We look forward to your arrival!
Our Scheduled Workshop Retreats are designed for individualized attention.
All programs are limited to 4 - 8 persons.
Due to the remoteness of Whispering Springs Haven, we recommend you purchase our Food Package which includes
3 daily nutritional meals. You are welcome to bring a small selection of your favorites. Special diets will be accommodated as closely as possible.
Please note: 2008 Scheduled Programs are Currently in Development and Not Avalable At This Time.
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If upon first review of the programs listed below, you do not find a program of your interest, you may request to have one developed. You will then be notified before it is added to current and future schedules.

2007 Workshop Retreat Schedule and Rates
On-going All Workshop Retreats Include an Orientation Program and Guided Nature Tour
For your pleasure, safety and the welfare of our wildlife refuge, an overview of our House Rules, Land Boundaries,
Wellness and Nature Studies Services are discussed the first night of arrival; followed by an educational Guided Nature Tour of our songbird habitats, trails and creeks the following morning.
Fine Arts and Crafts Studies
August
24 - 29		 The Figure: Drawing in Charcoal and Pastel from a Live Model
Maximum attendance: 6 persons
Program Includes:
• 6 Nights Semi-Private Accommodations, 6 Days Studio Workshop (or)
• 3 Nights Semi-Private Accommodations, 3 Days Studio Workshop
• Orientation Program and Guided Nature Tour
• Optional Wellness Services and Nature Studies Upon Request*

For beginners as well as serious enthusiasts with extended art backgrounds. This workshop will build on the process begun in beginning drawing. Through study and practice students will explore structural, expressive and compositional solutions to challenges present in the human figure. Exercises will include measurement and proportion; working with shape rather than line; basic skeletal and muscular anatomy. Five days live model. In addition to live drawing studio sessions, library study and discussions of the masters will be enjoyed.

Rates Per Person:
6 Days/Nights
3 Days/Nights
Tuition, Accommodations, 1 Therapeutic Spa Bath and Massage
$940
$500
Tuition, Accommodations
$880
$440
Tuition, Camp Site/Bath House, 1 Therapeutic Spa Bath and Massage
$760
$410
Tuition, Camp Site/Bath House
$700
$350
Tuition Only
$510
$255
Food Package
$90
$45
Optional Wellness Services
$35 -$150
$35 -$150
Optional Nature Studies
$20 -$100
$20 -$100

*Add Sturgeon Moon Wellness Intensive or Choice of Nature Studies At a 20% Reduced Rate.

Instructor: Karen Gambale' Adezio
Theraputic Practitioner and Host: Carol Lee Jones
Material List

Registration Request
Sept
6-9		 Beginner Watercolor
Experience the beautiful colors of autumn as we do a study of painting leaves and complete an autumn landscape in watercolor. This class will be suitable for beginners as well as intermediate painters.

Maximum attendance: 6 persons
Program Includes:
• 3 Nights Semi-Private Accommodations, 3 Days Studio Workshop
• Orientation Program and Guided Nature Tour
• Wellness Services and Additional Nature Studies Upon Request

Rates Per Person:
Tuition, Accommodations, 1 Therapeutic Spa Bath and Massage $495
Tuition, Accommodations $435
Tuition, Camp Site/Bath House, 1 Therapeutic Spa Bath and Massage $405
Tuition, Camp Site with Bath House $345
Tuition Only $255
Food Package
$45
Optional Wellness Services $35 -$150
Optional Nature Studies $20 -$100

Instructor: Sharon Johnson
Theraputic Practitioner and Host: Carol Lee Jones
Supply List

Registration Request
Sept
13-15		 Synthetic Dyeing: Let's Dye Laughing
Maximum attendance:
4 persons
Program Includes:
• 3 Nights Semi-Private Accommodations, 3 Days Studio Workshop, Tools and Supplies
• Orientation Program and Guided Nature Tour
• Wellness Services and Additional Nature Studies Upon Request

Enjoy three fun, exciting and very colorful days of learning and playing with the techniques of dyeing that have been proven to attain fabulous, unique yarn and fiber color.  Each participant will be able to take home the means to customize their own projects; and, will have the ability to extend their brief intro to dyeing to a number of applications, on a variety of fiber surfaces, using a variety of techniques.
A smattering of color theory will be discussed but mostly this experience will consist of hands-on dyeing using unusual, unique and simple techniques and a variety of dye stuffs. Designed primarily for someone just getting started, this experience will also stretch the imagination and skills of the most practiced artisan.  Questions, answers, sharing and a dose of good humor will be the major learning mediums. Topics covered will include equipment, dyes, preparation and actual hands-on experience.  Students will take home dyed samples, record-keeping techniques, recipes and the foundation for a wonderful color adventure.

