We Care About our Vivi Magoo family! For your peace of mind, please know that we are actively monitoring influenza, RSV, and COVID conditions AS OF JANUARY 03, 2026 Flu cases have decreased this week. Total cases remain below their 5-season averages. RSV cases have increased this week. Total cases remain below their 5-season averages. COVID-19 cases have increased this … Read More
Let’s Talk Tucson Weather – THE DESERT 2026
Golden sunshine by day, cool desert breezes by night. Our retreat forecast? Pure desert magic. Here’s what Accu-Weather says about Tucson’s weather during our stay – It’s Tucson Chamber of Commerce weather and why snowbirds flock here each winter! Our classrooms are generally well-controlled for comfort, but everyone feels temperature a little differently — some of you may feel a … Read More
THE MARKETPLACE 2026 by Vivi Magoo
Calling All Instructors & Students! We’d love for you to join in the fun THE MARKETPLACE by Vivi Magoo at THE DESERT 2026 There’s no fee to participate, whether you want to sell for one day, two days, or even all five days. Showcase your amazing creations, cabs, gemstones, or tools Connect with fellow artists Be part of the fun … Read More
Off Property Dining Suggestions
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….
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 Desert 2025 – Maps… Lists… Handy Overview
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
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
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
Weather forecast in early February
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