It was a little bit country. We stayed in a yurt at an inn on a vineyard in Washington State. It was like being on safari in a vineyard; great food, great wines and fantastic views. It gets quite arid and desert like two hours inland from the coast. We met a rattlesnake on our hike one morning and fell asleep to a chorus of coyotes outside our yurt one night.
It was a little bit rock and roll. In Seattle, we happened upon a Jeff Buckley tribute concert at the Crocodile. It was one of the best concerts I have seen in a long time and one of those serendipitous happenings that make a vacation. Jeff Buckley was my favorite singer/songwriter. More bands the next night and then a great birthday celebration in Vancouver for my brother to end the vacation.
Found lots of inspiration for the shop and also found a great young artist who will hopefully be joining the group at Michael Thomas.
View from the yurt
....in the vineyard
Jeff Buckley tribute concert