Rates Per Person:
Tuition, Accommodations, 1 Therapeutic Spa Bath and Massage $495
Tuition, Accommodations $435
Tuition, Camp Site/Bath House, 1 Therapeutic Spa Bath and Massage $405
Tuition, Camp Site with Bath House $345
Tuition Only $255
Food Package $45
Optional Wellness Services $35 -$150
Optional Nature Studies $20 -$100

Instructor: Ann Peacock Cravens
Theraputic Practitioner and Host: Carol Lee Jones
Course Outline and Material List

Registration Request
Sept
13-15		 American Indian Beading & Design - Beginner Class
Maximum attendance: 4 persons
Program Includes:
• 4 Nights Semi-Private Accommodations, 4 Days Studio Workshop, Tools and Supplies
• Orientation Program and Guided Nature Tour
• Wellness Services and Additional Nature Studies Upon Request

Rates Per Person:
Tuition, Accommodations, 1 Therapeutic Spa Bath and Massage $495
Tuition, Accommodations $435
Tuition, Camp Site/Bath House,1 Therapeutic Spa Bath and Massage $405
Tuition, Camp Site with Bath House $345
Tuition Only $255
Food Package $45
Optional Wellness Services $35 -$150
Optional Nature Studies $20 -$100

Instructor: Mary Redman
Theraputic Practitioner and Host: Carol Lee Jones
Material List

Registration Request
Sept
16-22		 Master Potters Series
Hand building, underglazing, design & finishing
Description to Follow

Maximum attendance: 6 persons
Program Includes:
• 6 Nights Semi-Private Accommodations, 6 Days Studio Workshop, Tools and Supplies
• Orientation Program and Guided Nature Tour
• Wellness Services and Additional Nature Studies Upon Request

Rates Per Person:
Tuition, Accommodations, 1 Therapeutic Spa Bath and Massage $930
Tuition, Accommodations $870
Tuition, Camp Site/Bath House, 1 Therapeutic Spa Bath and Massage $750
Tuition, Camp Site/Bath House $690
Tuition Only $510
Food Package $90
Optional Wellness Services $35 -$150
Optional Nature Studies $20 -$100

Instructors: Trisha Fox, Assisted by Karen Gambale' Adezio
Theraputic Practitioner and Host: Carol Lee Jones
Material List

Registration Request

Extended Session: Open Studio - Sept. 23-29 (see below)
Choose additional nights/days to practice your new skills or complete a project. Enjoy studio time, library studies, and glorious silence within our wildlife refuge under the light of the full Harvest Moon. Enhance your experience with wellness services and additional nature studies.

* Add Open Studio, Harvest Moon Wellness Intensive or Choice of Nature Studies at a 20% Reduced Rate.
Sept
23-29		 Open Studio - Clay/Pottery, Charcoal, Pastel, Acrylic, Watercolor (choose your medium)
Maximum attendance: 6 persons
Program Includes:
• 3 Nights Semi-Private Accommodations, 3 Days Studio Workshop
• Orientation Program and Guided Nature Tour
• Wellness Services and Additional Nature Studies Upon Request

Hummingbird House studios, supplies, library and outside classrooms are available for work sessions or simple mindlessness. Design your own creative pleasure. Work on the project of your choice in the medium you choose.
Or feel free to explore various mediums with like-minded friends in a relaxed, yet focused atmosphere.
Instructor is present for creative direction or assistance. Enhance your experience with our Wellness Services and Additional Nature Studies.

