What’s there to do in the Valley of the Sun?

Barb SolemDanny's Epic Adventures, dining, General Information, Shopping, things to do, Vivi Magoo LTD, Vivi Magoo Presents Art Retreats and Other Inspirations

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?

Barb SolemDanny's Epic Adventures, dining, General Information, Shopping, things to do, Vivi Magoo LTD, Vivi Magoo Presents Art Retreats and Other Inspirations

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?

Barb SolemDanny's Epic Adventures, dining, General Information, Shopping, things to do, Vivi Magoo LTD, Vivi Magoo Presents Art Retreats and Other Inspirations

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 for Dinner – and Lunch too!

Barb SolemDanny's Epic Adventures, dining, Vivi Magoo LTD, Vivi Magoo Presents Art Retreats and Other Inspirations

Are you ready? Have we answered all your questions? Email us if you’re still wondering about anything…. ********** We would like to share the lunch and dinner menus with you so you know what deliciousness you will be served each day. At noon, when we break for lunch, we will head to the Spoke Cafe, where we will make our … Read More

What’s there to do in and around Scottsdale?

Barb Solemdining, Dreamers and Doers, General Information, Shopping, things to do, Vivi Magoo LTD, Vivi Magoo Presents Art Retreats and Other Inspirations

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’s for Dinner?

Barb Solem2018, 2018, dining, Rebel Heartistry, Vivi Magoo LTD, Vivi Magoo Presents Art Retreats and Other Inspirations

Hi Rebel Heartists! We’re only days away from arriving in Round Top! Are you ready? Have we answered all your questions? Email us if you need clarification about anything. We would like to share the daily menu with you so you know what deliciousness you will be served each day. (Breakfasts are prepared by Deb at Round Top Inn – … Read More

Are you hungry?

Barb SolemArt Retreat in the Desert, dining, General Information, Lunch, News, The Desert - 2020, VIVI MAGOO NEWSLETTER, Vivi Magoo Presents Art Retreats and Other Inspirations

The Westin La Paloma has several restaurants on their property, sure to please your palette. 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! La Paloma will have staff serving us as we progress through the line where … Read More

“One of the very best things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating.”  ―  Luciano Pavarotti

Barb SolemArt Retreat on the Prairie, dining

If you’ve ever been to Round Top, you know that restaurants are few and far between, and most of them are only open on weekends. Because of that (and because we love you!), we always plan for catered meals throughout our retreats. Ask any Prairie Pearl (as our Prairie students are affectionately called) – they will tell you that the meals are delicious … Read More