For all ages! • Weekend Retreat • Up to 2 overnight guests
Combine creative expression with outdoor adventure at the Sunset Delight retreat in Inglis, Florida. Enjoy guided painting classes, kayaking, and sunset photoshoots in this intimate weekend getaway.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
Friday afternoon check-in to Sunday morning checkout
Fitness Level
Moderate physical condition recommended for kayaking and walking; no strenuous fitness level required
Wildlife
History
Inglis and surrounding Citrus County have a rich history tied to Florida’s fishing and citrus farming communities dating back to the 19th century.
Conservation
Local efforts focus on protecting manatee habitats and preserving the natural waterways critical to the area's ecology.
Dawn's Sunshine Retreat
For all ages! • Weekend Retreat • Up to 2 overnight guests
Dawn's Sunshine Retreat is a woman-owned creative getaway located in Inglis, Florida on the Nature Coast. The retreat offers short stays and services focused on art, relaxation, and local outdoor adventures. Guests can book multi-night retreats that include guided art classes with full access to a well-equipped art studio, continental breakfasts, and peaceful shared spaces such as a screened porch and outdoor areas for stargazing.
Retreat options include Dreams of Nature (relaxation, optional personalized art classes, and nearby Gulf activities), Chillaxed Momma (two guided art classes with neurographic and mixed-media painting plus studio access), Sea Babe and Sunset Delight (two-night creative getaways with two guided classes, sunset painting, and optional kayaking and nature walks), and henna and face-painting services available for events or private sessions. Henna artists and face painters at the retreat complete 15 to 18 designs or faces per hour, offering both intricate full-arm designs and smaller custom pieces.
Located near the Withlacoochee Trail and local preserves, the retreat provides easy access to hiking, kayaking, and opportunities to swim with manatees in nearby waterways. Dawn's Sunshine Retreat operates from a welcoming home environment focused on creativity, small-group instruction, and personalized services. The combination of on-site studio time, guided classes, and optional outdoor excursions makes it suitable for creatives, mothers seeking a restorative weekend, small gatherings, and event entertainment. All offerings emphasize a relaxed, friendly atmosphere in a woman-owned setting.
Advance bookings and custom add-ons are available to tailor each stay to individual creative goals and small groups welcome.
Owner
Woman-owned
Warm, welcoming home
Location
Inglis, FL
Florida's Nature Coast
Art Studio
Studio access
Guided classes and supplies included
Service Rate
15–18/hour
Henna & face painting pace
Book guided art classes, henna, or face painting and add kayaking or nature walks to personalize the retreat.
Bring a portable water bottle
Stay hydrated during kayaking and nature walks with a refillable water bottle, especially in Florida’s warm climate.
Wear insect repellent
Protect yourself from mosquitoes during outdoor excursions around wetlands and coastal areas.
Dress in layers for sunset activities
Florida evenings can cool rapidly; bring a light jacket to stay comfortable during the sunset photoshoot and painting classes.
Plan for insect-friendly outdoor footwear
Choose closed-toe shoes suitable for kayaking and hiking local trails to avoid bites and provide support.
Waterproof dry bag
Keeps art supplies and personal items dry during kayaking adventures.
summer
Sketchbook and pencils
For capturing nature scenes and practicing drawing during the retreat.
Sunscreen
spring
Light jacket
For cooler evenings during sunset painting sessions.
fall