It was a long time coming, meeting up with my dear friend, Nellie Wortman. It had been five years since we have been able to hang together. Nellie traveled from Michigan, I from Arizona, and met up at a wonderful Retreat, "Roots and Wings", in Utah, right outside of Salt Lake City.
Our surroundings were perfect!
Food and drink were top notch.
Inspiration everywhere!
Four beautiful creative souls came together to instruct us with classes each day.
From left to right (Judy Wise, India and Misty Mawn, Stephanie Lee and Katie Kendrick)
Darling Lorraine Lewis opened her AMAZING home where we gathered for all our meals and an evening of musical entertainment.
(This painting was a collaboration done by our instructors while there. This one was gifted to Lorraine.)
Two doors down from Lorraine's home lives sweet Heidi. She hosted all of our workshops at her place. Our instructors gifted Heidi with this collaborated painting.
Nellie and I had the best table mates.
One of my projects from Misty Mawn's painting class.
Lorraine had a home some of us can only dream about living in. I'll leave you with a few pictures of her endearing studio.
A big thank you also to my sweet friend, Denise Peterson for having Nellie and I stay with her while there. I regret that I did not get any pictures of her. You are the best Denise, so nurturing, kind and loving. Hope to see you soon.
I have NO Idea why I wrote your name as Annie! :-(
Posted by: Lorraine Lewis | January 15, 2014 at 10:20 PM
Dear Annie,
I am so sorry that I never saw this post from the retreat. I loved each photo and I was so happy to have you come to the reterat! And lets talk about the art you completed- SO lovely. xoxo Lorraine
Posted by: Lorraine Lewis | January 15, 2014 at 10:13 PM
Found your wonderful blog through Pinterest! I really enjoyed this post because I grew up near Groton,Mystic and New London. I now live in Houston, but I miss New England so. Especially during the holidays. The studio above is GORGEOUS and so me!!
I am a studio artist, art teacher, blogger and etsy shop owner. I would love for you to come visit me sometime. I'll hop over to your fb page right now too.
Linsey at The Farmhouse Porch
Posted by: Linsey @ Farmhouse Porch | October 20, 2013 at 09:38 AM
I must have missed this my dear, -
but you know how I wish I could have been there, too- with you and Nellie. You are two beautiful souls, and have alwayes both been there for me. I`m so happy you had this beautiful meeting .
Your painting is amazing dearest !!
I send you many loving thoughts Joanna, and all my love.
Your Dorthe
Posted by: Dorthe | September 01, 2013 at 11:14 AM
oh joanna what a fabulous time! I do hope they do it again, I fell in love with your photos. and I just love the artists that hosted this event! thank you for sharing your good time for those of us unable to attend!
xo
Posted by: [email protected] | August 30, 2013 at 01:05 PM
Heavenly! I knew Lorraine was a sweetheart from her commments in blogland, her talents amaze me!!! I'm so jealous right now ;D Someday I hope to go back this way, with my wings and roots~ Thank you JoAnnA for sharing! @>-------------
Posted by: Ella | August 22, 2013 at 02:45 PM
What a gorgeous and inspiring place to create in with your friends!
Posted by: Kathy @ Katalina Jewelry | August 22, 2013 at 07:12 AM
What a lovely time to all had and a most gorgeous place to stay. I wish I could have been around all that great talent. That artwork...WOW! You all are all so beautiful. Thank God for friends. May God keep on blessing all of you,
XXOO Marie Antoinette
Posted by: Marie Antoinette | August 20, 2013 at 02:58 PM
Oh my, what an amazing time Joanna. The pictures are just fabulous. I am in love with that studio, I have never seen anything like that. What joy that must have been for you to be with all those ladies creating. Wow. Love it! xoxo
Posted by: Riki Schumacher | August 18, 2013 at 07:41 PM
Oh Joanna, this looks like such a beautiful retreat, everything about it comes alive in your photographs. I love the painting that you did especially!!
roxanne
Posted by: Roxanne Evans Stout | August 18, 2013 at 04:19 PM
It looks wonderful.
Posted by: Joanne Thieme Huffman | August 18, 2013 at 01:16 PM
What a lovely time in such beautiful surroundings. So happy for you. . .
Posted by: Kim | August 18, 2013 at 07:43 AM
I will cherish our memories together! You rock and I was so blessed to be able to share this with you!!! I can't wait until we do this again!!! I am so thankful that you took pictures, for I was in such awe over everything that I never dug my camera out...lol. Love your photos! Thanks for sharing them...:) xoxo
Posted by: Nellie Wortman | August 16, 2013 at 05:44 AM
Wow! It looks like a wonderful workshop! From the fabulous instructors, to the food, and the location, and the folks you kept company with. I wish I had been there too! And Lorraine's studio!!!! I'm lusting for that table.
I'm glad you had such a great time.
xo
Posted by: LeslieM | August 15, 2013 at 02:31 PM
JoAnnA, I've been waiting and watching to see a report of your time at the retreat. This looks fabulous! I'm so glad you were able to go almost straight from AU to Utah. I'm still working on my Dolly Makeover, hoping to finish soon. We have to get together some time! xo Lorie
Posted by: Lorie | August 15, 2013 at 12:09 PM
And all the way to heaven was heaven.
xo
Posted by: Judy Wise | August 15, 2013 at 11:39 AM