☀️ Welcome to Summer 2025 on Blueberry Road 🌿
- Helen Grymaloski
- May 27, 2025
- 5 min read
Updated: Jul 15, 2025
Summer has finally arrived, and that means I’ll be back at my lakeside studio on beautiful Wabaskang Lake from July 1st to September 21st— ready to share another season of creativity, reflection, and connection. Whether you're craving a few hours of joyful painting, a full day of nature and nourishment, or a deeper dive into legacy and self-discovery, I’ve got three meaningful ways for you to join me this summer:
🎨 “It’s Just Paint” Art Classes – Short, playful painting sessions with step-by-step guidance🛶 Paint, Paddle & Picnic – A full-day adventure blending art, nature, and a delicious lunch🕊 Whispers from the Lake: A Soulful Legacy Retreat – A reflective and heart-opening retreat where we explore our stories, mortality, and what truly matters
Some dates are already scheduled, but there’s plenty of room to choose the day that works best for you.
🖌️ Paint classes can be booked right up to the day before
🧺 Retreats and full-day experiences require 3 days' notice and payment upon booking
Please note: Weather may sometimes shift our plans for the Paint, Paddle & Picnic — if the lake doesn’t cooperate, we’ll either spend more time painting or go for a gentle nature walk.
If you have any questions or want to plan a custom date, just reach out — I’d love to help you make it happen.
All classes and retreats are designed for adults and older teens (ages 16+).
Youth sessions are available by request.
📬 Helen Grymaloski | Blueberry Road Diversions and End of Life Doula Services
807-220-3649
🎨 "It’s Just Paint "🎨
Summer 2025 Art Classes
A Creative Soul Adventure at Blueberry Road Diversions
Imagine yourself on a road trip—not just any road trip, but one that leads straight to joy, creativity, and a little bit of soul sparkle. Welcome to “It’s Just Paint”, a playful and peaceful art class where the brush is your compass, and the lake is your co-pilot.
Nestled along the quiet shores of Wabaskang Lake at Blueberry Road Diversions, this 3-hour class is your invitation to pause, breathe, and create. It’s not about perfection—it’s about presence.
What to Expect:
Play like no one’s watching
Laugh until your cheeks hurt
Create something totally, unapologetically you
Let go of expectations (and maybe even a few worries)
Relax into the rhythm of nature
Rejuvenate your spirit with colour and connection
2024 smiling faces and studio ready for creating
✨ Class Options
🎨 Regular Classes
Wednesdays & Thursdays | 1:00 – 4:00 PM
🌿 Private Group Sessions
Choose your own adventure—morning, afternoon or evening
Groups of 2–6 | Acrylic or Watercolour
🧒 Youth Sessions (ages 8–14)
By request | 2-hour playful morning classes
Cost
$53.10 + tx per person (All supplies + taxes = $60 total)
The Studio
My cozy, light-filled art space is tucked down Sleepy Dog Road, perched above Wabaskang Lake in Perrault Falls, Northwestern Ontario. Surrounded by trees and shimmering water, this is a place where creativity and calm resides.
Whether you're seeking a day of light-hearted fun or a gentle way to reconnect with your inner self, this is your place.
No pressure, no judgment—just paint, peace, and maybe a little magic.
🎨 Come as you are. Leave with a full heart and paint on your hands.💫
Summer Calendar
These are just a few examples, there are many more to choose from.
(Not everyone paints the same picture if they don't want to)
A reminder of the space we will create in.
Paint, Paddle & Picnic: Your 2025 Summer Day-cation in NW Ontario
Make It Your Purpose to Take a Day to Play 🌿🎨🛶
Escape the everyday hustle and gift yourself a full day of creativity, adventure, and lakeside relaxation with Paint, Paddle & Picnic—a one-of-a-kind day-cation at Blueberry Road Diversions on beautiful Wabaskang Lake in Perrault Falls, Ontario.
