YOUR SAFETY AND HEALTH ARE OUR TOP PRIORITY To set your mind at ease, we want you to know we have been monitoring events associated with influenza, RSV and the Covid virus. Proper hand-washing technique – hand sanitizer – equipment disinfecting – masking if you feel the need are all ways to guard against the spread of any infection and … Read More
Pre-Order your supplies
Many of our students have asked us to help streamline the process of gathering supplies for classes, and we have come up with a way we think will work for you. IF THERE IS SOMETHING YOU WILL NEED FOR CLASS – A NEW TOOL, SOME SHEET METAL, WIRE, SOLDER, ETC. Mario and his crew at SJ Jewelry Supply in Phoenix … Read More
Welcome to The Desert 2024
We are getting really excited about our upcoming retreat next month! We’re working diligently to put the finishing touches on everything to make it perfect for you. We’ll be emailing you – sometimes daily – over the next several weeks with updates and information that we hope will be beneficial. Our experience is that students become a bit anxious about … Read More
Reserve your hotel room today!
La Paloma has reserved a block of rooms for our Vivi Magoo family and friends at a reduced rate of $245/night, single or double occupancy. Rooms are limited, and we suggest you book early so you don’t miss out. ROOM RATES ARE VALID FOR STAYS BETWEEN January 31st and February 8th. THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT ROOM … Read More
Instructor Classrooms and Map
We’re all set to bring you a fantastic experience next week! We’re excited to kick off The Desert 2023, and it is going to be amazing! So that you never get lost while with us, we’ve created a map and legend of instructor’s classrooms. Map Map and Legend.The-Desert-2023-Classroom-Legend Included is also information about where a few of our key events … Read More
Make . Create . Do .
We have something new in store for you! make . create . do We know you are coming from all over the country – the world really – and you don’t want to miss a moment of creating and being with your Vivi Magoo family of makers while you’re here with us. So, we hatched a plan to keep you … Read More
Weather Forecast during our retreat
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
Relax . Unwind . Connect
Vivi Magoo Gatherings 4:30 pm until 7:00 pm Nightly AZul bar/lounge no-host bar menu items available We know you’ll be pooped at the end of the day Honestly – we are too! We all deserve a bit of R-&-R! There will be lots to do there! A time for gathering – reuniting – making new friends – in the … Read More
What’s for lunch?
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 on The Terrace Foyer Right outside your classroom! No need to go anywhere a short walk from class to lunch and back efficient speedy Daily noon … Read More
Health & Safety Information from La Paloma
We thought you may like to save this information from La Paloma about health and safety measures they are taking to help protect everyone while on their property. Practices & Protocols for Maintaining Cleanliness Health and Safety Emergency Information 0 Comments Please login to comment