Thomas the Apostle Retreat Center
Visit this space that honors the Spirit, set aside year-round for public and private events outside of Yellowstone National Park.
Consider a rental in 2026 today. Space still available year-round.
2026 LOCAL ARTISTS-ON-DISPLAY
A LOOK BACK:
2024 Artists-In-Residence were Peg Carlson-Hoffman and Chuck Hoffman. Learn more about their journey here.
ART STUDIO & EXHIBITS
Thomas the Apostle Center has had the dream of bringing the arts and creativity to the heart of its visitors since before the center even existed. There is one large art studio on property that hosts monthly events for the community and rental programs.
The art exhibits in each conference space allows for local artists to display their work. The exhibition wall in the Sunrise house, alongside the art studio, is a rotating space to display different artist’s works. The Gallery Room in the Trailside House is a display of Daphne Grime's sculptures, icons and paintings. The center's collection of icons can be found in the chapel.
The property art studio offers an adjacent bathroom connected to the rental. The lawn and patio space outside its floor-to-ceiling window view lends itself to creative musings as well. Art classes, workshops and forums love gathering in the various spaces depending on the weather and season.
To create a private event in the space, it is $150 for a full-day and $75 for a half day. There is a $100 additional fee if the space is not returned in its original condition.
2026 LOCAL ARTISTS-ON-DISPAY
Professor Christine Garceau has been a staple in the Northwest Community College's Photography department, finding her way all over WY as a landscape photographer. She most recently was featured at the Nic in Casper's Women of the West exhibit. We are honored to feature her work this summer. Christine offers expertise in photojournalism, digital imaging, large format photography, video production and editing, and commercial portraiture.
room gallery space.
May 15 - August 15, 2026
Christine Gareau
WY Landscape Photographer
Photography
Plein Air
Linda Franson is a wonderful asset to the retreat center community, having painted here for the last 20 years with local plein air groups. We welcome her work in our Sunrise Lodge conference room gallery space.
August 1-September 30, 2026
Linda Franson
Billings Plein Air Artist
Chapel iconography highlight for 2026 will be available all summer with a reservation to come view. To create a moment, please email the office. These come from Daphne Grime's personal collection of Greek and Russian Orthodox icons from the 13th century, along with her own writing ventures.
Off-Season
Iconography
Iconography