Windsor Arms Hotel isn’t where you’d expect to find Toronto’s corporate crowd with paintbrushes in hand on a Sunday afternoon. But every session sells out within two weeks, and the feedback is the same: people leave feeling more restored than they have in months. Something’s shifting in how Toronto approaches wellness. Maybe the meditation apps aren’t working. Maybe another spin class just feels like more work. One thing is for sure: a two-hour fully guided art class with premium art supplies, and permission to focus on colour mixing instead of typing emails, is landing with the GTA.
Paint and sip events have quietly become one of Toronto’s fastest-growing wellness activities over the last few years. Not just because they’re trendy, but because they work in a way that typical self-care doesn’t.
Clinical research shows creative activities lower stress hormones and support emotional regulation. But the real reason is simpler: when you’re learning to blend colours or working on a brush technique, you take your mind off work and life’s problems.
Your brain enters a flow state. The guided structure removes decision fatigue. The social setting builds connection without requiring vulnerability. And unlike meditation or breathwork, you don’t have to be good at quieting your mind. The painting does that work for you.
From Bay Street to Mississauga, the pattern is consistent. Teams book these sessions and report better bonding than traditional offsites. Friend groups celebrating milestones choose paint nights over restaurant reservations because they want something that actually feels memorable, and a keepsake to take home. HR managers tell us their staff leave recharged, not just entertained, and at You and I Paint Inc., we have just as many return clients as new.
An hour outside Toronto, Niagara wine country offers something the city can’t: distance. At You and I Paint, we host events at Vieni Estates Winery, Château des Charmes, Konzelmann Estate Winery, and Peller Estates Winery. Art and wine in vineyard settings create the kind of afternoon people talk about for months.
Environmental psychology research links nature exposure to attention restoration and reduced stress response. Niagara trips layer these benefits with social connection and creative focus. It’s not just a paint class in a pretty location. The setting is part of what makes the experience restorative.
Groups travel from the noise of Toronto specifically for this combination, and treat it as a retreat. Corporate teams planning offsites. Bachelorette parties wanting sophistication. Friend groups marking big birthdays. The wine country setting elevates the occasion beyond what’s possible in the city.
Windsor Arms Hotel brings afternoon tea and painting together in the Courtyard — gourmet sandwiches, fresh scones, decadent desserts, sparkling wine, and fully guided art instruction by You and I Paint. We partner with venues like this to create a true 4D experience for our clients. These events consistently sell out because the experience fully delivers on our luxury positioning.
Another partner of ours is Elmwood Spa, where water therapies are included as part of the ticket package. Elmwood Spa hosts corporate wellness days where we combine massage with private paint sessions — teams that need genuine restoration, not another trust exercise, keep coming back and rebooking.
Seasonal farms add nature to the mix. Purple Hill Lavender Farm in summer, TASC Tulip Farm in spring, Davis Family Farm during sunflower season. The scent, the views, the combination of outdoor setting with creative focus. Research shows these environments amplify stress reduction.
Your location: We’re fully mobile across Toronto, the GTA, and surrounding areas. We bring the experience directly to you — whether it’s a King West office, a Yorkville event space, or a private home in Oakville, Burlington, Kitchener, or Niagara.
Two screen-free hours with your hands occupied. Professional artists who teach techniques like color theory and composition at a pace that works for everyone. Premium materials, not classroom supplies. Curated background music. Thoughtful venue styling. Complete setup and cleanup handled.
The social component works because everyone has the same task. Natural conversation emerges. No awkward icebreakers or forced team building. Just shared focus on painting while genuine connection happens as a side effect.
Clients consistently describe leaving feeling lighter. Calmer. More grounded. The format removes pressure to perform or produce. You’re just making something with your people, and that simplicity creates space for actual restoration.
Corporate decision-makers who recognize burnout in their teams and want solutions that feel genuine. Women planning milestone celebrations who’ve done the Distillery District and want something more memorable. Marketing teams hosting client events with real thought behind them. Groups looking for bachelorette experiences that reflect sophistication, not just entertainment.
The common thread: seeking experiences that restore rather than deplete. That create real memories instead of just filling time.
We offer canvas painting, tote bags, terracotta pots, wine glasses, and seasonal projects. Custom palettes for brand events. Themed subjects for personal celebrations. Sessions accommodate groups from 10 to 150 guests and typically run two hours.
For corporate events needing brand integration or wellness day packages combining multiple activities, we customize the experience.
You and I Paint® | Where Art Meets Elegance™
Serving Toronto, GTA, and Niagara Region
events@youandipaint.com | @youandipaint
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