Located next to the Kerrville, Texas home of Anne and Harry Schneider, the studio hosts weekly Tai Chi classes led by Anne. Her Reiki clients also benefit from the peaceful setting of Ventana al Cielo, as do the participants of Anne's many workshops.

Located in Kerrville's historic Methodist Encampment area at Mt. Wesley, the studio and attached guest quarters can be found near the top of an asphalt lane lined with shade trees. This provides visiting artists an excellent venue for their workshops, as well as serene and comfortable lodging for their stay.

Ventana al Cielo provides a mirrored wall and a nine foot counter to facilitate a variety of workshops in the 16' x 17' studio. Large bi-fold doors may be opened into the guest quarters to create an additional attached space of 7' x 10.' Folding tables and chairs also are available for workshop use.

The studio's surrounding grounds provide a restful setting that includes a waterfall at the small pond, rock-terraced yards with lush gardens, an outdoor hot tub, and a large stucco-walled patio with built-in bench seating along one wall. The patio is an intimate spot for presentations or readings and can seat about 30 people.

Attached guest quarters to the studio offer a private entrance to a spacious room with a queen-size wall bed and a double-size futon. Amenities include a small refrigerator, a microwave, and a CD player. A private deck off the guest quarters affords a viewing opportunity of the Texas hill country's native deer and bird populations.

For Ventana al Cielo's guest artists, Anne acts as promoter - first interviewing prospective artists by email or phone to determine if they are a "match" for the targeted market in Kerrville. She then gathers workshop and bio information from the selected artists and creates flyers and registration forms for email to approximately 75 potential participants. Anne also posts flyers in the Kerrville area - a region boasting Schreiner University, the Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, the Hill Country Arts Foundation, numerous art galleries, and a thriving community of artists, writers, and musicians. Distribution of available press releases may also be included in advertising services for guest artists. Additionally, Anne collects and tracks all registrations and fees for the studio's workshops.

Hosts Anne and Harry can offer guest artists private transportation from the San Antonio airport - about a 60-mile trip from the studio. They also provide delicious, healthy meals during the artists' stay for their workshops. Please contact Anne for Ventana al Cielo Studio hosting fees. Fees are based on a percentage of the artist's income generated at the studio, and on the services provided by its host. Anne also can be contacted for the studio's schedule of upcoming events.

You can view the work of previous Ventana al Cielo Studio guest artists below:
Nina Ayin Reimer, doll-making artist from San Francisco
Rosemary Nissen-Wade, poet from Australia
Natalie Reid, writer and editor from Albuquerque
Sha Sha Higby, performing artist from California