Begin your adventure with a beginner-friendly hike through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. As you walk, your guide will share fascinating stories about the park's history, facts about the local wildlife, and help you identify plants, including those used by the Cherokee for medicinal purposes.

After a short hike (or longer if you request), set up your painting station and learn to capture the beauty of your surroundings with acrylic paint (this is called Plein Air painting). Whether it’s a waterfall, a historic cabin, the "Troll" Bridge, or a sunset vista, your guide will lead you through a step-by-step painting lesson suitable for beginners or the experienced painter.

Depending on the time of year, we can paint the vibrant leaves of fall, paint wildflowers in the spring, try to find elk in North Carolina or witness the magic of rare synchronous lightning bugs. With all painting supplies provided and a forgiving medium like acrylic paint, you can relax and enjoy the creative process.