The Camino De Santiago experience is one that everybody should have in their life. For some, this pilgrimage is a lifelong dream inherited out of religious faith. But for most, it’san adventure or break from our ritual life and work. For me, this walk represents everything I am and STAT is about…a sacred bondingContinue reading “The Portuguese Way”
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Aspenites in Israel
From Tuscany to Israel, this group of 16 “jews” just can’t get enough of each other. And only after 11 drafts of a proposed itinerary did we get this journey absolutely perfect. Truly, just being together is perfection but to experience Amnation’s holy land as we did non-stop for 10 days was nothing short ofContinue reading “Aspenites in Israel”
STAT Goes Philanthropic
Seven years ago, I was introduced to a truly inspiring change-maker Lydia Dean who created GoPhil foundation to empower small grassroots organizations around the world to stand on their own. And at every opportunity, STAT has provided funding for various critical needs recently for Anuradha Bhosale (founder of WCRC) in rural India who fights tirelesslyContinue reading “STAT Goes Philanthropic”
Houston Art Car Parade
We travel for Art…usually fairs like Basel and Frieze but this was one “wacky” Art extravaganza. The 29th annual Houston Art Car Parade is a party for every age group. Unlike our time at Burning Man in the deserts of Nevada, this was daytime tame with groovy hippies showing off their creativity with electric carsContinue reading “Houston Art Car Parade”
Turks and Caicos
All aboard for this most unforgettable hidden paradise on an archipelago of 40 low-lying coral islands in the Atlantic Ocean. It’s irresistible blue/green crystal clear waters and varied dry brush landscape give this place a completely different feel than other islands I’ve visited. 5 couples, 5 days, and 15 meals at the gorgeous Amanyara with itsContinue reading “Turks and Caicos”
Catalonia, Spain
Seven was the magic number on this trip to the Garden of Catalonia in Southern Spain. It was a small group of familiar faces and 1 newbie who immediately got the memo as the energy we created together was palpable. From the moment we landed in Barcelona greeted by our friendly Catalan guide, Meritxell whoContinue reading “Catalonia, Spain”
The Lightning Field and Spiral Jetty
It was only on my radar for a minute when I read that a visit to these 2 magical Land Art installations were going to be an auction item at the Aspen Art Museum’s holiday fundraiser. With a nod from our director Heidi and a chat with my husband, we were convinced that this wasContinue reading “The Lightning Field and Spiral Jetty”
Born to be Wild
A celebration of Life is an understatement on this unforgettable journey to a remote corner of Nevada beneath endless skies with 23 incredible women and over 500 wild Mustang horses roaming free in the distance.
Cuba Rising
Cuba is having another “revolucion,”but this time it is Cultural. Everyone is excited about Cuba opening up to Americans but nowhere is this more apparent than in the Art World. So as travel restrictions lift and embargoes soften, 26 invited gringos from the Aspen Art Museum headed to Havana to witness a new era onContinue reading “Cuba Rising”
Morocco Mamas!
All Aboard the train…the Marrekech Express. ” Looking at the world through sunset in your eyes, traveling the train through clear Moroccan skies”. Sing it loud (Ali) and dance like no one is watching cause this train was full and rockin with 14 incredible women. And to say we hit the pavement or in thisContinue reading “Morocco Mamas!”
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