Events and Retreats
Fort Lewis Fly Fishing Guide School
Saturday, April 27
Time: 10am – 4pm
Guide School Cost: EVENT SOLD OUT
Package includes:
- One all-day fishing excursion and instruction with certified guide
- Picnic lunch
- At least 1 guide per every 3 participants, guaranteeing individual instruction
*Participants must provide own waders. Rods, flies, and other fishing gear available upon request.
*Must book a 2-night stay to participate.
*Must book a 2-night stay to participate.
CRPA Artist Retreat at Fort Lewis
May 5-9, 2024
The Cowpasture River Preservation Association and Fort Lewis invite artists of any medium to join us for The Fourth Annual CRPA Artist Retreat at Fort Lewis. Offering over 3,300 acres of open fields, mountains, forests, wildflowers, and birds, and featuring 3-miles of the scenic Cowpasture River, Fort Lewis is the perfect place to gather with fellow artists and create in a beautiful outdoor setting. This 4-day event includes a nightly social hour and daily picnic lunch. The event is non-juried and open to the first 30 artists who register. For details and registration click here.
Artists in the Garden
May 15-18
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Warm Springs Gallery, 14 artists from across the country have been invited to participate in this spring botanical event. Witness plein air painting, tour historic homes and gardens, and listen to engaging speakers. Tickets on sale here.
Bath County Art Show
July 13-21, 2024
Show Hours: Saturday, July 13 – Saturday, July 20 — 1 – 5 pm
Sunday, July 21 — 10 am – 12 pm
Location: Bath County High School – 464 Charger Ln, Hot Springs, VA 24445
Now in its 59th year, the Bath County Art Show allows visitors to view and purchase art work from more than 250 regional artists working in oil, acrylics, watercolor, pastels, mixed media, photography and sculpture. For more information visit bathcountyarts.org. Free and open to the public.
Contact erin@fortlewislodge.com for event inquiries.
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