Begin Again: Madeline Island
September 2026
St. Croix River Plein Air 3 Day Retreat
September 16th,17th and 18th
***Now Open to register
Fall Retreat in Marine on St Croix Minnesota
Class Supply List For Oil Painters-
*Bring a portable easel if you have one.
Watercolor Paints will also work for this class. I do not want supplies to be a barrier for taking the class. If you already own oil, watercolor, pastels or acrylic paint we can create options for you!
Contact me with any questions.
Upcoming River Retreat
The River Cottage- 3 Day Painting Day Retreat -Marine on St. Croix, MN
This one I have been dreaming about for some time. Join me in the river yard… I haven’t shared much about this place and I am limiting it to a small group. We will be working with what you are intrigued by and I will teach approaches in painting en plein air. All levels are welcome.
Once you sign up I will send you the home address. I will be teaching and doing my demos in oil with an outdoor easel. Pastel and watercolor is fine if that is your preferred medium. There will be an outdoor table to work at if you don’t have an easel. We will enjoy an “en plein air” lunch together on Friday to celebrate after class.
***Lunch will be provided and dietary requirements will be accommodated as best as possible.
Connect with me with questions.
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday September 16th, 17th, 18th
9:30am-noon $400 Venmo/Cash/Check/Zelle
An optional supply list is below (under Classes/Workshops/Retreats)
Ages 16 to 106 are welcome ~ Come as you are. Email to reserve your spot! Class size is limited, you will receive a confirmation email that your spot has been reserved and payment information. I will paint demos in oil and draw with pastels. Watercolor, acrylic, pastels and oil are options you can bring for your supplies.
This workshop, taught by Megan Miller, BEGIN AGAIN: A 3-Day Plein Air Painting Workshop offers a grounded, supportive introduction to painting outdoors with confidence and clarity. Geared toward newer plein air painters—or artists looking to reset and strengthen their fundamentals—the workshop centers on going out to paint on Madeline Island while learning how to find dynamic compositions, simplify and organize values, and develop a solid, repeatable color-mixing approach.
Daily demonstrations and guided painting sessions help students build a strong foundation for working in the landscape, with individual feedback supporting growth at each stage. In addition to painting together on the island, Megan shares practical tools and simple structures students can take home, giving students the confidence and clarity to continue their plein air practice with intention and consistency long after the workshop concludes.
❋ Practice ObservingDaily mindfulness + writing to deepen your presence and clarity.
❋ Support your EnergySolo quiet time woven throughout the week to reconnect with your vision.
❋ Expert FacilitationSupportive coaching that helps you create a practice that truly fits your life.
❋ A Supportive SpaceThe magic of Madeline Island as your studio.