Desert Landscapes

Desert Landscapes Desert Landscapes organizes boutique retreats. From art to adventure, we love to inspire others to get outside and fall in love with their surroundings!

Don’t miss out! The registration deadline is fast approaching for Georgia’s Muse! We’re here to answer any questions, si...
06/20/2019

Don’t miss out! The registration deadline is fast approaching for Georgia’s Muse! We’re here to answer any questions, simply drop us a message or email. www.desertlandscapesretreats.com

Georgia's Muse is an 8-day mixed media art retreat inspired by the “Mother of American Modernism” Georgia O’Keeffe. As we dive deeper into the works and life of this great artist we will immerse ourselves in the landscape and nature that so inspired her!

Have you ever been lost in the desert? Desert roads run until they intersect those big blue skies! Following them always...
06/13/2019

Have you ever been lost in the desert? Desert roads run until they intersect those big blue skies! Following them always leads to new and amazing places. Join us in New Mexico for Georgia’s Muse this September and have a new and carefree experience. We take care of all the details so you can focus on art and enjoyment. www.desertlandscapesretreats.com!

📷 cred thanks for the inspiration!

Have you made travel plans for the end of summer yet? It’s always fun to start thinking about the possibilities of where...
06/12/2019

Have you made travel plans for the end of summer yet? It’s always fun to start thinking about the possibilities of where to go!
The less fun part is when you have to;
Choose your destination...
Book flights for your trip...
Book accommodation for your trip...
Research how to get around...
Research things to see & do...
Find the best places to eat & drink...
OR
you could just book an amazing retreat with us! We take all the guess-work out of an amazing getaway! Book once and let the relaxing begin!
Our next trip is an artist retreat in sunny New Mexico, see the link in our bio ☝️☝️☝️



Desert Landscapes is a boutique retreat company organizing unique experiences in beautiful, natural, off-the-beaten-path...
06/11/2019

Desert Landscapes is a boutique retreat company organizing unique experiences in beautiful, natural, off-the-beaten-path locations! Join us for an awe-inspiring retreat. From art to adventure, we love to inspire others to get outside and fall in love with their surroundings! See what we have upcoming at www.desertlandscapesretreats.com!

Art can express so much don’t you agree? Our good friend Sharlena Wood Art inspires us so much, when she takes everyday ...
06/11/2019

Art can express so much don’t you agree? Our good friend Sharlena Wood Art inspires us so much, when she takes everyday natural beauty and makes it a focused, emotional, and dramatic show of colour, shapes, and beauty.
The best artists see not only what is right in front of them, but they see even more. New perspectives, a colour story, shapes, and shadows that are connected and intertwined.
This is why we chose Sharlena to teach our upcoming retreat, Georgia’s Muse a mixed media art retreat that focuses on the life and work of Georgia O’Keeffe. We thought who more kin to Georgia than Sharlena, who else could see the landscape and nature through Georgia’s eyes. Who else can help us see beyond what is right in front of us?
www.desertlandscapesretreats.com

“Deer's Skull with Pedernal” accurately depicts the big blue skies of New Mexico that you don’t want to miss seeing duri...
06/10/2019

“Deer's Skull with Pedernal” accurately depicts the big blue skies of New Mexico that you don’t want to miss seeing during Georgia’s Muse this September!

You’ll notice in this painting that the skull hangs on a weathered pinõn tree. Have you ever had roasted pinõn?

Fun Fact: On the back of this canvas was a star, which was a personal code that O’Keefe used when she was pleased with the way a work had turned out. Painted in 1936, it has now been donated to the collection.


Native Americans of the Southwest create many varieties of stunningly beautiful art. They carry on artistic traditions b...
06/07/2019

Native Americans of the Southwest create many varieties of stunningly beautiful art. They carry on artistic traditions by passing them on generationally, the skills they use and the items they make are functional and often tied to celebrations and ceremony. Their art often contains symbols and signs of their beliefs, dreams, and visions. Honoring their ancestors in everything they do is also extremely important, as is their reverence for nature. How does your art tie you to your values and history?

