Pop-up Bookstore at Windermere Village Hall

Uncover the unique charm of Windermere Village through this walking tour created in partnership with the Windermere Women’s Institute.Did you know Muskoka Chautauqua started in Windermere more than 100 years ago? Rediscover this charming historic village with us through a walking tour created in partnership with the Windermere History project, the Windermere Women’s Institute, Architectural […]

'Pick Your Paint Medium' Painting Workshop with Susan WareVisual Arts Workshop Series sponsored by Ruthann Brown, Engel & Völkers.

The workshops meld motion, sensation, gesture and text, intriguing participants with the joyful process of diving into the act of writing.Since 2012, Terrill and Carol have offered engaging moving/writing workshops in privatestudios, conferences, educational and community settings in Montreal, Vancouver, Haliburton, Prince Edward County, Toronto and online. The Embodied Writing workshops meld motion, sensation, gesture […]

Patrick Boyer shares his newest book, Muskoka Heritage Nuggets and the history of Chautauqua in Muskoka. Q&A session to follow the lecture.J. Patrick Boyer Unveils Muskoka Heritage NuggetsThis 2023 season for Muskoka Chautauqua, author, publisher, and Muskoka historian J. Patrick Boyer will share nuggets of district heritage that promise “something for everyone.”At prior Chautauquas the […]

Music Under the Stars with the soothing sounds of Bet Smith!Bet Smith is a Muskoka-based alternative roots singer-songwriter who weaves environmental and socio-political philosophy into rich, reflective compositions. With a voice that is gentle and familiar, Bet offers elegant melodies locked to lyrics that are paced and precise. Dynamic guitarist, Rob Currie of Gravenhurst, will […]

Join us for the screening of 'Unsyncable' directed and written by Megan Wennberg and presented by Hot DocsSwimmers in their sixties and beyond make a splash as they hold back the hands of time and celebrate the beauty, strength and joy they have found in synchronized swimming. Luther is 82 and the assistant coach of […]

Morning Yoga and Meditation with TerillPlease bring your own yoga mats, blocks, water bottles etc.

Participants will be engaged with Artist Melanie Siegel for a hands-on mini workshop in wet felting of cords to create a neckpiece or amuletVisual Arts Workshop Series sponsored by Ruthann Brown, Engel & Völkers.With the guidance of Artist in Residence Melanie Siegel, we present a “Feel the Felt Workshop”. This is a hands-on experience with […]

Pop-up Bookstore at Windermere Village Hall

Unleash your creative potential with the camera you carry in your pocket every day - your iPhone!Unleash your creative potential with the camera you carry in your pocket every day - your iPhone! This introductory photography workshop will provide you with a brief overview of the fundamentals of photography, such as composition and natural lighting, […]

Dancing with Trees is a contemplative, site specific, durational performance. Come and enjoy the dance experience!Dancing with Trees is a contemplative, site specific, durational performance in conjunction with the beautiful music of a native flute.It will move through the woods, with the audience invited to enjoy a relaxed, self-directed experience; moving with the performers or […]

Participants will be engaged with Artist Melanie Siegel for a hands-on mini workshop in wet felting of cords to create a neckpiece, amuletWith the guidance of Artist in Residence Melanie Siegel, we present a “Feel the Felt Workshop”. This is a hands-on experience with one of our most popular artists.The workshop will explore the properties […]

Cindy Watson shares the ins and outs of her new book: 'How to Get What You Want from the Boardroom to the Bedroom' followed by a Q&ACindy is a highly sought-after international speaker, consultant and coach, known for her passion, commitment, deep caring, and ability to inspire. She is the founder of Women On Purpose […]

Beverlie & Charlie'Po Cholly' Charlie Robertson | www.reverbnation.com/pochollyCharlie has been an itinerant bluesman for 50 years, traveling the globe, hosting concerts and conducting workshops. He is well-known for his blues harp styles, slide guitar and traditional blues. He has played with the Gypsy Kings in France, tango bands in Argentina, reggae players in Jamaica, and […]

Join us for the screening of 'Silvicola' directed by Jean-Philippe Marquis and presented by Hot DocsWinner of the John Kastner Award There are trees that have stood for thousands of years in Canada’s Pacific Northwest. These old-growth forests have a priceless value economically, culturally, and environmentally, yet their existence is in peril. In the past […]

Morning Yoga and Meditation with TerillPlease bring your own yoga mats, blocks, water bottles etc.

