Traveling into the heART of the matter.

Try new techniques, and step out of your comfort zone!
Connect with a community of like minded artists at all skill levels!
It's almost time to save your spot for a get away to meet fun, talented artists!

PAINT, JOURNAL, CREATE with an unleashed soul surrounded by the beauty of Mother Nature in beautiful British Columbia! Immerse yourself in what you love, share stories with kindred spirits and have the time of your life!

CLICK each line below for workshop details :

Jesse: Friday & Saturday (2 day workshop) ~ Freedom to Create - OPEN for registration

Nicci: Friday ~ Big Eyed Glitzy Galz! - now CLOSED

Nicci: Saturday ~ Stamp Carving & Mark Making ... Oh My! - now CLOSED

Megan: Friday ~ Creative Collective Catcher ... A Journal! - now CLOSED

Megan: Saturday ~ Connecting with your Creative Muse! - now CLOSED

Art Retreat EVENTS PACKAGE includes:

• SWAG bag filled with creative goodies to swoon over!
• Welcome night reception Thursday night… where the TRADES happen!
• Two 6 hour classes with sought after Artists! (one class on Friday & one class on Saturday)
• Two lunches
  
• SHOW & TELL Saturday after class!
• FRIDAY NIGHT Art In ~ creative gatheringto create, journal & giggle with your kindred spirits

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  SAVE your online fees & register by SNAIL MAIL: printable form ~ CLICK HERE to download!

  *** All registrations will be processed based on order rcvd.

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At the centre point of everything in life, the heart if you will, lies creativity. We are all creative! If we weren't, we would not have the almighty wheel, texting (aka the new age telegram), cars, roadways, homes, music, dancing, delicious food, a name, even family members for that matter? Where would we be?

Sometimes along our personal journey we get creatively stuck and need a jump start to recharge our batteries or just need to step aside from our normal everyday lives. Have time to breathe, laugh, make friends and take a leap of faith in ourselves.

All SKILL levels welcome!

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Nicci Battilana invites you to do just that. She is organizing an event where you may to take a short time out from the 'norm'.

She has gathered talented unique individuals to offer fun workshops for you this Fall of 2015.

Get away from your daily responsibilities by joining Artist/Organizer Nicci Dot CA and other creative souls at the “Into the heART”Art Retreat

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GIVE ART as a GIFT! (retreat vouchers available….contact us TODAY !)

SAVE your online fees & register by SNAIL MAIL: printable form ~ CLICK HERE to download!

*** All registrations will be processed based on order rcvd.

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Art Retreat EVENTS PACKAGE price at just $575.00 pp CDN includes (approx. $440 USD):

• SWAG bag filled with creative goodies to swoon over!
• Welcome night reception Thursday night… where the TRADES happen!
• Two 6 hour classes with sought after Artists! (one class on Friday & one class on Saturday)
• Two lunches
  
• SHOW & TELL Saturday after class!
• FRIDAY NIGHT Art In ~ creative gathering to create, journal & giggle with your kindred spirits.

GETTING HERE: Directions to the Pacific Inn Resort:
Accessible by a variety of routes, see our directions below to find the resort with ease. The Pacific Inn Resort is just 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver, 20 minutes from YVR, 15 minutes from Bellingham and 5 minutes from the U.S. border.

From Vancouver (30 minutes)
~ Travel South down Oak Street, which then becomes the BC-99. Continue South down the BC-99.
~ Take exit 2B toward 8th Ave W/White Rock
~ Turn right onto King George Blvd/BC-99A. Destination will be on the right.
From Vancouver International Airport (32 minutes)
~ Head northwest on Grant McConachie Way E
~ Take the ramp to BC-99 S/Seattle/City Centre/Richmond. Continue onto Sea Island Way
~ Merge onto BC-99 via the ramp to Victoria/Seattle
~ Take exit 2B toward 8th Ave W/White Rock
~ Turn right onto King George Blvd/BC-99A. Destination will be on the right.
From Bellingham International Airport (26 minutes)
~ Head Southeast on Mitchell Way
~ Slight right to stay on Mitchell Way
~ Continue onto Airport Way
~ Turn left onto Airport Dr
~ Turn left onto the Interstate 5 N ramp
~ Merge onto I-5 N entering Canada (British Columbia)
~ Continue onto BC-99 N
~ Take exit 2 towards 8 Ave
~ At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto 8th Avenue
~ At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto King George Blvd/BC-99A S. Destination will be on the right.