Georgia's Muse, is an 8-day mixed media art retreat inspired by the “Mother of American Modernism” Georgia O’Keeffe. As ...
06/07/2019

Georgia's Muse, is an 8-day mixed media art retreat inspired by the “Mother of American Modernism” Georgia O’Keeffe. As we dive deeper into the works and life of this great artist, we will immerse ourselves in the landscape and nature that so inspired her! The retreat includes 5 days of art workshop with artist Sharlena Wood. As well as 3 days of behind-the-scenes exploration of O’Keeffe’s home and studio, Albuquerque’s historic Old Town, Santa Fe Plaza, the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, and a relaxing afternoon at Ojo Caliente Mineral Spa. You are sure to leave with a new love of O’Keefe’s enchanted land and new work that can only be created in this unique destination!
We would love for you to sign-up to join us or share this unique opportunity with your community! All details can be found on our site, link in the bio ☝️☝️☝️

Did you know that broccoli contains more protein per calorie than steak and, per calorie, spinach is about equal to chic...
06/06/2019

Did you know that broccoli contains more protein per calorie than steak and, per calorie, spinach is about equal to chicken and fish? Though this would require eating 8 servings of broccoli to consume 20g of protein, which is quite a lot! The only thing more gratifying than a trip to the market for fresh produce is preparing them into a wholesome meal. Combining the variety of colours and textures into beautifully prepared meals for our retreat guests is something we always enjoy. A few of our favourite chefs which we take inspiration from are .

Which do you think is more striking in this Georgia O’Keeffe painting, Black Mesa Landscape? Is it the stark juxtapositi...
06/06/2019

Which do you think is more striking in this Georgia O’Keeffe painting, Black Mesa Landscape? Is it the stark juxtaposition in the colours similar to our High Desert photo from yesterday? Or is it the variation in light? Personally for me it’s the colour palette. It is so true to the New Mexico landscape, but in a rare intimate perspective. One that you can only have if you staring at this red rock right at twilight. O’Keeffe was obsessed with this colour palette. You can learn more about her use of it at our Georgia’s Muse Mixed Media Art Retreat in Abiquiu, NM in early September.

Check out the link in my bio for more information.

Who wants to come get lost and found in the desert? It’s impossible not to love and identify with the works and spirit o...
06/05/2019

Who wants to come get lost and found in the desert? It’s impossible not to love and identify with the works and spirit of Georgia O'Keeffe. She had the courage to forge a completely new path, and it transformed her into one of the most iconic American artists of all time. In 1929 O’Keeffe traveled to Taos, New Mexico to visit her friend Mabel Dodge Luhan, arts supporter-writer. It was then she first heard of Ghost Ranch and caught her first glimpses of it. She would later move there in 1949, where she created some of her most famous works. Join us to celebrate 90 year since O’Keeffe’s first visit to the Land of Enchantment. Explore her work and connect with the landscape and nature that so inspired her www.desertlandscapesretreats.com!

Do you the know the highest elevated capital in the US? I’ll give you a hint, it’s not Denver, Colorado. In fact, its al...
06/04/2019

Do you the know the highest elevated capital in the US? I’ll give you a hint, it’s not Denver, Colorado. In fact, its almost 2,000 ft. higher than Denver.
A common misconception when I tell people I am from New Mexico, is that it is hot, and most of the time compared to Toronto, Ontario it is “hotter”. Few believe me when I tell them that winters and springs bring snow capped vistas. I laugh because I know that Santa Fe sits at 7,200 ft. the highest US state capital in the country!
The juxtaposition of the high desert is remarkable. Most people think of deserts as vast and flat, which they are, but what they don’t realize is the variety in the landscape never ending canyons, valleys, mesas, buttes, and incredibly high peaks! The hundreds of millions of years of erosion, wind and water inflicts on our old and steadfast desert is what makes it so captivating. It is why when you look off in the distance you can see sharp and exaggerated changes in colour and texture. It is why artists, geologist and outdoor enthusiasts all come to experience it.

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