Marianne Francis
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October 2019

Autumn has arrived and moves us to a more contemplative time as nature takes a rest. This month you will be introduced to a creative genius and a self-powered hotel at the top of the planet. Take a brief journey into future.

Art: Roden Crater

Delicate Arch rises above a red-rock desert landscape beneath a vivid blue and gold sky.
 
Situated in the Painted Desert of Northern Arizona, the Roden Crater offers an epistemological journey through space and light. James Turrell has created a six chamber observatory within the collapsed volcanic crater that offers an inspired visual experience. The work began in the 1960s and upon opening, the crater will serve as a naked eye observatory of earthly and celestial events that are both predictable and continually in flux. Click here to learn about this transformative visual and sensory experience.
 

Design: Svart

Hikers gather on a rocky cliff above a blue fjord surrounded by rugged mountains.
 
Nestled above the Artic Circle, Svart offers cutting edge technology that serves as the driving force behind its energy positive concept. This brilliant hotel design offers 360-degree views with  thoughtful architecture serving to connect land and fjord. Slated to open in 2021, this concept is not to be missed. Explore the hotel.
 

Botany: Fall Foliage

Autumn trees in vivid orange and gold reflected in a lakeside pond.
 
The autumnal season has arrived in all her passionate beauty. Whether you are looking for a local spot to soak in the brilliance of the fall foliage or aim to take an impromptu trip, this list serves as the perfect offering to delight your inner explorer. Read more.

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