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Arrivals will begin on September 27, 2026, and check-out will begin on October 2, 2026.
Fall Color Week 2026 will be held at Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park in Acadia, Maine. Lodging is included in the registration fee. If you’d like more information about the resort, please visit the website
Most rooms will be dorm style rooms that house multiple people. Bathroom facilities have multiple stalls, showers and sinks, but they are shared.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation today – 09/01/25 = 100% Refund, less a $50 processing fee
Cancellation 8/1/26 – 8/31/25 = 50% Refund, less a $50 processing fee
Cancellation on or after 9/27/26 = No Refund
Weather is typically cool in mid September but not cold, however it can turn cold or wet. Bring waterproof hiking shoes. Clothes for warm, cool or hot climate, and rain gear. Rain this time of year is sporadic. Bring a camera. There is more to see than you can possibly paint.
The purpose of this event is painters painting together. Nothing more. Our goal is friendship and bonding. Though we may come up with something unexpected, there is no event other than daily painting and meals so you should expect nothing but painting. There are NO workshops, no lectures, no offsite events (though we may come up with some as extras).
Painters will be free to go where they wish to paint. Each will be provided with a guide offering ideas of places to paint. We do intend to have a suggested morning and a suggested afternoon place each day, however you may wish to go on your own. We would like to have at least one day where we all paint together.
The sunsets can be spectacular and the warm afternoon sun is wonderful. We are trying to coordinate late dinners so you can paint till sundown. If not, there are wonderful paint spots on or near resort.
We think this is a great time to make friends. We will be able to gather in a common area in the evenings. We also are hoping to be able to set up critique sessions and a place to show your paintings from the day.
We will have an orientation on the evening of check in to help you know the area.
We will schedule one group photo. Location to be determined.
We plan to post photos on the exclusive Facebook group. We encourage others to post theirs as well.
We will attempt to provide mineral spirits or turps, but bring your own if you can. Supplies are difficult to find locally
Some locations will have restrooms.
By law the resort will be able to handle your needs. Though many sites may be just off the road, others are hard to get to or require some walking, hiking, climbing. If you have assistance needs, please send an email request in advance so we can be ready to accommodate your needs.
Everyone should carpool as much as possible because there may not be easy parking in all spots. Our exclusive Facebook group is a great place to communicate before the event if you need an airport ride or want to find a car buddy.
It is somewhat customary in many events to offer a painting in exchange for guest lodging or other services. This event started small but blossomed into a giant outing, which has required Streamline (publisher of the magazines) to devote many hours to customer service calls, organization and coordination, plus we have had to hire onsite assistance. Since we’re not charging for the event but charging for room/meals/facilities only this is an optional gift. It is not required but is appreciated. Painting gifts are NOT tax deductible.