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
Ready.Set.Go.
Are you ready to head out to the gem shows next week? If you’re ready, we’re ready to give you some helpful pointers. Have you been practicing your restraint methods? We can’t guarantee we’ll be of any help in the restraint department, but we will head you in the right direction, and the rest is up to you. This is … Read More
Adding Classes
Would you like to add a class to your schedule? It’s not too late! Although many of our classes are sold out, there are still awesome classes with a few seats left in each of them. It’s too late to switch classes, but it’s never too late to add them! And, it’s cheaper than going shopping! See how we’re always … Read More
An EPIC Schedule of Events
DAILY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS We have created a fun-filled schedule of events for you, our Adventurers! ——————– Breakfast beginning each morning at 7:00 am Belgian Waffles Scrambled Eggs Sausage Fresh Fruit Oatmeal Cold Cereals Biscuits and Gravy Juice Coffee, tea ——————– Morning Session 9:00 am until noon Vivi Magoo Classroom Pick out your spot on the first day, and leave … Read More
How do I get to the hotel?
FLYING If you’re flying into the Valley of the Sun, you can pick up an Uber or Lyft at the airport, and they will get you safely to the Drury Inn and Suites Phoenix-Chandler in no time. It’s as simple as downloading an app, and you’ll be set up to request a ride in minutes. We use them all the … Read More
Let’s Connect!
Could we ask you to do us a favor? We like to keep in touch with you throughout our retreat, and texting is the easiest way for us to stay connected. And, if you are ever in need of one of us, just text us; it’s much easier than trying to hunt us down! Could you text us your name and cell phone … Read More
Let’s get started on our Epic Adventure!
We’re getting close to when we begin our journey with each other! We’re so excited and hope you are too! We’re going to begin sending a series of emails to you – We want to make sure you have all of the information you need to make your trip and retreat memorable and fun. And, we invite you to contact us with any … Read More
The Desert 2020 – Available Seating
In order to help you, we’ve designed an overview of what is sold out, what has limited seating and which instructors continue to have plenty of seats in a variety of their classes. <click here to view class updates> September 16, 2019
Can We Chat?
Could we ask you to do us a favor? We like to keep in touch with you throughout our retreat, and texting is the easiest way for us to stay connected. And, if you are ever in need of one of us, just text us; it’s much easier than trying to hunt us down! Could you text us your name and cell phone … Read More