Join us for a six day photography adventure in the Land of Fire and Ice. This tour is offered for photography enthusiasts who would like to develop their skills with landscape photography. This program is not designed for professional photographers or for those with extensive landscape photography experience. For this trip, you should be in adequate physical condition to hike 3 to 4 miles on moderate terrain carrying a day pack.

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Join us for a six day adventure exploring Iceland's alluring landscapes, renewable energy and sustainable practices, and learn what you can do to become a part of the solution to the challenges we face. On this trip we'll explore Reykjavik, Iceland's beautiful capital city, and taste some of its delicious cuisine. We'll learn about Iceland's Viking history, and the culture, language and geography that has shaped who Icelanders are today. You'll get to know Hordur and Kristin, an Icelandic farm couple and friends of CELL, and partake of a traditional Icelandic meal. And at the completion of the program, you'll develop an action plan for engaging sustainable practices in your own life back home.

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Art Trail Maine: Explore, Create, See Art, Collaborate! Visit exceptional galleries in destinations that offer some of the best image collecting locations and a mid-day collaborative/sharing over lunch! Each destination will afford approximately 3 hours to explore and create in visually interesting locations, followed by a relaxed lunch and afternoon gallery visits. The trip leader will be available for image-making support as requested, and anecdotal information about the area. These are locations Deb has visited annually for over 30 years, and are among her favorite image collecting sites. Curated introductions by gallery staff/owners as available. We'll meet at 9 am at the Oak Street Parking Lot to determine locations for the day. From 9 to noon we'll take advantage of the abundance of beautiful harbor scenes. At noon we'll have lunch at Taka On the Water (lunch reservations) - fine Mediterranean dining prepared by an authentic scratch kitchen, with brilliant desserts prepared by the talented chef Cagdas Kibrisli. After lunch we'll visit Gleason Fine Art, 31 Townsend Avenue, a short walk from the center of Boothbay Harbor. Offering the finest work by established painters and sculptors inspired by the beauty of Maine, especially its coast. The gallery celebrates the rich art history of coastal Maine, particularly the long-standing connection between Boothbay Harbor and Monhegan Island.

Art Trail Maine: Explore, Create, See Art, Collaborate! Visit exceptional galleries in destinations that offer some of the best image collecting locations and a mid-day collaborative/sharing over lunch! Each destination will afford approximately 3 hours to explore and create in visually interesting locations, followed by a relaxed lunch and afternoon gallery visits. The trip leader will be available for image-making support as requested, and anecdotal information about the area. These are locations Deb has visited annually for over 30 years, and are among her favorite image collecting sites. Curated introductions by gallery staff/owners as available. We'll meet at 9:30 am at Asticou Restaurant Parking Lot to determine locations for the day - possibilities include Asticou Azalea Garden or Thuya Gardens and a tour through the Thuya Lodge. At 12:30 we'll have a bag lunch at the Gardens or dine at the Asticou Inn (reservations requests need to go to Deb in advance). After lunch we will visit Sammy Shaw’s Contemporary Jewelry in Northeast Harbor (as time allows). The Gallery showcases extraordinary contemporary jewelry by national artists as well as the distinctive twig, beach-stone, and gem collections by Sam Shaw. For over 35 years, Shaw Jewelry has been a destination for those seeking innovation where jewelry and art collide.

Art Trail Maine: Explore, Create, See Art, Collaborate! Visit exceptional galleries in destinations that offer some of the best image collecting locations and a mid-day collaborative/sharing over lunch! Each destination will afford approximately 3 hours to explore and create in visually interesting locations, followed by a relaxed lunch and afternoon gallery visits. The trip leader will be available for image-making support as requested, and anecdotal information about the area. These are locations Deb has visited annually for over 30 years, and are among her favorite image collecting sites. Curated introductions by gallery staff/owners as available. At 9:30 am we will meet at West Market Square for artisan coffee in the heart of downtown Bangor, then we will coordinate sites for drawing and photography. At 12:30 pm we will meet for lunch at Paddy Murphy’s. There is an outdoor dining option with reservations required (through group leader). After lunch we will visit the Zillman Art Museum of the University of Maine - one of the finest Modern and Contemporary galleries in the state.

We are considering a 4-day trip to Pennsylvania Dutch Country to witness the culture, learn some history, experience the food, sights, and sounds of the home of the Amish during the spring of 2023. If that interests you, we'd like to start gathering names and input on what you'd like to see. Email us at adult.education@fivetowns.net and we'll let you know when we set up an information night!