PAINT COOL STUFF. EAT. DRINK WINE. GIGGLE. REJUVENATE. REPEAT.

Our list of projects includes:

* 1 colorful abstract statement piece of wall art

* 1 verre églamisé glass art piece that can be hung on the wall, or used as tableware

* 1 etched serving tray for wine and cheese, or any use, made with a recycled roof slate

* 1 container garden planter, complete with local flowers

* 1 surprise project

FRIDAY, JUNE 21

* Arrive around 2pm and get settled in your gorgeous room

* Gather at the school to begin painting our GARDEN CONTAINER

* Begin painting your ABSTRACT art piece and planter

* As time allows, take a walk and enjoy the calm

* Savor snacks and libations on the back porch. Laugh a lot.

* Dinner will magically arrive with our caterer.

* Stay up late with the ladies, or hit the hay!

SATURDAY, JUNE 22

* Coffee first (or whatever you crave), then hot, just-made Amish cinnamon rolls from Mattie's Place. along with fruits, etc.

* Walk up to the old school classroom and work on your REVERSE-PAINTED GLASS projects, SLATE  

SERVING TRAY, GARDEN PLANTER, and ABSTRACT ART masterpieces.

* Drive over to Mattie's Place for an Amish lunch, then stop at the Old Post Office, which is now the Burke's Garden Artisans Guild.

* Finish several projects, with the exception of the garden container.

* About 5:00 we will board a van to ride over the mountain into Tazewell to The Lost Pearl gallery for a sponsored wine and cheese reception and good conversation.

* After the gallery we will take the van over to Cuz's, a crazy fun artsy barbeque restaurant for dinner.

* After dinner, yacking will commence back at the Parsonage.

SUNDAY, JUNE 23

* Coffee or your favorite get-up beverage, then a catered breakfast.

* Kim from Kimberly's Greenhouse in Tazewell will arrive with selections of gorgeous flowers, and show us tips to plant our own GARDEN CONTAINER.

* Finish up painting projects. Pack up your artwork.

* Enjoy a light lunch and say girlfriend goodbyes.

* Drive off with happy thoughts of a wonderful weekend, re-inspired, and ready to tackle the world.

Get more information about the Burke's Garden area, Tazewell, and Southwest Virginia.

Known as “Vanderbilt’s First Choice,” “God’s Thumbprint,” and the “Garden Spot of the World,” beautiful Burke’s Garden is Virginia’s highest valley and the largest rural historic district. This bowl-shaped valley, carved out of the top of a mountain, offers the most breathtaking scenery this side of New Zealand, with verdant farmland, abundant wildlife, rare bird watching, peaceful biking, and adventurous hiking on the Appalachian Trail.

Currently there are several Amish families living here. Be sire to visit Amish -operated Mattie's Place and the General Store, meeting places for the whole valley. Bulk food, some groceries, snacks, fresh baked goods and the best sandwiches made to order await.

Enclosed by mountain ranges, the isolated valley is a relatively flat tract high in the Appalachian mountain chain. Created from a collapsed dome, the limestone continues to erode, leaving one of the best farming areas in Virginia.

Remains of Indian village locations dot the scenic region, and native Americans used this as a hunting game reserve. Stories of James Burke’s discovery of this valley originated from his experiences when following elk. But when he brought others into the valley, the reported incident about his potato peels growing into a potato crop resulted in the spot becoming know as Burke’s Garden.

The Parsonage Guest House  is a historic and beautiful property located in the middle of Burke's Garden.  Originally built at the turn of the century as a parsonage for the Central Lutheran Church, it has now been fully restored.  Enjoy 360 degree views of "God’s Thumbprint," with a large back patio for entertaining with a brick oven.