09/11/2026
8, count them, 8 days left in the Art Barn 2026 season!
It went by so fast.
I'm always so reflective this time of year. Like you, I know I'm going to miss the barn, but I'm so grateful that we have the winter to travel. If you'd have told me 24 years ago that I'd have this life, well, it's been a dream. Our opportunity to travel restores me after a busy summer, and reminds me that the world is full of art to discover!
Every dream has a side you don't see. Ron and I work every day, because you entrust me to care for your art as if it were my own. When you leave us at 5 pm, our day is just beginning with hours of loading kilns and clean up. We are tired, but oh so grateful!
24 years ago Ron was diagnosed with a brain tumor, just as I was opening the Art Barn. He hoped he'd survive long enough to see it succeed. We live every day as if it would be our last, as one does when cancer calls.
Two days ago his MRI was stable. It's been stable now for 2 years, and for that I'm incredibly grateful!
I appreciate all of you so much. We had a few more challenges early this summer than I'd have liked. Kiln troubles. A back injury. And through it all you made some of the most beautiful art, which gave me great joy to see on our hard days.
We'll be open again the first Saturday in May, but remember there are still 8 more days to create. And if I don't see you before we close for the season I wish you a winter of joy, good health and discovery of new art.
Thank you for your business and friendship...
