What better reason for an Arizona getaway than Hermosa Inn’s Artist in Residence Series beginning October 12, 2011? Each month for the next six months at Paradise Valley’s luxury boutique, Hermosa Inn, share an intimate evening at the award-winning LON’s Restaurant with an intriguing, accomplished artist while getting an insider’s view into their fascinating journey.
The annual Artist-in-Residence Series is inspired by Hermosa Inn’s creative roots as it was the private residence of renowned cowboy artist Lon Megargee.
“Bringing well-known artists and authors here for intimate gatherings was what Lon himself might have done,” comments Fred Unger, who owns the Hermosa Inn with his wife, Jennifer. “Even today, the residential feel and cozy scale of the inn make it a natural choice for salon-style evenings.”
Inaugural Artist in Residence: Belva Davis
An evening with the first black female journalist of the western U.S., Belva Davis, will launch the 1930’s historic Hermosa Inn’s Artist in Residence Series on October 12, 2011 at 6:30 pm. Davis will speak about how she overcame racism and sexism, helping forever change the face of TV news. Belva Davis will be signing her memoir, Never in My Wildest Dreams, at the end of the evening. Tickets are $125 which includes both the talk with Belva Davis and a four-course dinner paired with wines at LON’s.
Upcoming Artist in Residence Dinner Series at Hermosa Inn
November 11, 2011: Grammy nominated, Hawaiian Musicians Robert and Roland Cazimero
December 17th, 2011: World-renowned American pianist, Jeffrey Siegel
January 25, 2012: Expressionist Painter Beth Ames Swartz
February 22, 2012: Lady Gaga of Cakes aka Colette Peters of Colette’s Cakes
March 21, 2012: Rock Legend Sam Andrew & Glass Artist Peggy Pettigrew Stewart
If you like art and travel in a luxurious setting, the Hermosa Inn’s Artist in Residence Series is just the occasion to combine both of your passions while getting some rejuvenation and pampering surrounded with tranquil views of Scottsdale’s legendary Camelback Mountain. For more Artists In Residences events, visit Hermosa Inn Events Calendar.
About Hermosa Inn
Since the 1930’s, The Hermosa Inn – a luxury boutique hotel in Scottsdale-Phoenix – has been an exclusive desert retreat in Scottsdale’s most elite neighborhood of Paradise Valley. With so many amenities from the restaurants to the spa, all your whims are met right on the property of Hermosa Inn. Enjoy a meal at award-winning LON’s restaurant or cocktails and tapas at The Last Drop Bar. Zen-out with a unique spa treatment at The Blue Door Spa Suite – an authentic adobe casita and one of the original structures at The Hermosa Inn.
Hermosa Inn Artist in Residence Vacation Package
The Artist in Residence Package is $627 per night. It includes one night stay in a newly remodeled Casita, welcome amenity, breakfast for two, enhanced turn down service plus choice of Artist in Residence evening. Early reservations are recommended and can be made by calling LON’s at the hermosa at 602-955-7878 or (800) 241–1210.
The Hermosa Inn
5532 North Palo Cristi
Paradise Valley, Arizona 85253
www.hermosainn.com
