DAILY EVENT SCHEDULE We have created a schedule of events for Rebel Heartistry which includes class session times, meal breaks, etc. Check in at Round Top Inn is on Monday, April 29th after 4:00 pm. Check out is on Friday, 3rd after breakfast and by 11:00 am. DAILY DURING OUR RETREAT Breakfast 8:30 am Breakfast Room at Round Top Inn … Read More
Are you hungry?
The Westin La Paloma has several restaurants on their property, sure to please your palette. LUNCHTIME We asked La Paloma if they could provide us with an affordable and speedy way to serve 150 starving students and instructors in 1-1/2 hours, and they said sure thing! La Paloma will have staff serving us as we progress through the line where … Read More
Who are we?
Vivi Magoo is a family run business. We are a close-knit family who enjoy each other’s company and love spending time with our Vivi Magoo friends, sharing creativity and being inspired. In our fifth year of business, we continue to have fun planning and hosting our events each year! Barb is the visionary – always looking for new venues, artist-instructors to teach and … Read More
Meals and Gatherings
Vivi Magoo students enjoy gatherings and visit the best restaurants in Round Top, enjoying BBQ, pie, and occasionally a glass of wine while attending Art Retreat on the Prairie. In addition to our wonderful classes, we offer our students the opportunity to attend cocktail hours, meals, and socials. Some events are hosted by us, such as the gathering that kicks off … Read More
NEWS FROM VIVI MAGOO…
Art Retreat in the Desert classes/instructors announced AND Registration is now OPEN! Class Catalogue/Registration 0 Comments Please login to comment
Skill Level of Classes
Question: Hello, I stumbled upon your website through Kim St Jean and was wondering if your classes are geared toward the beginner or the more advanced student. Reply: Thanks for reaching out to us at Vivi Magoo! We appreciate your interest and hope that you will consider joining us at one or another of our retreats. Kim has been one of … Read More
Things to do in Southern California
Southern California is a fun place to visit with loads of fun things to do, sights to see and places to eat. If you are visiting here during our retreat and would like some suggestions about how to spend your free time before and after your classes, here are a few of our suggestions. Horn blower Cruises – Hornblower offers a unique … Read More
What to Wear to Class
It should be delightful weather for us! The average daytime temperature in Irvine, California during the dates of our retreat is pretty stable at 78 to 80-degrees. Overnight low is 56 to 58-degrees. June is a very dry month in Southern California with only 0.1-inch of precipitation on average. Lightweight clothing during the day when out-of-doors; a light wrap or … Read More