Transportation Links: (no affiliation or recommendation, just linked for your benefit.)

• Quick Shuttle ~ bus transportation between Seattle, Belligham & South Surrey
• BC Ferries ~ boat transportation between the islands and South Surrey/Mainland
• Translink ~ metro-Vancouver public transit system.
• Vancouver International Airport
• Abbotsford Airport
• Seattle SEATAC International Airport
• Bellingham Airport

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We have a block of rooms held at the Pacific Inn Resort Hotel (1160 King George Boulevard, White Rock/Surrey, British Columbia V4A 4Z2, Canada) under the name "Into the heART Art Retreat' at just $99 CDN per room + taxes (approximately $114 CDN total per night).Your accommodation is NOT included in your art retreat package.

Each room night INCLUDES a hot breakfast in the morning!

~ Guests are to book their own accommodation by calling (604) 535-1432 or toll-free 1-800-667-2248

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Our Favorite places to eat & shop!: (no affiliation)

• Hanaya Sushi ~ South Surrey, BC
• Little India ~ White Rock Beach, BC
• The Wooden Spoon ~ uptown White Rock, BC
• Good Day Sunshine Cafe ~ South Surrey, BC
• Frostings Cupcakery ~ Langley, BC
• Opus Art Supplies ~ Langley, Vancouver & Victoria, BC
• Stampadoodle ~ Bellingham, WA
• Famoso ~ Best traditional Italian pizza in South Surrey, BC
• Trilussa ~ The absolute BEST Pizza in BC! ~ Vancouver, BC
• Woo Vintage Clothing ~ Vancouver, BC
• DelItalia ~ BEST Italian coffee, olive selection and cannoli's in South Surrey, BC
• Anton's Pasta Bar ~ Burnaby, BC

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SWAG donations: If you would like to donate items for our Welcome Swag Bags, please contact us here. We are looking for art & craft related items, such as stencils, paint brushes, other creative tools, ephemera, lip balm, art magazine, books/journals, etc. We would love to hear what you have to offer our wonderfully creative attendees!

We were over the moon that our SPONSORs for Spring 2014 were GOLDEN Artist Colors, OPUS Art & Framing , STENCIL GIRL Products & Blue Twig Studios!

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By REGISTERING ONLINE you are agreeing to our Liability Waiver:

LIABILITY WAIVER:

I THE UNDERSIGNED, BEING AN STUDENT/VENDOR/INSTRUCTOR INVOLVED IN THE CREATIVE FINDS INTO THE HEART ART RETREAT (A DIVISION OF DURAN DESIGNS LTD.) AT THE PACIFIC INN RESORT (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE ART RETREAT), IN CONSIDERATION OF MY OR AN EMPLOYEE’S PARTICIPATION IN THE ART RETREAT, I HEREBY, FOR MYSELF AND ANY EMPLOYEE FOR WHOM I AM RESPONSIBLE, RELEASE, DISCHARGE, HOLD HARMLESS, AND FOREVER ACQUIT THE PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, THE CITY OF SURREY, PACIFIC INN RESORT, NICOLE BATTILANA O/A CREATIVE FINDS INTO THE HEART ART RETREAT, DURAN DESIGNS LTD., OR OTHER LOCAL SPONSORS, AND THEIR OFFICERS, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES AND EMPLOYEES FROM ANY AND ALL ACTIONS, CAUSES OF ACTION, CLAIMS OR ANY LIABILITIES WHATSOEVER, KNOWN OR UNKNOWN NOW EXISTING OR WHICH MAY ARISE IN THE FUTURE, ON ACCOUNT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO OR ARISING OUT OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THE ART RETREAT. FURTHER, I ASSUME ALL LIABILITY OF ANY NON-PARTICIPANTS WHO ACCOMPANY ME.

