2008
 Scheduled Workshop Retreats and Optional Programs
For immediate assistance please contact: director@whisperingspringshaven.com
May thru
October
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. All are welcome to share in food preparation.
All Workshop Retreats and Private Rentals 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.
Please note: In additon to the workshop schedule listed below, many 2008 programs are currently in development and will be posted upon completion.
We recommend you bookmark this page and visit often. We apologize for this inconvenience.

You May Also Develop a Program of Your Interest
If upon first review of the schedule 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.

Following are programs offered or available upon request. See Workshop Retreats Schedule below.
Fine Arts and Crafts Studies
• Painting (all mediums) • Drawing: Charcoal/Graphite, Pastel, Color Pencils
• Clay: Pottery or Sculpture • Stain Glass • Jewelry Making and Beading • Leather Craft/Tanning
• Basket Weaving • Textiles • Woodcarving • Rustic Furniture Making • Candle Making
• Making Personal Care Products: Natural Soaps, Shampoos, Lotions and Oils
Performing Arts
• Music • Dance • Storytelling • Puppetry
Literary Arts
• Creative Writing • Poetry • Journaling
Photography
• Fine Art or Commercial Photography • Adobe Photoshop Rendering

Communications for Business Development
• Advertising and Marketing Methods • Product Packaging • Arts and Crafts Business Management
Media/Computer Graphics
• Graphic Design • Illustration • Desktop Publishing • Print Production • Basic Web Design
• Broadcast Radio and TV Production

The Art of Holistic Wellness - Mind, Body and Spirit
• Yoga • Tai Chi • Qui Gong • Eco-Spirituality • Nature Therapy• Sacred Dance
• Theraputic Massage (various modalities) • Meditation, Relaxation • Therapeutic Touch, Breath, Sound
• Accu-pressure • Guided Imagery/Visualization Techniques • Herbal and Vitamin Remedies • Folk Remedies
• Energy and Ancient Healing Modalities • Native American Teachings • Chinese Medicine
• Nutritional Counseling • Metaphysical Studies •

The Art of Environmental Awareness, Conservation and Preservation
• Wildlife, Bird, Plant, Tree Identification • Bird Habitat Development/Maintenance
• Man's Impact on Environment • Alternative Energy • Recycling • Water Conservation
• Organic Farming Methods • Harvesting Herbs and Other Edible Plants • Lunar and Celestial Studies


We look forward to your arrival!
2008 Scheduled Workshop Retreats and Rates
For immediate assistance please contact: director@whisperingspringshaven.com
On-going



 All Workshop Retreats and Private Rentals 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.

All Headings are Color-Coded for Easy Reference
May - June Reservations Available for Private Custom Retreats and Vacation Rentals Only
July-Oct
Fine Arts and Crafts • July • August • September • October
July-Oct Holistic Wellness Retreats - Mind, Body and Spirit
Upon
Request		 Nature Studies
Upon
Request		 Business Studies
Click Here for an At-A-Glance Monthly Calendar
July 17 - 22 Full Buck Moon Arts Retreat
Honoring Native American Ancestry and Culture
During a full moon, the landscape of Whispering Springs is bathed in a healing blue white light that penetrates the spirit. In addition to the fine arts and craft workshops noted below, attendees will have the option to participate in daily 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, medicinal herbal remedies, and alternative healing such as Ami Deus and Reiki.
17 Make and authentic American Indian dream catcher
Instructor:Mary Redman
Materials Supplied
18 Make a drum during the day, then in the light of the full moon, join in a drumming circle, American Indian storytelling and traditional foods
Leather Craft Instructor: Eugene Breza
Materials Supplied
19 -20 Make a pair of leather moccasins
Leather Craft Instructor: Eugene Breza
Materials Supplied
21-22 Make a pair of beaded earrings while learning the brick stitch.
This class introduces you to the different styles of beads - so many that design possibilities are endless - the tools needed and their uses, thread and needle sizes as they relate to bead size. You will pick a pattern and color combination that suits you best. Brick stitch is a very easy stitch to do and in no time you will be sporting a beautiful pair of earings
Beading Instructor: Mary Redman
Materials Supplied
Check-In: July 17, 10am - Check-Out: July 22, 4pm

Maximum attendance: 6 persons
Program Includes:
• 5 Nights Semi-Private Accommodations and 6 Days Studio Workshop
(or)
• 3 Nights Semi-Private Accommodations and 4 Days Studio Workshop
• Orientation Program and Guided Nature Tour
• Optional Wellness Services and Nature Studies Upon Request

