Art Retreat Weekend
Schedule
Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 11:30 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Lupin Lodge | Los Gatos, CA
About this Event
Art Retreat Weekend
Escape to the Santa Cruz Mountains for a vibrant weekend of creativity and connection with hiking, yoga, live music life drawing, crafts, sake tasting, and karaoke, all set among scenic trails, a pool, sauna, and abundant wildlife.
About Lupin Lodge
Lupin Lodge is a family-friendly, 100-acre clothing-optional campground where guests can dress—or undress—however they feel most comfortable. Everyone is welcome! Enjoy highlights such as our pool, hot tub, sauna, tennis and volleyball courts, miles of hiking trails, and beautiful wildlife. Please note: nudity is required in the pool and hot tub area to honor the naturist tradition. Everywhere else is clothing optional. For more information, visit lupinlodge.com.
2 for 1 tickets available!
*If you’re new to Lupin, please complete the online registration after purchasing your ticket. This helps make your check-in quick and easy on the day of the event. Thank you!
Saturday, April 11th
11 PM Hiking
12 PM Henna Painting
1 PM Yoga w/ JL
2 pm Life Drawing to Live Classical Music
4:30 PM Arts & Crafts Social Wine and Twine Time w/ J. Work on your crochet or craft projects together!
6 PM Sake Tasting - A relaxed social evening while sipping on tea or sake.
6 - 9 PM Line drawing portraits $25 and handmade jewlery $15
7:00 PM Costume Karaoke! Western Themed. Costumes Optional. The ultimate karaoke experience with SloKaraoke, featuring vibrant lights, pro sound, and 60,000+ songs.
Sunday, April 12th
11 AM Hiking w/ Tom 11am
2 PM Creativity Workshop
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Tickets Specials: Offer Ends 4/10/26
All tickets only apply for April 9th, 10th, or 11th
One Day Pass: $45 value
2 for 1 tickets available!
Access: 9 am – midnight
Includes: Hot tub, sauna, hiking trails, pool, and event activities.
Lodging:
Yurt Lodging (Single): $149.00 ($209 Value)
Includes:
- Private, fully furnished yurt with a queen-sized bed, fan, electricity, and Wi-Fi.
- Optional amenities (request via email): Microwave, fridge, private deck.
- Day Pass included (9 am–midnight)
- Community Kitchen access
- Extra day pass on check-out day
- Check-in: 3 pm (arrive as early as 9 am)
Add-ons:
- Extra night: +$64.80
Note: If yurt unavailable, full refund issued
Yurt Lodging (Couple) – $192 ($257)
Includes: Same as Single Yurt ticket+ Couple’s Day Pass
Add-ons:
- Extra night: +$64.80
Note: If yurt unavailable, full refund issued
Tent Camping / Car Camping – $65 ($106.56 value)
Includes:
- Site rental only (tent not included)
- Day Pass included (9 am–midnight)
- Community Kitchen access
- Extra day pass on check-out day
Check-in: 9 am | Check-out: 11 am
Add-ons:
- Extra night: +$15/person
Note: Buy multiple tickets for additional guests
Tent Camping / Car Camping (Couple)– $100 ($ 170.16 value)
Includes:
- Site rental only (tent not included)
- Day Pass included (9 am–midnight)
- Extra day couple's day pass on check-out day
Check-in: 9 am | Check-out: 11 am
Add-ons:
- Extra night: +$15/per person
Note: Buy multiple tickets for additional guests
RV Night – $65 ($145 value)
Includes:
- RV site rental
- Day Pass included (9 am–midnight)
- Community Kitchen access
- Extra day pass on check-out day
Check-in: 9 am | Check-out: 11 am
Add-ons:
- RV Hookup (Water & Electric): +$35 value
- Extra night: +$15/person
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Travel Tip: Do not attempt to turn left across Highway 17!
From the North (San Jose/San Francisco) via Hwy 17 South:
- Take the Bear Creek Road exit.
- Cross over Highway 17 on the overpass (do not turn left onto Idylwild Road).
- Turn right onto Old Santa Cruz Highway.
- Continue for 2 miles, then turn left onto Aldercroft Heights Road.
- After passing Alma Bridge Road, look for and turn left at the 20600 address sign.
From the South (Santa Cruz) via Hwy 17 North:
- Take the Idylwild Road exit and turn left at the stop sign.
- Immediately turn left again onto Old Santa Cruz Highway.
- Stay to the right to continue onto Aldercroft Heights Road.
- Look for and turn left at the 20600 address sign.
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For questions, email or text (408) 353-9200.
Learn more about our upcoming events and lodging specials:
Where is it happening?
Lupin Lodge, 20600 Aldercroft Heights Road, Los Gatos, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 17.85 to USD 375.32
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