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Elephant Butte Lake
Here are some old pics from the summer of our time out on the lake. Ahh, the easy days of summer.
Downtown
We must say, dusk to sunset is by far the best time of day around here. That and just afterwards, when the sky turns the midnight blue that only this altitude can provide. Ah, that majestic color that ushers in the stars as they begin to litter the sky. The perfect end to a desert gloaming. […]
A smattering of photos
As the colder months settle in throughout most of the country, we thought we’d brighten things up with a little southwestern light and warmth. Happy Friday!
Xmas all year round
We here at Starry Night LOVE Christmas Lights! And in fine Christmas Lights fashion, we have dolled up the courtyard area to represent the only part of the winter season that we believe belongs in our lives all year round – those little twinkling dots of light. Below you can see the evolution of light our courtyard has gone through. […]
A place to behold the stars
The ever wonderful and most talented Gail Marlene Schwartz made something for the other AIRS, Kelsey Shwetz and Heather Kai Smith, who were here attending the Residency program at the same time, as well as for Monika, who basically just cooked a lot for everyone. 🙂 Of all the gifts, this one couldn’t warm our hearts more. Gail, you are […]
The Humble Beginnings of Starry Night
Starry Night Retreat has been in the making for almost 13 years. The property was purchased by our director, Monika Proffitt, when she was just 24 years old. At the time, she had not foreseen what was to come or how the little run-down property would evolve into an inspirational, reflective, and relaxing artist residency. Back in 2000, Monika was […]
