About Stoneboat FARM

We are guests in Lanark County, Ontario, where the farmhouse stands on unceded Algonquin Territory. Currently Algonquin people of Ontario are working with the federal government on a Land Claim Agreement. We honour all of the previous caretakers of this land and acknowledge the violent history of settler colonialism and our place in that lineage. We aim to work in accordance and peace with the requests and needs of the original peoples of the Valley of the Kiji Sibi.

THE FARMHOUSE

The farmhouse has a variety of different working spaces. From outdoor fields, to a workshop equipped with every tool you can imagine, to the studio (a recording space), the parlour (a small rehearsal room), to the brand new barn (a large multi-use open creation space) and a variety of other nooks and crannies, there is space for all varieties of art-making. Visual artists, writers, dancers, theatre makers, crafters, photographers, musicians, video-artists, food artists, are welcome. There is nothing that is not worthy if you are willing to work. Sitting on 225 acres of Canadian Shield, the farm is situated near Perth Ontario, a 3.5 hour drive from Toronto, or a 1.5 hour drive from Ottawa, ON. There are frequent buses that run to nearby towns, and pickups can be arranged.

THE COST

Participation in SBAR is $200 for the week. Ideally participants have an independent way to travel to the area, but ride-sharing can be arranged if necessary. Scholarships and subsidies are available, we want you here! Email info@quoteunquotecollective.com for details.

ABOUT THE ARTIST RETREAT

Do you have a project you are working on, but just can’t find the time or space to really get your hands, heart, and head into it? SBAR (Stone Boat farm Artist Retreat) is an opportunity to disconnect from the outside world in order to develop your project in a creative and productive environment. A collection of artists of different disciplines living and working side by side in the countryside for five days. SBAR is a biannual event.

The Breakdown

Each day is structured as follows:

9am-1pm – Individual work

1pm-2pm – Group lunch and sharing

2pm-6pm – Individual work

6pm – Mandatory cocktail hour* (non-drinkers welcome! Mock-tails abound.)

7pm – Group dinner and goal setting for following day

9pm – Group activities are decided upon based on participants and curiosities (ie. Movies, night-walks, craft projects, showings, etc.)

YOU ARE WELCOME HERE

We welcome all genders, all races, all faiths, all sizes, all abilities, all sexual orientations, all countries of origin, all languages, all ages, all people. We stand with you, you are safe here.

UPCOMING RETREAT

The next SBAR will be taking place TBD (Covid-19 regulations pending). Sign up for our newsletter to be informed when the next round of dates are announced and applications open up for future SBAR sessions.