 Total includes tax