Marge Graham and
The Northwest Passage Adventure Travel
present:
Artists' Adventure on Crete 2007
"What a wonderful way to see and experience the crossroads of
civilization! Whether hiking, kayaking, painting, shooting, or
just taking in local colors and tastes, Crete will become part
of your soul."
- Dave Davenport
"The support from Northwest Passage, from careful planning to
smooth execution, made the trip a joy and Marge Graham makes
everyone feel comfortable and included. The sunsets alone are
worth the trip."
- Paulette and Lindsay Brown
"The sunset from above Matala beach was really incredible. As
the sun dropped behind a cloud bank, it shot a spotlight ray
into the sky and I took an amazing photo. Was I becoming an
artist on Crete?"
- Pat Aaron
Join Marge Graham for an artist-focused adventure on
the rugged and beautiful Aegean island of Crete, home of Bronze
Age goddess-worshipping Minoans. We'll explore the beautiful
Greek countryside, beaches and villages, in pleasant autumn
weather and meet the wonderful Greek and Cretan people. We'll
stay in simple, clean Greek hotels with balconies, feast on
delicious and healthy cuisine, and all at the affordable price
of $1,595.
Sept. 23 – 30, 2007: Artists' Retreat
Painting plein air landscapes in seaside tavernas
$1,595 for 8 days, 7 nights' accommodation plus optional
instruction, transportation and most meals (airfare not
included).
Price includes: One Northwest Passage Guide,
local transportation, lodging, most meals (all breakfasts and 4
dinners), optional kayaking and instruction the first two days,
and entry fees into ruins and museums.
Price does not include: Air or ferry to
Heraklion, lunches, drinks and 3 dinners, personal clothing and
accessories, baggage and trip cancellation insurance, airport
taxes and gratuities.
This week-long trip, designed for fun and artistic creativity, will
feature several days each in Matala and Agia Galini. Both
seaside towns are on the south-central coast of Crete. Matala
is a lively beach resort town, whereas Agia Galini is a
picturesque harbor town dramatically situated on a mountainside.
Included will be tours of the ancient Minoan
palaces of Knossos and Phaistos and a visit to the Heraklion
Archeological Museum.
Our daily routine will be morning drawing and painting en plein
air, lunch in a taverna by the Libyan sea, then a choice of
afternoon activities. These might include relaxing under an
umbrella at the beach, hiking to a remote nude beach, or
visiting nearby Minoan ruins, picturesque villages, and natural
sites. Before dinner in a local taverna, we'll gather for a
"Happy Hour" meeting and informal seminar.
| 8 AM |
Breakfast |
| 9 – 1 |
Drawing and painting en plein air in seaside tavernas |
| 1 – 5:30 |
Lunch and free time with optional van excursions |
| 5:30 – 7 |
Happy Hour and cultural enrichment on topics such as:
The Greek alphabet and basic vocabulary; Minoan art, architecture, culture, religion; a time line of Cretan history;
Cretan Zeus vs. Olympian Zeus; modern Greek literature; local geology; Sir Arthur Evans and Knossos. |
| 7:00 |
Sunset and dinner |
And of course there will still be opportunities on this
creativity-nurturing trip for: journaling, photography, short
stories, mythology, poetry writing, goddess archetypes,
swimming, beach letter-writing, reading, Greek dancing, eating,
hiking, cave exploring, R & R, naps, snorkeling,
sunset-watching, people-watching, shopping and disco dancing.
Details:
Eligibility: This trip is designed for seasoned
travelers who can be flexible and "travel light" with a small
rolling suitcase; a suggested packing list will be provided.
Group travel in Greece requires good communication, lots of
humor, and healthy participants. Artists are expected to be
self-motivated and to bring their own art supplies.
Pre-Departure Orientation: There will be a
pre-trip gathering at the Graham home in Northfield, Illinois in
early September; the date will be arranged as groups are formed.
We'll get to know one another, discuss plans and packing, eat
Greek food and see slides of Crete.
Kayak Trip Option
Instead of the artist's lifestyle, you and/or your partner may
choose to participate in The Northwest Passage's beginner-level
Inn-to-Inn Kayak and Hiking Trip for five nights along the
southern coast of Crete which starts at and returns to Matala.
The cost for the kayak expedition is $2,695.
Price includes: Guides, ground transportation,
support vehicle, lodging, most meals (breakfasts and all but one
dinner), all kayaking equipment, instruction and entry fee into
Samarian Gorge and ruins.
Price does not include: Air or ferry to
Heraklion, lunches, drinks and one dinner, personal clothing and
accessories, full medical, baggage and trip cancellation
insurance, airport taxes and gratuities.
Dates: Sept. 23 - 30, Inn to Inn Sea Kayaking.
Visit The Northwest Passage's web site for more details.
The Northwest Passage: "Making adventure travel dreams a reality
since 1984."
Located at 1130 Greenleaf Avenue, Wilmette, IL
60091
1-800-RECREATE
www.kayakcrete.com,
www.nwpassage.com
To Register:
A 50% deposit is required to reserve your spot in
an Artists' Adventure on Crete or an Inn-to-Inn Kayak and Hiking
Trip. Payment in full is due 60 days prior to departure.
Because of the heavy demand for many trips, we reserve the right
to consider reservations cancelled if the balance is not
received when due. Please read our cancellation policy
carefully.
REGISTER TODAY! Phone 1.800.RECREATE or 847.256.4409
Fax: 847.256.4476 24 hours a day
Mail: 1130 Greenleaf Ave., Wilmette, IL 60091
Email: info@nwpassage.com (email link)
/ www.nwpassage.com.
About The Organizers:
Marge Meyers Graham is a retired college English and humanities
instructor who fell in love with Greece in 1970 and attended art
schools there in 1972 and 2001. She's been to Greece many times
and can't seem to get enough of it. She currently teaches
Watercolor Basics, women's studies and goddess spirituality
seminars on Chicago's North Shore and in Harbor Country, MI.
She's the founding director of A Woman's Place – Retreats and
Seminars Celebrating Women and Creativity since 1995 in New
Buffalo, MI.
Steve Graham loves kayaking, hiking, swimming, photography and
exploring Greece. He's fascinated with local history and
geology. He is an adventurous and lively traveler who enjoys
people and getting to know different parts of the world.
