Valentine to La Muse

Dear La Muse,

It's been only a month since we met, and nearly a week since we parted, but already I've grown fond of you and look forward to my next visit.

Kerry and John, you're perfect hosts. And amazing people. You sparkle; you soothe; you inspire. Thank you for your kindness and generosity. And for the vision, courage, and hard work that you've put into creating such a welcoming and inspiring space for artists, writers, poets, musicians, and Creative Imaginatives of all persuasions. What Muse wouldn't willingly rush to one's side in such a setting?

I'm enclosing a scrapbook of my stay, for the edification and enticement of Future Musers (you know who you are).

With gratitude and affection,

Kerrie

Welcome to La Muse

Labastide-Esparbaïrenque

The grape arbor

A room of one's own

My creative space

Playing with paint

An artist in her element

The happy-hour terrace

"French Lunch"

A walk through the village...

...to the Source

A chestnut-strewn trail

Saint Michel mushrooms (Lepiota procera)

...and more "French Lunch"

The Prat Viel cows (thanks for the milk!)

La Montagne Noire

No hiking on "Hunting Wednesdays"

Fresh walnuts (see post here)

The vinyards of Lastours

My hidden sculpture

The window is wide open...

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