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2012 The Year for YOU Diamond Willow Creativity
Book now for your special weekend!
Now is the perfect time to plan your get-away for 2012. We've had interest in painting, yoga, nutrition, music and wine tasting! Gather some friends & come & join us. This retreat is an opportunity for you to relax away from the city with your friends, or with new friends. We can bring in a yoga instructor, a chef, massage, reiki or reflexology specialists, painting instructors, and a variety of other people to help you achieve a special time. Or just come and read, write, relax.
Bring your kit of goodies, or let us book an instructor in the medium of your choice.
Weekend Rates: $315/person based on double occupancy
Call (403) 933-5755 to book
Feb 17 - 19, 2012 Private: Family reunion
Mar 2-4, 2012 Private: Girlfriends Retreat
Mar 9 - 11, 2012 Winter Paint-In
With Nancy Lynn Hughes
Another repeat engagement - the fall session was full with a waiting list, so don't delay. Nancy offers people of all painting abilities an opportunity to learn to create fine works of art in a supportive and inspirational environment.
more info
Two nights (shared) accommodation, all meals, all session instruction $465 plus taxes
Call (403) 933-5755 to book
Mar 25, 2012 Diamond Valley Soup Sisters
for Rowan House Emergency Shelter
An inspiring afternoon with friends chopping, stirring, laughing, making nutritious soup for the the local emergency shelter, with guest chef Darren of Divine in Okotoks. Register at SoupSisters.org
April 13- 15, 2012 Rumpled Sherlock?
With Joan Wing
Come and enjoy a Mystery quilt with Joan from Rumpled Quiltskins, or bring your own project. 24 hour studio!
Two nights (shared) accommodation, all meals, $445 plus taxes
Call (403) 933-5755 to book
April 28 - 29, 2012 Songwriters Retreat
With Rob Heath
Award winning songwriter Rob Heath hosts songwriters circles in Edmonton and will bring his attitude of ‘How can we help this person achieve what they want to achieve with this song? You want to help them get to where they want to go.' Hosted & facilitated by Carolyn Harley . Guest Presenter Jake Mathews. More info to come.
One nights (shared) accommodation, all meals, $300 plus taxes
Call (403) 933-5755 to book
April 29, 2012 Afternoon House Concert
With Magpie Cafe - Songwriters in the Round
featuring three songwriters sharing stories about inspiration for songs and the writing process: Rob Heath, Jake Mathews and Carolyn Harley
tickets $20 available at Bluerock Gallery or call (403) 933-5755 and we'll get some to you
May 4 - 6, 2012 Advanced Portrait Photography
With Neville Palmer
more info to follow, call or write to express interest
Two nights (shared) accommodation, all meals, $tbd plus taxes
Call (403) 933-5755 to book
May 27, 2012 Diamond Valley Soup Sisters
for Rowan House Emergency Shelter
An inspiring afternoon with friends chopping, stirring, laughing, making nutritious soup for the the local emergency shelter, with guest chef Darren of Divine in Okotoks. These are getting filled up in advance, so register soon at SoupSisters.org
Jun 1 - 3, 2012 Private: Girlfriends Golfing Retreat
Pictures from our Plien Air Weekend Retreat

  • D R E A M
  • Ingrid Christensen
  • Karin Richter
  • Kathie MacDuff
  • Karin Huehold
  • Sharon Williams
  • Maryanne Jespersen
  • Dianna Shyne
  • Creative Journal
  • Studio Demos
  • Krista Kienitz Demo
  • Studio Demos
  • Studio Demos
  • Alice Helwig
  • Rick Wolcott

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A Taste of the Foothills

Here are some ideas for a weekend getaway to give you a breather from city life. Use our retreat as a bed and breakfast and discover all that the area has to offer. We can help you customize your get-away, or you can let the moment move you: Let us know how you’d like your weekend to unfold - we’ll take care of the rest!

Creative Weekend

We can format a weekend for you and your friends. Choose from a variety of sessions -- and we’ll bring in the instructors. Browse the list of instructors and let us arrange your perfect retreat.

Instructors
Maryanne Jespersen
Karin Richter
Nancy Lynn Hughes
Julie Vincent
Carol Williams
Susan Kristoferson
Laura McIvor
Mich Hobbs
Terri Champagne
Krista Kienitz
Kerri Forster
Kim McNeil
Oil landscapes
Pastels, Watercolours, Acrylics, Oils
Oil, Watercolour painting
Photography Lessons
Reflexology
Mixed Media-Paper Art
Silver Jewellery
Chef Extraordinaire
Personal Trainer
Cake decorating
Calligraphy
/traveling Yoga Ninja
www.maryanneseden.com
www.karinrichter.com
www.hughesfineart.ca
www.julievincentphotography.com

www.kristoferson-studio.ca
www.lauramcivordesigns.com

www.champagnefitness.com
www.simplysweetltd.com

www.kimmcneilyoga.ca

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