Whether you’re looking to unplug, laugh, play, or just breathe for a while, this is your summer permission slip to do exactly that.
🎨 Start with Creativity
Begin your day at my cozy lakeside art studio, where we’ll dive into an easygoing painting session. Choose between watercolour or acrylic, with step-by-step guidance and plenty of freedom to make it your own. No experience? No problem. The only requirement is a willingness to play.
🌊 Paddle at Your Own Pace
Next, we head to the lake—usually in the calm of the morning—for a relaxing paddle. Choose from kayaks or stand-up paddleboards and explore the quiet shoreline of Wabaskang. Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned paddler, I’ll make sure you feel comfortable and confident. (Spoiler: the lake has a way of washing your stress away.)
🧺 Picnic with a View
Around midday, we’ll break for a delicious picnic lunch, complete with snacks and refreshments. Expect homemade goodness, dietary needs considered, and a beautiful outdoor setting that makes every bite feel like a treat.
🪵 The Details
When: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Where: Blueberry Road Diversions, Wabaskang Lake, Perrault Falls, ON
Who: Ages 16+, min 2 / max 4 guests
Cost: $249.99 + tx per person (All supplies & lunch included, plus tax for a total of $282.99)
Solo Experience available for $349.99 + tax – just you, the lake, the brushes, and time to breathe. Total with tax = $395.49
💙 Why This Day is for You
All-Inclusive: Painting supplies, lunch, paddling gear—all provided
No Experience Needed: Just bring yourself and a sense of curiosity
A Hidden Gem: Nature’s beauty is the backdrop to everything we do
A Day to Remember: You’ll head home relaxed, inspired, and carrying your own piece of lake-day art
🗓 Booking Info
This summer experience runs from July 1 to September 21.
Choose the date that works for you and your group. Calendar is updated regularly.
Dates fill quickly and must be booked at least 3 days in advance.
Payment required when booking.
📧 Contact: blueberrybroad@gmail.com
📞 Call/Text: 807-220-3649
Please note: there’s no internet at the cabin and cell service is spotty—but I promise I’ll reply as soon as I can!
🛶 Because Sometimes, the Best Therapy Is a Paddleboard or Kayak and a Paintbrush
Make 2025 the summer you finally said yes—to yourself.
Book your Paint, Paddle & Picnic Day-cation now and let’s create a day you won’t forget.
🌿✨ Blueberry Road End of Life Doula Services Presents: ✨🌿
Whispers from the Lake
A Soulful Legacy Retreat
“What if you could write the story of your life — and know it’s enough?”
Join us for a heart-centered day of reflection and celebration, where we explore the beauty of our lives through writing, storytelling, community, and nature. This retreat is about honouring you, your legacy, embracing your truth, and crafting a soulful snapshot of who you are — in words, in spirit, and in a photo that captures your light.
🕊️ Together we will...
✨ Reflect on our lives with gentle prompts and deep journaling
✨ Begin shaping our personal obituary or legacy letter — with pride and authenticity
✨ Enjoy a lakeside photo session to capture a vibrant image of yourself
✨ Share nourishing food, conversation, and spiritual connection with like-minded souls
✨ Participate in grounding rituals and a beautiful closing ceremony
No writing experience needed. Just an open heart.
This is a sacred pause — a chance to breathe, be witnessed, and walk away with a deeper connection to your story and spirit.
🧿 Optional: Bring a small item for our Legacy Altar (photo, token, symbol of your life)
🗓 Scheduled dates: July 25th and September 7th
Or choose a date that works for you.
🕰 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Blueberry Road Summer Art Studio
Cost: $199.99 + tax per person = $225.99 total
(Includes guided sessions, lunch, refreshments & informal mini photo shoot)
🌸 Spaces are limited to keep the gathering intimate.
To register, contact Helen Grymaloski
📞 807-220-3649
Blueberry Road End of Life Doula Services - Holding space for what matters most.“It’s not about the end. It’s about how we’re remembered — and how we remember ourselves.”
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