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 Diamond Willow Artisan Retreat
This brand new luxury retreat set on 11 acres of Alberta’s rolling foothills offers a get-away location for individuals and groups who wish to escape the stresses of the city. Only an hour south of Calgary, we welcome groups of up to 12, as they immerse themselves in their activity.
We have hosted painting sessions, jewellery workshops and yoga retreats, as well as a carving weekend and a couple of house concerts. A nutritionist, hiking guide, and watercolour instructor have offered an option to visiting groups.
Comfortable accommodations, wholesome meals and 24 hour flexible studio space are available. The studio has been designed for quilters and scrapbookers with plenty of good lighting and electrical outlets. Gather your group together and let us know how we can make your weekend memorable.
Another option would be to come as a Bed and Breakfast guest and enjoy the hospitality of nearby quaint towns. There is lots to do in the area: take a trail ride, a hike, golf, fish, browse or take in one of the many jam sessions. The foothills is full of amazingly talented people!
Call us soon to book your time – you are worth it.
2010 Diamond Willow courses:
- May 14 -16, 2010 Awakening the Heart of Yoga Retreat
Heart opening meditations paired with mantras for healing and harmony. A Chopra Perfect Health consultation to discover, balance and nourish your mind/body. A wonderful opportunity to "Just Be"
$325 1 night accommodation (shared), meals, snacks & beverages, 2 yoga classes, open to all levels, Ayervedic consultation.
Plus there are some weekends that are not yet reserved, you can bring a buddy & enjoy your perfect get-away!
- June 11 - 13, 2010 Kundalini Yoga Immersion Retreat
Cleanse your body, recharge you mind. Reconnect to your Spirit and expand your intuition. Come away feeling clear, light and full of energy.
$460 before May 22, $490 after. 2 nights accommodation (shared), meals, snacks & beverages.
Call (403) 933-5755 to book
- July 16 - 17, 2010 Plein Air with Maryanne Jespersen
Come enjoy a glass of wine while watching this award winning local artist bring life to the canvas during the Friday Painting Demo in the studio. $20/person+tax
Stay overnight after the Friday demo and enjoy a full day of Maryanne's plein-air instruction. Suitable for beginners/intermediate, learn Maryanne's distinctive style in oils on our 11 acres. Breakfast, snacks, lunch and dinner with one night (shared) accommodation. $325 includes the Friday demo.
Call (403) 933-5755 to book
- July 23 - 25, 2010 Discover the Heart of the Foothills I
Your time to dip into the country and relax...
Experience a short riding adventure, delve into the forest habitat finding flowers, trees and animal pathways. Stretch out with some yoga and explore watercolour painting. Take a weekend away along Route 546.
Two nights (shared) accommodation, snacks Friday, three meals on Saturday, brunch on Sunday. A two-hour trail ride at Anchor D and a two-hour guided hike with Full Circle Adventures, plus yoga and a two hour painting class, all for $510 per person.
Call (403) 933-5755 to book
- Aug 2 - 6, 2010 Carving Realistic Faces and Expressive Caricatures
with Rick Wiebe and James Dukeshire
Carving & Instruction for five days $525/person (Early Booking Bonus $475/person) suitable for beginners right through advanced carvers.
Internationally acclaimed Rick Wiebe is joined by his skilled apprentice James plus protrait artist Kaeli Burrell. Kaeli will give instruction on laying out human proportions.
Four nights (shared) accommodations, 4 breakfasts, lunches, dinners and coffee breaks & snacks. Non-carving guest programs available. $600 per person plus taxes. $350 deposit required to hold reservation.
Call (403) 933-5755 to book
- Alberta Arts Day
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Open House 11 am - 5 pm
Free – everyone welcome
Painting demos by Eleanor Lowden Pidgeon; Oils by Maryanne Jespersen; Marijane Rose “All things Fibre”; Creek Bottom wildlife & nature photography by Kara LaDouceur ; Art Cards & Journals by Karen Kindrachuk, Fire Brand Glass – works by Tyler Rock and Julia Reimer; Sweets and Sour, Vinegars and Flowers with Pam Vipond, Music in the Afternoon: Shelley Lennox performs in a Coffee House setting. Relax and enjoy a refreshment
House Concert: doors 7:30 pm, show 8:00 pm
Alberta All Star Jug Band
Tickets $20 available at Bluerock Gallery & Coyote Moon or call 403 933-5755
Featuring Mark Sadler Brown (guitar, jug, harmonica, vocals), Suitcase James (bass, muckbucket, squeaky toys, vocals), Cedric Blary (clarinet, bass clarinet, pan flutes, vocals) and John Rutherford (banjo, ukulele, drums, kazoo, vocals) now joining forces to pilot a new direction in Jug Band music in Alberta.
The musical philosophy of the band is to pull together and present a broad repertoire of old jug band classics, unlikely pop and rock covers and original songs all treated with the magic jug band formula.
Diamond Willow Retreat is a get-away destination just 1 short hour south of Calgary in Alberta's lovely foothills. On the Cowboy Trail near Black Diamond and Turner Valley, you'll be awed by the beauty of the Rockies in Kananaskis Park.
We welcome groups up to 12 people who wish to work/play together in a stimulating, nurturing environment.
We'd be very interested in your input: What would you look for in a weekend retreat? What craft/activity would you want to do? How many people are in your group? How often would your group be interested in a getaway? Are you an instructor who would bring a group together?
(403) 933-5755
http://www.diamondwillowartisanretreat.com
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