Five Days of Plein Air Painting in the True West
September 10th-14th, 2025
ALL INCLUSIVE WORKSHOP with LODGING AND MEALS!
An exceptional value at $1,535

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​    Nationally acclaimed artist Thomas Caleb Goggans will lead five days of plein air painting in the Rocky Mountain high country in the heart of the true West. 
   This landscape painting workshop is all-inclusive, with painting demonstrations, coaching, instruction, lodging, *and* meals all included at an incredible price! Mr. Goggans brings over a decade of personal experience painting and exploring the Wyoming Landscape, where he has come to truly know its mountains, wildlife, and people. In this exciting workshop experience he shares his wealth of knowledge, his favorite painting spots, and fosters camaraderie through sharing meals and evening conversation every day. You will not find a workshop that offers a more personal, insightful, and marvelously packed experience, with just the right amount of adventure!
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​Abundant painting opportunities will include pristine rivers, glacial fed streams, snow topped mountains, high alpine lakes, ancient petroglyphs, true cowboys on historic ranches, horses, cattle, and of course very big skies. You very well may get to see impressive wildlife including elk, moose, bear, buffalo, pronghorn, and deer! On the last full day, the group will visit the National Wildlife Museum in Jackson Hole to see truly great landscape and wildlife art.

The Whole Package

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The Workshop price covers:
  •  5 days of art instruction
  • 4 nights of lodging at one of the wonderful workshop partner Inns of your choice in Dubois 
  • Breakfast, Lunch, and special Dinners shared together with the instructor
  • Live painting demonstrations
  • Generously shared wealth of knowledge about paint, light, color, technique, composing images, and much more
  • Individual help, insightful guidance, and sensitive critique 
  • Instructor led outings to incredible painting locations.
  • Trip to Jackson Hole & Dining in Town
  • Museum Tour & Gallery Talk at the National Wildlife Museum
  • Personal knowledge of the area, the people, the landscape, and the wildlife
  • Evening social time at the Dennison Lodge and Retreat Cabin
  • A special Dinner At the Dennison on the last night, to include a special guest speaker, elevated food and drinks, and an intimate house concert. 
NOTE: Neither transportation to and from the airport nor during the workshop are part of the workshop price. 
Airport Shuttle Service and Workshop Transportation Service are both available to a limited number of attendees for additional cost.

The Workshop Home Base

The charming and historic Dennison Lodge in the heart of Dubois will be our workshop "home base," where we will gather, share delicious prepared meals, hold teaching session, view artwork, and much more.   

Lodging - Where You'll Stay

Attendees may select and reserve the lodging of their choice at one of the lovely and cozy Workshop Partner  lodges and Inns of Dubois, like the historic Twin Pines Lodge, the Black Bear Inn, and the Rocky Mountain Lodge.  Many wonderful nights with fellow artists have been spent in the inviting lodge room of the Twin Pines sharing drinks, laughs, and stories!  

Incredible Meals Shared Together

There is nothing like sharing good food to build relationships, new connections, and make great memories!  Our goal is to create a warm and collegiate company of not just colleagues, but friends. Come join the fun! 

Painting In the Most Stunning Landscape 

Our instructor will lead us all in painting at truly stunning places in the valley and mountains around Dubois and Jackson Hole. It is an artist's absolute dream!

Incredible Moments and Memories from the 2023 Workshop

Museum Trip to Jackson Hole & Wildlife Museum + Dinner in Jackson

The Schedule

Wednesday, Sept 10th
1pm                - Airport Shuttle Pickup (Limited Reservations Available)
1-4pm             - Registration Check-In at the Dennison Lodge
5pm                -  Welcome Party & BBQ Dinner
7pm                -  Orientation and Inspiration Presentation
8-9:30pm        -  Social Time at the Retreat Cabin
 
Thursday, Sept 11th
7:30-8:30am  -  Breakfast at the Dennison Lodge
8:30- Noon     - Getting the Big Picture, a Guide to Landscape and Plein Air Painting 
12-1:30pm       -  Lunch at the Dennison Lodge
2-5:30pm        -  Plein Air Outing 
6-7:30pm        -  Shared Meal and Social Time at the Dennison Lodge
7:30-8:30        -  Review & Critique of Paintings 
 
Friday, Sept 12th
7:30 - 8:30am    -  Breakfast at the Dennison Lodge
8:30 - Noon       -  Plein Air Adventure through Teton National Forest to Jackson Hole
12 - 1pm             -  Picnic Lunch in Teton National Forest
1:30-3:30pm      -  National Wildlife Museum Tour & Gallery Talk
3:30 - 6pm         - Free Time on your own in Jackson Hole (Galleries, Museum, Sightseeing, Etc)
6-8:30pm           -  Group Dinner in Jackson Hole
 
Saturday, Sept 13th
7:30-8:30am  -  Breakfast at the Dennison Lodge
8:30- Noon     -  Plein Air outing
12-1:30pm       -  Lunch on location
2-5pm              -  Plein Air Outing Continued
6:30-8:30pm  -  Dinner at the Dennison - Final Night Celebration with Music, Keynote
                            Presentation, Special Guests, and Displayed Artwork
8:30 - 10pm   - Afterparty & Live Music
 
Sunday, Sept 14th
8-9am             -  Farewell Breakfast
9-noon            -  Painting Review, Friendly Critique, & Art Conversation
12:30pm          - Airport Shuttle ​(Limited Reservations Available)

The Town : Dubois, Wyoming
One of the last true working western towns, nestled in the great Rocky Mountains, Dubois is located pleasantly just over Togwotee pass from Jackson Hole and the Tetons.  Surrounded by the rugged Absaroka Mountains and Yellowstone to the north, it sits with the mighty Wind River Range marching along on the south. With loads of charm and plenty of honest grit, it is home to real cowboys, backcountry adventurers, and world renowned artists alike. There are few places that offer more expansive wild country and raw natural beauty than what surrounds this wonderful little cowboy town. 

A glimpse of plein air painting with Caleb in the field

(Don't worry, we won't be hiking in the backcountry on this trip!)