Stone Manor Studios - Art & Craft Workshops and Retreats
Warm up this fall with inspiring art & craft workshops and festive classes that will ignite your creativity & make you glow!
Welcome to our Special Holiday Event
Makers at the Manor: The Art of the Holidays
On December 11 and 12, Newboro Manor will transform into a vibrant home holiday art market, filled with artists and makers and lit by glowing lights, featuring beautifully made works of art, craft, and holiday treats.
A Thousand Ways: Private Tours in the 1000 Islands & Rideau
A Private Rideau Canal Experience
This private Rideau Canal experience is designed as a gradual unveiling rather than a checklist of stops. Over six hours, guests move through canal landscapes, historic structures, private interiors, and waterside hospitality, each chosen to reveal a different layer of Newboro’s place in the making of the Rideau Canal
Thrilled to receive the New Business Award 2026
Thank you to the Rideau Lakes Township
11 New Street, Newboro, Newboro Manor c.1860: Nestled in the heart of the famous Rideau Lakes, our historic 1860s stone estate, Stone Manor, is where artistry and history intertwine, making it the perfect backdrop for an art retreat.
With its enduring beauty and craftsmanship, Stone Manor Studios is more than a creative space—it offers a complete experience. I have repeatedly seen how ideas flourish when we gather in community for art workshops. Something transformative occurs when you sit at a table with others who are also exploring, experimenting, or dedicating time to themselves. Conversations evolve, new techniques emerge, and you step outside your usual patterns, refreshing your creative spirit. In those moments, creativity blossoms in surprising ways.
More Than Just a Craft Workshop: Immerse yourself in an experience where every detail is designed to enhance creativity, skill development, and personal growth.
Step Back in Time: The serene surroundings of our estate provide a tranquil sanctuary, allowing you to disconnect from the modern world and reconnect with your creative self during art workshops.
Meet Like-Minded People: Share stories, exchange ideas, and create lasting memories with fellow craft enthusiasts at our art retreat.
Slow down and immerse yourself in the creative process: Whether you’re painting, writing, or venturing into a new artistic medium, creativity is about the journey, the stories, and the memories. Join us for a summer retreat, where full-day workshops will help you refine your craft in an inspiring environment. Accommodations within walking distance fit every budget and enhance your experience. Leave your mark, feed your passion, and step into a world where creativity truly blooms.
Thrilled to be awarded an RTO9 Partnership Grant
We envision an art retreat where creativity flourishes, imaginations are nurtured through expert instruction and meaningful conversations. At Stone Manor, we gather for art workshops and craft workshops to explore deeper meanings that enhance our creative skills. The experiences we share at Stone Manor Studios will inspire and renew our individual talents, enriching our communities for years to come.
We bring people together to create
At Stone Manor Studios, we believe creativity can bring people together. Through inspiring art workshops, craft classes and immersive retreats, we create welcoming opportunities to learn, share stories and enjoy the company of others. Whether you arrive with a friend or come on your own, you will find a warm, encouraging community where you can create, connect, and reset.
We bring people together for a purpose
We envision an art retreat where creativity flourishes, imaginations are nurtured through expert instruction and meaningful conversations. At Stone Manor, we gather for art workshops and craft workshops to explore deeper meanings that enhance our creative skills. The experiences we share at Stone Manor Studios will inspire and renew our individual talents, enriching our communities for years to come.
We focus on you and your work
At Stone Manor, we offer weekend and week-long art retreats along with special pop-up art workshops and craft workshops in our spacious, newly renovated art studio. Participants can enjoy 2.5 acres of serene forest and grounds for quiet walks and gatherings. With quality teaching from respected instructors, our classes efficiently blend theory and practical teaching. Additionally, at Stone Manor Studios, we incorporate pre- and post-class events designed to inspire and delight the senses, foster community, and reinforce learning.
What makes us special
New knowledge
Artists have many tools to acquire new skills online, including books, magazines, and various classes. However, an immersive and sustained period of study, such as those offered at our art retreats and craft workshops at Stone Manor, provides more profound learning opportunities. These workshops create an inspired time and space for your work.
New surroundings
Stone Manor Studios offers an unforgettable setting that stimulates creativity and inspires new perspectives, perfect for an art retreat. Join us for one of our engaging art workshops or craft workshops, designed to refresh and reset your creative self.
Absolute focus
New connections
Stone Manor Studios offers an art retreat where you can concentrate fully on your craft, freeing you from daily distractions that hinder creativity. With external constraints lifted, your day is dedicated to honing your skills. Our art workshops provide the essential time needed to delve into your imagination for complete focus and renewal.
New connections
New problems to solve
New connections
Finding like-minded individuals who share your passion for creativity through our art retreats and workshops creates a more extensive community. This vibrant network fosters inspiration, wisdom, and friendship, which can lead to future professional opportunities. At Stone Manor, our art workshop and craft workshop bring together creative individuals in a stimulating environment away from the constraints of everyday life.
New problems to solve
New problems to solve
New problems to solve
Creativity is dynamic and fluid, and with a sustained experience of making art during an art workshop or an immersive week-long art retreat at Stone Manor, new questions and ideas can emerge, opening up fresh problems to solve in your creative endeavors. The location of our art studio not only stimulates creativity but also fosters connection as you step back in time from your everyday life, allowing you to tap into your creative self through our diverse workshops.
Rejuvenation
New problems to solve
New problems to solve
Making time for art is a priority that will reinvigorate the heart and mind. At Stone Manor, our art retreats and workshops, including craft workshops and art workshops, are designed to help you reconnect, reflect, and recharge.
Land acknowledgement and commitment to Learning and Support
Stone Manor Studios respectfully acknowledges that we gather and create on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee Peoples. We honour the Indigenous artists, makers, storytellers and knowledge keepers, past and present, whose creativity is deeply connected to the land, water, culture and community. As a place devoted to art, learning and connection, we recognize our responsibility to listen, continue learning, and help create space for Indigenous voices, stories and creative expression.
Stone Manor Studios and the RTO9 Partnership Fund 2024
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