SUREL’S PLACE, GARDEN CITY, IDAHO
What an inspiring spot! It’s a one-person-at-a-time residency in a small community surrounded by Boise. You’re half a block from the gorgeous Boise River with parks, lakes, surfing practice, and restaurants, and you have a gorgeous book and art-filled house created by Surel Mitchell (1944-2011), a New York painter who moved here with her husband in the 1970s. Determined to shape a life to her taste, she lobbied successfully for a Live-Work zoning arrangement, and drew artists from all fields into her orbit. It’s a quirky neighborhood with loads of wineries and breweries, a million-dollar house here, a trailer there. Those who run the place and the neighbors couldn’t be kinder—there are gift cards, opportunities to see theater, concerts, museums, gardens, and more. I got so much written while enjoying all kinds of new experiences in a new state.
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So many great places to curl up and read
Friendly Muses
Working with One Stone
Three workshops with five high school students who were great—they came even before the school year began! Our work together had to do with building worlds and doing historical research. Even though their interests ranged from Iceland to Wales, all favored the 18th century. Hope they continue!
The inspiring Green Beltway
