tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54430080501503306412011-04-21T18:19:42.590-07:00ARUBA - Our Island in the Sun!http://www.blogger.com/profile/12770700291182150485noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443008050150330641.post-9229316781230520532008-10-14T08:40:00.001-07:002008-10-24T18:15:40.749-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_c9l8rKI-91c/SQJuUhk7EAI/AAAAAAAAAjw/pwnmYaDA61w/s1600-h/102_1988.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_c9l8rKI-91c/SQJuUhk7EAI/AAAAAAAAAjw/pwnmYaDA61w/s320/102_1988.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260888613611835394" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_c9l8rKI-91c/SQJuUIoON0I/AAAAAAAAAjo/S9lB5QCFAhA/s1600-h/102_1972.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_c9l8rKI-91c/SQJuUIoON0I/AAAAAAAAAjo/S9lB5QCFAhA/s320/102_1972.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260888606914787138" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_c9l8rKI-91c/SQJuTvx1AYI/AAAAAAAAAjY/sNukslotECw/s1600-h/102_1889.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_c9l8rKI-91c/SQJuTvx1AYI/AAAAAAAAAjY/sNukslotECw/s320/102_1889.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260888600244191618" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_c9l8rKI-91c/SQJuTRlv28I/AAAAAAAAAjQ/XjBWyffCZEs/s1600-h/102_1904.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_c9l8rKI-91c/SQJuTRlv28I/AAAAAAAAAjQ/XjBWyffCZEs/s320/102_1904.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260888592140458946" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255); font-weight: bold;">Want an unforgettable time with Fun and Realaxation?</span></span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Join us for 8 Days (7 Nights) of total Creative indulgence. Enjoy our Lodging, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, a relaxed, atmosphere and our hospitality while creating MOSAIC Art!</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Come and learn the beautiful Art of Mosaic. Or come and share your Mosaic Art skills and add to our Community Mosaic Art Annual Auction Project, and leave your artistic mark behind on Aruba.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >It will be treasured!</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Come with a Sister, your Mother, and a Friend or just by yourself and make Friends!</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >All materials and instructions to complete your Mosaic Art project are included. Take your finished project home, or donate to a local charity foundation as a Fundraiser, or simply leave it behind at our Retreat, adding to our Retreat Gallery for all visitors, local and International to admire!</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Some Charity Local Foundations are:</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >* Kiwanis Club of Aruba</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >* Lions Club of Aruba</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >* Rotary Club of Aruba</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >* Woman's Club of Aruba</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >* Quota Club of Aruba</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 204, 204);font-size:130%;" >THE VENUE</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Comfortable, Tropical Villa in the Malmok Residential area. The Villa is spacious with comfortable living and working spaces, both indoors and outdoors. We are located minutes away from the best Beaches, Restaurants and Shopping.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 204, 204);font-size:130%;" >TRANSPORTATION</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >From Reina Beatrix International Airport to the Malmok Retreat is approximately a 15-minute ride.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 204, 204);font-size:130%;" >MOSAIC Art Workshops</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Daily MOSAIC Art Workshops!</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >This is the Mosaic Art Retreat where you can have Fun, Relax and create beautiful MOSAIC Art on our beautiful Tropical Island ARUBA!</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >What a combination!</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >For the Beginners, here you will learn the long held traditions of this wonderful Art form. Understand what all the rules are of creating a Mosaic project, and then have the freedom to break away from those rules if you want to.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >We use a variety of colored Italian, Spanish and Brazilian ceramic tiles. Different colors and styles of glass nuggets to add a touch of sparkle to your project.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >No experience is needed; beginners and those with some experience are welcome to this non-competitive and creative atmosphere.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Retreat goals include, but are not limited to:</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >* Instruction that fosters the creative spirit</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >* Working in a peaceful setting</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >* Exploring new ideas and techniques</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >* Meeting fellow Artist on the Island</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Please request our Schedule for October, November and December 2008 or make early reservations for 2009.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 204, 204);font-size:130%;" >A Typical Week Schedule:</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 204, 204);font-size:130%;" >DAY 1 </span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >-</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 204, 204);font-size:130%;" > </span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Arrival - Transfer - Pick up from Reina Beatrix International Airport to Malmok Art &amp; Leisure Retreat.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Welcome Cocktail to "Get to know one-other"</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Dinner and received your Welcome package from MOSAIC Art Studio Aruba Tote Bag and Apron. Time to un-pack and relax!</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 204, 204);font-size:130%;" >DAY 2 </span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >- Breakfast, Lunch &amp; Dinner</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >After Breakfast - Island Orientation</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Get top know your surroundings walk and a visit to the Boca Catalina Beach for a swim.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Optional - Walk to the California Lighthouse.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >12 Noon - Lunch - Siesta Rest &amp; Relaxation</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Introduction to MOSAIC Art - Interactive Mosaic Art project.