Arts
May 20, 2019
East Jesus: A Desert Enclave for Artists and Free Spirits
Imagine a world without waste—a world that takes advantage of every opportunity to use discarded, recycled, or repurposed materials to create an experimental, sustainable, and habitable “homesteaded…READ MORE
Apr 08, 2019
Alice
The following story and recipe are from John Clinton Gray's wonderful collection of stories called Gift of Seeds. And by the way, we've tried this…READ MORE
Mar 09, 2017
Star-lit Sculptures in the Desert
A warm wind blows across me, but I still feel a chill run down my back. I'm alone in the desert. I’m at one of the darkest…READ MORE
Jun 28, 2016
An Enthralling Travel Book about Living Life to the Fullest
Book Review: Life on the Loose: My Journey from Suburban Housewife to Outdoor Guide
What is it like to completely break out of your daily routines and reach way…READ MORE
Oct 16, 2015
The Phantom Visits Europa
I’m scared. Are you?
The mysterious Phantom of the Opera will be visiting Europa Village Winery on October 29, just before the spookiest day of the year. But this…READ MORE
Feb 18, 2015
Broadway Hit Highlights Wine Country Romance
The sun had just set. The lights were low. The music was lilting. The wine at first sparkled and then was deep and rich. The food was beautifully presented and…READ MORE
Feb 02, 2015
Two Cultures, One Spirit: A Book Review
Our Interwoven Lives with the Zapotec Weavers is beautiful memoir of lives and families from completely different cultures that have intertwined and enriched each other for several decades. The differences…READ MORE
Oct 11, 2014
Jane Culp: Dorland artist captures desert landscape
Throughout the years, many accomplished artists have created some of their best work while they were Dorland Mountain Arts Colony residents. Dorland has provided the serenity and inspiration they needed…READ MORE
Jun 14, 2014
Robert Willis: A man of many talents
Robert Willis may be 90 years old, but after talking with him I was convinced that 90 is the new 60. Robert has been the artist in residence and caretaker of the…READ MORE
Apr 20, 2014
Who did it at Europa?
Recently, Europa Village Winery in the Temecula Valley Wine Country presented another one of its stellar dinner theatre events. The mystery this time was “Trouble at the Tropicana.…READ MORE