Welcome to Center for lost arts

Center For Lost Arts is a place of retreat, learning & conscious community.
After a two year hiatus, we are offering opportunities to learn, practice & gather once more.
We continue to offer our guest spaces - Eva's Roost & Tiny House of Paul.
To book either one, go to our Airbnb calendars, check available dates & send an email request to:
centerforlostarts@gmail.com including a little about you and what you are wanting from your stay.
Airbnb Links: Eva's Roost & Tiny House of Paul 

Guest Retreat Spaces

Eva's Roost is a zen-style cottage nestled in the hillside overlooking the pond & forest. The extra large windows connect you to the natural world while you write, play music, practice yoga, sit and read or simply be. Spacious, rustic and cozy.
Head out the back door to listen to the birds, sit by a fire, watch the moon, look out at the pond or take a trail into the forest - carving out some space just to be for awhile. Reconnect with yourself, a friend, or a loved one and with nature. 
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Tiny House of Paul is a tiny home designed & built by Paul, with many of his signature touches. It is centrally located near the greenhouse and woodshop, yet feels like a small world all it's own. A large westward window affords a beautiful forest view. A screened porch and large deck provide space for grilling, relaxing in whatever way you desire. Guests need to feel comfortable with steps to the loft for sleeping. You have access to the trails, gardens & pond habitat on this beautiful 20 acre property. Long term guests are accepted.
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See calendar/photos on Airbnb then book with us directly to avoid fees:
~ Eva's Roost Retreat
~ Tiny House of Paul 

Mindfulness Meditation
& Mindful Living

 Bonnie Burton has been creating inclusive & welcoming spaces for people in one form or another her whole life. Currently she oversees Center For Lost Arts, including Eva's Roost & Tiny House of Paul. You can find out more about her offerings or book a one-on-one Mindful Living session at: 
​ www.soulintheworld.org
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Cobden Village Shops
As the Pandemic hit in 2020, Bonnie took on managing *Cobden Village Shops in downtown Cobden. A former antique mall, owned by Paul, Bonnie has been working to transform the building into a place of community, inclusivity and ecofriendly opportunities to shop. The shops support local makers, vintage collectors, repurposers, artists, growers, producers & others who are committed to environmental & social responsibility, creativity & consciousness. If this sparks your interest & you are looking for a small "shop" of your own within a supportive & affordable environment, message Bonnie at: cobdenvillageshops@gmail.com
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Cobden Village Shops is located at 220 S. Front St in Cobden, a mile up the road from Center For Lost Arts.

Paul J. Frank
Master Craftsman, gardener & artist

Paul Frank is the designer & builder of all structures & interior furnishings at Center For Lost Arts. It's his greatest passion to build and create with stone & wood in connection with the natural surroundings. He is also the master gardener, having planted all of the flower gardens, tended the produce gardens for over 35 years & more recently established a greenhouse.  The forest on the property was originally a daffodil and peony farm. Paul originally planted 4500 trees over thirty five years ago and now a thriving eco-sytem has evolved.
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Paul has some challenging medical issues of unknown origin. He has a good team of doctors currently working to find the roots. Paul is an extremely inspiring and motivating individual. He wants to pass on his knowledge while receiving help at the center & tending to this property, hoping to share it for years to come. He needs to rest quite a bit, always joking that all he does is sit around. He is currently more dependent on the hands of others to garden, build, create and complete daily tasks. We welcome your help if you are available.

Bonnie & Paul come from different backgrounds with their own passions and skill sets. They share a common commitment to the environment & to each person finding their passion in life. Currently, Becca lives on the property in Tiny House of Paul(that she and Paul built over the pandemic). Becca currently works for the Nature Conservancy and has a wealth of knowledge about ecology and a deep passion for social justice issues. Her work and the people of St. Louis, Missouri are close to heart. We love that she also enjoys sharing her time, expertise and passion with us here at Center For Lost Arts.

Opportunities: We have opportunities to help and learn. We try to keep this list up to date:
1. Woodworking - currently three apprentices so we're full for now
2. Growing food - currently looking for two - four apprentices 
3. Forest work - clearing invasives, harvesting dead trees, creating habitat for small animals & birds, finding & enhancing natural food source areas - mushrooms, pawpaws, berries, nuts - some things are started and some are on the list - currently looking for people with some knowledge & experience to help out
4. Pollinator Field - new this year - creating and maintaining a field for pollinators at the back of our property
5. Cobden Village Shops - volunteer/barter/work in various areas - suitable for artists, artisans, upcyclers & vintage/antique sellers.
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Find us on Instagram:
@tiny_artchitecture
@soul_in_the_world
@shopincobden
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On Facebook: 
Soul in the World
​Cobden Village Shops
Packrats  Paradise

On Airbnb:
​Eva's Roost
Tiny House of Paul