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Wind down Day 2 with Caribbean Buffet Dinner</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 204, 204);font-size:130%;" >DAY 3 </span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >- Breakfast, Lunch &amp; Dinner</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Wake-up for YOGA!</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Breakfast and after MOSAIC Art Workshop</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Break for Lunch - Siesta Rest &amp; Relaxation</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >MOSAIC Art Workshop</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Evening Activity &amp; Outdoor "MOSAIC Table Sizzle Dinner"</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 204, 204);font-size:130%;" >DAY 4 </span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >- Breakfast &amp; Lunch</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Breakfast followed by MOSAIC Art Workshop</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Lunch Break - Siesta Rest &amp; Relaxation</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >MOSAIC Art Workshop</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >FREE Evening - Dinner out (or help yourself, relax or work some more on your MOSAIC Art project)</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 204, 204);font-size:130%;" >DAY 5</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" > - Breakfast, Lunch &amp; Dinner</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Early Bird Breakfast with YOGA</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >MOSAIC Art Workshop</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Break for Lunch - Siesta Rest &amp; Relaxation</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Back for Evening Activity &amp; Typical Dutch Dinner</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Pancake Treat!</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 204, 204);font-size:130%;" >Day 6 </span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >- Breakfast, Lunch &amp; Dinner</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Breakfast</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >MOSAIC Art Workshop</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Lunch - Siesta Rest &amp; Relaxation</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >MOSAIC Art Workshop</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Italian Feast Dinner &amp; Salsa Dancing</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 204, 204);font-size:130%;" >DAY 7 </span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >- Breakfast, Lunch &amp; Dinner</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >YOGA</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Breakfast</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >MOSAIC Art Workshop</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Break for Lunch - Siesta Rest &amp; Relaxation</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >MOSAIC Art Workshop</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Buffet Dinner &amp; Evening Activity</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >"Share your Retreat Experience" with Video/Photo sharing</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >-MOSAIC Art Donations for Local Charity-</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 204, 204);font-size:130%;" >Day 8</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" > - " Te Oro" Aruban Breakfast</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Exchange your MOSAIC Art Sphere</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >"Until we meet again"</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >* Early Airport Departure*</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Lunch - Siesta Rest &amp; Relaxation</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >*Late Airport Departure*</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 204, 204);font-size:130%;" >Te Oro - Tot Ziens - Hasta Luego - Ciao -</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 204, 204);font-size:130%;" >See you soon!</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><br />-----------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51); font-weight: bold;">Malmok Art &amp; Leisure Retreat Aruba</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51); font-weight: bold;">Price per person Include:</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51); font-weight: bold;">* All material for the Mosaic Art Workshops</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51); font-weight: bold;">* All Meals (some exceptions - see itinerary)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51); font-weight: bold;">* To and from our Airport</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51); font-weight: bold;">* Yoga Sessions</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0); font-weight: bold;">For Booking and Reservations Contact:</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0); font-weight: bold;">Omaira Silva</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0); font-weight: bold;">Malmok Art &amp; Leisure Retreat Aruba</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0); font-weight: bold;">Malmokweg # 21</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0); font-weight: bold;">malmokretreat@ymail.com</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 255); font-weight: bold;">Omaira Silva</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 255); font-weight: bold;">Mosaic Art Studio Aruba</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 255); font-weight: bold;">mosaicartstudioaruba@yahoo.com</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">Omaira Silva</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">Cell: 00297 592 8525</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">Phone/Fax 00297 585 3050</span><br />-----------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204); font-weight: bold;">Interested in Teaching or</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204); font-weight: bold;">having your own Art Retreat?</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204); font-weight: bold;">Early Bookings for 2009 available</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204); font-weight: bold;">Contact:</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204); font-weight: bold;">Malmok Art &amp; Leisure Retreat Aruba</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204); font-weight: bold;">Omaira Silva</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204); font-weight: bold;">malmokretreat@ymail.com</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204); font-weight: bold;">MOSAIC Art Studio Aruba</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204); font-weight: bold;">Omaira Silva</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204); font-weight: bold;">mosaicartstudioaruba@yahoo.com</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204); font-weight: bold;">Subject: Malmok Retreat Teaching</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5443008050150330641-922931678123052053?l=malmokartandleisureretreataruba.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ARUBA - Our Island in the Sun!http://www.blogger.com/profile/12770700291182150485noreply@blogger.com0