July 2-5 2026 — Oona river, north coast bc
let's craft
Take a rejuvenating escape from everyday life and into the natural beauty of Oona River!
Over the course of four days and three nights, you'll be guided in four unique half-day workshops designed for beginners or anyone who wants to try their hand at a new craft. Oona Craft will have a maximum of twelve crafters, making your experience intimate and personalized. Join us and spark your creative fire in a supportive, collaborative environment!
The Crafts
Four workshops to dive into
“What a fabulous four days in Oona River . . . highly recommend [Oona Adventures’] services to take any experience to the next level.”
Derek l.
What You’ll experience
We love food and hope you do too! Our seasonal, whole-foods focused dishes are prepared with you in mind.
Included in your stay:
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breakfast
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lunch
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dinner
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dessert
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snacks
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tea, coffee, and beverages
If you have dietary restrictions we will do our very best to accommodate you. All meals are included with your accommodation package.
Delicious Food
Our workshops are designed to bring together creative people who value making new connections and experimenting with new mediums in a laid back environment.
You'll have the option to gather after-hours around the bonfire or in the studio's cozy lounge to connect, play games, and unwind with your fellow creators.
Community
Oona River boasts spectacular views and magical woodland trails. Easy-to-moderate hikes will be led, weather depending, for those looking for a little adventure.
Time In Nature
With both intentional and optional downtime, you'll have time to unwind and connect with your surroundings.
Stay indoors and get cozy with a good book or step outside and get acquainted with Oona River. Take a walk through the bog trail and encounter the unique flora and fauna of the bog ecosystem. Follow the map down dirt roads and explore the history of this quaint fishing community. Stroll down to the water and watch the seabirds dive where the river meets the sea.
Rest
Thoughtfully designed workshops
Our team strives to provide engaging workshops that spark creativity and provide the foundation for new skills. We take a community based approach to ensure crafters feel connected with their peers and free to create authentic art.
We believe that crafting is for everyone. We offer beginner friendly workshops for anyone with the desire to create.
LOCATION
Oona River is a tight-knit island community composed of full time and summer residents. Oona Riverites share an appreciation for our beautiful natural surroundings, the ocean, and our good old ten o’clock coffee break. For over 120 years Oona River has been home to boat builders, fishermen, and foresters. Our community carries on many traditions that allow us to continue to live and work on the North Coast.
Oona River is located on Porcher Island, 40km from the town of Prince Rupert. We are a remote community only accessible by boat, helicopter, and floatplane. There are no stores in Oona, only forest trails and stunning ocean lookouts!
Oona is the perfect weekend getaway to immerse yourself in nature and reconnect to your creativity.
Join us at Oona Craft
July 2—5, 2026
What’s included in the Retreat
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4 days/3 nights accommodation in Oona River, BC
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4 thoughtfully curated craft workshops
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All workshop supplies and materials
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Your projects to take home:
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hardcover journal
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cyanotype greeting card set
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needle felted wall hanging
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lino printed tea towel
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Optional guided hike and nature walk
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3 daily home cooked meals, snacks, and beverages
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Welcome gift
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New friends and community connection
Travel fare to Oona River is not included in the retreat package. Learn more here.
oona craft Package
$1125.00 - $1350.00
Example Schedule
You will receive a detailed schedule prior to Oona Craft.
Thursday
Day 1
Afternoon - Boat from Prince Rupert to Oona River
Afternoon - Welcome & Charcuterie
4:00pm - Journal Making Workshop
6:30pm - Dinner
Day 2
Friday
9:00am - Breakfast
10:00am - Cyanotype Workshop & Nature Walk
1:00pm - Lunch
2:00pm - Cyanotype Workshop Continued
4:00pm - Coffee Break & Open Studio Hour
6:30pm - Dinner
8:00pm - Bonfire, Weather Permitting
Saturday
Day 3
9:00am - Breakfast
10:00am - Needle Felting Workshop
1:00pm - Lunch
2:00pm - Hike
4:00pm - Coffee Break & Open Studio Hour
6:30pm - Dinner
8:00pm - Evening Activity
Sunday
Day 4
9:00am - Breakfast
10:00am - Lino Print Workshop
1:00pm - Lunch
2:00pm - Goodbyes & Packing Time
Afternoon - Boat from Oona River to Prince Rupert
About Your Hosts
Meet your hosts, Emily and Sarah! As Oona River locals, they’ve embraced what it means to live, play, and create in this unique and special place, and can't wait to share it with you!
