Our 

Story

The Artists’ House is dedicated to nurturing creativity and connection by providing a welcoming retreat for artists to create, teach, and grow.

Packages

Lory, the visionary behind The Artists’ House, is a lifelong artist with a deep passion for creative expression & building artistic community. She envisioned a space where artists can gather, share their talents & find inspiration in collaboration and connection. Lory’s journey as an artist & her dedication to supporting others shape the heart of this creative retreat, making it a vibrant space for growth & creativity.

Meet The Founder

Lory MacDonald, artist, founder, dreamer.

Creative Escape

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Teach a Workshop

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Group Getaways

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Creative Escape 〰️ Teach a Workshop 〰️ Group Getaways 〰️

  For Artists By Artists  

Built on a foundation of creative exploration, personal freedom, and meaningful connections, we offer artists a space where they can teach, grow, and thrive in an atmosphere of quiet encouragement and thoughtful design.

Offerings

Freedom

Empowering guests to explore their own creative journeys without rigid schedules.

Inspiration

Creating a space that sparks imagination through natural beauty & artistic visions.

Connection

Building meaningful connections and shared experiences among artists and visitors.

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Fun Facts

5
Weekly
Workshops

30+
Years
Experience

500+
Artworks
Created

50+
Art
Events

A Legacy of Creativity

The Artists’ House is the next chapter in a lifelong journey of art, community, and creative exploration. Rooted in a deep love for artistic expression, this space carries forward a tradition of supporting and celebrating artists.

Where Art & Place Connect

Nestled in a historic farmhouse, this retreat is more than a destination, it’s a living, breathing space shaped by the artists who pass through. Every brushstroke, conversation, and shared moment adds to its evolving story.

From Vision to Reality

What started as a dream of creating a quiet retreat for artists has become a home for creative energy. Built by an artist for artists, The Artists’ House exists to support those who seek time, space, and inspiration to grow.

  • Nourishing for my body, mind and heart

    “With the Artists’ House Art Studio Space, Lory has created a most wonderful creative oasis —on her beautiful property in Nottawa, ON—from the gorgeous gardens bursting with colour and life, to an assortment of big and bold mature trees, to the inspiring studio space. Lovingly stocked with a huge array of art supplies and everything that might spark and inspire creative expression through play, exploration and discovery. I have attended several workshops/offerings in this studio and always come away feeling like I have been a part of something very special and something very nourishing for my body, mind and heart—it is magic that happens whenever we come together to share and make and create.”

    - Chantal Wolf

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