Creative Finds presents "Into the heART" Art RETREAT ~ Spring 2014

SPRING 2014 Retreat – HARRISON, BC

Into the heART Art Retreat ~ Harrison Hot Springs, BC

(May 22-25, 2014)

We are so very excited! All SKILL levels welcome!

REGISTRATION now OPEN!

Learn how to use tools in a new or different way or even how to begin creating.
Try new techniques, and step out of your comfort zone!
Connect with a community of like minded artists at all skill levels!
It’s time to save your spot for a get away to meet fun, talented artists!

Workshops: (descriptions: http://creativefinds.ca/art-retreat )

Friday May 23, 2014

• (A) Island of deMented Toys with Michael deMeng
• (B) Marquis de Scroll with Andrea Matus deMeng
• (C) Creativity Kick Start with Megan Anderson

Saturday May 24, 2014

• (A) Pretty Vial Things with Michael deMeng
• (B) Exquisite Enigmas with Andrea Matus deMeng
• (C) Mythical Eye Journal with Megan Anderson

Art Retreat EVENTS PACKAGE price of just $510.00 pp CDN includes:

• SWAG bag filled with creative goodies to swoon over!
• Welcome night reception (hors d’oeuvres)… where the TRADES happen!
• Two 6 hour classes with sought after Artists! (one class on Friday & one class on Saturday)
• Strolls on the sandy BEACH (a great free time option)
  
• Use of the Natural Hot Spring Pools (located on site)!
• Handmade VENDOR Market (open to the public) Friday Night!
• SHOW & TELL Saturday Night!
• NIGHTLY fun & artistic creative gatherings to create, journal & giggle with kindred spirits.
• NOTE: Accommodation & meals are not included.

* Please note that there is a fee associated with using the online registration. We tried to avoid this for you, but in the end it was not feasible. If you wish to save on the online reg fee, please feel free to visit our website and print off a copy of our paper application form (http://creativefinds.ca/apply/spring-2014-retreat-harrison-bc/).

All SKILL levels welcome!

REGISTRATION on NOW!!

NOTE: By registering for our Into the heART Art Retreat online, you aknowledge that you have read and agree to the following:

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.

About 'Into the heART': We have 8 years of 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 now welcome you to the 'Into the heART' Art Retreat for Spring of 2014.

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... (lol). FYI: We will have a Photographer taking fun promo shots on location.

We are planning this 4 day/3 night adventure for you, full of creativity, friends (new & old), evening events (Artist Market, 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 chose from. Please visit our website for workshop details (www.creativefinds.ca ).

Artist Market~ Tables will be made available to both Instructors & Students alike for a fee. This is a great way to promote your work and put a bit of cash back in your pockets. Tables are for your handmade products only. Please make sure you reserve your table as soon as possible, as space is limited and will be given to the first requests that come with their $100 payment (please send this in with your registration). Make sure you bring some pocket money to purchase something from one of the many talented Artists! This market will be open to the public.

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: Harrison Hot Springs Resort, Harrison Hot Springs, B. C., Canada. (http://www.harrisonresort.com/)

GETTING THERE: Airport transfer by a chartered coach can be arranged between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Harrison Hot Springs Resort if we have enough people requesting one. Price would be approximately $80 return depending on the final passenger numbers. It will have only one pick up time from the airport (May 22 at 2pm) and one departure time (May 25 at 9am) back to the airport. The trip time is approximately 2 hours.

Directions to Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa:

Accessible by a variety of routes, see our directions below to find the resort with ease.

From Vancouver (90 minutes)

• Follow the Trans Canada Highway - Highway 1 east past Chilliwack, take Exit 135 and follow the signs to Harrison Hot Springs.

• Highway 7 east along the north side of the Fraser River past Mission and follow the signs for Harrison Hot Springs.

From Vancouver International Airport (2 hours)

• Drive south on Highway 99 to Highway 10, and follow the signs for Hope.

• Travel east on Highway 10 through Surrey and Langley to the Trans Canada Highway -Highway 1 east to Exit 135 and follow the signs for Harrison Hot Springs.

From the Interior of British Columbia

• Travelling west and south toward Vancouver, Highway 5 “The Coquihalla”, Highway 3, or Highway 1 the Trans Canada Highway all meet at Hope, stay on Highway 1 to Exit 135 and follow the signs for Harrison Hot Springs.

From Seattle and SeaTac International Airport (3 hours)

• Follow Interstate 5 north to Bellingham, take Exit 256A and Highway 539 (Guide Meridien) north to Lynden, turn east (right) and follow the signs to Sumas and the border

• Shortly after crossing the border, watch for Highway 1 east, follow the highway past Chilliwack to Exit 135 and follow the signs for Harrison Hot Springs.

• Guests returning or travelling to the United States from Canada by a land border crossing (via car, motorcoach or other vehicle) will be required to present government-issued passport or enhanced driver's license. For more information, please refer to the US Department of State Travel website.

Abbotsford Airport (45 minutes)

• Drive north from the airport following the signs for the Trans Canada Highway - Highway 1 and head east past Chilliwack, take Exit 135 and follow the signs for Harrison Hot Springs.

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: Meals and accommodation not included. Times are subject to change. 'Office' located outside the Miami Room.

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

(Foyer outside Miami Rm)

Workshop resumes

1:00 – 4:30

Workshop resumes

1:00 – 4:30

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

Free time 4:30-7:00

Office open 4:30-5:00

Free time 4:30-7:00

Office open 4:30-5:00

Welcome Reception

7:00 – 8:00

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

Dinner break

Dinner break

Creativity Gathering

8:30pm – 10:30pm

Artist Marketplace

7:00 – 9:00

Show & tell

7:00 – 8:30

Creativity Gathering

8pm – 11:00pm

Creativity Gathering

8pm – 11:00pm

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

LIABILITY WAIVER:

I THE UNDERSIGNED, BEING AN INSTRUCTOR/STUDENT/VENDOR INVOLVED IN THE CREATIVE FINDS INTO THE HEART ART RETREAT (A DIVISION OF DURAN DESIGNS LTD.) AT THE HARRISON HOT SPRINGS 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 HARRISON HOT SPRINGS, HARRISON HOT SPRINGS 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 INSTRUCTOR/STUDENT/VENDOR FOR ALL PURPOSES, INCLUDING WORKERS COMPENSATION, AND AM NOT AN EMPLOYEE OF THE PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, THE CITY OF HARRISON HOT SPRINGS, HARRISON HOT SPRINGS 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.