from LA from San Diego from San Francisco from Phoenix from Tucson Helpful hints from the Hilton Hotel staff
Airport Transfer Information from John Wayne Airport
If you are flying, John Wayne Airport is directly across the street from the Hilton Hotel. How handy is that! When you arrive at the airport, and after you pick up your luggage, proceed to the Ground Transportation exits (5 & 6) and cross over to the Courtesy Van pick up area. The Hilton shuttle picks up here at 15-minutes … Read More
Roommate Needed
Are you looking to share a room at the hotel? We have several students who are interested in sharing rooms. Email me, and I’ll see what I can do to connect you with a roommate. Barb Barb@ViviMagoo.com
Dining in and Around Irvine, California
Restaurants in Irvine offer casual diners and foodies alike the qualities that are quickly making Orange County a standout on the Southern California dining scene: fresh ingredients, diversity and leadership in “green dining.” Here are some restaurants nearby the Hilton Hotel-Irvine/Orange County/Airport that we have found to be quite good. LUNCH: *ZuZu and CoCo *Poke Dot Love *Croutons *Mick’s Karma … Read More
Shipping Supplies and Tools to the Hotel
QUESTION I’m looking for suggestions on shipping my tools and supplies to the hotel? What carrier have you used? Send “in care of anyone”? Any tips would be appreciated! REPLY We’ve arranged with the hotel to accept boxes on behalf of our students and instructors who are Hilton registered guests. Just try to coordinate timing so your boxes arrive just a day … Read More
Skill level needed to attend a Vivi Magoo retreat
Question: Hello, I stumbled upon your website through one of your instructors and was wondering if your classes are geared toward the beginner or the more advanced student. Reply: Thanks for reaching out to us at Vivi Magoo! We appreciate your interest and hope that you will consider joining us at one or another of our retreats. You asked about the … Read More
Skill Level of Classes
Hello, I stumbled upon your website through Kim St Jean and was wondering if your classes are geared toward the beginner or the more advanced student. Reply: Thanks for reaching out to us at Vivi Magoo! We appreciate your interest and hope that you will consider joining us at one or another of our retreats. You asked about the level … Read More
Guest Blogger….Chantal Johnson
New blog post about my wonderful day at Art on the Prairie in November. What an Incredible time- Already making plans to be there next November. read more here
Can I ship my supplies to Art Retreat on the Prairie?
Absolutely! Here’s what we do, and we haven’t ever had a problem with anything getting confiscated by TSA. We put the supplies for each class in a separate Ziploc bag along with the class description for that class so that if TSA does check, they can see what the various items are going to be used for. The only thing we would not pack is anything flammable (butane, etc). Do … Read More
“No decision should be made on an empty shopping bag.” ― Donita K. Paul, One Realm Beyond
Question – ” is there a list of local shops you can recommend?” Answer – Sure thing! in Round Top – Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Couture Round Top Vintage Market Spellbound Junk Gypsies MimiBella Townsend Provisions Round Top Chamber of Commerce listings for shops in Brenham – Alamo Street is Breham’s historic downtown shopping district Fancy That! Tres Chic Boutique Today & … Read More
