Here is to a wonderful new line up of instructors as we head into our 13th great year at the Creativity Art Retreat in Dunedin. I welcome back instructors M. Douglas Walton, Peter Kolisnyk,Casey McGlynn and Kato Wake and am thrilled to introduce two teachers, John David Anderson with OIL, and Molly Swan: MEDITATION and CREATIVITY. Please see our workshops section with full descriptions and times of our '09 schedule.
Lynn Connell
Check
out recent magazine articles about the Creativity Art Retreat:
in In The Hills by Julie
Suzanne Pollock and On The Bay
by Daphne Randall
LOCATION / MEALS / YOGA / MASSAGE / ACCOMMODATION
A special art experience to explore your own
creative journey - in a spectacular country setting in Dunedin, a
quiet little hamlet filled with artists - on the banks of the Noisy
River...a few miles west of Creemore
...13th great year!
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1 1/2 hours north-west of Toronto
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internationally-acclaimed instructors
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3-6 day workshops
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drawing, painting, mixed media, acrylic,oil, writing and meditation
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daily yoga/pilates
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gourmet lunches, dinners and snacks
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Thai massage, on site, by appointment
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accommodation available in Main house or at the River House next door
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beginners to advanced welcomed (please see specific courses)
LOCATION
9 years ago we relocated from the Hockley Valley to a fabulous 150-year
old former general store and post offices attached to a New York style
loft/warehouse. We are right on the banks of the Noisy River in Dunedin,
a wee hamlet nestled amongst the Purple Hills, about an hour-and-a-half
drive north-west of Toronto near Creemore, 15 minutes south of Collingwood.
DRIVING BY CAR from Toronto: north on the 400 to 89. West on 89 to Airport Road. North on Airport Rd. past Avening to the first lights at CASHTOWN CORNERS, turn left onto County Rd. 9. Drive for 10 minutes into Dunedin.
You can't miss us! The Creativity Art Retreat and The River House Guest House next door right in the middle of Dunedin, 8961 County Rd. 9 - a group of black buildings with blue trim and lots of flowers.
MEALS
Delicious gourmet lunches, dinners and snacks served on site, created
beautifully by one of our fabulous local chefs - the number of dinners
vary depending on which workshop you attend - see
program. For off nights, restaurants are located nearby in Creemore,
Singhampton and Collingwood. Participants are asked to notify us,
well in advance, of any allergies or medical conditions.
WINE: We serve wine at our opening and closing gourmet celebration dinners at during each workshop. Participants may feel free to bring their own wines to enjoy, after yoga, for the other days of the workshop....
YOGA with ZOJA....
An hour each day of stretches and breathing techniques designed to
release tension from the body and enhance spontaneity and creativity.
For absolute beginners of yoga as well as for those who have enjoyed
the wonderful benefits of this ancient, relaxing form of exercise.
We do our yoga on the deck under a huge walnut tree on the banks of
the river, after the day of concentrating on our work.
**Please bring a yoga mat and plan to partake; it really helps with
your painting!
MASSAGE with Zoja...
Available by appointment. We have a wonderful authentic Thai masseuse
ZOJA SMUTNY, who operates in our attic massage studio on site at the
art retreat.Not to be missed! $85. for an hour and a half of pure
bliss. $65. a hour.
ACCOMMODATION
Most participants choose to stay either in the Main House or at the
River House Guest House right next door,
where 4 rooms are available. Please confirm your booking at the time
of registration. Call early to avoid disappointment.
please click
here for
2009
WORKSHOPS AND SCHEDULE
HOT OFF
THE PRESS!
Check out recent magazine articles about
the Creativity Art Retreat:
in In The Hills by Julie Suzanne
Pollock and On The Bay by Daphne
Randall
