About center for lost arts
The Center For Lost Arts includes several buildings used for overnight retreats, creativity, yoga, meditation and workshops. We are also a place of learning and offer unstructured ways to gain experience and knowledge of homesteading practices. See our weekly calendar HERE.
All guests, helpers and participants have access to 20 plus acres of property with native trees and gardens, wandering trails and a beautiful pond. Day retreats are offered seasonally and are grounded in mindfulness & meditation practices and may include creative writing, expressive art, yoga & more. Retreats are facilitated(or co-facilitated) by Bonnie Burton, with guest facilitators joining in on occasion.
The center is also available for facilitators to rent for their own retreats(day & overnight).
Overnight retreat packages are available throughout the year for individuals and couples. Book in advance to secure specific dates & services. Discounts are offered for retreat stays of one week or longer or those booked between Monday & Thursday in the off-season.
All helpers, workers and apprentices can rent Eva's Roost at the 'Friends and Family Rate.'
House of Paul
A beautifully handcrafted home created by local artist, furniture builder, architect and home designer Paul J. Frank. It is the main space and residence for the owners of Center For Lost Arts center. There is an indoor sunroom for seedlings, a library with a wide selection of books, a large community kitchen and a dining room under construction. The main house and grounds are available for day use by small groups.
Tiny House of Paul: The plan for this tiny house originally started as a conversation between Bonnie and Paul in front of the main window in the living room of House of Paul. Tiny House of Paul is unique in it's design, giving one the feeling of having four rooms to move throughout. The design incorporates over ten kinds of wood including reclaimed Redwood stump slabs from California(a gift from a former guest) and live edge oak from the property. Paul completed this tiny house in the fall of 2019 and it was opened for reservations. When the pandemic hit in the spring of 2020, the house took on a permanent resident in 2020 for one year and now is open to guests once again. as on Airbnb HERE.
Eva's Roost is a beautifully designed space created and built by Paul as well. This rustic zen-style cottage, overlooking the pond and forest, serves as a space for personal retreats as well as a cabin for guests. During retreat days, the roost is sometimes used for meditation, massage or other healing modalities. Personal guided retreat packages(three day minimum) are booked at Eva's Roost during the winter months at a reduced rate. Mindful Living sessions are available. See photos on Airbnb HERE. You are welcome to book with us directly.
Gardens & Forest: We aspire to grow & produce much of what we eat & share, whether it be in our traditional garden or in the forest. We can't do this alone, so have depended on others over the years for their assistance and labor in return for whatever needs to be bartered. See our home page for current apprentice and helping opportunities HERE. We make some of our own healing oil blends & dried herbs, tap our maple trees, pick seasonal fruit & berries, dry or can what we can and share with others. There's much to learn! As part of Southern Illinois Farming Alliance(Food Works) we have had access to a wealth of workshops and the support of those living off of their land in various ways. We often have had someone living on the property, but are open to others working or learning at our place, while having their own place to live outside of here. We buy from local & organic or chemical-free farmers & producers as much as possible and encourage others to do the same.
All guests, helpers and participants have access to 20 plus acres of property with native trees and gardens, wandering trails and a beautiful pond. Day retreats are offered seasonally and are grounded in mindfulness & meditation practices and may include creative writing, expressive art, yoga & more. Retreats are facilitated(or co-facilitated) by Bonnie Burton, with guest facilitators joining in on occasion.
The center is also available for facilitators to rent for their own retreats(day & overnight).
Overnight retreat packages are available throughout the year for individuals and couples. Book in advance to secure specific dates & services. Discounts are offered for retreat stays of one week or longer or those booked between Monday & Thursday in the off-season.
All helpers, workers and apprentices can rent Eva's Roost at the 'Friends and Family Rate.'
House of Paul
A beautifully handcrafted home created by local artist, furniture builder, architect and home designer Paul J. Frank. It is the main space and residence for the owners of Center For Lost Arts center. There is an indoor sunroom for seedlings, a library with a wide selection of books, a large community kitchen and a dining room under construction. The main house and grounds are available for day use by small groups.
Tiny House of Paul: The plan for this tiny house originally started as a conversation between Bonnie and Paul in front of the main window in the living room of House of Paul. Tiny House of Paul is unique in it's design, giving one the feeling of having four rooms to move throughout. The design incorporates over ten kinds of wood including reclaimed Redwood stump slabs from California(a gift from a former guest) and live edge oak from the property. Paul completed this tiny house in the fall of 2019 and it was opened for reservations. When the pandemic hit in the spring of 2020, the house took on a permanent resident in 2020 for one year and now is open to guests once again. as on Airbnb HERE.
Eva's Roost is a beautifully designed space created and built by Paul as well. This rustic zen-style cottage, overlooking the pond and forest, serves as a space for personal retreats as well as a cabin for guests. During retreat days, the roost is sometimes used for meditation, massage or other healing modalities. Personal guided retreat packages(three day minimum) are booked at Eva's Roost during the winter months at a reduced rate. Mindful Living sessions are available. See photos on Airbnb HERE. You are welcome to book with us directly.
Gardens & Forest: We aspire to grow & produce much of what we eat & share, whether it be in our traditional garden or in the forest. We can't do this alone, so have depended on others over the years for their assistance and labor in return for whatever needs to be bartered. See our home page for current apprentice and helping opportunities HERE. We make some of our own healing oil blends & dried herbs, tap our maple trees, pick seasonal fruit & berries, dry or can what we can and share with others. There's much to learn! As part of Southern Illinois Farming Alliance(Food Works) we have had access to a wealth of workshops and the support of those living off of their land in various ways. We often have had someone living on the property, but are open to others working or learning at our place, while having their own place to live outside of here. We buy from local & organic or chemical-free farmers & producers as much as possible and encourage others to do the same.
