Art, Escapes, & May Deals
Our May Newsletter
Whatzip, whatsapp, what’s up, Stonewater newsletter subscribers. It’s me, Qaid Jivan reporting live from… Ottawa. I’m out of town right now, and have left my trusty PR and Comms person in charge of the desk. She’s learning quickly how much fun this job is and has threatened to do it more often. Love the support, but love this job more – TBD on whether or not we take her up on that offer.
The weather is getting warmer and warmer every week on the Coast. We’ve already had a couple no-vacancies and heading into May Long, we anticipate another full house. Can I just say once again what an honour it is to play a role in your getaways? Thanks for choosing us to be your home away from home. We couldn’t be more thrilled.
Since my last newsletter we’ve had another artist in residence come and create for us – Lisa Taniguchi. Lisa is kind of a big deal – if you’re from Vancouver and have spent any time in Kits on West 4th you may have seen some of her work already – she’s the artist behind some Kitsilano street murals, a mural at YVR, and now some signs right here at The Stonewater.
Here’s our interview with Lisa for our Pretend we’re around a campfire series.
What’s your favourite thing to do outdoors?
One of my favourite things in life is relaxing in an outdoor onsen (hot springs). I’ve been to many in Japan, some with endless views of the sea, some surrounded by trees and flowers. They're the quintessential Japanese experience and oh so relaxing.
How do you like to unwind?
Drawing helps me decompress and clear my mind. Rough sketches, pretty letters, whatever is going through my mind.
What's your hyperfixation meal/snack of the moment?
Oooo, definitely homemade strawberry matcha lattes. Perfect spring pick me up!
What’s the last hobby you took up and then put down to never pick back up again? How long did the hobby last? Did you really think you’d be into it forever?
I took a single hand tufting workshop thinking it would kickstart a new hobby, only to never touch it again. I still want to try making rugs with a tufting gun though!
Best part about escaping to The Stonewater?
Listening to the sound of frogs at night, soaking in the hot tub, surrounded by trees. Similar to Japanese onsens, it's such a calming, grounding experience. A refreshing change of pace from my life in the city!
Where can people find you online? Anything you want to shout out?
They can find me at @lisa.taniguchi and at my very first solo art show, "the things we tell ourselves" happening mid-September this year! I’m so excited to present a collection of original art inspired by vulnerable, hopeful and hopeless thoughts I’ve captured over the years.
Are you in need of a vacay, like right now? Well, friendly reminder: Our newsletter-exclusive May deal of the month is 10% off on weeknight stays of two-nights or more! Give us a call at (604)908-1455 to book now!
Can’t wait to see you and can’t wait to get back on-site at The Stonewater soon.
Love you lots,
Qaid Jivan
Owner/Manager at The Stonewater