-10*F at the PSALM Arts Retreat, Speculator, NY (photos)

Every winter a group of artists retreat to the deepest Adirondack woods. At Camp Fowler they revel in the silence that only comes with that sort of cold.

Tenor Guitar Tuning Nob

-10*F But the sun still shines

Sub-zero Morning Mountain & Cabin

Frosty Milkweed Pods

Blurry Tenor Guitar Strings

Bark Aflame

PSALM Retreat coming up!

January 18-20, 2009
Retreat begins @ 4pm on Sunday and concludes after lunch Tuesday.

CHI RHO LODGE
FOWLER CAMP & RETREAT CENTER
Speculator, NY

View over the lake at sunset. Well worth the frozen fingers!

Fowler has a unique stillness during the wintertime, which is known to refresh and revive the soul. We’ve found no better time for inspiration than to pack up in the dead of winter and head to the Adirondacks. Few artists like to force creativity, but we have found how essential it is to allow for creativity. Such times seldom come during the heat and hustle of our busy lives. This is a time to allow time for inspiration and creativity.

WHAT TO DO . . .

During these few days, you are welcome to stay where it’s warm and cozy or venture out into the cold. If you go out, you can take a walk in the woods or on a frozen lake, or light a fire in the fireplace at Lakeside Lodge or the Chapel. You’ll be encouraged to spend your free time absorbing and/or creating. Use the time to create by yourself, work with others, or just wander in search of inspiration. It’s all time well spent.

Chi Ro Bard

STRUCTURE

Taking the time for pause and/or silence is a key theme of these two days. The structure will be minimal, but we will begin each day with a short reflection from the scriptures to guide our time. The opening session after Sunday evening dinner will include a little music and story as well as an outline of the retreat and some suggestions for ways to use your time. We will leave Monday evening open for a time of coming together as a group to share our creations.

COST: $100 includes lodging & all meals (double occupancy)

Open to anyone who enjoys expressing themselves through art. Musicians, storytellers, dancers, writers, painters, sculptors, as well as art appreciators in any capacity are welcome.

Camp Fowler is located on Pelcher Rd., 2 miles West of Speculator, NY.

To register online... http://www.campfowler.org/retreats/psalmretreat/psalmretreat.htm

Week in the 'Dacks

Some shots from this week in the Adirondacks. Yes, there were a couple of nice sunsets. More to come...

Midday sun

Obligatory self-portrait

Ryan


Kent & canoe

Jason & Heath

Sunset story time

Who knew the Bard would join us?

A barred owl graced the last afternoon of our PSALM retreat at Camp Fowler. Along with going all paparazzi on the Bard, there was copious song writing, poetry, drawing, fireside laughter, and even a moonlight snowshoe walk! Subzero? Of course!