August 2025
Hi :) The big news for August was a “discovery visit” to Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, SC. I was feeling very anxious about my October Artist in Residence program, so having the opportunity to see where I’ll be leading workshops and meet the staff was a huge help. Palmetto Bluff is off the charts in the hospitality department. I feel sure they’ve learned from the Horst Schulze / Ritz Carlton school of hospitality. We didn’t pay for anything except food and drinks. The artist loft is gorgeous. It’s on the second floor of a retail shop with beautiful views of the May River and Wilson Dock. The loft has a kitchenette that was stocked with cold drinks and coffee, as well as a washer and dryer. They gave us bikes to use during our stay, too. First class all the way. Not a single piece of trash. The grounds are stunning, immaculate, pristine. Gorgeous oaks, lush green grass, historic architecture, gas lamps, golf carts galore, pickleball courts, equestrian center, farm...
