Northern Michigan: Watercolors, Photos and Tai Chi Chuan

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Set amongst rolling hills, pristine forests and a beautiful glacial lake, the Kettunen Center’s idyllic surroundings make for an ideal location to rejuvenate and learn a lot.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Even if you’re a beginner, capture Northern Michigan’s natural splendor through the tutelage of a watercolor painter
    • Learn editing tricks and techniques and the various functions of your camera from a professional photographer while on interpretive nature hikes
    • Tai chi sessions are less concerned with form than with allowing “inward expression

What's this trip about?

    Set amongst rolling hills, pristine forests and a beautiful glacial lake, the Kettunen Center’s idyllic surroundings make for an ideal location to rejuvenate and learn a lot.

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
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  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning

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Itinerary

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1 Welcome, Introductions, and Orientation. Tustin, MI D Kettunen Center Activity note: Welcome activities are designed to allow participants a chance to socialize and get to know one another. Orientation time will provide a look at the week ahead and allow particip...
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2 Intro to Tai ji, Painting & Photography. Games and campfire. Tustin, MI B,L,D Kettunen Center Activity note: Optional morning hike will be tailored for participants, with consideration for length and difficulty. Wear comfortable clothes to Tai ji. Campfire wi...
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3 Tai Ji, AM Photography Session, PM Painting, Folk Music Tustin, MI B,L,D Kettunen Center Activity note: Photography instruction will take place every morning. Charles may ask participants to hike a short distance while taking photos. Painting Room is open even wh...
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4 AM Photography. Plein Air Painting. Pontoon boating. Tustin, MI B,L,D Kettunen Center Activity note: Mary will schedule a time for those wishing to do a Plein Air painting session. Charles may want participants to take a short hike during the morning photography ...
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5 Forest Ecology, flora/fauna hike. Storytelling and nonsense! Tustin, MI B,L,D Kettunen Center Activity note: Forest ecology hike - a look at old growth beech/maple forest. Hike will be on Kett trails- about a mile or less. Wear comfortable shoes. Plan on joining ...
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6 Sharing of artwork/photography. Concluding activities. Tustin, MI B,L Activity note: Room Check out is 10:30 AM. Watercolor show and photography show will highlight participants' work throughout the week. Boxed lunches will be available at breakfast for those wis...

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Price From $799
Price per day$133
Last Updated: 1/22/2022

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  • 15 Meals
  • 5 Breakfasts
  • 5 Lunches
  • 5 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Salt, Vegetarian
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