There are many important elements to a good art retreat. Climate. Accommodations. Scenery. Atmosphere. Food. Music. Wine. Decent tables. Lighting. But none of those mean anything if you don't have THE number one most important part of an art retreat.
People. People. People.
Did I already mention people? I can vouch for the fact that Pam and Mary Ann make excellent art retreat companions.
When I finally arrived 6 hours later than planned, saying over and over to myself "the hardships of travel are the salt that give the trip flavor", we commenced to laughing, opening presents, drinking good wine, telling stories, sketching, and eating fabulous chips and salsa. In other words, having fun. Because THAT is what a retreat is about.
Some of you may have heard that the president was in town for some kind of valentine getaway with Michelle. The truth of the matter is he wanted to get in on the art retreat. We felt bad about it, but had to tell him that the slots were all filled. To his credit he said he understood and wanted to know if he could come next year. We are considering his application.
So, how were the accomodations? Did you love the house? Where did it rank compared to the others?
I'd give VERYy careful consideration to the application of any outsiders to your art retreat. You'd have to contend with a cadre of Secret Service guys and you know they have NO sense of humor.
Posted by: Joan | 02/17/2015 at 11:03 PM
Terrific, just GREAT!
Posted by: jacki long | 02/18/2015 at 12:23 AM
Looks like a fantastic time was had including the consuming of some California "wimes." Gotta tease because I've done the same thing--misspelled a word and didn't realize it until much later.
Would love to know where y'all stayed. Please share when you get a chance. :)
Posted by: Amy in Texas | 02/18/2015 at 06:16 AM
Your art retreat always looks like so much fun!! I am going on an art retreat this summer with a group of online friends--we've never met and have been in a small yahoo group for six years and have become close friends. There are 12 of us and we've rented a fabulous house in the mountains near Ashville, NC. Should be quite an adventure!!
Posted by: Janet Ghio | 02/18/2015 at 07:48 AM
It's so fun to hear about the art retreat from all three of you on your blogs. What great times. Thanks for sharing it with us. I was wondering where you were going with the title of this post and I laughed at Joan's response to it above!
Posted by: Diana | 02/18/2015 at 01:54 PM
not only do you make a most excellent art retreat companion... your storytelling of after the fact is tops. you moss sisters are such clever writers! and personally, i think it'd be a fun challenge to get the secret service agents making art alongside the Pres and we three, mark me down for a yay vote!
Posted by: pam | 02/18/2015 at 05:08 PM
I looked at all three of your posts and it looks like you had a great time. I was so expecting to see a picture of a handstand in the pool though. That warm air looked so inviting. Enjoyed the different renditions of the tabasco bottle too. Thanks for sharing the trip, it was enjoyable. You sisters do have fun together.
Posted by: Robin | 02/25/2015 at 02:35 PM