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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!”

Nosara

Nosara is a village and district in the Nicoya canton province of Costa Rica on the Pacific Coast with a population of 5800 people…mostly surfers, yogis, and those lucky enough to be living and working off the fruits of the land. It seems from the 21/2 hour drive from Liberia airport, it’s the last ofContinue reading “Nosara”

Amangiri

Thousands of years before European pioneers trekked into the American Southwest, Native Americans were thriving in this arid land in Southern Utah. And they continue to thrive in the region today. Amangiri which means peaceful mountain is situated right smack in the middle of the Colorado Plateau which has the highest concentration of National ParksContinue reading “Amangiri”