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.
This FB page gives everyone a chance to connect with each other.
THE DESERT 2025
If you don’t have a FB account, no worries – you can stay connected with Barb and Erin through texts and emails!
TEXT
If there is anything you need help with, any question you need answered, please text Barb or Erin, and they will help you out.
Barb’s cell phone number
(602) 509-6030 (text)
and
Erin’s cell phone number
(602) 615-4136 (text)
We have an active Instagram page and would love for you to share your photos and posts with us throughout the retreat.
You can find us here.
Hashtag your posts to
#thedesert2025
#vivimagoo
THANK YOU TO OUR INDUSTRY PARTNERS
Will you help us thank our sponsors when you see them? We love the collaboration with and support from each of them.
Thank you, PEPE TOOLS, for your lovely workshop aprons. We know you will take them back to your home studios and get a lot of use out of them. Think of us each time you wear it – we’ll be thinking of you too!
LION PUNCH FORGE for the awesome badge holders. They work well when you’re out shopping at the gem shows too!
THE SILVERSCHMIDT is gifting each of you a handy wire gauge card – one for everyone! Sturdy and long-lasting, they will be a useful tool to keep handy in your home studio. Amy has also published this comprehensive metalsmith book that will come in hand as a personal reference in your home studios. She’ll be selling them at our VIVI MAGOO MARKETPLACE next week – stop by and have a look at them!
HALSTEAD JEWELRY SUPPLIES is located right in our own state of Arizona – how lucky are we! We’ve been friends with Hilary Halstead for many years, and this year we are thankful she sent Sylvie to show off some of their product and how to use it.
And, speaking of Arizona, let’s give a shout out to SJ JEWELRY SUPPLYwho year-after-year has moved half their store from Phoenix down to our event at La Paloma so our students and instructors have a place to shop for last minute tools, metals and stones for their class projects. Mario and his family are the best – honest, ethical and wonderful business partners. Please stop by their shop on our Terrace Level of classes, support them, and thank them for their commitment to us over the years.
JUST A FEW MORE THINGS….
If you have day classes followed by evening classes, you may be worried if there will be enough time to eat in between.
Since the hotel underwent an extensive renovation last year, they have really stepped up their game!
There is a new restaurant, La Luz (7am-10pm).
The renovation looks beautiful – and we hope they will have speedy service for those who are short of time between classes
Located next to our main group of classrooms on the Terrace Level
And they have opened a grab-&-go coffee shop, La Vista Caffe (6am-6pm).
It looks like you may be able to grab a quick salad or sandwich in between classes from here.
Located near hotel registration.
We can’t wait to check out Casa 71 Tequila Lounge (noon until 11 pm)
Where the old bar used to be right upstairs from our Terrace Level classes. It looks fun and inviting!