Rates Per Person:
5 Nights/6 Days
3 Nights/4 Days
Tuition, House Accommodations, 1 Therapeutic Spa Bath and Massage
$894
$604
Tuition, House Accommodations
$824
$534
Tuition, Camp Site/Bath House, 1 Therapeutic Spa Bath and Massage
$800
$548
Tuition, Camp Site/Bath House
$731
$478
Tuition Only
$550
$388
Food Package
$75
$45
Optional Wellness Services
$25 -$75
$25 -$75
Optional Nature Studies
$20 -$35
$20 -$35

July 24 - 27 Yoga Retreat
• with the option to add Art and Nature Studies
Check-In: July 24, 10am - Check-Out: July 23, 4pm

Maximum attendance: 6 persons
Program Includes:
• 3 Nights Semi-Private Accommodations, 4 Days Workshop
• Orientation Program and Guided Nature Tour
• Optional Wellness Services and Nature Studies Upon Request
Rates Per Person: 3 Nights/4 Days
Tuition, Accommodations,1 Therapeutic Spa Bath and Massage $604
Tuition, Accommodations
$534
Tuition, Camp Site/Bath House, 1 Therapeutic Spa Bath and Massage
$548
Tuition, Camp Site/Bath House
$478
Tuition Only
$388
Food Package
$45
Optional Wellness Services
$25 -$75
Optional Art or Nature Studies
$20 -$35

Yoga Instructor Bonnie Hart

Registration Request

*Add Full Buck Moon Retreat, Art Studio or Nature Stuides Programs At a 15% Reduced Rate.
August
18 - 23		 The Figure: Drawing in Charcoal and Pastel from a Live Modell
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.

Check-In: Aug 18, 10am - Check-Out: August 23, 4pm

Maximum attendance: 6 persons
Program Includes:
• 5 Nights Semi-Private Accommodations and 6 Days Studio Workshop
(or)
• 3 Nights Semi-Private Accommodations and 4 Days Studio Workshop
• Orientation Program and Guided Nature Tour
• Optional Wellness Services and Nature Studies Upon Request

Rates Per Person:
5 Nights/6 Days
3 Nights/4 Days
Tuition, House Accommodations, 1 Therapeutic Spa Bath and Massage
$894
$604
Tuition, House Accommodations
$824
$534
Tuition, Camp Site/Bath House, 1 Therapeutic Spa Bath and Massage
$800
$548
Tuition, Camp Site/Bath House
$731
$478
Tuition Only
$550
$388
Food Package
$75
$45
Optional Wellness Services
$25 -$75
$25 -$75
Optional Nature Studies
$20 -$35
$20 -$35

Instructor: Karen Gambale' Adezio
Material List
Registration Request
August
25 -27		 American Indian Beading & Design - Beginner Class
Make a pair of beaded earrings while learning the brick stitch.
This class introduces you to the different styles of beads - so many that design possibilities are endless - the tools needed and their uses, thread and needle sizes as they relate to bead size. You will pick a pattern and color combination that suits you best. Brick stitch is a very easy stitch to do and in no time you will be sporting a beautiful pair of earings

Check-In: August 25, 10am - Check-Out:August 27, 4pm

Maximum attendance: 4 persons
Program Includes:
• 2 Nights Semi-Private Accommodations, 3 Days Studio Workshop, Tools and Supplies
• Orientation Program and Guided Nature Tour
• Optional Wellness Services and Nature Studies Upon Request
Rates Per Person: 2 Nights/3 Days
Tuition, Accommodations,1 Therapeutic Spa Bath and Massage $459
Tuition, Accommodations
$389
Tuition, Camp Site/Bath House, 1 Therapeutic Spa Bath and Massage
$420
Tuition, Camp Site/Bath House
$350
Tuition Only
$300
Food Package
$45
Optional Wellness Services
$25 -$75
Optional Art or Nature Studies
$20 -$35
Instructor: Mary Redman
Material List

Registration Request

*Add Labor Day Yoga Retreat At a 15% Reduced Rate.
August 29 -
Sept 1		 Labor Day Weekend Yoga Retreat
Description to Follow

Check-In: August 29, 10am - Check-Out: Sept 1, 4pm

Maximum attendance: 6 persons
Program Includes:
• 3 Nights Semi-Private Accommodations, 4 Days Studio Workshop
• Orientation Program and Guided Nature Tour
• Optional Wellness Services and Nature Studies Upon Request
Rates Per Person: 3 Nights/4 Days
Tuition, Accommodations,1 Therapeutic Spa Bath and Massage $604
Tuition, Accommodations
$534
Tuition, Camp Site/Bath House, 1 Therapeutic Spa Bath and Massage
$548
Tuition, Camp Site/Bath House
$478
Tuition Only
$388
Food Package
$45
Optional Wellness Services
$25 -$75
Optional Art or Nature Studies
$20 -$35

Yoga Instructor Bonnie Hart
Material List

Registration Request

*Add Beginner Watercolor At a 15% Reduced Rate.
Sept 3 - 6 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.

