Posted by Samantha, on January 25th, 2012
You asked for it – so here it comes! The Ultimate Card Workshop at the beautiful Balch Hotel. Here are the details:
March 23 & 24th, 2012 6:00 p.m. Friday March 23rd through Saturday March 24th at 5:00 p.m. Balch Hotel Class Supply Cost $45.00 if staying overnight Class Supply Cost $60.00 if not staying overnight 25% room discount the second night using secret code words: Ultimate Card Workshop
Your instructor, Tarina Holloway, is an . . .
To read more, please click the link: → Ultimate Card Workshop – March 23-24th
Posted by Samantha, on January 25th, 2012
Treat your Valentine to a weekend away at the Balch! We’ve got your action plan ready.
During your lunch Friday stop at the grocery to pick up some indoor ‘picnic’ items (I suggest wine, cheese, some cured meats, nice pita crackers, and some chocolate). Have his/her bag packed Friday after work, kid arrangements made, and meander to the Balch. Be welcomed with warm chocolate chip cookies and homemade hot chocolate. Head to your room or . . .
To read more, please click the link: → Supper Club – February 18th – Cupid’s Special Weekend!
Posted by Samantha, on January 6th, 2012
Chris Steinken just showed his work here a the hotel and is slated to show again this summer. He and his wife are delightful! I met Chris when touring the Portland Artists Open Studio Tour. I loved the bold expressive colors he uses and also the meticulous way in which he sets up his paintings.
He begins with a photo (most are taken by him), then creates a grid map on the canvas and . . .
To read more, please click the link: → Artist Chris Steinken
Posted by Samantha, on December 29th, 2011
My Artistic Journey Beth Kerschen
Everything that I have learned throughout my adult life seems to have led me to my current art. I received a bachelors in fine art from Colorado College, where I focused on photography and printmaking. After I graduated, I moved to Boston, Massachusetts. I found myself involved in graphic design; working for design firms and individual clients. I strengthened my knowledge of manipulating and arranging images for the most . . .
To read more, please click the link: → Artist Beth Kerschen
Posted by Samantha, on November 30th, 2011
We had such fun we’re doing it again this New Years Eve! Last year we had a dinner and storytelling event (fashioned off the Moth on NPR – not familiar? Click here to read about it on the official site). It was a BLAST!
December 31st, New Years! New Years Party with Mayan-inspired menu
Appetizers 6:00-7:00 Corn cakes with Habanero Jelly and Queso Fresco Cumin-Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Red Pepper-Almond Sauce
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To read more, please click the link: → NYE at the Balch!
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