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A summer arts and nature retreat with dance workshops, artist residencies, and kids day camp located on Parker Pond in Mt. Vernon,ME

Meet our 2025 Interns! Andrea (Drea) Agostini is a

Meet our 2025 Interns! Andrea (Drea) Agostini is a Venezuelan-American choreographer, performer, dance educator, and fiber artist based in Philly. This summer, she’s most excited to dive into workshops with interdisciplinary artists—plus soak up the natural beauty at Bearnstow alongside new friends.

✨ Fun fact: She sets an intention for each of her many plants, watching them shift and grow as their connection to her evolves.

There is a week left to get $100 off all Bearnstow

There is a week left to get $100 off all Bearnstow workshops with the early bird discount. Register today!

Applications are now open for Artist Retreats at B

Applications are now open for Artist Retreats at Bearnstow! Our retreats provide a place for in-depth creative exploration amid a pristine, wooded lakeside setting, rich with natural beauty.

Check out our website to learn more and apply. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so don’t delay on getting your proposals in!

Photos feature past Artist Residents @ciarra.mp3 and @priyabangal , along with art by @joangreenpainter

This August, Jasmine Hearn and Jo Stewart will gui

This August, Jasmine Hearn and Jo Stewart will guide workshop participants in a cross-disciplinary workshop where you will practice moving, writing, and listening for the human and non-human voices of our living world. During this one week experience you will be asked to Take care of yourself, rest, move, write, draw, speak, and spend time outside, what could be better? Spots are limited so register today!

#Bearnstow #danceworkshop #writingworkshop #summerintensive #mainearts

Whether you’re a writer, dancer, or just looking

Whether you’re a writer, dancer, or just looking for a fresh creative spark, Claire Porter’s Writing and Moving Workshop July 27-August 2 is your chance to dive deep, play, and create something unique in the peaceful beauty of Maine.

Hurry—spots are filling up fast! Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience.

#WritingRetreat #Choreography #CreativeExploration #DanceWorkshop #MaineDance #SummerDance

Transform your creative practice August 3-9 with K

Transform your creative practice August 3-9 with K.J. Holmes at Bearnstow! 🌟 Dive into dance, voice, and improvisation while connecting deeply with nature and community.

Spaces are filling fast—secure your spot now!

#SomaticWorkshop #Choreography #CreativeExploration #DanceWorkshop #MaineDance #SummerDance

Spending a week in Peter Kyle’s Slow Tempo works

Spending a week in Peter Kyle’s Slow Tempo workshop will allow you to slow down, experience presence in new ways, and unlock new levels of creative potential in yourself. The workshop runs July 20-26, register today!

#SlowTempo #Choreography #CreativeExploration #DanceWorkshop #MaineDance #SummerDance #Mindfulness

Ready to listen, move, and create in harmony with

Ready to listen, move, and create in harmony with the world around you? Join Jasmine Hearn and Jo Stewart for The Sound of the Bell: Dance as Call and Response with a Living World at Bearnstow this summer!

Explore the intersection of movement, writing, and the voices of nature. Through dance, sound, and deep listening, you’ll connect with your imagination and memory, crafting new work inspired by the rich landscape of Bearnstow.

There is still over a month left to get a $100 discount on a workshop at Bearnstow using the early bird discount!

#Movement #Writing #Choreography #CreativeExploration #DanceWorkshop #MaineDance #SummerDance

Explore the intersection of dance, voice, and the

Explore the intersection of dance, voice, and the natural world in K.J. Holmes’ workshop, Combining Disciplines for Creative Performance this August!

This is a chance to deepen your practice, connect with your body’s wisdom, and create in a stunning natural setting. Through improvisation, composition, and somatic exploration, you’ll discover how space, time, and the environment shape your movement and performance.

There is still over a month left to get a $100 discount on a workshop at Bearnstow using the early bird discount! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to renew, recharge, and craft your own creative work.