Rates Per Person:
Open Studio, Accommodations,1 Therapeutic Spa Bath and Massage $870
Open Studio, Accommodations $810
Open Studio, Camp Site/Bath House, 1 Therapeutic Spa Bath and Massage $690
Open Studio, Camp Site/Bath House $630
Open Studio Only $510
Food Package $90
Optional Wellness Services $35 -$150
Optional Nature Studies $20 -$100

Instructors Present: Trisha Fox and/or Karen Gambale' Adezio
Theraputic Practitioner and Host: Carol Lee Jones
Material List

Registration Request

*Add Harvest Moon Wellness Intensive and/or a Nature Stuides Program At a 20% Reduced Rate.
Oct.
5-8		 American Indian Beading & Design - Beginner Class
tenative Description to Follow
Maximum attendance: 6 persons
Program Includes:
• 4 Nights Semi-Private Accommodations, 4 Days Studio Workshop, Tools and Supplies
• Orientation Program and Guided Nature Tour
• Wellness Services and Additional Nature Studies Upon Request
Rates Per Person:
Tuition, Accommodations, 1 Therapeutic Spa Bath and Massage $495
Tuition, Accommodations $435
Tuition, Camp Site/Bath House,1 Therapeutic Spa Bath and Massage $405
Tuition, Camp Site with Bath House $345
Tuition Only $255
Food Package $45
Optional Wellness Services $35 -$150
Optional Nature Studies $20 -$100

Instructor: Mary Redman
Theraputic Practitioner and Host: Carol Lee Jones
Material List

Registration Request
Oct
12-18		 Holiday Gift Stain Glass
Maximum attendance: 6 persons
Program Includes:
• 6 Nights Semi-Private Accommodations, 6 Days Studio Workshop and Instruction, Tools and Supplies
• Orientation Program and Guided Nature Tour
• Wellness Services and Additional Nature Studies Upon Request

This is a class that welcomes both beginners or those with a working knowledge of glass. There will be several projects that you will be able to choose from and complete, either for gifts or for yourself. All tools and supplies are provided. For studio time, please bring old clothes to wear and an apron. This is a very popular class, limited space available.

Rates Per Person:
Tuition, Accommodations, 1 Therapeutic Spa Bath and Massage $930
Tuition, Accommodations $870
Tuition, Camp Site/Bath House, 1 Therapeutic Spa Bath and Massage $750
Tuition, Camp Site/Bath House $690
Tuition Only $510
Food Package $90
Optional Wellness Services $35 -$150
Optional Nature Studies $20 -$100

Instructor: Lynn Gundry
Theraputic Practitioner and Host: Carol Lee Jones
Material List

Registration Request
Oct.
19-25 		Drawing and Photography Retreat: Studies of Autumn Light, Depth and Color
During this time, Central West Virginia is washed in the vibrant colors of fall. Attendees have the option to stay through the weekend or may choose an extended stay to fully enjoy Whispering Springs Haven's autumn splendor.

Maximum attendance: 6 persons
Program Includes:
• 6 Nights Semi-Private Accommodations, 6 Days Studio Workshop (or)
• 3 Nights Semi-Private Accommodations, 3 Days Studio Workshop (Choose between drawing or photography)
• Orientation Program and Guided Nature Tour
• Wellness Services and Additional Nature Studies Upon Request

For beginners as well as serious enthusiasts with extended art backgrounds. This workshop will explore landscape composition in various mediums, styles and mood using colored pencils and pastels. Exercises will include composition, techniques to achieve texture and depth, mixing color and mediums, working with light and angle of views.
To emphasize, one of our days will be spent producing many studies of the same outdoor composition for one full day - beginning with morning light and ending with the light of an autumn sunset. In addition, the same compositions will be explored through photography - as a tool to assist the artist, as well an art medium. Bring your own camera. Lighting techniques, camera exposure settings and framing compositions will be explored. A demonstration of artist rendering techniques in Adobe Photoshop will be presented. Library discussions of the masters will be enjoyed.

