Writers' and Artists' Hideouts

Andrea Brown

Description

Literary agent Andrea Brown combines her love of travel and adventure with her search for perfect places to seduce the muse and delivers a charming, practical guide that enlightens the curious traveler and provides astute advice from editors, literary agents, authors, illustrators, art directors, and other creative people on harnessing one's creativity.

Informations

• Publié par: Linden Publishing
• Date de parution: 01 octobre 2004
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781610351164
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

Extrait

Copyright © 2005 by Andrea Brown. All Rights Reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means including information storage and retrieval systems without permission in writing from the publisher, except by a reviewer, who may quote brief passages in a review.
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Brown, Andrea.
Writer’s and artist’s hideouts : great getaways for seducing the muse / by Andrea Brown.
p. cm.
ISBN 1-884956-34-3
1. Hotels--United States--Guidebooks. 2. Bed and breakfast
accommodations United States Guidebooks. 3. Creative ability. I. Title.
TX907.2.B78 2004
917.306’2931--dc22
2004005867
Front cover image: The Berwood Hill Inn in Lanesboro, MN. Courtesy Berwood Hill Inn Back cover image: Richmond Hill Inn, Asheville, NC. Courtesy Richmond Hill Inn
For my father, Jack Brown, the most supportive dad in the world.
And in memory of my mother, Edith Brown.
T ABLE OF C ONTENTS
A CKNOWLEDGMENTS
I NTRODUCTION
H OW T O U SE T HIS B OOK
S ECURITY T IPS
THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
CALIFORNIA
HAWAII & ALASKA
Hawaii
Alaska
THE SOUTHWEST
Nevada
Arizona
New Mexico
Utah
Texas
THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN STATES
Colorado
Wyoming
Montana
South Dakota
THE MIDWEST
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Iowa
Michigan
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
THE HEARTLAND
Oklahoma
Kansas
Missouri
Arkansas
Kentucky
Tennessee
West Virginia
THE NORTHEAST
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
New York
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Vermont
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Maine
THE MID-ATLANTIC
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina
THE SOUTHEAST
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
I NDEX B Y V ENUE
I NDEX B Y C ITY
A BOUT THE A UTHOR
Acknowledgments
Over the course of two years of working on this book, many people gave me their advice, support, and wisdom, and I am eternally grateful. I especially want to thank my publisher and friend, Steve Mettee, who has more patience than anyone I know. I also thank Susan Klassen who worked long hours to design this book.
And, special thanks to the two wisest women I know, Eleanor Brown and Frances Spiselman, who have always been there for me.
Thanks to all my travel buddies: Christine and Howard Brown, Nancy Ellis, Linda Mead, Rita Rosenkranz, Nadia Reisfeld, Shelly Nerenberg, Barbara and Liza Zimmerman, Beth Laddin, Eileen Gayle, Sandra Beriss, Linda Baker, and Jay Glover.
Many people shared their favorite locales and I must thank Denny and Karen Delk, Elizabeth Pomada and Michael Larsen, Daniel and Leslie Guterman, Lynx Leshinsky, Laura Rennert and Barry Eisler, Ben, Stacie, and Sharon Reisner, Elissa Haden Guest, Jill Kasapligil, Linda Puffenberger, Linda Swingle, Stella Zadeh, David Gersh, Christy Hawes Zatkin, Phyllis and Dr. Barrett Sachs, Katharine Sands, Sharon Manat, Deb and Steve Shear, Elsa Hurley, Toni Stein, Melanie Bragg, Shannon and John Tullius, Robert Wahl, Dee LeRoy, and Dan Poynter.
And, to all the publishers, editors, authors, literary agents, art directors, illustrators, and entertainers who contributed their advice and feedback, my deepest gratitude. Last, but most certainly not least, my love and thanks go to David Spiselman: the best travel buddy, food taster, luggage carrier, technical support, cat caretaker and the best husband in the world. Sasha and Cassie Cat thank you for taking such good care of them while the creation of this book was in progress. The book wouldn’t have gotten finished if not for your wisdom, help, and guidance. You have my deepest gratitude and love.
Introduction
Many of my most memorable life experiences are times when I left the comforts of home, took off by myself, and escaped to a scenic, peaceful place to do some serious thinking or some serious writing.
