Silvery-green shrubs fill the foreground beneath a range of snow-capped mountains under a bright blue sky with fluffy white clouds.

Malheur Field Station

Enjoy the full program with access to all main activities.

December 27-30 Session

Priority entry, reserved seating, and access to VIP‑only areas.

January 28-31 Session

Malheur Winter Views invites you to slow down, look closely, and create. Accomplished photographer and artist, Cheryl McIntosh, of Bend, Oregon, will lead this group through a relaxing, creative, and enjoyable nature photography and watercolor retreat.&nbsp; Spend one day in the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge capturing its spectacular scenic and/or wildlife beauty.&nbsp; Then, spend two days creating a watercolor painting of one of your photographs.&nbsp; Guided sessions and unhurried field time support all experience levels. Cheryl will offer photography support, and present watercolor painting skill sessions, including choosing colors, blending, and applying strokes.&nbsp; Your group will enjoy cozy lodging, and be nourished with healthy and scrumptious freshly made meals.&nbsp; This retreat reflects Malheur Field Station&rsquo;s mission of fostering curiosity, stewardship, and a deeper understanding of the natural world&mdash;and our place within it. 📷🎨

Malheur Winter Views invites you to slow down, look closely, and create. Accomplished photographer and artist, Cheryl McIntosh, of Bend, Oregon, will lead this group through a relaxing, creative, and enjoyable nature photography and watercolor retreat.  Spend one day in the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge capturing its spectacular scenic and/or wildlife beauty.  Then, spend two days creating a watercolor painting of one of your photographs.  Guided sessions and unhurried field time support all experience levels. Cheryl will offer photography support, and present watercolor painting skill sessions, including choosing colors, blending, and applying strokes.  Your group will enjoy cozy lodging, and be nourished with healthy and scrumptious freshly made meals.  This retreat reflects Malheur Field Station’s mission of fostering curiosity, stewardship, and a deeper understanding of the natural world—and our place within it. 📷🎨

Malheur Field Station

Malheur Winter Views: A Photography and Painting Retreat

34848 Sodhouse Ln

December 27-30 Session

$900

January 28-31 Session

$900