Design Ranch ‘09
For a moment, I thought I was dreaming on the 2.5 hour car ride from Austin airport to Waldemar ranch. The desert was expansive and the landscape idyllic even if it was composed of mainly dirt, rocks, and cacti. I appreciated the calming effect it had on me, in a way foreshadowing what would be a relaxed and rustic experience during the next 4 days.
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Real Goods
I can’t wait until summer. Festivals, swimming, and sunshine all make this my favorite season. This summer, there’s something else to look forward to! At the end of May, a new store will be opening in Mathews, Virginia. Real Goods will focus on small batch Virginia products, promising “exceptional foods from local sources.” The owners, Rosemary Griffith and Rob Acosta-Lewis, have traveled all over the state looking for growers and artisans whose wares (and stories) remind us how diverse Virginia is. Everything from fresh flowers, to microbrews, from bread to soaps and lotions will be sold in the sunny yellow shop on Main Street. I can’t wait to stop in this summer!