I UNDERSTAND THAT I AM AN INDEPENDENT STUDENT/VENDOR FOR ALL PURPOSES, INCLUDING WORKERS COMPENSATION, AND AM NOT AN EMPLOYEE OF THE PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, THE CITY OF SURREY, PACIFIC INN RESORT, NICOLE BATTILANA O/A CREATIVE FINDS INTO THE HEART ART RETREAT, DURAN DESIGNS LTD., OR OTHER LOCAL SPONSORS, AND THEIR OFFICERS, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES AND EMPLOYEES, AND AS SUCH THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INJURY OR DEATH OF MYSELF AND ANY EMPLOYEE FOR WHOM I AM RESPONSIBLE WHICH MAY OCCUR WHILE ATTENDING 'INTO THE HEART' ART RETREAT.

I UNDERSTAND THAT IF I DO DAMAGE OR BEHAVE IN ANY MANNER THAT RESULTS IN LOSSES TO THE PACIFIC INN RESORT, THEN THOSE LOSSES WILL BE BILLED TO ME DIRECTLY.

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Online Chat Group: This is where you can join and look for car-pooling partners, discuss trades, evening gatherings, classes, etc. This is an independent group chat and is not moderated by Nicci Battilana, Creative Finds, Into the heART or Duran Designs Inc. Go to http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/intotheheart to join in the chat or start a related discussion. The facebook group can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/IntotheheARTRETREAT/

SCHEDULE : NOTE: Lunch is included on Friday & Saturday. Accommodation not included. Times are subject to change. 'Office' location t.b.a.

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Office open 8:15-9:00

Office open 8:15-9:00

Workshop 9:00 – 11:30

Workshop 9:00 – 11:30

Time to head home :(

HOTEL Check -in

Lunch break 11:30 – 1

Lunch break 11:30 – 1

RETREAT Check -in

4:00 – 5:30 pm

(t.b.a. One month prior to event)

Workshop resumes

1:00 – 4:30

Workshop resumes

1:00 – 4:30

Greet old & new friends alike....freshen up in your room

Free time 4:30-6:30

Office open 4:30-5:00

Show & Tell 4:30- 5:00

Welcome Reception

7:00 – 8:00

(location t.b.a. at retreat check in!)

Dinner break

Optional Thanksgiving Dinner

(to be booked directly with the hotel)

FRIDAY NIGHT Art In ~ creative gathering to create, journal & giggle with your kindred spirits.

Confirmation packages will be mailed out within 4 weeks of registering. These will include more retreat details.

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Are you between the ages of 11 & 19 and want to attend?: We would love for you to join us with your parent(s). What a great bonding get-a-way this would be for you! Contact us for details.

EVENT Cancellation Policy: There will be no refunds. You may transfer your registration to another adult, as long as you notify me of their full name & contact details (just as you have provided yours above).

In the case of an Act of God, war, disaster or unforeseen circumstances, Creative Finds reserves the right to reschedule, cancel and/or relocate Into the heART.Accommodation cancellations are between you and your chosen hotel.

About 'Into the heART': We have 8 years of experience organizing Artisan Markets under our belts and have had a dream of creating an Art Retreat for a few years now. I (Nicci) completed Event Planning courses in 2012 & 2013 and welcomed guests just like you to our first 'Into the heART' Art Retreat in May of 2014. Our first retreat took place in Harrison Hot Springs, BC with the fabulous guest Instructors Michael DeMeng, Andrea Matus & Megan Anderson. To view some of our fun photos taken by Jeni Stafford, visit our BLOG post here: http://creativefinds.ca/blog/art-retreat/what-a-wonderful-adventure-pics/ .

