Bill Pratt
Bill is a nature and wildlife photographer based in Almonte, Ontario. For decades, he has explored Canada's remote landscapes, capturing spectacular images that celebrate the country's natural beauty. Through his photography, Bill seeks to inspire a deeper appreciation for the wilderness that has shaped us as a people and remains essential to the human experience. His hope is that his images will foster a commitment to preserving Canada and its wild places for future generations.
Ian Douglas
Ian is a composer, musician, poet, and research engineer whose lifelong fascination with music began in Toronto’s Humber Valley. After studying piano privately and learning music theory at the Royal Conservatory in Toronto, Ian immersed himself in the world of drumming, including orchestral, jazz/rock, and African hand drumming. Moving to Almonte in the early 1990s, he became a founding member of music groups raintree (world/folk) and The Ragged Flowers (psychedelic folk/rock). His work draws on folk, classical, world, and choral traditions.
Raintree Earth Ensemble
The ensemble features acoustic instruments blended with voice, hand-drums and unique percussion to create music with atmospheric and earthy elements. The musicians include:
Ian Douglas: piano, djembe
Kelly Sloan: voice
Steve Smith: cello
Neil Saungikar: percussion
Steve Reside: percussion, voice