Who: Mary Scurlock Where: Richmond, Virginia What: Artist and Teacher. Mary is a a painter and mixed media artist. She teaches in the Center for the Arts and the International Baccalaureate programs in Henrico Public Schools. In Her Words: What do you consider most valuable about your time at La Muse? The […]
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Melanie Simms
Who: Melanie Simms Where: Coventry, England What: Writer and academic. Melanie is an associate professor of Industrial Relations at the University of Warwick just outside Coventry. In Her Words: What do you consider most valuable about your time at La Muse? La Muse was such an amazing experience. Peaceful time for writing, cooking, walking and […]
Patricia Nolan-Brown
Who: Patricia Nolan-Brown Where: Wakefield, Massachusetts What: Inventor, Entrepreneur, Author. Patricia is the inventor of the original Rear-Facing Carseat Mirror (selling worldwide) and has been inventing and marketing problem solving products for over 20 years. She holds five patents and several trademarks. Check out Patricia’s great book Idea to Invention if you want to […]
Urania - Astronomy
Urania is a very spacious double room with a queen-size bed. Eldest of the muses, Urania, as with all the other muses at La Muse is the daughter of Zeus and Mnemosyne, her name coming from the Greek word for ‘heavenly’ or ‘of heaven.’ In Greek mythology she was the muse of astronomy and is […]
Calendar - 2012 Retreats
Our calendar offers you the choice of one and three-week retreats. In 2012 we introduced one-week retreats to the calendar due to high demand for shorter stays for residents who couldn’t getaway for a long period of time and for those of you out there who want to organize course and workshops at La Muse. […]
FAQ
FAQ Q: Is there Internet at La Muse? A: All the rooms have WIFI Internet access. The only room which has a sketchy track record with some computers in terms of reception is Clio, but it does have a desk immediately outside it for this purpose if needed. There is also a strong signal in […]
Dorothy Johnston
Who: Dorothy Johnston. Where: Canberra, Australia. What: Dorothy’s an award winning Australian novelist. She’s written eight novels, one of which, The Trojan Dog, won the ACT Book of the Year prize in 2001. She has also written a collection of short stories, The Division of Love. She was born in Geelong, Victoria and trained as […]
Yoga Teacher Training 200 Hour - Jill Satterfield Vajra Yoga & Meditation
Yoga Teacher Training Feb. 26th -March 15th Join Jill Satterfield MBC/RYT-500 founder of Vajra Yoga for a 200 hour Yoga Alliance certified teacher training at La Muse. Vajra Yoga + Meditation integrates Buddhist meditation and philosophy directly into the practice of yoga. It is contemplative, contemporary and practical. Through the direct experience of the body […]
Marilyn Gaffney
Who: Marilyn Gaffney. Where: Westmeath, Ireland. What: Marilyn is a visual artist and John O’Leary award winner. She obtained a First Class Honours degree from Sligo IT. She is currently studying Masters Fine Art at National College of Art and Design, Dublin. In Her Words: I am interested in psychology of the unconscious in relation […]
Eibhlis Farrell
Who: Eibhlis Farrell. Where: Dundalk, Ireland. What: After completing her doctorate, Eibhlis worked as a composer and became Head of Music Creative Media at the Dundalk Institute of Technology. Her works have been performed and broadcast internationally. She is a member of Aosdána, and has served as a member of the Toscaireacht. In Her […]