Emily Schaffer
Emily is a big fan of messy creativity. She believes that the process of creating should be as fulfilling as the final product. Often with ink up to her elbows or bits of collage strewn around her workspace, she gravitates towards tactile crafts. She loves printmaking and book binding. With a passion for hosting, Emily is often found in the kitchen experimenting with new recipes.
In her free time, Emily enjoys watching her chickens run around the yard, going on weekend adventures and dreaming up new meals to make for her friends and family.
Sarah Hughes
With a background in floral design, Sarah delights in collaborating with nature's beauty and often uses found and foraged materials in her art. She finds inspiration everywhere in nature and is always experimenting with new craft forms. Right now, she's found a home in needle felting.
When she's not crafting, Sarah enjoys exploring Oona's trails with her husband and their rescue dog Nora, attending community potlucks, and attempting to master the art of slow living.
How You’ll get heRe
Experience incredible views of the North Coast as you travel by boat from Prince Rupert to Oona River. You will take a scenic hour and a half ride to and from Oona River's harbour. The boat is scheduled for afternoon departures. Exact departure times will be confirmed 2 weeks prior to the retreat.
Where you’ll Stay
You have the choice of shared or private lodging options. The four guest houses provide a private oasis with the comforts of home! All accommodations are a short 8-10 minute walk along the riverside road to the craft studio.
The Bog House
A rustic handcrafted home nestled among the trees next to the natural bog. You will have a private room in the house shared with other retreat participants. The four-bedroom home includes a communal living room, kitchen, and bathroom.
Details
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4 private bedrooms
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kitchen
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seating area
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bathroom, claw foot tub with shower
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Wi-Fi
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8 minute walk from the studio
3 Night - Craft Retreat Package
(meals & workshops included)
$1250.00
+GST
Private Room A
Double Bed
single occupancy
3 Night - Craft Retreat Package
(meals & workshops included)
$1250.00
+GST
Private Room B
Double Bed
single occupancy
3 Night - Craft Retreat Package
(meals & workshops included)
$1175.00
+GST
Private Room C
Single Bed
3 Night - Craft Retreat Package
(meals & workshops included)
$1125.00
+GST
Private Room D
Bunk Bed
all to yourself
The Red House
A cozy home next to the river. Choose between a private room or shared loft in the house with other retreat participants. The Red House includes a communal living room, kitchen, and bathroom.
Details
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1 private bedroom, 1 bedroom nook with privacy curtain, loft with 2 beds
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kitchen
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seating area
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bathroom, claw foot tub and shower
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Wi-Fi
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8 minute walk from the studio
3 Night - Craft Retreat Package
(meals & workshops included)
$1250.00
+GST
Private Room
Queen Bed
single occupancy
3 Night - Craft Retreat Package
(meals & workshops included)
$1175.00
+GST
Private Nook
Queen Bed
single occupancy
3 Night - Craft Retreat Package
(meals & workshops included)
$1150.00
+GST
Open Loft A
Queen Bed
single occupancy
3 Night - Craft Retreat Package
(meals & workshops included)
$1150.00
+GST
Loft B
Queen Bed
single occupancy
The Rainbow Cabin
This unique cabin backs onto the river providing the perfect place to watch the birds. The cabin has a small kitchen, bathroom and living space and features a lofted sleeping area accessible by ladder. It is an ideal choice for two friends to share, or those who don’t mind meeting a new roomie!
Details
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loft bedroom: 1 queen bed, 1 single bed
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kitchen
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seating area
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bathroom, with shower
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Wi-Fi
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view of the river
3 Night - Craft Retreat Package
(meals & workshops included)
$1325.00
+GST
Shared Cabin
Queen Bed
in loft
3 Night - Craft Retreat Package
(meals & workshops included)
$1300.00
+GST
Shared Cabin
Single Bed
in loft
The Riverside Cabin
3 Night - Craft Retreat Package
(meals & workshops included)
$1350.00
+GST
Loft
Queen Bed
single occupancy
3 Night - Craft Retreat Package
(meals & workshops included)
$1350.00
+GST
Loft
Double Bed
single occupancy
A secluded hideaway offering stunning views of the mouth of Oona River. The cabin features a sleeping loft accessible by ladder stairs, private bathroom, and kitchen. Start your day with a cup of coffee on the front deck overlooking the mountains and harbour.
Details
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loft bedroom: 1 low queen bed, 1 low double bed
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kitchen
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seating area
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bathroom, with shower
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view of the river
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no Wi-Fi in cabin
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8 minute walk from the studio
Ready to craft?
Take a meaningful step back from daily life and immerse yourself in a laidback creative environment. For four days have all your meals taken care of, your day planned out, and uninterrupted rest scheduled in. Join us and connect with likeminded creatives in the serene nature of the north coast.