Parting words….

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We’re getting really excited about our upcoming retreat next week!

We’re working diligently to put the finishing touches on everything to make it perfect for you.

We have created ways to connect you with us and you with each other before and during our retreat. 

We’ve created a private FB page just for you, your instructors – and us.
This FB page gives everyone a chance to connect with each other.

THE DESERT 2025

If you don’t have a FB account, no worries – you can stay connected with Barb and Erin through texts and emails!

TEXT

If there is anything you need help with, any question you need answered, please text Barb or Erin, and they will help you out.
 Barb’s cell phone number
(602) 509-6030 (text)
and
Erins cell phone number
(602) 645-4136 (text)

INSTAGRAM

We have an active Instagram page and would love for you to share your photos and posts with us throughout the retreat.
You can find us here.
Hashtag your posts to
#thedesert2025
#vivimagoo

THANK YOU TO OUR INDUSTRY PARTNERS

Will you help us thank our sponsors when you see them? We love the collaboration with each of them – they help give us an additional layer of pizzazz that we can share with you!
PEPE TOOLS for your lovely workshop aprons

LION PUNCH FORGE for the awesome badge holders. They work well when you’re out shopping at the gem shows too!
HALSTEAD JEWELRY SUPPLY is located right in our own state of Arizona – how lucky are we! We’ve known Hilary Halstead for many years, and this year we are thankful she sent Sylvie to show off some of their product and how to use it.

JUST A FEW MORE THINGS.

If you have day classes followed by evening classes, you may be worried if there will be enough time to eat in between.
Since the hotel underwent an extensive renovation last year, they have really stepped up their game!
There is a new restaurant, La Luz (7am-10pm).
The renovation looks beautiful – and we hope they will have speedy service for those who are short of time between classes.
located next to our main group of classrooms on the Terrace Level
And they have opened a grab-&-go coffee shop, La Vista Caffe (6am-6pm).
It looks like you may be able to grab a quick salad or sandwich in between classes from here.
 near hotel registration.
We can’t wait to check out Casa 71 Tequila Lounge (noon until 11 pm)

where the old bar used to be. It looks fun and inviting!
If all of this doesn’t suit your fancy, we suggest Uber eats or some such company where you can order ahead of time, and they will deliver it when you’re ready to eat.

 

IN CONCLUSION

We hope you will enjoy your time with us and go home with loads of new techniques and tips to continue creating beautiful jewelry all year long.
As importantly, we are confident that you will forge friendships along the way and stay connected with these new and dear friends until you reunite with them at a future Vivi Magoo retreat.

We’re looking forward to gathering soon!

Barb (602) 509-6030 (cell)
[email protected]
Erin (602) 615-4136 (cell)
[email protected]