Rates Per Person: 6 Days/Nights 3 Days/Nights
Tuition, Accommodations, 1 Therapeutic Spa Bath and Massage
$930
$490
Tuition, Accommodations
$870
$430
Tuition, Camp Site/Bath House, 1 Therapeutic Spa Bath and Massage
$750
$400
Tuition, Camp Site/Bath House
$690
$340
Tuition Only
$510
$255
Food Package
$90
$45
Optional Wellness Services
$35 -$150
$35 -$150
Optional Nature Studies
$20 -$100
$20 -$100

*Add Hunter's Moon Wellness Intensive or Choice of Nature Studies At a 20% Reduced Rate.

Instructor: Karen Gambale' Adezio
Theraputic Practitioner and Host: Carol Lee Jones
Material List

Registration Request
Spiritual and Wellness Studies
Full Moon Wellness Intensives
During a full moon, the landscape of Whispering Springs is bathed in a healing blue white light that penetrates the spirit. Attendees will have the option to participate in nightly meditations, yoga, storytelling, song, drumming or healing circles as well as to enjoy wellness services with certified practicioners to include arometherapy spa bath, therapeutic massage of various modalities, visualization techniques, nutrtitional counseling, medicinal herbal remedies, alternative healing such as Ami Deus healing and more.
August
27-29		 Sturgeon Moon Wellness Intensive
(option to combine with The Figure at a reduced rate)
Rate: Scheduled Program Under Development, Rate to Be Announced
20% discount when in conjunction with The Figure: Drawing in Charcoal and Pastel
Or purchase individual service fees - $20-$100
Custom Intensives are available.

Facilitators: Carol Lee Jones and Karen Gambale' Adezio
Licensed Theraputic Practitioner: Carol Lee Jones
Host: Mary Redman

What to Bring
Registration Request
Sept
23-29		 Fall Equinox and Harvest Moon Wellness Intensive
(option to combine with Master Potter Series or Open Studio)
Rate: Scheduled Program Under Development, Rate to Be Announced
20% discount when in conjunction with Master Potter Series or Open Studio
Or purchase individual service fees - $20-$100
Custom Intensives are available.

Facilitators: Carol Lee Jones and Karen Gambale' Adezio
Licensed Theraputic Practitioner: Carol Lee Jones
Host: Mary Redman

What to Bring
Registration Request
Oct
25-28		 Hunter's Moon Wellness Intensive
(option to combine with Autumn Drawing and Photography Retreat)
Rate: Scheduled Program Under Development, Rate to Be Announced
20% discount when in conjunction with Autumn Drawing and Photography Retreat
Or purchase individual service fees - $20-$100
Custom Intensives are available.

Facilitators: Carol Lee Jone and Karen Gambale' Adezio
Licensed Theraputic Practitioner: Carol Lee Jones
Host: Mary Redman

What to Bring
Registration Request
Nature Studies
Programs consist of 1 hour instruction and 3 hours of field study. You many add a nature studies program to ehance your arts or wellness workshop experience. All programs must be reserved prior to arrival and requires the participation of 4 persons to guarantee the rate noted below. Intensive nature study workshops to be announced.
Spring Birds
Develop strategies and techniques in locating birds in their natural habitat. Become familiar with
bird behavior and adaptations

Goals:  Students will learn:
• how to select and use binoculars
• how to identify birds in the field by sight and sound
• bird behavior and adaptations
• methods of studying birds in their natural habitat
• references and resources for further study

Materials:    Field Guides, binoculars (bring your own or use materials supplied)

Rate: $15. per person
Instructor: Fred Williams
Spring, Summer Wildflowers
Develop an understanding of the classification, diversity, and ecology of wildflowers. Learn techniques for collection and study.

Goals: Students will gain an understanding of:
• the major groups and important families of flowering plants
• basic terms for describing flowering plants
• how to collect and preserve plants
• identifying flowering plants using field guides and keys
• approaches to further study, including helpful references

Materials:    Hand lens, field guides, digging tool, plastic bags, plant pres (bring your own or use materials supplied)

Rate: $15. per person
Instructor: Fred Williams
Late Spring, Summer Ferns
Get an overview of the ferns structure, life cycle and habitats. Learn how to identify ferns using fern guides and keys.

