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Acrylic Painting and Hiking Retreat - Rambling with the Old Goat
May 25, 26 and 27th, 2007
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Aspiring artists, join Dave Johnson, writer of Ramblings of an Old Goat newspaper column, on a hike along the rugged Eastern Shore coastline. Stop for a picnic lunch on a cliff overlooking the rolling Atlantic. Let the landscape be your muse as you explore the rocky shore line. Find your inspiration in the shapes of the driftwood, the sights and sounds of the sea birds and wildlife or the man made lighthouses lobster shacks and traps, or boats.
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Details
Dave Johnson is an artist and writer living in Ecum Secum, NS. He was educated in England, then traveled through the middle East and Australia for two years. In 1964, he moved to Winnipeg, Canada, where he met his wife, Dianne. They moved to Nova Scotia in 1983, always looking for that special place by the ocean. In 1995, they discovered Ecum Secum, where the mystique of the ocean, the serenity and the natural beauty of the area inspired Dave to paint seascapes on rock, found objects or canvas. Dave exhibited at the 2006 Seaside Exhibition of the Arts in Sheet Harbour, NS.
(The A&G TransAction: Columnist - Dave Johnson)
Ability Level: Suitable for beginners or people with some painting experience.
Activity Level: Participants must be in good health, mobile and able to participate in 3 to 5 hours of physical activity per day and walk 3 to 5 miles over uneven ground.
Phone: (902) 654-2696 Fax (902) 654-2406
Toll free: (877) 654-2696 in North America
Email us at
or visit us on the web at http://www.marquisofdufferinmotel.com
Program
Friday, May 25
1:30 pm or later check in at Marquis of Dufferin
5:00 - 8:00 pm dinner on your own, the restaurant on site will be open or local options available
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Welcome party to meet the instructor and other participants. Wine or non-alcoholic beverages and hor d'oeuvres will be served.
Saturday, May 26
8:00 - 9:00 am Breakfast at the Marquis of Dufferin restaurant, your choice from the a la carte menu.
9:00 am Meet instructor and depart for the start off point for hike. Participants may have to provide transportation or car pool with the instructor or other participants.
9:15 am 11:30 am Walk through the boreal forest and hike along the rocky Atlantic coastline.
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Picnic lunch by the shore.
12:30 pm - 2.15 pm Continue the hike or retrace your steps.
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm Paint your seascapes.
5:00 pm or 8:00 pm Dinner Theatre by Hwy 7 Players "Henpecked"
Saturday night accommodation included.
Sunday, May 26
8:00 am - 9:00 am Breakfast at the Marquis of Dufferin restaurant, your choice from the a la carte menu.
9:00 am to 12:00pm Painting instruction continues at the Balcolm center
Finish your painting - add the details
Show and Tell - group discussion
Afternoon On your own to explore the shore. Hiking maps available.
What to Bring
Bring a Backpack
This is a rain or shine event and the wind can blow cold off the Atlantic, so include alternative clothing (warmer/waterproof).
Hiking boots or a good supportive pair of sneakers
Sunscreen and sunglasses
Bug repellant
Any necessary medications
Acrylic paints and brushes, if you are supplying your own. Painting materials, if required will be provided at additional cost of $25.00
Don't forget your camera and binoculars.
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Cancellation Policy
Please keep in mind that we are a small property and last minute cancellations affect us greatly. There is no charge or cancellation fee if your reservation is cancelled more than seven (7) days before your scheduled arrival. Please do not hesitate to call, fax, or email us if there has been a change in your travel plans.
Marquis of Dufferin Seaside Inn
25658 Highway 7
Port Dufferin, Nova Scotia B0J 2R0
tel: 902-654-2696 | fax: 902-654-2406
Toll Free Number: 1-877-654-2696
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