Join us for an inspiring day with charismatic teacher and harpist Rachel Clemente in the company of fellow lovers of harp!!!

HARP RETREAT IN THE THOUSAND ISLANDS

WITH RACHEL CLEMENTE!

Sunday, September 7, 2025

SCHEDULE

Morning: PRIVATE LESSONS with Rachel….

Rachel has two private lesson slots of 50 minutes each, at 9 am and 10 am. Cost per lesson is

$65. Call or text Evie at 718.753.7947 to reserve a time!

11 - 12:30 Workshop I:

REELS OF THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS

Join Rachel as she shares two reels from one of the largest collections of traditional Scottish

Highland dance music, the Patrick MacDonald Collection (1784). Whether you're a beginner or

an experienced player, you'll expand your repertoire with rich, timeless tunes! This class will

include some left hand accompaniment ideas for creating simple, but effective arrangements.

Melodies will be taught by ear with sheet music provided at the end of class.

12:30 - 1:30 LUNCH in the COW- FÉ

Bring light fare to share! (Salads, dips…).

There are cool beverages and frozen desserts in the Cow-fé available for purchase and

complementary hot and cold spring water.

1:30 - 3:00 Workshop 2: ACCOMPANIMENT TOOLBOX

Want to spice up your left hand accompaniment? Unlock sounds and harmonic colors that will

transform basic chords into effortless accompaniments. Rachel will guide you through different

patterns and textures that any player can apply to their favorite tunes!

Pre-Concert Recess….

5:00 Concert: 

IF YOU MUST KNOW, featuring Scottish Harpist Rachel Clemente and Piper Dan Houghton

While firmly rooted in the fertile ground of Scottish traditional music, harpist Rachel

Clemente and piper Dan Houghton’s gritty, avant-garde musical interpretations put them

at the forefront of Celtic folk musicians in New England.

Cost for the full day of workshops and concert: $100

Private lessons on a first-come, first-serve basis to be paid to Rachel directly.

REGISTRATION

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Please make your check in the amount of $100 payable to: The Iva Smith Gallery and mail it to:

Evelyn Saphier, The Iva Smith Gallery, 627 State Highway 37, Hammond, NY 13646.

Please return this form at your earliest convenience!

You may also register by email/phone at 718-753-7947 and read Evie your Credit Card number, if you wish.

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Notes: While our day with Rachel is designed for those who would like a single-day immersion

experience, the following is offered for those who may wish to stay on and enjoy the beauty

and historical interest of the Thousand Islands!

* Many local hotels and motels will have started off-season rate schedules. Almost all require a

2-night commitment. For those who wish to stay overnight, simple, clean accommodations can

be had at The Rock Ledge or The Applewood, on Route 12 in Alexandria Bay. There are lovely

on-the-river resorts such as The Riveredge Resort and The Edgewood Resort. I would also

suggest looking into The Lodges at Oak Point—lovely cottages on the River.*

Many local hotels and motels will have started off-season rate schedules. Almost all require a

2-night commitment. For those who wish to stay overnight, simple, clean accommodations can

be had at The Rock Ledge or The Applewood, on Route 12 in Alexandria Bay. There are lovely

on-the-river resorts such as The Riveredge Resort and The Edgewood Resort. I would also

suggest looking into The Lodges at Oak Point—lovely cottages on the River.

* Redwood, just south of Hammond has several pristine lakes ideal for kayaking. The

Wandering Kayak will deliver and pick up kayaks with all essentials (life vest, paddle, phone

protector) at a lake of your choice.

* People who stay on an extra day may like to take an Uncle Sam’s Boat Tour out of Alex Bay to

get out on the River and hear the interesting history of the Thousand Islands.

* Clayton, 20 minutes upriver from Alex Bay is a charming River town with a lovely waterfront,

shops art center/handweaving museum and restaurants.

Art Opening begins at 5:00.

5:15  Welcoming Remarks by Gallery Director Evelyn Saphier 

5:45  Intro to this summer's exhibition of works by Paul Saphier, followed by presentations of featured artists Victoria E. Ransom, Diane Leifheit, Dawn Oman, Roland E. Hanson, and Dennis del Rossi in their respective Galleries.

Come one!!! Come all!!!

Jamie--the most inspiring and supportive music teacher ever!-- will teach you basic chords and strums that will help you through dozens of songs.  

Ages 8-98 are welcome to attend.  This is a super-fun activity for parents and children.

9 am      Beginners (one hour class)  

10 am    Intermediate-Performance Class (a longer class with a break for tea/coffee in the middle)

Classes start on Monday, July 8, 2024.  

Call or text Evelyn at 718-753-7947 to register!  

Poetry Night in the Barn is the night when word-lovers get their say, sharing favorite poems and creating their own. This end-of-season event is always a time of warmth, friendship and open-hearted sharing. Don't be a stranger!  Grab some verses and head over to the Gallery!   5:00 PM.