FALL ART RETREAT
Tuesday September 8- Thursday 10, 2026
ECOAA Galilee Art Retreat
Galilee Centre, 398 John Street North, Arnprior, ON K7S 2P6 – (613) 623-4242
www.galileecentre.com
www.galileecentre.com
The Galilee Centre is less than 1 hour from Ottawa; 1.5 hrs from Barry’s Bay; 2 hours from Kingston.
Each room features a wardrobe, reading desk and a private sink. All bathrooms/showers are shared. No ensuite rooms. The Centre overlooks the Ottawa River, walk to the ‘Grove’ mature pine forest, close to Robert Simpson Park with public bathrooms; 10 min drive to picturesque Pakenham on the Mississippi River and the Blakeney Rapids.
The historic Galilee Centre is a converted lumber baron stone residence and attached dorm. The center is located in the town of Arnprior with shops and boutiques within a 5min walk away. All meals are prepared fresh, in-house and they are able to accommodate most dietary restrictions. Meals are buffet style with an unlimited tea/coffee service and bowl of fresh fruit. There is a fridge where we can store any personal supplies near the Dining Room. There is a large covered, screened in porch and indoor communal activity/gathering room. Galilee is not licensed to serve alcohol. However, a Liquor licence will be obtained and drinks will be provided. There are endless painting opportunities; forest, the Ottawa River, quaint cottages, outbuildings, pretty town, and more by short drive to a stone bridge and waterfalls.
Each room features a wardrobe, reading desk and a private sink. All bathrooms/showers are shared. No ensuite rooms. The Centre overlooks the Ottawa River, walk to the ‘Grove’ mature pine forest, close to Robert Simpson Park with public bathrooms; 10 min drive to picturesque Pakenham on the Mississippi River and the Blakeney Rapids.
The historic Galilee Centre is a converted lumber baron stone residence and attached dorm. The center is located in the town of Arnprior with shops and boutiques within a 5min walk away. All meals are prepared fresh, in-house and they are able to accommodate most dietary restrictions. Meals are buffet style with an unlimited tea/coffee service and bowl of fresh fruit. There is a fridge where we can store any personal supplies near the Dining Room. There is a large covered, screened in porch and indoor communal activity/gathering room. Galilee is not licensed to serve alcohol. However, a Liquor licence will be obtained and drinks will be provided. There are endless painting opportunities; forest, the Ottawa River, quaint cottages, outbuildings, pretty town, and more by short drive to a stone bridge and waterfalls.
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Gord Jones is a watercolour artist residing in the Algonquin Highlands, where he operates his studio, White Pine Studio. He is an elected member of the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour (CSPWC) and the Society of Canadian Artists (SCA). Gord believes that design is king—when the design is strong, the watercolour medium allows for maximum impact
through its wide variety of expressive techniques. He enjoys sharing his knowledge through regular online demonstrations and workshops for art groups across Ontario. Gord has also taught workshops at the Haliburton School of Art + Design and Loyalist College. More of Gord’s work can be seen at: www.watercoloursbygordjones.com |
Register early – don’t be disappointed.
Space is limited and registration may close earlier if numbers have been reached.
You must be a current* paid up ECOAA member to attend. (to join, see below).
Invite your friends to join ECOAA and paint with you.
Galilee Centre requires you to book directly for your room and meals with Galilee.
An ECOAA registration fee will need to be paid separately, directly to ECOAA to cover administration costs, demo artist, snacks, soft drinks. Alcoholic drinks will be donated.
Space is limited and registration may close earlier if numbers have been reached.
You must be a current* paid up ECOAA member to attend. (to join, see below).
Invite your friends to join ECOAA and paint with you.
Galilee Centre requires you to book directly for your room and meals with Galilee.
An ECOAA registration fee will need to be paid separately, directly to ECOAA to cover administration costs, demo artist, snacks, soft drinks. Alcoholic drinks will be donated.
