Stone Manor Studios

06/18/2026

https://a1000ways.com/the-newboro-passage/

I’m so grateful to be part of this new experience and honoured to help showcase the incredible story of Newboro.

A heartfelt thank you to Alison of a1000ways for recognizing that this little village is so much more than a beautiful destination; it’s a hidden historical gem with a remarkable story to tell.

The Newboro Passage is a thoughtful and immersive experience that invites visitors to discover how water, stone, ambition, and community shaped this extraordinary place. I’m thrilled to be involved and can’t wait for others to experience Newboro through this wonderful new lens.

Congratulations, Alison, on bringing this vision to life! Hope that we get to show off our area! Newboro & Area Heritage Society Newboro & Area Community Enhancement Committee Experience Rideau Lakes

06/17/2026

Can’t wait to host the amazing Lisa Paddle at Stone Manor Stone Manor Studios. I wonder what wonderful wooden products she will be showcasing!

Rideau Lakes Studio Tour is coming soon, July 27 & 28! Make Stone Manor Studios in Newboro one of your must-visit destinations!

We are delighted to be hosting five exceptional artists across our beautiful heritage property, where you can wander through inspiring spaces, meet the artists, see some painting in action, and discover one-of-a-kind works.

✨ Meet our featured artists:
🎨 Lisa Paddle – Fibre Artist & Felting
🎨 Caitlin Burke – Expressive Acrylic Painting
🦌 Kristi Bird – Wildlife Acrylic Painting
🔥 Havery Shultz – Woodburning & Handcrafted Jewelry
📷 Alison Gow – Photography

See our lovley location, our historic stone estate, gardens, and creative spaces, it's the perfect opportunity to celebrate local art while enjoying a summer drive through the beautiful Rideau Lakes region.

📍 Stone Manor Studios
Newboro, Ontario

Come explore. Meet the artists. Be inspired.

06/12/2026

Rideau Lakes Studio Tour is coming soon, July 27 & 28! Make Stone Manor Studios in Newboro one of your must-visit destinations!

We are delighted to be hosting five exceptional artists across our beautiful heritage property, where you can wander through inspiring spaces, meet the artists, see some painting in action, and discover one-of-a-kind works.

✨ Meet our featured artists:
🎨 Lisa Paddle – Fibre Artist & Felting
🎨 Caitlin Burke – Expressive Acrylic Painting
🦌 Kristi Bird – Wildlife Acrylic Painting
🔥 Havery Shultz – Woodburning & Handcrafted Jewelry
📷 Alison Gow – Photography

See our lovley location, our historic stone estate, gardens, and creative spaces, it's the perfect opportunity to celebrate local art while enjoying a summer drive through the beautiful Rideau Lakes region.

📍 Stone Manor Studios
Newboro, Ontario

Come explore. Meet the artists. Be inspired.

06/05/2026

This past weekend, Stone Manor Studios was filled with wool, creativity, laughter, and the quiet rhythm of hooks pulling loops as we welcomed the wonderful participants of our Tom & Friends Rug Hooking Retreat.

Under the guidance of Carol Shewan, participants spent the weekend exploring colour, texture, design, and the landscapes that inspire their work. Between meals shared around the Manor House table, afternoons in the studio, and evenings overlooking the water Poplars Resort, new friendships were formed, and old ones strengthened.

One of the highlights of the retreat was our Collaborative Retreat Board. When asked what colour they were most drawn to, the overwhelming answer was green. Participants spoke of nature, hope, renewal, rebirth, and the beauty of spring unfolding around us. Memories of Algonquin Park, canoe trips, childhood cottages, provincial parks, gardens, and quiet mornings by the water inspired many of the pieces being created.

Perhaps our favourite reflection came from a participant who shared that one of the most important lessons learned from fellow hookers over the years is that patterns are just suggestions.

Thank you to Carol for her generous instruction, to Becky and Dave at The Poplars for their warm hospitality, and to every participant who brought their creativity, stories, and enthusiasm to the weekend.

What a joy it was to gather, create, connect, and be inspired together. Maybe next year we can do it again?

Create. Connect. Reset.
Stone Manor Studios

06/01/2026

When Light Leads the Brush: An Immersive Impressionist Painting Retreat

What if you stopped painting what you see and began painting what you feel?

Join artist Margaret Martin for a three-and-a-half-day immersive painting retreat inspired by the great Impressionists. Set amidst the gardens, forest paths, and historic surroundings of Stone Manor Studios, this retreat invites you to slow down, observe deeply, and allow light, colour, atmosphere, and intuition to guide your brush.

Through demonstrations, personal instruction, studio painting, and a guided en plein air experience, you'll explore the techniques that made Impressionism revolutionary: expressive brushwork, broken colour, optical blending, luminous palettes, and the confidence to trust your own artistic response.

Weather permitting, we'll paint outdoors and enjoy an Impressionist-inspired picnic lunch on the grounds, embracing the same spirit of observation and connection that inspired Monet, Renoir, their contemporaries, and even the Group of Seven.

Whether you are looking to loosen your style, deepen your understanding of colour and light, or simply spend several days immersed in painting, this retreat offers a beautiful balance of learning, reflection, creativity, and community.

June 21, 22, 23, & 24, 2026
Stone Manor Studios, Newboro, Ontario
$529

Come paint where light leads the brush and discover a new way of seeing.

05/20/2026

05/20/2026

The sunnis shining. Creativity blooms! The sunflower in stained glass brings such joy. We invite you to participate in our boutique experiences at Stone Manor Studios! Our historic Studios, 1860s estate, and our location along the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Rideau 1000 Islands Rideau Canal Waterways, makes our time together more than just a class, it’s a whole experience. We can wait to meet you and watch you bloom!

05/18/2026

Only a couple of spots left for Spring Landscape Weaving with Tara Morris at Stone Manor Studios!

Join us Sunday, May 24, from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM during the final weekend of Daffodil Days: A Celebration of Creativity for a beautiful afternoon of weaving, colour, texture, and slow creativity.

Inspired by the quiet renewal of spring, this welcoming workshop invites participants to create a small woven tapestry landscape using yarns and fibres that evoke fields, sky, gardens, and new growth.

Guided by textile artist Tara Morris, participants will learn:
🧶 foundational tapestry weaving techniques
🧶 warping and working on a small loom
🧶 colour blending and texture
🧶 simple approaches to landscape design
🧶 the calming rhythm and joy of weaving by hand

This workshop is perfect for beginners while still offering plenty of creative exploration for experienced makers.

All materials are included, along with refreshments, small class sizes, and the warm Studio atmosphere that makes Daffodil Days so special.

You will leave with a finished or near-finished woven tapestry and the deep satisfaction of learning a beautiful new craft by hand.

We would love to welcome you to the Studios for this final creative weekend of spring.