Adventures at Warwick
Warwick Conference Center, Warwick, NY is located in Orange County, approximately fifty miles northwest of New York City and less than 5 miles from Vernon, New Jersey (near High Point, NJ where three states adjoin – NJ, NY and PA).
Our rural setting lets you leave the world behind and immerse yourself in the experience of the natural world. This rustic center, originally built in the 1920’s, sits on 465 acres of pristine land and has the charm of a quiet country setting that is perfect for relaxation and discovery. The lush grounds offer eight miles of beautiful hiking trails and breathtaking views. There is a one-mile, easy walking area that is favored by the less adventurous.
You will enjoy all meals at the Warwick Conference Center served buffet style in our country dining room. There are at least two options made available at every meal to meet the most discerning pallet. Many of the meals served are farm to table. Specific dietary restrictions are gladly accommodated with advance notice. No guests have ever gone away hungry!
The West House provides guests comfortable, country inn style lodging. All guest rooms have private baths and air-conditioning. A TV is available in the main lounge, where guests may gather for friendship and relaxation. Wi-Fi is available in the common meeting areas.
NOTE: Upon completion of your registration for a program, you will receive a confirmation from Eventbrite. Program charges will appear on your statement as Eventbrite – NOT Warwick Conference Center.
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Programming
Due to COVID-19, we have cancelled this program. Please check back for more information on future program updates. Thank you for your support, and we hope to see you all soon!
Program Name: Exploring Acrylics or Oils
Date: May 3, 2020 – May 8, 2020
Instructor: Louise Minks
Description: Valuable exercises and explorations with color and composition will help students become more confident painters. Louise works with each individual to help students develop effective and satisfying paintings, to overcome painting problems and to explore personal expression. Classes work from seasonal still life compositions and from interesting and challenging photographs. Students are also encouraged to paint outdoors in the beautiful Warwick landscape, weather permitting.
Pricing:
All Inclusive* (Single) – $650.00/person All Inclusive*(Double) – $575.00/person Commuter** – $460.00/person
Capacity: 10 – 20 Participants
Due to COVID-19, we have cancelled this program. Please check back for more information on future program updates. Thank you for your support, and we hope to see you all soon!
Program Name: Watercolor Masters Class
Date: May 3, 2020 – May 8, 2020
Instructor: Deborah Rubin
Description: This class is for seasoned painters who have specific projects to work on but need advice and critiques as they paint. You will bring your own images or have ideas for paintings. We will have individual critiques and group critiques during the week, as a way to facilitate the process and learn from each other. You will not have a supply list but will bring what you use at home. The Instructor will have extra supplies for sale.
Pricing:
All Inclusive* (Single) – $650.00/person All Inclusive*(Double) – $575.00/person Commuter** – $460.00/person
Capacity: 10 – 20 Participants
Due to COVID-19, we have cancelled this program. Please check back for more information on future program updates. Thank you for your support, and we hope to see you all soon!
Program Name: Yesteryear – The Revolutionary War
Date: May 18, 2020 – May 22, 2020
Instructors: Ann Kelleher, Benjamin Nelson, Alan McGowan
Description: A review of the American Revolution in its historical context will lay the groundwork for assessing today’s assumptions about the founding of the United States which vary widely from inspirational precedent setting to cherished mythology. Topics that will be covered by the three Instructors will be – Rethinking the Revolutionary War (Ann Kelleher), 1776 & the Devils Disciple (Benjamin Nelson) and Early American Science (Alan McGowan).
Pricing:
All Inclusive* – $945.50/person Discounted Rate: By March 1 – $846.79/person Commuter** – $713.79/person
Capacity: 15 – 30 Participants
Program Name: The Creative You
Date: June 15, 2020 – June 19, 2020
Instructor: No Instructor
Description: A getaway experience for two or more people to relax and unwind while focusing on your hobbies (photography, painting, quilting, crocheting, knitting and the like) without a classroom/instructor setting. Come with a friend, relative or a group from your club.
Pricing:
All Inclusive* (Single) – $575.00/person All Inclusive*(Double) – $475.00/person
Capacity: 15 – 30 Participants
Due to COVID-19, we have cancelled this program. Please check back for more information on future program updates. Thank you for your support, and we hope to see you all soon!
Program Name: Plein Air Watercolor
Date: July 12, 2020 –July 17, 2020
Instructor: Deborah Rubin
Description: Using watercolor paints and sometimes pens, learn to paint on the spot, inside and out. We will be around the big conference center with plenty of landscape opportunities big and small.
Pricing:
All Inclusive* (Single) – $650.00/person All Inclusive*(Double) – $575.00/person Commuter** – $460.00/person
Capacity: 10 – 20 Participants
Due to COVID-19, we have cancelled this program. Please check back for more information on future program updates. Thank you for your support, and we hope to see you all soon!