Monday
Sept 8
You Can arrive earlier to meet friends and/or go painting
1:00 PM – Arrive and set up painting stations in Oblate Room (if desired) – Opportunity to paint outside (weather permitting)
3:00 PM – Check into Room
5:00 PM – Welcome Meet & Greet – meet in Dining Room
6:00 PM – Buffet Dinner
7:00 PM – Painting Demo in Oblate Room
8:30 PM – Mix & Mingle -Drinks & Snacks
Wednesday
Sept 9
8:00 AM – Hot Breakfast Buffet
12:00 PM – Buffet Lunch
5:00 PM – Mix & Mingle – Drinks & Snacks
5:45 PM – Group Photo
6:00 PM – Buffet Dinner
7:30 PM - Show N’Tell in the Oblate Room
8:30 PM – Mix & Mingle
Thursday
Sept 10
8:00 AM – Hot Breakfast Buffet
11:00 AM – Check-out of rooms
NOON – Check-out of Painting Room - Oblate Room
Sept 8
You Can arrive earlier to meet friends and/or go painting
1:00 PM – Arrive and set up painting stations in Oblate Room (if desired) – Opportunity to paint outside (weather permitting)
3:00 PM – Check into Room
5:00 PM – Welcome Meet & Greet – meet in Dining Room
6:00 PM – Buffet Dinner
7:00 PM – Painting Demo in Oblate Room
8:30 PM – Mix & Mingle -Drinks & Snacks
Wednesday
Sept 9
8:00 AM – Hot Breakfast Buffet
12:00 PM – Buffet Lunch
5:00 PM – Mix & Mingle – Drinks & Snacks
5:45 PM – Group Photo
6:00 PM – Buffet Dinner
7:30 PM - Show N’Tell in the Oblate Room
8:30 PM – Mix & Mingle
Thursday
Sept 10
8:00 AM – Hot Breakfast Buffet
11:00 AM – Check-out of rooms
NOON – Check-out of Painting Room - Oblate Room
Accessibility: 7 rooms on mail floor have accessible washroom and bedrooms – but stairs to lower-level painting room (Oblate Room).
Provided: bedding, sheets, towels, blankets, pillows and soap; wine Friday and Saturday evenings
What to Bring: Unscented toiletries, medicines, indoor shoes or slippers, extra sweater (boiler is slow); hair blower if needed. Painting gear (drop cloths and small foldup table if painting indoors), sunscreen, bug spray. Odorless mineral spirits if painting oil (no turpentine). Pails for dirty water will be provided by ECOAA for acrylic painters.
Questions:
Contact Scott Rubie at [email protected] 613-432-9236
Provided: bedding, sheets, towels, blankets, pillows and soap; wine Friday and Saturday evenings
What to Bring: Unscented toiletries, medicines, indoor shoes or slippers, extra sweater (boiler is slow); hair blower if needed. Painting gear (drop cloths and small foldup table if painting indoors), sunscreen, bug spray. Odorless mineral spirits if painting oil (no turpentine). Pails for dirty water will be provided by ECOAA for acrylic painters.
Questions:
Contact Scott Rubie at [email protected] 613-432-9236
Galilee Centre requires you to book directly for your room and meals with Galilee.
An ECOAA registration fee will need to be paid separately, directly to ECOAA to cover administration costs, demo artist, snacks, soft drinks. Alcoholic drinks will be donated.
An ECOAA registration fee will need to be paid separately, directly to ECOAA to cover administration costs, demo artist, snacks, soft drinks. Alcoholic drinks will be donated.
REGISTRATION – Fall Art Retreat, Galilee Centre, Sept 8 – Sept 10, 2026
Please note:
- Galilee Centre requires you to book directly for your room and meals with Galilee.
- An ECOAA registration fee will need to be paid separately, directly to ECOAA to cover administration costs, demo artist, snacks, soft drinks. Alcoholic drinks will be donated. You must be a paid up member of ECOAA. See below.
https://www.galileecentre.com/register/2026-09-08-ecoaa/
$310.65 single room, nights of Sept 8 &9 ($242.65 Double Occupancy per person)
Be sure to advise Galilee of any special meal or accessibility requirements
Attendees may add an additional night by reserving directly with the centre. (613) 623-4242
STEP 2 – Art Retreat Registration with ECOAA:
$75 Fee payable via e-transfer to [email protected]
note your e-transfer comments “Fall Galilee and who you are paying for”
Register by email to Scott Rubie [email protected]
with the following information or call 613-475-3395
Name: ___________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________
City: ___________________________________ Postal Code _____________
Telephone: ____________________ Cell ________________________
Email: _____________________________________________________
Please indicate
- I have already registered with Galilee for my room and meals
- I have paid the ECOAA registration fee via etransfer
- I am a paid-up member You must be a paid up ECOAA member to attend the retreat.
Cancellation: – You must cancel with Galilee AND with ECOAA:
• Galilee’s cancellation policy and fee: https://www.galileecentre.com/hosting/rates/
• Written notice of cancellation by email to [email protected]
• Cancel before Thursday Aug 10, 2026 – 100% Refund of $75 ECOAA Fee
• Cancel Thurs Aug 31, 2026 or later, receive $65 refund of ECOAA Fee
Pay Fee by cheque: Payable to ECOAA –mail to Judi Myers, Treasurer ECOAA, 4026 Dalmac Rd, Osgoode, ON K0A 2W0 You can mail this completed paper form to Judi with your cheque too.
*Note: ECOAA’s Annual Membership is $50.
Pay by e-transfer to [email protected] Comment “Membership and your name”
and enter your contact information at https://www.ecoaa.ca/membership.html