Select Cooking or Watercolor! Join chef and cookbook author Chris Toy for a unique retreat on Campobello Island. Learn to cook Asian-fusion and international dishes using traditional and local ingredients in hands-on workshops that blend technique, tools, and storytelling. Stay in historic Victorian cottages once visited by Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. Enjoy scenic painting sessions, all-inclusive meals, and optional evening activities that enhance your experience. Join accomplished watercolorist Mary Laury for a supportive, hands-on workshop perfect for both beginners and experienced painters. Mary’s encouraging style helps every student feel confident and creative as they explore the fluid beauty of watercolor. Stay at the charming Victorian Harbor View House in Prospect Harbor, Maine, with a small group of artists, cooks, and creatives. All meals and special activities are included—highlighted by a private house concert with Grammy-balloted singer-songwriter and storyteller Gordon Ward. For workshop info, call Mary at 207-632-2251. Register for the retreat, then call Sherry Mitchell at 506-752-2922 to book your accommodations. Overnight lodging is exclusive to Acadian Arts Retreats participants.