Open-Air Art

The never-ending view from Blackberry Mountain is the perfect backdrop for creativity. Creating outside invites us to draw inspiration from the beautiful scenery and allow our own art piece come to life as we listen to and see all that nature provides.

“There’s something magical about being in the tree canopy and looking down from the Mountain as you create,” says Blackberry Mountain Art Manager Polly Ann Martin. “There are layers of inspiration coming from the environment and sounds that allow you to be in-tune with nature.”

Listen to the birds sing and feel the wind on your face as you welcome an inner peace that only nature can provide. Using the sky as your “ceiling,” the opportunities to be inspired are endless as you awaken your senses and tune into your inner creative.

The expansive and freeing scenery will draw you in, and the Blackberry Mountain art team will keep you engaged as they guide you through an outdoor art experience. If you’re aiming to capture the incredible colors of the Mountain scenery, dip into acrylic or watercolor paints and work with your brush strokes as you reimagine the scene onto your canvas.

Work freely through your interpretation of the atmosphere with a guided sketching course, using shapes, lines and shading to capture the world around you. Or honor a historic practice and connect deeper to the medium with a basket making class outside.

Capture the views, sights and your own intimate connection with nature during your stay, and create a memory you’ll cherish. See how your creativity flourishes when you take your art out of the classroom and into the wild.