Meet Tracey
YOUR HOSTHi, I’m Tracey. I’ve always loved people, creativity, and spending time in nature. And, I have a real soft spot for helping people feel at ease enough to try something new.
Drawing has long been one of my favourite ways to slow down, recharge, and notice the little details around me. When I found myself living in this beautiful valley, with a rustic studio and views that felt too good to keep to myself, Drawn to the Valley began to take shape. I wanted to create a welcoming place where people could gather with friends, make something with their hands, and enjoy a creative day out in nature.
My creative journey has taken me from the Blue Mountains to Alice Springs, where I spent seven years working alongside artists at Papunya Art Centre, and to the Greek island of Paros, where I studied photography and drawing. Whether you draw often or have not picked up a pencil in years, you’ll be warmly welcomed here. With a down-to-earth approach and a good sense of fun, I’m here to help you enjoy the day your way—often with my beloved mini-doodles, Lilly and Ned, nearby to say hello.
Edna’s Studio
Edna’s Studio is named after my grandmother, Edna, whose love for the valley began our family’s connection to this place more than a hundred years ago. As a child, she showed me how to draw on paperbark, leaves, rocks, and whatever else we could find—so it felt only right to name this creative space in her honour.
The studio is built largely from recycled timber, doors, and windows, with a beautiful view towards the Blackheath cliffs. It is a relaxed place to settle in, get creative, and enjoy the landscape that has been part of our family story for generations.