In 1898 Daniel B. Parkhurst wrote that the greatest teacher of art is nature and that you should surround yourself with nature in addition to seeking out skilled artists.

Here at Schaefer Studios we are surrounded by nature from the lakeshore and small creek to the waterfall and pond that we built with boulders weighing up to five tons each. It is also stocked with water lilies and aquatic references. A nice mix of trees and native plants as well as the occasional migratory visitor add to this idyllic setting. We are privileged to be able to enjoy our craft in a state of the arts studio located on a five-acre site surrounded by water and woods with additional quarters for other creative tenants. There is a full frame shop, wood working shop, limited welding and iron cutting, a dark room, and the newest technology in large format printing and digital processing.