Check-In: Sept 3, 10am - Check-Out: Sept 6, 4pm
Maximum attendance: 6 persons
Program Includes:
• 3 Nights Semi-Private Accommodations, 4 Days Studio Workshop
• Orientation Program and Guided Nature Tour
• Option to Add Wellness Services and Additional Nature Studies

Rates Per Person: 3 Nights/4 Days
Tuition, Accommodations,1 Therapeutic Spa Bath and Massage $604
Tuition, Accommodations
$534
Tuition, Camp Site/Bath House, 1 Therapeutic Spa Bath and Massage
$548
Tuition, Camp Site/Bath House
$478
Tuition Only
$388
Food Package
$45
Optional Wellness Services
$25 -$75
Optional Art or Nature Studies
$20 -$35

Instructor: Sharon Johnson
Supply List
Registration Request

*Add Labor Day Weekend Yoga Retreat At a 15% Reduced Rate.
Sept 14 -20 Full Harvest Moon Master Potter Series
Hand building, underglazing, design & finishing
Description to Follow

Check-In: Sept 14, 10am - Check-Out: Sept 20, 4pm
Maximum attendance: 6 persons
Program Includes:
• 6 Nights Semi-Private Accommodations, 7 Days Studio Workshop, Tools and Supplies
• Orientation Program and Guided Nature Tour
• Wellness Services and Additional Nature Studies Upon Request

Rates Per Person: 6 Nights/7 Days
Tuition, Accommodations, 1 Therapeutic Spa Bath and Massage $1039
Tuition, Accommodations $969
Tuition, Camp Site/Bath House, 1 Therapeutic Spa Bath and Massage $920
Tuition, Camp Site/Bath House $850
Tuition Only $695
Food Package $90
Optional Wellness Services $35 -$75
Optional Nature Studies $20 -$35

Instructors: Trisha Fox, Assisted by Karen Gambale' Adezio
Material List

Registration Request

Extended Session: Open Studio - Sept. 21-27 (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. Enhance your experience with wellness services and additional nature studies.

* Add Fall Equinox Open Studio at a 15% Reduced Rate.
Sept 21-27 Fall Equinox Open Studio Retreat - (Choose your medium)
Hummingbird House studios, art equipment, 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.

Check-In: Sept 21, 10am - Check-Out: Sept 20, 4pm
Maximum attendance: 6 persons
Program Includes:
• 6 Nights Semi-Private Accommodations, 7 Days Studio Session (7th Studio Session Free)
• Orientation Program and Guided Nature Tour • Access to Wildlife Refuge During Length of Stay
• Wellness Services and Additional Nature Studies Upon Request
Rates Per Person: 6 Nights/7 Days
Open Studio, Accommodations,1 Therapeutic Spa Bath and Massage $898
Open Studio, Accommodations $828
Open Studio, Camp Site/Bath House, 1 Therapeutic Spa Bath and Massage $670
Open Studio, Camp Site/Bath House $600
Open Studio Only $330
Food Package $90
Optional Wellness Services $35 -$75
Optional Nature Studies $20 -$35

Instructors Present: Trisha Fox and Karen Gambale' Adezio
Material List

Registration Request

*Add Full Harvest Moon Master Potters Series at a 15% Reduced Rate.
Oct 12-18 Holiday Gift Stain Glass
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.

Maximum attendance: 6 persons
Program Includes:
• 6 Nights Semi-Private Accommodations, 7 Days Studio Workshop and Instruction, Tools and Supplies
• Orientation Program and Guided Nature Tour • Access to Wildlife Refuge During Length of Stay
• Wellness Services and Additional Nature Studies Upon Request
Rates Per Person: 6 Nights/7 Days
Tuition, Accommodations, 1 Therapeutic Spa Bath and Massage $1039
Tuition, Accommodations $969
Tuition, Camp Site/Bath House, 1 Therapeutic Spa Bath and Massage $920
Tuition, Camp Site/Bath House $850
Tuition Only $695
Food Package $90
Optional Wellness Services $35 -$75
Optional Nature Studies $20 -$35

Instructor: Lynn Gundry
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.

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.

Maximum attendance: 6 persons
Program Includes:
• 6 Nights Semi-Private Accommodations, 7 Days Studio Workshop (or)
• 3 Nights Semi-Private Accommodations, 4 Days Studio Workshop
• Orientation Program and Guided Nature Tour • Access to Wildlife Refuge During Length of Stay
• Wellness Services and Additional Nature Studies Upon Request

Rates Per Person: 6 Nights /7 Days 3 Nights /4 Days
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

Instructor: Karen Gambale' Adezio
Material List

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

Registration Request
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

Upon Request Business Studies
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
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