{"product_id":"lake-eacham-qld-artist-retreat-2-5-november-2026","title":"LAKE EACHAM, QLD - ARTIST RETREAT: 2 - 6 November 2026 - $3,400.00","description":"\u003cp\u003e🖌️\u003cstrong\u003e Nature \u0026amp; Wildlife Illustration Retreat with Zoe Lawrence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImmerse Yourself in the Beauty of Lake Eacham – North Queensland\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReconnect with nature and awaken your creativity in the heart of North Queensland’s Lake Eacham World Heritage region. Join artist and NatureArt Lab tutor Zoe Lawrence for a 5-day immersive art and nature retreat at the beautiful Chambers Wildlife Rainforest Lodges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🐦 What You'll Experience:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn to illustrate native birds and marsupials in coloured pencil, including the elusive Victoria’s riflebird (\u003cem\u003ePtiloris victoriae\u003c\/em\u003e), Spotted Catbird (\u003cem\u003eAiluroedus maculosus\u003c\/em\u003e), Krefft's Glider (\u003cem\u003ePetaurus notatus\u003c\/em\u003e) and Striped Possum (\u003cem\u003eDactylopsila trivirgata\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Explore anatomy and sketching techniques with live observation opportunities -watch for early riflebird courtship displays and enjoy regular Krefft's glider and striped possum sightings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop your skills in texturing, shading and natural patterns through focused exercises and create two finished illustrations of our feature species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌿 Your Retreat Includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 days of art, nature and science workshops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 nights accommodation in twin share or double rooms (single supplement available)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll meals, professionally catered using local, waste-wise ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuided nature walks, including optional nocturnal spotlighting for gliders, owls and possums, and early birdwatching walks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpert guidance from Zoe Lawrence, entomologist, Alan Landford, and NatureArt Lab director Julia Landford (nature journaling insights)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🧭 What to Bring:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSturdy walking shoes, water bottle, sun protection (hat, sunscreen)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour nature journaling kit and any preferred art supplies (a full materials list will be provided)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate level of fitness required for **optional forest walks**\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned artist or new to nature journaling, this retreat is a nurturing space to connect art and science, surrounded by one of Australia’s most biodiverse regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎨 Spaces are limited. Don’t miss this chance to sketch, learn, and unwind in nature!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDates:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 - 6 November 2026 (4 nights, 5 days)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccommodation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chambers Lodge, Lake Eacham, North Queensland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransport Option:\u003c\/strong\u003e We can arrange a private Cairns Airport pick up for participants to Chambers Lodge at 1.30pm on 2 November, and a transfer back to Cairns Airport from Chambers on 6 November. The cost is $80 per person each way. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost:\u003c\/strong\u003e Total price $3,400.00. Deposit $850.00 (25% of total payment, non-refundable), Balance of $2550.00 per person is payable by 20 August 2026. Single supplements are available on request - please contact us at info@natureartlab.com.au\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo secure your place for this artist retreat, we suggest booking early; Bookings close on 20 August 2026. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/a3\/Victoria%27s_Riflebird_courtship_-_Lake_Eacham_-_Queensland_S4E7598_%2822372409022%29.jpg\/800px-Victoria%27s_Riflebird_courtship_-_Lake_Eacham_-_Queensland_S4E7598_%2822372409022%29.jpg\" alt=\"File:Victoria's Riflebird courtship - Lake Eacham - Queensland S4E7598  (22372409022).jpg - Wikimedia Commons\" width=\"337\" height=\"224\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/c0\/Striped_Possum_JCB.jpg\/225px-Striped_Possum_JCB.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur team: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJulia Landford - Tour Leader\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJulia Landford is the Founding Director of NatureArt Lab and brings substantial experience with natural history, nature journaling and tour management. Julia is passionate about nature and environmental education, and is also a practicing artist and nature journaler. She is the Founding President of the Australian Nature Journaling Association (ANJA), and was awarded the Environmental Educator of the Year (ACT) by the Australian Association for Environmental Education (2019).\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZoe Lawrence - Guest Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZoe Lawrence, our guest artist and tutor, is an established natural history illustrator and artist based in North QLD. She works with a range of mediums from pencil, coloured pencil, watercolour, acrylic and digital illustration. Zoe has a passion for illustrating all aspects of the natural world but with a particular love for bird life. Throughout her years studying Natural History Illustration at the University of Newcastle she has worked on many projects; animations for music videos, private commissions, logo designs and being published in Australian Geographic. After graduating she now works as a freelance commission artist and has substantial experience working with birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZoe understands bird behaviour and personalities and believes it is important to properly study and have a thorough understanding of a particular species to accurately portray it’s true beauty and charism within artworks.  She hopes to pass on this knowledge and skillset to students, therefore encouraging a passion and love for our wildlife. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlan Landford - Entomologist and Co-Director\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlan Landford \u003cspan\u003ehas a scientific background in zoology, specialising in entomology from the Australian National University. He also has substantial wildlife experience from Australia and Papua New Guinea, and other regions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNature Tour Cancellation policy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend that participants take out comprehensive travel insurance against injury, illness, emergency medical evacuation, loss and damage to personal belongings, not being able to travel on a confirmed date of departure or tour cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny cancellations after the deposit is paid will incur loss of the full deposit, which helps to cover our costs for design and management of the tour program and early supplier costs incurred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor cancellations 120 to 60 days before departure 50% of the cost of the tour will be forfeited. If cancellation takes place 59 days or less before the start date 100% of the tour cost will be forfeited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf NatureArt Lab has to cancel a nature tour due to undersubscription, you will receive a refund of all payments made for that tour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease contact us at info@natureartlab.com.au if you have any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eImages: Riflebird, Colour pencil by Zoe Lawrence; Wompoo pigeon, Colour pencil by Zoe Lawrence; Catbird, photo by Timothee Bonnett\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NatureArt Lab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43026555011135,"sku":null,"price":560.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/0117\/4591\/files\/Magnificent_Riflebird.jpg?v=1770549080","url":"https:\/\/natureartlab.com.au\/products\/lake-eacham-qld-artist-retreat-2-5-november-2026","provider":"NatureArt Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}