Email questions or comments regarding changes or cancellations to erin@vivimagoo.com. Deadline to change or cancel classes is March 24, 2017. Cancellations prior to March 24, 2017 will incur a $150 processing fee. Cancellations received on or after March 24, 2017 are non-refundable. In the very rare event of an emergency or unavoidable natural disaster or act of God, a class may be cancelled. … Read More
Daily Schedule of Events
Hi Prairie Pearls! You can view the daily schedules for our Prairie retreat here. Just click on each day, and you will be taken to the schedule for that day. Print them out, and bring them with you. We will have copies posted each day at Henkel Hall where classes are held for you to reference if need be. The schedules … Read More
Tidbits about Round Top
Want to know more about Round Top? Click <here>. Things to do in the Round Top area – Click <here>. Restaurants in the area – Click <here> Round Top 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. We hope … Read More
Pack your portable light for class
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
Want to de-stash a bit? Here’s your chance!
Do you create things that you would like to share with others? Do you have extra stash? Bring it with you to the retreat where you can sell or share with each other! It will be loads of fun! Shoppe open all week It’s free for students and instructors to participate We’ll provide the tables, and each of us are … Read More
Life is too short to wear high heels or What to wear to the Prairie retreat
Question – The Prairie is getting near! I have a couple of quick questions ~ It’s been unseasonably hot here lately so it has me wondering about The Prairie and clothing. Are the classrooms air conditioned there? I know where we are staying is but thinking about layers and how to stay comfy during the day. Answer – We’re less … Read More
“I am a free spirit!” Charm Swap
2016 Art Retreat On The Prairie Charm Swap Liz Bell bunkhousedesigns@aol.com Hello fellow Artists! I am hosting the Art Retreat on the Prairie Charm Swap this November. Both students and instructors are invited to join in the swap. You don’t want to miss out on a chance to receive a beautiful handmade treasure from a fellow Artist. Charm Swap … 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
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
Where to stay in Round Top
“Wherever we travel, the wonderful people we meet become our family.” ― Lailah Gifty Akita Round Top is a quaint and charming community set in the middle of Texas longhorn country. We return here year-after-year because it provides the calm, quiet inspiration where we all need to escape once in a while. One of the best parts of hosting our … Read More









