Off Property Dining Suggestions

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Do you need help with dinner plans? If you if you would like to dine out, we have some recommendations for you. Westin La Paloma Restaurants In our humble opinion, you have to eat at least once at Contigo on La Paloma property. The restaurant is lovely, and the food is delicious. Spanish and Latin American fusion – the combination … Read More

One final email until we’re all together in Tucson….

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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, during, and after our retreat.  We’ve created a private FB page just for you, your instructors – and us. … Read More

The Marketplace POP-UPS!

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THE MARKETPLACE POP-UPS February 6th thru February 8th noon until 7 pm La Paloma Resort and Spa Terrace Level Demos Shopping Want to be a vendor? Contact Barb, and she will reserve a table for you! SCHEDULE OF SPECIAL EVENTS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6th CHRIS ANDERSON Lion Punch Forge Thank you Lion Punch Forge for sponsoring our lanyards! Thursday, February 6th … Read More

The Desert 2025 – Maps… Lists… Handy Overview

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We’re so excited to bring you this fabulous retreat! We hope you are feeling calm and prepared for your arrival and that our series of emails throughout the past several weeks have helped to set your mind at ease over what to expect when you arrive!  This post will help alleviate any worries or concerns you may have about finding … Read More

The Marketplace by Vivi Magoo

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WE’RE ADDING ANOTHER FUN EVENT TO OUR 2025 RETREAT! We’re pleased to announce THE MARKETPLACE February 6th thru February 8th noon until 7 pm La Paloma Resort and Spa Terrace Level OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FREE EVENT WHEN THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6th thru SATURDAY, FEBRUARY, FEBRUARY 8th NOON UNTIL 7pm DAILY WHO Vivi Magoo instructors Vivi Magoo students Juried vendors WHERE … Read More

The Marketplace 2025 by Vivi Magoo

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WE’RE ADDING ANOTHER FUN EVENT TO OUR 2025 RETREAT!   We’re pleased to announce THE MARKETPLACE February 6th thru February 8th noon until 7 pm La Paloma Resort and Spa Terrace Level OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FREE if you’re a student or instructor at our retreat NO FEE TO BECOME A VENDOR! We want to showcase our awesome students and … Read More

What’s for lunch?

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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! Daily Lunch Buffet in our own Vivi Magoo space (by Erin’s registration table) No need to go anywhere a short walk from class to lunch and back efficient speedy … Read More

Weather forecast in early February

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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 – It’s Chamber of Commerce perfect Our classrooms are generally well-controlled, but that’s not to say it may appear a bit warm or somewhat chilly to … Read More

Pack your portable light for class

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Remember to bring your portable lighting! Our venue is beautiful but not always light enough to see the fine details of our projects. Please remember to bring task lighting and an extension cord. Or, better yet, bring a rechargeable USB or battery-operated light. No cords to trip over! Here are some ideas for task  lighting     0 Comments Please … Read More

How do I get to the hotel?

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FLYING If you’re flying into Tucson, you can pick up an Uber or Lyft at the airport, and they will get you safely to the Westin La Paloma 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 time, and they are safe, less … Read More