Canby Grove Retreat Center, Canby, OR
November 15 - 17, 2019
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Awareness through painting
Process painting shows us that we can bring all of ourselves into the world – into the unfolding, ongoing movement of life itself with its surprises, delights and challenges. This weekend, we explore the relationship between painting and mindfulness, bringing special attention to using process painting as a tool for deepening awareness.
Join us and discover the courage to trust the spontaneous aspect of your own nature.
Everyone with an interest in exploring the creative process through expressive painting is welcome: no prior experience in painting or meditative practice is required. We’ll all be starting from beginner's mind.
Tuition: $485 | Accommodations or Commuter Fee extra ~ Your tuition includes all art materials, over 16 hours of facilitated painting sessions, group discussion circles in supportive community, a video presentation about creativity and the practice of art as process. You may notice that we’ve increased our prices slightly (by just under 8%). It’s our first increase in over 15 years and it will help us meet the growing costs of travel, space rental, and materials so we can continue to serve you. And this weekend includes an new evening session Saturday night. Scholarships and work exchanges are available. Thank you for your understanding!
Weekend Schedule
Weekend Workshop Friday, Nov 15 - Sunday, Nov 17
You may stay at the Grove Retreat Center or commute.
Friday: Arrive anytime after 3 pm
Dinner: 5:30 pm
Session: 7:00-9:30 pm
Saturday:
Morning: 9:00 -12:00
Afternoon: 2:00 - 4:30
Evening: 7:00 - 9:00
Sunday:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 2:00 - 4:00
Closing: 4:00 - 5:00
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Meals:
Breakfast: 8:00 - 9:00 am
Lunch: 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Dinner: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Open Studio:
The studio is open for painting between scheduled sessions and at night.
Continuing Education Credits
16 CE Credits are provided by the Institute for Art and Living for:
- MFT, LCSW, LPCC and LEP by CAMFT (California Board of Marriage and Family Therapists)
- RN by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
- Fee: $25.00
Read more here.
Discounts and scholarships
Continuing Participant Discount: If you’ve attended a Painting Experience workshop in the past, you’re a continuing participant. You will receive a $100 discount.
Partial tuition scholarships are available. Apply here
Work exchange is available. Apply here
Cancellation Policy
You will receive a full refund minus a 25% handling fee if you cancel before November 1, 2019. After that date your payment is nonrefundable and nontransferable.
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The Grove Retreat Center
Accommodations and Meals
The prices below are per person for the weekend. Lodging prices include 2 nights lodging and all beginning with Friday dinner, ending with Sunday lunch.
Want to stay Sunday night? Just $50 extra
Single Lodge Room (shared bath) - $395
Shared Lodge Room - $245
Commuter Fee - $25 (meals are an additional fee)
Meals (included in the accommodations fee): The kitchen prepares special diets for guests who prefer gluten free, dairy fee, vegetarian or vegan.
Travel
BY PLANE
Nearby Airport: Portland International Airport (PDX)
Lisa Strasburg with Northwest Concierge Service (503) 866-0100. (In addition to airport shuttle service, Lisa provides personalized area tours and excursions.)
Ground Transportation from PDX to Canby Grove Retreat Center
Fly PDX Ground Transport Information
BY TRAIN
Amtrak / Union Station in Portland is closest, approx 26 miles from The Grove Retreat Center.
BY BUS
BOLT Bus serves the Pacific Northwest with frequent service between Portland and the following locations:
Vancouver, BC, Bellingham, WA, Seattle, WA, Albany, OR, Eugene, OR
The Portland BoltBus stop is on the south side of Northwest Everett Street between Eighth Avenue and Broadway.
Greyhound / The Greyhound bus terminal in Portland is located on Northwest Sixth Avenue and Hoyt Street, just south of the Union Station train station and on the MAX light rail line.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Plan your transportation to the retreat center here:
Go to http://ride.trimet.org/#/ “From” – enter PDX (Portland Airport) “To” – enter 7501 S. Knights Bridge Rd. Canby, OR. Choose the route that best fits your needs.
Driving Directions
For driving directions, click here. Click on “Directions” and enter your starting address.
Ride Board
Ride Board: Go here to see about rides offered/requested for the Facilitator's Gathering.
Extra Days
There is an option to stay Sunday night November 17th.