July News from the Pond

Here's the News from the Pond!

Farmer's Market! Cherry preserves!
New artist!
Summer fun for $40 a day!!

Lodging Specials! Noteworthy Duo Houseconcert!

FOOD!

The fruit is on and we're jammin'! Our apricots and wild plums are ripe, don't miss our Belgian waffles with locally grown and homemade cherry topping!

ART!

Willow Pond is delighted to host a new Artist Inn Residence!
Come see the Tea Pot artistry of Leah Lyon!

SPECIALS!!

We know money is tight right now,
so we've come up with
"$40 a day the Willow Pond Way"
Start by checking our SPECIAL's PAGE
for savings on lodging,
then read our blog for our suggestions on enjoying the finest food and activities
the Grand Valley has to offer for
around $40 a day!

Here are some of the fabulous
community events coming up in July:

High Desert Opera presents: Gilbert & Sullivan's "The Sorcerer"!
Independence day! Mesa County Fair! Dinosaur Days! Farmer's Market!

Visit our Calendar for more info..
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View our specials page for details:

We've decided to make our same day special
a year round deal,
so give us a call if you find yourself in town or
need to get away without leaving town!

Innkeeper Same Day Special:

Save 15% when you book a room
the same day of your stay!

Call between 10am and 6pm the day of your stay.
No advance bookings,
offer only good the same day of your stay.
Not valid with any other offer,
must book by phone directly through Willow Pond,
double occupancy only, other restrictions may apply.
Offer expires Dec. 31st, 2009.

Online Special
$10 off all 2 -night online bookings!

MSC Special:

$10 off your stay for all Mesa State Families.

Are you a return guest?
Call us for our return guest special!

Click here: Check Availability

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Music Notes:

Mark your Calendars!

Willow Pond House Concert Series

See the music page on our website for details!

Noteworthy Duo

Michael Nigro, Classical Guitar
&
Lisa Schroeder, Flute

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

7pm

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Ricko Donovan

Hammered Dulcimer Virtuoso

Thursday,August 20, 2009

6PM

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Jason Wilber

Lead guitarist for John Prine and
Iris Dement!

Sunday, November 15, 2009

7pm

Don't miss these incredible artists!

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Weddings at Willow Pond

We are currently booking for the 2010 wedding season...
We still have some dates left for last minute 2009 summer
and fall weddings...
Call the inn for a tour and consultation...

That's the news for now!

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Noteworthy Duo

http://www.noteworthyduo.com




Lisa Schroeder and Michael Nigro join their musical talents, creating an experience of pure elegance and classical artistry.
Their vision is to reach a non-classical audience, inspire the classical listener, and to touch just one life with a "noteworthy" performance.
Their interest in South American Music can be heard throughout their extensive flute and guitar repertoire.
Lisa and Michael are both on faculty at Vanguard University of Southern California. Michael is is the head of the guitar department.

The program will feature works by prominent and less known South American composers.
The program is varied from folkloric dances and songs to sophisticated works full of colorful impressionism.

Flutist, Lisa Schroeder is a Los Angeles based performer, teacher, and clinician. Lisa is the founding member of Noteworthy Flute
and Guitar Duo and West Coast Winds, both of which are on the artist roster for the Orange County Performing Arts Center "Arts Teach" program.
She also holds the piccolo position with the Golden State Pops Orchestra.



The acclaimed guitarist, Michael Nigro, has released a new recording, "Guitar Sudamericana," which he will highlight during his performance.
His debut CD, "Homage to Piazzolla," is released on the label, Music and Arts.

The American Record Guide writes, "Its a pleasant collection of spiky Argentine rhythms interspersed with soulful milongas.
Nigro has a big sound, a smooth tone, and sure-footed interpretive instincts.



Nigro is an active member of the guitar community; he is co-founder of the Long Beach Classical Guitar Society, independent reviewer
of Soundboard Magazine, and sought after teacher and performer.