Thank you so much! THE DESERT 2020 We hope you enjoyed yourself in Tucson – growing as an artist – deepening friendships with your art sisters and brothers – and learning a thing or two about yourself along the way. This was our largest and best retreat to date – four hundred students, twenty-two instructors, eleven classrooms and six days … Read More
Maps and Legends to Instructor’s Classrooms
Most of our Desert classes are contained on the Terrace Level of the hotel; however there are two that are a ways away. Here is a map of the Terrace Level classes Here is a map to Anne Mitchell’s classes Here is a map to Tonya Davidson’s classes We will have maps available for you if you would like a … Read More
What’s there to do in the Valley of the Sun?
We love our city and hope you will too! If you’re coming early or staying after our retreat ends, the “Valley of the Sun” offer so many things to do for you. You’ll quickly become a fan of the area and want to return time and time again. Here’s our shortlist of things to do in our fair city – … Read More
What’s there to do in and around our Valley of the Sun?
We love our city and hope you will too! If you’re coming early or staying after our retreat ends, the “Valley of the Sun” offer so many things to do for you. You’ll quickly become a fan of the area and want to return time and time again. Here’s our shortlist of things to do in our fair city – … Read More
What is there to do in Round Top?
Round Top and the surrounding areas offer so many things to do for the newcomer. You’ll quickly become a fan of the area and want to return time and time again. Want to know more about Round Top? Click <here>. Things to do in the Round Top area – Click <here>. Restaurants in the area – Click <here> Shopping in … Read More
What can I expect? Rain? Sunshine? Heat? Cold?
Tucson weather ranges from daily highs of 70(ish) to overnight lows of 45 degrees. The extended forecast during our retreat looks beautiful! Picture Perfect! Here’s what Accu-Weather says about Tucson’s weather during our stay – Our classrooms are generally well-controlled, but that’s not to say it may appear a bit warm or somewhat chilly to one or another of you … Read More
What’s there to do in and around our Valley of the Sun?
We love our city and hope you will too! If you’re coming early or staying after our retreat ends, the “Valley of the Sun” offer so many things to do for you. You’ll quickly become a fan of the area and want to return time and time again. Here’s our shortlist of things to do in our fair city – … Read More
What’s there to do in and around Scottsdale?
We love our city and hope you will too! If you’re coming early or staying after our retreat ends, Scottsdale and the surrounding areas offer so many things to do for the newcomer. You’ll quickly become a fan of the area and want to return time and time again. Here’s our shortlist of things to do in and around Scottsdale … Read More
What is there to do in Round Top?
Round Top and the surrounding areas offer so many things to do for the newcomer. You’ll quickly become a fan of the area and want to return time and time again. Want to know more about Round Top? Click <here>. Things to do in the Round Top area – Click <here>. Restaurants in the area – Click <here> Shopping in … Read More
What should I wear in Round Top?
Round Top weather in April ranges from daily highs of 80-85 degrees to overnight lows of 60-65 degrees. It tends to be one of their rainier months, so maybe toss an umbrella in your suitcase for those occasional rainy days. The weather is pretty crazy in that part of Texas, so we prepare for a variety of weather whenever we travel there. … Read More