When I refer to 'we' I mean my loyal family. I am lucky enough to have great support in all my events from my Mom (Lorraine), my Husband (Marco) & our son (Duran). At each event we welcome you to become a part of our extended creative family. FYI: We will have a Photographer taking fun promo shots on location once again..

We are planning this 2 day/3 night adventure for you, full of creativity, friends (new & old), evening events ( Show & Tell, and Art/Journal Jams), with nourishment for the mind & soul. The workshops are 6 hours long with a 90 minute break in the middle for lunch.

Workshops~ We have selected talented Artists and chosen workshops for you by trying to offer a wide variety of styles and mediums for you to choose from. Please visit our website for workshop details (www.creativefinds.ca ).

*** If you are attending Jesse's 2-day workshop, you do not need to select a separate workshop for your first choice on day 2. However, we ask you to please advise us of your 2nd & 3rd workshop choices for each day in case his classroom fills up before you register. ***

Registration:All registrations will be processed as they come in with payment. As the workshops fill up, we will note that they are 'FULL” on the website. Please note that some classes have lower maximum student limits due to the type of product being created. These minimum/maximum numbers were chosen by our talented Workshop Instructors. You may ask to be put on a waiting list for a full workshop, but only if you are already registered to attend. If your first choice of workshop is either full or has an unforeseeable change, we will move you to your second or third choice of workshop.

Show & Tell ~ This is where you can show off your creations from the classes you attended and see what the others have made as well. There is always a great variety of the same pieces made within a classroom. It is wonderful to see the individuality!

Event Location: Pacific Inn Resort, South Surrey, B. C., Canada. (http://www.pacificinn.com/)

1160 King George Boulevard, White Rock/Surrey, British Columbia V4A 4Z2 , Canada

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REVIEWS from 'Into the heART' attendees of Spring 2014:

• “Had a fantastic weekend. Loved the classes. Thanks to Nicci Battilana for organizing the retreat. You did an amazing job. Can't wait until next year.” - Wendy
• “Had a great time! Took away some amazing techniques and some fantastic memories. Awesome venue, Harrison is a little oasis tucked away in the mountains. Just far enough away to feel removed from everyday life. Loved the pools. Glad to be able to share this with a friend. Both classes from Megan Anderson and Michael deMeng were chock full of awe , wonder and a few ah ha moments as well. Couldn't have asked for better guidance to creativity. Will be looking for the next gathering. Thank you Nicci Battilana for making it happen.” – Debbie
• “Great time! Made some wonderful pieces and gained some incredible knowledge. Thanks Nicci Battilana" – Debbie
• “Such an amazing weekend! Thank you Nicci for all your hard work! Looking forward to next year.” - Michel
• “Awesome awesome job organizing , awesome teachers and company lookin forward to next year!!!!!!” - Tammy
• “It was a great weekend and so nice to meet so many talented people!” - Lorraine
• “Thank you so much for a great weekend with so many talented people. I ended up having to leave sat night as our son had a big tournament this weekend and after missing his Sat event I felt I needed to be there Sun. I wish I could of stayed and kept playing. I look forward to future retreats.” - Kim
• “What a great weekend! Can't wait to hear the plans for the next one! Thanks for a wonderful weekend Nicci!!” - Christa
• “It was by far my favourite art retreat! Loved it! Thank you. Xoxoxo” - Christina
• “Excellent Event!” - Cheryl
• “Such a good time and an amazing group of people!!” - Megan
• “It was a fabulous weekend! You did an awesome job.” - Jeni
• “I wish I had another week of playing with Andrea Matus deMeng - I was starting to get comfortable with being uncomfortable!” - Kim