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  So…What is Art Escape?

Art Escape Retreat Is All About Pottery, Pottery Students, and Fountains

If you’re searching for a place to escape from the outside world and connect with your creative side,  Art Escape Retreat may be exactly what you need.

This pottery retreat is for pottery students, pottery lessons, and a place where potters can stay for as little as a week and for as long as they like. This pottery retreat  is designed to provide a supportive environment to unwind, have fun and, explore your artistry.

Created out of a desire to foster well-being, Art Escape is designed to help you thrive in a serene and inspiring setting.

Tucked away on ten forested acres in the Salish Mountains, Art Escape is just a short drive from Whitefish, Glacier National Park, and Kalispell. At the Art Escape Pottery Studio, we offer individual and group pottery lessons for all levels, fostering a fun and relaxed atmosphere. We believe that the best learning happens when you feel good, allowing creativity to flow and flourish.

For potters who choose to become residents, it’s a transformative space because while you’re here you can live, eat, breathe, drink and dream about pottery. It’s like a pottery boot-camp filled with joy. 

You’ll enjoy long, uninterrupted times to focus like never before, whether you stay for a week, several months, or even make Art Escape your permanent home.

When you arrive I suggest that you take some time to leave the world behind. Breathe in the fresh Montana air and let go of what’s not serving you. Immerse yourself in this unique opportunity, where you can just allow yourself to be.

One last thing, Call me if you want to design a program just for you.

Warmly, Steve Gordon

Things to do Near Whitefish, Montana

There are so many things you can do near Whitefish, Montana…you can hike, fish, bike, swim, kayak, ski and explore until the cows come home. 

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Lodging in Whitefish, Montana

It’s no accident that we choose to live and build Art Escape in Whitefish, Montana. This place will reset you and your creative soul. The energy of the trees, the breeze, the green, the snow help you relax, see things differently and find creative juices you didn’t know you had. 

The property is about 15-20 minutes from downtown. 

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Complete Ceramic Studio

Our modern, fully-equipped ceramic studio has everything a thriving potter needs to create.  A new kiln, several types of clay, extruders and tools galore. When it comes to being creative, the right space, and the right company, can make all the difference in the world.

“Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.” ~Steve Jobs

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