UPCOMING ADULT WORKSHOPS FOR 2008-2009
Ocean Pines provides creative programming to encourage personal, physical and spiritual growth. The beauty and tranquility of Ocean Pines helps inspire the expression of creative potential. Sample weekend retreats include sculpting, painting, quilting, storytelling, writers' workshops, massage, yoga and nature study.
We have several informative and educational workshops planned for the coming year. The contents range from the arts to nature to self improvement. The beautiful surroundings help to enhance the learning. See our Workshop Schedule page for dates and costs for these workshops.
Online registration is now available for workshops!
Workshops
Humpback Whale Weekend
January 23-25, 2009
This weekend will provide participants with the opportunity to take a deep look into the world of Humpback Whales with information presented by the leading scientist in the field. Dr. Jim Darling will share findings from his studies in the areas of whale song and communication, population numbers, genetics, behavior, and ecology. There will be lectures presenting current findings as well as a field observation day. Attendees will be involved in a whale watching expedition narrated by Dr. Darling. Conference goers will gain a deeper understanding of current whale populations and behavior. There will also be a field observation at The Piedras Blancas elephant seal rookery during the height of their breeding season!
Cost
$245 includes 2 nights, 5 meals, signed humpback book by Jim Darling, whale watching tour ($30 refund if weather cancels). 2 CEU’s for $70 to Cal Poly.
Online registration is now available for workshops!
All About Abalone
January 30-February 1, 2009
Camp Ocean Pines is pleased to be hosting this unique weekend conference open to all featuring lectures given by two leading scientists in the field; Dr John Pearse, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology for the California University of Santa Cruz and Dr George Trevelyan Director of Research and Development at the Abalone Farm, Inc in Cayucos, CA. There will be field exploration to find wild abalone as well as a look into aquaculture practices with a behind-the-scenes tour of a working abalone farm. Local chef David Stoothoff will be preparing a gourmet dinner with fresh abalone giving everyone a chance to enjoy this resource at its finest! Cal Poly, San Louis Obispo will offer attendees a chance to receive two continuing education credits. All present will actively engage in exploration and dialogue about California abalone populations and their surrounding ecology as well as human consumption. Hope to see you all in January.
Cost
$245 includes 2 nights, 5 meals including fabulous abalone dinner at Camp Ocean Pines in Cambria. Earn 2 CEU’s from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo for $70 Note: Full weekend option which includes on site lodging is now FULL.
Other attendance options include:
- January 30 evening lecture - $10/person
- January 31 Whole day outing (Includes abalone farm tour, tide pooling for wild abalone, gourmet abalone dinner and evening lecture) - $150/person
- January 31 Gourmet dinner by Cambrian Chef David Stoothoff (includes evening lecture) - $60/person
First Course
Abalone Ceviche with house made tortilla chips (about 2 oz. abalone/person)
Wine - for purchase by the glass from Todd Clift of Moonstone Cellars
Second Course
Abalone Chowder
Abalone strip salad with mandarin vinaigrette over butter lettuce
A glass of of 2007 Gewurztraminer wine
Third Course
Crispy abalone of rice and vegetables with a saffron, lemon butter
A glass of 2007 Sauvignon Blanc
Coffee and Mrs. Fields cookies served during lecture
- February 1 Teacher workshop (Includes teacher packet & classroom set of abalone shells) - $25/person
Online registration is now available for workshops!
Central Coast Flute Circle Workshop
February 27-March 1, 2009
This weekend workshop is designed to answer your individual playing needs. Vince Chafin style of teaching covers all the basics techniques while at the same time correcting any playing flaws and assist you to become a more gifted player. For those of you who have at our last workshop asked for additional topics, Vince will cover as many as these as time permits. As an added feature, we will have Sunny Nixon, a fine percussionist, join us to enrich our musical experience and learning experience plus bring our playing and jamming to a higher level.
Cost
$160/person for 2 nights, 5 meals and all instruction
$130/ person for offsite lodging, includes lunches and dinners at the camp and all instruction
CLICK HERE for online workshop registration!