Program Name: Yesteryear – The Civil War
Date: August 17, 2020 – August 21, 2020
Instructors: Ann Kelleher, Benjamin Nelson, Alan McGowan
Description: Relevant information and analysis will reflect on the time in U.S history when the political institutions failed to manage the country’s deep ideological divisions. Topics that will be covered by the three Instructors will be – U.S. Polarization and the Civil War (Ann Kelleher), The Civil War: 2 fictional Views (Benjamin Nelson) and Development of the Concept of Race in human beings (Alan McGowan).
Pricing:
All Inclusive* – $945.50/person Discounted Rate: By June 1 – $846.79/person Commuter** – $713.79/person
Capacity: 15 – 30 Participants
Due to COVID-19, we have cancelled this program. Please check back for more information on future program updates. Thank you for your support, and we hope to see you all soon!
Program Name: Bridge Bootcamp
Date: August 31, 2020 – September 4, 2020
Instructor: Ed Scanlon
Description: Designed for all Players, social, party or club, this Program is for those who are hungry for more! Learn to defend as if you didn’t owe the declarer money. Stop looking to the heavens for declarers tricks–learn some techniques that pull tricks out of thin air. We learn by playing rather than lecture, and our fundamental concept is that if you aren’t laughing, you aren’t learning. This is NOT for brand new players, but rather those who have the basics and play on a regular basis.
Pricing:
All Inclusive* – $799.00/person
Capacity: 15 – 24 Participants
Due to COVID-19, we have cancelled this program. Please check back for more information on future program updates. Thank you for your support, and we hope to see you all soon!
Program Name: Master Class: Pushing Personal Painting Boundaries
Date: September 27, 2020 – October 2, 2020
Instructor: Louise Minks
Description: This class is an opportunity to experiment with painting ideas, become more skilled and expressive with paint, and to challenge oneself as an artist in new ways. Louise offers many varieties of subject matter, but students are also encouraged to bring their own personal projects to class, paintings to improve or complete or material they want to try with an experienced teacher right at hand to help overcome problems. Everyone works at his/her own pace with Louise’s personal instruction and support. Anyone is welcome to this class who has had at least one class with Louise already.
Pricing:
All Inclusive* (Single) – $650.00/person All Inclusive*(Double) – $575.00/person Commuter** – $460.00/person
Capacity: 10 – 20 Participants
Due to COVID-19, we have cancelled this program. Please check back for more information on future program updates. Thank you for your support, and we hope to see you all soon!
Program Name: Watercolor Class
Date: September 27, 2020 –October 2, 2020
Instructor: Deborah Rubin
Description: Learn about techniques, materials, and design while creating vibrant watercolors in a class setting. Some of the techniques are wet on wet, dry brush, and glazing. Possible outdoor time if weather permits. This class is for all abilities. A supply list will be given upon registration. For beginners who might not want to make the monetary investment for supplies, renting everything is an option.
Pricing:
All Inclusive* (Single) – $650.00/person All Inclusive*(Double) – $575.00/person Commuter** – $460.00/person
Capacity: 10 – 20 Participants
Due to COVID-19, we have cancelled this program. Please check back for more information on future program updates. Thank you for your support, and we hope to see you all soon!
Program Name: The Art of Art
Date: October 25, 2020 – October 30, 2020
Instructor: Chris Carter
Description: A week-long program each day focusing on a specific topic (Bookmaking, Drawing, Color Theory, Collage) to learn new skills toward your mastery. Curiosity and the desire to learn new skills and work toward mastery of current skills is more important than the level at which you view yourself. All skill levels are welcome to participate!
Pricing:
All Inclusive* (Single) – $650.00/person All Inclusive*(Double) – $575.00/person Commuter** – $460.00/person
Capacity: 10 – 20 Participants
Due to COVID-19, we have cancelled this program. Please check back for more information on future program updates. Thank you for your support, and we hope to see you all soon!
Program Name: Yesteryear – The Cold War
Date: November 9, 2020 – November 13, 2020
Instructors: Ann Kelleher, Benjamin Nelson, Alan McGowan
Description: Analyses of the Cold War’s characteristics and major events will provide the basis for assessing the potential for a new cold war emerging from the U.S.-China rivalry. Topics that will be covered by the three Instructors will be – Super Power Rivalry (Ann Kelleher), Rosenberg Case Revisited (Benjamin Nelson), Nuclear conflict and Artificial Intelligence as it relates to weapons (Alan McGowan).
Pricing:
All Inclusive* – $945.50/person Discounted Rate: By September 1 – $846.79/person Commuter** – $713.79/person
Capacity: 15 – 30 Participants
Refund Policy: 100% refund if cancelled in advance of 1 month from program start date. 80% refund from 1 month to 2 weeks from program start date. Requests for cancellation within 2 weeks of program start date due to extenuating circumstances, will be considered on a case by case basis.
All Inclusive* – Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Lodging. Commuter** – Includes Evening Dinner and Orientation on Program start date, and Daily Lunch.