Impressions in Photography: A Retreat for the Senses
at Mirbeau Inn & Spa
PLYMOUTH, Mass. – May 11, 2015 – This summer, Mirbeau Inn & Spa at The Pinehills will open its doors to award-winning fine art photographer Charles Needle for a retreat designed to instruct and inspire photographers and art lovers alike. With
more than 10 years of teaching experience at Claude Monet’s Garden in
Giverny, Needle will introduce participating guests to the art of
expressive and painterly photography using nothing more than a digital
camera or smartphone and Mirbeau’s Monet-reminiscent gardens as a color
palette.
The
two-day photography retreat will take place from July 13-15, with a
focus on capturing striking images of flowers that compel guests to look
beyond shapes and into the essence of each subject. The workshop,
hosted in partnership with locally-based Hunt’s Photo & Video,
begins with an orientation and cocktail reception upon arrival on
Monday, July 13, and throughout the workshop, participants will enjoy a
series of photoshoot sessions with one-on-one instruction, immersive
lectures about macro and impressionistic photography, group image
evaluations and Q&As.
Needle’s work has been featured in publications such as Nature’s Best and Outdoor Photographer,
and the “Inner Reflections” engagement calendar. He received the
Showcase Award from the North American Nature Photography Association
(NANPA) for six years in a row and was a finalist in the International
Garden Photographer of the Year photo contest, sponsored by the Royal
Botanic Gardens. A Fuji Film USA Talent Team member and author of three
cutting-edge photography textbooks, Needle evokes spiritual energy,
meditation and healing through his images, which are on permanent
display in hospitals, offices and homes nationwide.
Package
rates start at $1,355 for single occupancy and $1,870 for double
occupancy, and include two nights’ accommodations; all class activities;
a signed copy of Charles Needle’s extensive and educational book,
“Impressionistic Photography: A Field Guide to Using Your Camera as a
Paintbrush”; cocktail reception; daily breakfast; lunch and dinner on
Monday, April 13; and taxes, fees and service charges. All
skill levels are welcome, and guests are required to bring a digital
camera and/or a smartphone to participate. For further details and
reservations, call 877-MIRBEAU (647-2328).
About Mirbeau Inn & Spa at The Pinehills
Located
in the historic town of Plymouth, Mass. in the award-winning community
The Pinehills, Mirbeau Inn & Spa at The Pinehills is an elegant
50-room retreat, reminiscent of a French country estate, surrounded with
beautifully landscaped Monet gardens, a tranquil waterfall and Koi fish
ponds. The inn features the 14,000-square-foot Spa Mirbeau complete
with state-of-the art fitness center with group fitness programs, the
Henri-Marie restaurant, The Bistro & Wine Bar, as well as meeting
and banquet spaces. Mirbeau Inn & Spa at The Pinehills was recently named as “Where to Honeymoon in 2015” by Destination Weddings & Honeymoons. The legacy Mirbeau Inn & Spa, located in the heart of New York’s Finger Lakes wine region, is the only Forbes Four-Star Award winner for hotel, spa and restaurant in New York State, and an AAA Four-Diamond winner.
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