Stone Manor Studios - Art & Craft Workshops and Retreats
Join us at Stone Manor Studios for inspiring art workshops, engaging craft workshops, and rejuvenating art retreats that will ignite your creativity.
Our place is a creative space
11 New Street, Newboro, Newboro Manor c.1860: Nestled in the heart of the famous Rideau Lakes, our historic 1860s stone estate in the village of Newboro is where artistry and history intertwine.
With its enduring beauty and craftsmanship, Stone Manor Studios is more than just a creative space—it's an experience. I have repeatedly seen how ideas take root when we create in community. Something shifts when you sit at a table with others who are also exploring, experimenting, or simply making time for themselves. Conversations unfold. New approaches emerge. You step slightly outside your usual patterns and find yourself refreshed. In those moments, creativity begins to bloom in unexpected ways.
More Than Just a Class: Delve into a complete experience where every moment is curated to foster creativity, skill, and personal growth.
Step Back in Time: Our estate's serene surroundings offer a peaceful sanctuary, allowing you to disconnect from the modern world and reconnect with your creative self.
Meet Like-Minded People: Share stories, exchange ideas, and create memories with fellow craft enthusiasts.
Slow down and immerse yourself in the creative process: Creativity is about the journey, stories, and memories, whether painting, writing, or exploring a new artistic medium. Join us for a summer retreat, where full-day classes will help you hone your craft in an inspiring environment. Accommodations within walking distance offer options for every budget, enhancing your experience seamlessly. Leave your mark, feed your passion, and enter a world where creativity blooms.
We bring people together to create
Stone Manor Studios is located on the grounds of an 1860s stone manor house in the heart of Rideau Lakes. The renovated carriage house has been repurposed as an exclusive art studio for creatives. People gather to learn from experts in their fields, engage in meaningful conversations about art, and are provided with an unforgettable experience that will inspire, refresh, and enrich the creative heart and mind. It is the perfect surroundings to immerse yourself in one of our art retreats.
We bring people together for a purpose
We imagine a place where creativity flourishes, where imaginations are fed with expert instruction and extended conversations, where we gather to explore deeper meanings to improve or develop our creative skills, and where the experience we share at Stone Manor Studios will renew and inspire our individual talents and enrich our communities for years to come.
We focus on you and your work
We offer weekend and week-long art retreats and special pop-up workshops in a spacious and newly renovated art studio. Partipants use 2.5 acres of forest and grounds for quiet walks and gatherings. Quality teaching from respected instructors offers classes that balance theory and practical teaching. At Stone Manor Studios, we add pre- and post-class events meant to inspire and delight the senses, build community, and reinforce learning.
Thrilled to receive the New Business Award 2026
Thank you to the Rideau Lakes Township
I am truly honoured and grateful to receive this award and to be part of such a supportive and encouraging business community here in Rideau Lakes Township. It was a pleasure to stand alongside fellow recipients, Clearly Auto Glass and Recess Cafe, each contributing in their own way to the vibrancy of our region. At Stone Manor Studios, we are striving to create something meaningful, a place where creativity, connection, and a sense of place come together. Through workshops, gatherings, and shared experiences, our goal is to welcome people into a space that celebrates art, community, and the beauty of this region we are so fortunate to call home.
What makes us special
New knowledge
Artists have many tools to acquire new skills online, from books, & magazines, and classes. An immersive, sustained period of study offers more profound learning opportunities. Our art retreats provide an inspired time and space for your work.
New surroundings
Stone Manor Studios offers an unforgettable setting that stimulates creativity, taking you out of the studio to find a new perspective. Try one of our art retreats or art classes. It refreshes and resets the creative self.
Absolute focus
New connections
Stone Manor Studios allows you to focus, removing all the daily tasks that compete with creativity. External constraints are removed. The day is about practicing your art. Our art retreat model allows for the necessary time to tap into your creativity for complete focus and renewal.
New connections
New problems to solve
New connections
Finding like-minded individuals who share your passion for creativity creates a more extensive community from whom you will find inspiration, wisdom, and friendship & leading to future professional opportunities. Our art retreats bring together like-minded 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 in a weekend workshop or a week-long art retreat, new questions and ideas may open up new problems to solve in one's endeavors. The location of our art studio stimulates creativity and connection as you step back in time, away from your everyday life, and tap into your creative self.
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 Studios, our art retreats are designed to help you reconnect, reflect, and recharge.
Land acknowledgement and commitment to Learning and Support
We envision a space at Stone Manor where creativity flourishes, where imaginations are nurtured through expert instruction and engaging conversations. Our art retreats provide a platform for individuals to gather and explore deeper meanings, enhancing or developing their creative skills. The workshops we offer at Stone Manor Studios are designed to renew and inspire our unique talents, ultimately enriching our communities for years to come.
Stone Manor Studios and the RTO9 Partnership Fund 2024
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