Goals:  Students will learn:
• basic terms for describing fern structure
• fern life cycle
• where to look for and how to identify common ferns using field guides and keys
• how to collect and preserve ferns 

Materials:    Hand lens, field guides, digging tool, plastic bags, plant pres (bring your own or use materials supplied)

Rate: $15. per person
Instructor: Fred Williams

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Spring, Summer, Fall Amphibians and Reptiles
Learn how to locate amphibians and reptiles in their natural habitat, develop a sufficient familiarity their physical features to distinguish one from the other and identify common species.

Goals:  Students will learn:
• habitat and basic life histories of both amphibians and reptiles
• identifying physical characteristics
• some species that occur locally
• some aspects of reproductive behavior and diet
• references and resources for further study

Materials: Seine, Dip Net, Buckets for holding live specimens  (bring your own or use materials supplied)

Rate: $15. per person
Instructor: Fred Williams
Spring, Summer, Fall Aquatic Habitats
Develop an understanding of the importance of water quality and the properties of water that make aquatic habitats unique. Examine the habitats of both still and moving water and their characteristic plants and animals.

Goals:  Students will gain a basic understanding of:
• Characteristics of water important to aquatic organisms
• Habitats created by the still water of a pond and moving waters of a stream
• Some of the animals and plants that inhabit area streams and ponds

Materials:   Seine, Dip nets; containers for holding/ observing live specimens, forceps, hand lens, microscope,
and field guides. (bring your own or use materials supplied)

Rate: $15. per person
Instructor: Fred Williams
Spring, Summer, Fall Insects
Give an overview of the diversity of insects, identify characteristics; discuss their role in the ecosystem, some of their adaptations and behavior. Learn methods of collection and study. 

Goals:  Students will learn:
• Characteristics that define major orders of insects and arachnids
• Techniques in observing, collecting, preserving and identifying insects
• Insect diversity, adaptations, life histories and ecological roles

Materials:   Collecting nets, containers for holding and observing live specimens, forceps, hand lens and field guides( bring your own or use materials supplied)

Rate: $15. per person
Instructor: Fred Williams
Spring, Summer, Fall Mammels
Provide and overview of WV mammals, their diversity, classification, status, behavior and adaptations.
Develop skills in tracking and observing of mammals.

Goals:  Students will learn:
• identification of common WV mammals
• something of mammal adaptations and behavior
• methods of studying wild animals

Materials: Small live traps, field guides (bring your own or use materials supplied)

Rate: $15. per person
Instructor: Fred Williams
Spring, Summer, Fall Terrestrial Habitats
Survey a range of terrestrial habitats in WV with emphasis on forestland followed by a field trip into
cultivated fields, old fields and woodland.

Goals:  Students will learn:
• Some major types of terrestrial habitats in WV
• characteristic flora and fauna
• ecological processes that create and maintain various habitats
• feature characteristics that make forestland the predominant habitat in WV and compare with other
terrestrial habitats such as open fields, pastures, etc.

Materials: None

Rate: $15. per person
Instructor: Fred Williams
Spring, Summer, Fall Trees and Shrubs
Explore the classification, diversity, ecology and importance of woody plants

Goals:  Students will gain a basic understanding of:
• some of the more common woody plants
• what makes woody plants different and distinguish between deciduous, evergreen and coniferous trees
• how to identify trees and shrubs using tree guides and keys
• how to collect and preserve woody plants
• how to approach further study

Materials:    Hand lens, field guides, plastic bags, plant pres (bring your own or use materials supplied)

Rate: $15. per person
Instructor: Fred Williams
Business Studies
Upon Request Step by Step Guide to Starting and
Promoting Your Fine Arts and Crafts Business
Description to Follow
Maximum attendance: 4 persons
Program Includes:
• 4 Nights Semi-Private Accommodations, 3 Days Studio Workshop
• Orientation Program and Guided Nature Tour
Special Reduced Rates:
Hummingbird House Accommodations and Tuition: $ (limited to 4 persons)
Tuition and Camp Site: $
Tuition Only: $
Food Package: $

Facilitator: Karen Gambale' Adezio and Pam Corey
Licensed Theraputic Practitioner: Carol Lee Jones
Supply List
Registration Request
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