Rates and Packages
Uncover Your Inner Emily Carr With An Artist's Getaway At The Nita Lake Lodge
Summer Lovin' at Nita Lake Lodge
Pick up a paint brush and uncover your inner artist with the Nita Lake Lodge's
Artist's Getaway package in Whistler. In partnership with the Whistler
Arts Council's Whistler Art Workshops on the Lake series, the Nita Lake
Lodge will be offering budding artists the opportunity to join in exclusive
workshops with sought-after B.C. artists including Lori Goldberg and Janice
Robertson. Set in the most picturesque of settings, the Artist's Getaway
package, priced starting at $468 per person based on double occupancy,
is available on dates throughout July and August and includes three nights
of accommodation, three full days of art instruction, and a take-away lunch
each day. Drawing creative inspiration from its lake side setting at the rustic Alta Lake Station House just steps from the Nita Lake Lodge, artists of all levels are invited to participate in hand-on instruction from the talented artists in a variety of mediums including acrylic, watercolour and sketching.
The program includes:
July 2 - 4 - Acrylic Painting: Nature and Self
Lori Goldberg
Lori Goldberg, a Vancouver-based artist and instructor at the Emily Carr Institute
of Art and Design, takes students on an inspiring workshop that will explore
techniques and systems in painting that will bring more ease in recording one's
observation of the everyday world, and learning to connect with the inner creative
voice.
August 6 - 8 - Acrylic Painting: Beginner Acrylics
Janice Robertson
Well-known award-winning artist Janice Robertson will teach some basic techniques
in painting acrylics on canvas and is suitable for students at the beginner to
intermediate level. Through demonstrations and one on one instruction, students
will be introduced to underpainting, blocking in, opaque versus transparent colour,
negative and positive painting, and glazing.
August 13 - 15 - Watercolour: Landscapes of the Coastal Mountain Range
- Grant Fuller
Grant Fuller, a successful B.C.-based artist who has been teaching painting
since 1985, will demonstrate in an easy "step by step" method emphasizing
mood and painting methods, while illustrating solid drawing techniques.
August 22 - 24 - The Effective Use of Light in Composition and Design
- Richard S. McDiarmid
An accomplished artist whose art is found in corporate and private collections
throughout the world, Richard class will focus on the inspiration and ideas for
the painting through preliminary studies before proceeding with the finished
work. Attention will be given to the composition and design of major elements
in the painting, as well as determining colour dominance for the image and selection
of appropriate palette.
Uniquely situated on the shores of Whistler's Nita Lake, the 77-suite lodge features
spacious deluxe studio, one and two bedroom suites that reflect a discerning
lifestyle. 40-inch LCD televisions, oversize ensuites, fireplaces, outdoor patios
and full concierge service all make for luxurious getaway. JC's Café and
Deli features artisan prepared boutique roasted coffee and wholesome meals with
a mouthwatering array of paninis and take-away meals.
Located a two-hour drive from Vancouver along the Sea to Sky Highway Whistler
Resort is located at the base of two world class mountains, Blackcomb and Whistler.
A resort for all seasons Whistler offers a wide variety of activities for all
ages and interests from hiking, biking and fishing, championship golf, white
water rafting and swimming.
The Whistler Arts Council advocates for the arts, local artists and the local
community; provides the community access to the arts and vice versa; provides
resources and information to the community, outside organizations and local artists
by acting as a referral service, co-programmer and information network. For more
information, visit www.whistlerartscouncil.com.
Book Early & Save: Winter Ski Package
Winter 08/09 is going to be an exciting one here in Whistler. The addition of
the Peak 2 Peak means easy access to the top of Blackcomb Mountain for Nita Lake
Lodge Guests. Store your equipment in our convenient locker room right at the
Whistler Creekside Base, hop on the Creekside Gondola and Big Red Express then
you are just an exciting 11 minute journey from the Blackcomb Alpine. Be one of the first to experience the Peak 2 Peak and book your accommodation and Lift package at the Nita Lake Lodge.
Book before November 15th and save a minimum of 20% on your lift and accommodation package. Packages including 7 night's accommodation and a 6 day lift ticket starting from
- Early Season $773 per person
- Christmas Season $1819 per person
- January Season $1104 per person
- Regular Season $1288 Per person
- Late Season $793 per person