#SomaticWorkshop #Choreography #CreativeExploration #DanceWorkshop #MaineDance #SummerDance

Unleash your creativity this summer at the Writing

Unleash your creativity this summer at the Writing and Moving Creativity Retreat!
Join dancer/choreographer Claire Porter for a week of movement, writing, and creative exploration in beautiful Maine. Each day includes physical and vocal warm-ups, play, and problem-solving, followed by time to write, create, and perform your own dance, scene, or script.

There is still over a month left to get a $100 discount on a workshop at Bearnstow using the early bird discount! Registration is open now!

#WritingRetreat #Choreography #CreativeExploration #DanceWorkshop #MaineDance #SummerDance

Slow down, look again, and discover fresh awarenes

Slow down, look again, and discover fresh awareness in your movement, creativity, and presence. Join us for the Slow Tempo Workshop at Bearnstow with choreographer Peter Kyle and explore the power of slowness in performance and life. 🌿✨ Improve concentration, sensitivity, and creative expression through slow movement and improvisation. Open to all levels!

There is still over a month left to get a $100 discount on a workshop at Bearnstow using the early bird discount! Don’t miss out—space is limited! #SlowTempoWorkshop #MindfulMovement #Choreography #CreativeExploration #DanceWorkshop #MaineDance #SummerDance

FINAL CALL FOR APPLICATIONS TO OUR YOUNG ARTIST IN

FINAL CALL FOR APPLICATIONS TO OUR YOUNG ARTIST INTERNSHIP! We can’t wait to read your applications, and thank you to those who have already applied!

#bearnstow #summerinternship #danceopportunity #dancenewengland #danceresidency #summerdance

Just one week left to get those applications in fo

Just one week left to get those applications in for Bearnstow’s Young Artist Internship! We are eager to welcome a new group of movers to our grounds this year, and you could be one of them! Apply today!

#bearnstow #summerinternship #danceopportunity #dancenewengland #danceresidency #summerdance

Summers at Bearnstow are transformative. Give your

Summers at Bearnstow are transformative. Give yourself space to reconnect with your creative self and the natural world, and build meaningful relationships with other likeminded artists! Get those Young Artist Internship applications in by February 28 to be considered!

#bearnstow #summerinternship #danceopportunity #dancenewengland #danceresidency #summerdance

There is just under two weeks left before applicat

There is just under two weeks left before applications are due for our Young Artist Internship. Get those apps in for a chance to spend your summer dancing fireside, swimming in Parker Pond, and enjoying communal meals with artists from all over the world!

#bearnstow #summerinternship #danceopportunity #dancenewengland #danceresidency #summerdance

Want to connect with your artistry, learn from ren

Want to connect with your artistry, learn from renowned dance faculty, and collaborate with other artists in a pristine natural environment all summer? Then you better get your Young Artist Internship applications in today! The deadline to apply is February 28.

#bearnstow #summerinternship #danceopportunity #dancenewengland #danceresidency #summerdance

Hear straight from last years’ interns about the

Hear straight from last years’ interns about their experience at Bearnstow! Applications are open for our 2025 Young Artist Internship, so make sure to spread the word and apply for this life changing opportunity to immerse yourself in art and nature this summer!

#bearnstow #summerinternship #danceopportunity #dancenewengland #danceresidency #summerdance

Registration is now open for our all ages day camp

Registration is now open for our all ages day camp! We can’t wait for a summer filled with play, creativity, laughter, and lots and lots of swimming in Parker Pond. There will be two separate sessions, both lasting two weeks. Sign your child up for one or both sessions today!

Time to start planning your week (or more!) at Bea

Time to start planning your week (or more!) at Bearnstow this summer! For our 2025 workshop roster, we have all your favorites, with some new and returning teachers as well. Click the link in our bio to see full descriptions!

Register before May 1 and receive $100 off with our Early Bird discount.

Applications for our 2025 Young Artist Internship

Applications for our 2025 Young Artist Internship are LIVE! This paid opportunity will provide up to five emerging artists the chance to spend their summer living in a cabin on Bearnstow’s grounds, taking all of dance workshop offerings, and helping maintain camp.

Deadline to apply is February 28 so get your applications in today!

#bearnstow #danceinternship #summerinternship #summerdance

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