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”
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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”
Uruguay or Bust
Uruguay is my new favorite place. Particularly its eastern coast and the small fishing village of Jose Ingacio. Skip Punta del Este and head straight to this cool bohemian yet sophisticated town 20 miles down the coast. Think Montauk and the drive out to the Hamptons and you can envision the scenery. But its moreContinue reading “Uruguay or Bust”
Mexico’s San Miguel de Allende
“People go to Florida to die but they come to SMA to live” goes an old often repeated saying amongst locals in this colorful Mexican town just 2 1/2 hours or 166 miles northwest of Mexico City with year-round eternal spring climate. Well, it is supposed to take 2 1/2 hours but not on aContinue reading “Mexico’s San Miguel de Allende”
Charming Amsterdam
The Netherlands. At once quaint and edgy, famously tolerant, and tremendously likable, Amsterdam is like no other European city except maybe Venice with even more canals. While the Dutch capital may lack the grandeur of Paris or Rome, it more than compensates with its charm, beauty, art museums, food and flower markets as we walkedContinue reading “Charming Amsterdam”