Nature Journaling with Rob ElliottThis course is about using sketchbooks to gain a deeper understanding of the natural world.A nature sketchbook can improve one’s observations, aid with memory, and be a way of sharing your experiences with others. We will start with a look at observation and recording techniques, materials, and useful digital tools. Then […]

Pop-up Bookstore at Windermere Village Hall

Uncover the unique charm of Windermere Village through this walking tour created in partnership with the Windermere Women’s Institute.Did you know Muskoka Chautauqua started in Windermere more than 100 years ago? Rediscover this charming historic village with us through a walking tour created in partnership with the Windermere History project, the Windermere Women’s Institute, Architectural […]

Create mini-heart shaped wall pockets, perfect for adding your own air plants or dried flowers!Come and get your hands dirty with Sharon of Swaggy Pots! Rediscover your inner child as you play with air-hardening clay to make these cute, mini-heart wall pockets, perfect for adding your own plants or dried flowers. Fun, functional and decorative! […]

We'll allow ourselves to connect with our breath, our bodies, minds, spirits and the natural environment, to reinforce a vital relationship.Amidst the trees, natural, tranquilizing, substances are released. Being amongst the trees gives us the opportunity to shed our habitual tensions and stresses. We are supported by the trees- in fact we are more than […]

Carol Marie Newall will discuss her book, 'Outside the Gate (The True Story of a British Home Child in Canada) with the audience.Carol Marie Newall lives in the Muskoka Lakes district north of Toronto with her husband and granddaughter. Her surprise discovery of a family secret inspired a longterm quest to learn about the British […]

Muskoka Chautauqua presents Leah Leslie Unplugged at Windermere.It is impossible to pick a genre to describe the music of Leah Leslie. She simply loves to sing, especially classic folk, blues and jazz. Her voice has an unusual quality; a combination of clarity and edge. A lifetime of following singers like Bonnie Raitt, Billie Holiday and […]

Join us for the screening of 'I'm Just Here for the Riot' directed by Kathleen Jayme and Asia Youngman and presented by Hot DocsThe violent mob that erupted on June 15, 2011, after the Vancouver Canucks Game 7 Stanley Cup loss caught the world’s attention—partially because it appeared un-Canadian, mostly because it became known as […]

Morning Yoga and Meditation with Terill Maguire

Learn how to make your own playing card utilizing water-soluble graphite.With the guidance of professional mixed media artist Sean-William Dawson, participants will discover and explore the medium of water-soluble graphite, utilizing these techniques and processes in the creation of their very own playing card.

Pop-up Bookstore at Windermere Village Hall

Uncover the unique charm of Windermere Village through this walking tour created in partnership with the Windermere Women’s Institute.Did you know Muskoka Chautauqua started in Windermere more than 100 years ago? Rediscover this charming historic village with us through a walking tour created in partnership with the Windermere History project, the Windermere Women’s Institute, Architectural […]

Enjoy a day of painting en plein air using acrylics to capture the beauty of Lake Rosseau and the Muskoka landscape.Greg and Susan Hindle are excited to welcome both novice and experienced artists to join them in creating their own interpretation of what they see. Beginners will be led through easy steps to create their […]

Portraits of Friendships: A Poetry Workshop with Molly PeacockMolly Peacock, author of The Analyst: Poems (Biblioasis Press) and A Friend Sails in on a Poem (Palimpsest Press) will present a brief reading from these recent works and give a poetry workshop centered on portraits of friendships, from the ordinary to the unusual. School friends, work […]

Join us for a collaborative community conversation with facilitator, Collin Rainey to discuss Windermere now and in the futureJoin us for a collaborative community conversation with facilitator, Collin Rainey to discuss the historic Windermere village and its future. Please choose one of the seven available discussion options listed as "tickets"

One of the most exciting bands around, the Toronto All-Star Big Band revives the spirit style and sound of the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s.One of the most exciting bands around, the Toronto All-Star Big Band revives the spirit style and sound of the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s – that golden age of the big bands. […]

This practice will open your mind and heart to fully engage in Chautauqua’s curiosity and creativity by aligning the body, mind, and spirit.Please bring your own yoga mats, blocks, water bottles etc. This morning practice will focus on breath through the practice of Pranayama and conscious movement of Asana (posture) of Yoga. Pranayama is the […]

Enjoy a day of painting plein air using acrylics to capture the beauty of Lake Rosseau and the Muskoka landscape.Greg and Susan Hindle are excited to welcome both novice and experienced artists to join them in creating their own interpretation of what they see. Beginners will be led through easy steps to create their own […]

Pop-up Bookstore at Windermere Village Hall