Drawing from Life by Jennifer New at La Muse Living Library donated by Julie Baugnet! “I brought this book in hopes it will inspire writers, artists, musicians, cooks — it’s a true tribute to creativity. My work can be seen on page 162.” Julie donated the book in September 2008, but has been to La Muse many […]
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Bosch and Flemish Painting of the 15th Century by Joaquin Yarza Luaces at La Muse Living Library donated by Marilyn Gaffney “To La Muse & Attendees; a small reminder of Big Influences + Inspiration. Thank you for my stay here it’s so much more than I could have imagined.” Marilyn Gaffney, November 2010visual artist and John […]
Kapla Penguin
Seamus’ penguin made out of Kapla blocks
Invisible Cities
Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino at La Muse Living Library “No roots anywhere - except - Invisible Cities.” Judith M…, July 2005 “Dear Kerry & John, Thank you so very much for the world you have created at La Muse. I have been so very inspired since the moment I entered Labastide. Invisible Cities is a […]
Marilyn Gaffney
Who: Marilyn Gaffney. Where: Westmeath, Ireland. What: Marilyn is a visual artist and John O’Leary award winner. She obtained a First Class Honours degree from Sligo IT. She is currently studying Masters Fine Art at National College of Art and Design, Dublin. In Her Words: I am interested in psychology of the unconscious in relation […]
Terpsichore - Dance, Choral Music
Terpsichore is a great double bedroom with a full size double bed, a wooden closet and wide chestnut floorboards. 850 Euros for one person. There is an additional 25% charge for couples.
Euterpe - Music
Euterpe is a lovely double with a decorative marble fireplace and an en-suite shower. Euterpe means “rejoicing well” or “delight” from the ancient Greek “well” and “to please.” As with all our rooms she was named after one of the Muses, the daughters of Mnemosyne and Zeus. Called the “Giver of delight”, when more recent […]
Thalia - Comedy
Thalia is a large double room with antique furnishings, a decorative fireplace with a large wooden mantle, and two large French windows overlooking the valley. Of all the muses names Thalia’s has the loveliest meaning: “the joyous, the flourishing”, from the Greek “to flourish, to be verdant.” She was, is, the Muse of comedy and […]