Solitude can be bliss, but, for myself and many other creative people, it is a necessity. Since I began working in the book publishing business in 1976, I have listened to numerous authors and illustrators complain about working at home as most writers and artists do. Distractions at home often involve spousal demands, children with needs, pets to feed, ringing phones, chores to finish, refrigerators to raid, and on and on. Even the most disciplined and organized find it a constant challenge. If a writer or artist is under deadline, the pressure can be enormous.
I am lucky enough to have built a career that allows me to indulge in my travel passion. Over the years, I have kept notes and brochures on my favorite places for those times when I needed to decamp to recharge my enthusiasm or to simply get the creative juices flowing.
I often make friends swear they won’t divulge the names of some of these prized locations, as I don’t want them getting too crowded. But, after hearing more and more writers and artists complain about needing a special place to which they might escape, I decided to share my findings.
That’s what this book is, a roster of special places; a guide to the wonderful, the beautiful, the relaxing. In these pages you will find sites that are as good for the eye as they are for the soul, from small cabins and hostels to luxurious hotels and, I’ve even included a hotel or motel chain if it meets my criteria.
The book is organized by region. Because of my personal preferences, because some areas are especially scenic and conducive for creative escapes, and because some places tend to have more active writer and artist populations, no attempt has been made to balance the number of entries region to region. Many locations included in this book are not on the beaten path, yet I have tried to narrow the selection to places that are welcoming and safe, especially for women who may be traveling alone. My apologies if your favorite venue is not included. While I have traveled much of the country, there are obviously some places I have not yet discovered.
Since many creative folks don’t drive or don’t want to waste their energy in travel time, I have included places in major cities that are easy to reach without a car. For instance, if you live in New York City, find it difficult to work at home, and don’t want to travel far, I suggest comfortable and reasonable places in Manhattan. It can be especially fun to stay in a hotel in your very own city if only for a change of scenery.
To most of us, price is important so I have coded each location from $ to $$$$$, that is, from inexpensive to quite expensive. I strongly suggest traveling in the off-season, not only to get the best rates possible, but also for true peace and quiet. Go to Colorado’s Vail or Aspen areas in the fall or spring, avoiding the winter ski season. Resist Maine in the summer and stay away from southern Florida during the winter months. Most of the places recommended have Web sites, so make a habit of checking the sites for special offseason or package deals.
While this book is primarily a travel guide, each chapter includes tips, advice, and suggestions from publishers, editors, authors, illustrators, literary agents, and art directors to assist you in accomplishing the most during your stolen moments.
Consider alternatives other than those listed in this book as well. There are over 7,000 site listings of vacation home rentals available on the Internet. Extended-stay facilities, intended primarily for business travelers, often have excellent rates for those who will stay for five days or longer. Check out Residence Inns (800331-313, www.residenceinn.com ), Staybridge Suites (800-2388000, ( www.staybridge.com ), or ExtendedStay America (800-3987829, www.extendedstay.com ). Or, consider renting a Winnebago or motor home so you have a rolling office that you can pull over and go to work anywhere.
So, let loose! From the rustic Red Fish Lake Lodge in Idaho to a luxurious oceanfront room at the Marriot Wailea-Outrigger Hotel in Maui; from a cabin on an ocean cliff at Lucia Lodge in Big Sur to the Gramercy Park Hotel in New York City, explore your creative self, meet those deadlines, grab some peace of mind, and arrive home refreshed and rejuvenated.
How To Use This Book
This guide is broken down into ten geographical regions. If you have an idea of what area you would like to visit, browse the sites listed in that region. If you know the name of a venue, use the handy index starting on page 257 to find the page number on which it is listed. There is also an index by city starting on page 265.
Addresses, phone numbers, e-mail, and web sites when available are provided. Relative rates are listed as follows:
$ = I NEXPENSIVE