Spring Hollow Art Gallery & Studio

03/16/2026

02/21/2026

I have been adding posts to my blog kate-ratliff.blogspot.com “musings about education”. The older posts are about education but the recent ones are about my mediation experiences.

This reminds me of writing in the temple because that is the place I wrote and mostly in the morning, especially when I wanted to record my dream. I don’t dream as much out of the temple as in the temple. And every year in the temple they are clear dreams of Mom and Dad that I have written a...

02/21/2026

I travel a lot as seen by my calendar I have pinned to top of my pages. I love to have people host parties from me. I come with a large selection of beads for you and your friends to create bracelets, necklaces and earrings and I large selection of my imports. Let me know if you wish to host a bead and import party and I will put you on my calendar.

02/21/2026

2026/27 Calendar

Greece
May 6 to 12

Portugal
May 12 to 21

Candler/Holden Beach/Durham
May 21 to June 10
Bead and import show
Hosted by Joan Creviston
Waynesville nc
June 4 4pm

Hot springs silent retreat
June 10 to 14

Candler Nc
June 14

Durham
June 15 to 29

Candler
June 29 to July 3

Santa Barbara
July 3

Ventura
July 4 to 16
Harbor town point marina resort
Bead and import show
July 11

Brentwood
July 16 to 23

Asheville/HB/Durham
July 23 to Sept 12

Mexico Beach
Sept 12 to 19
With the Coles

Asheville
Sept 19 to 22

Cabo
Sept 22 to Oct 3

Ventura
Oct 3 to 10

Brentwood
Oct 10 to 17

Candler
Oct 17 to 26

Durham
Oct 26 to Nov 2

Candler
Nov 2 3

Clt to sfo
Nov 4

SFO to Singapore
Nov 5/6

Singapore
Nov 6

Ho chi min
Nov 7 8
Caravelle hotel

Hoian
Nov 9 10 11 12
Riverside Hotel

Bkk Patio
Nov 13 to 15

Chiang Mai
Nov 15 to 22
Tom leaves Nov 21

Silent Meditation
November 22 to dec 2

Chiang Mai
Dec 2 3

Bkk
Dec 4 5 6 weekend market
Bkk patio

Return to clt
Dec 7 through NYC

Candler and Durham North Carolina
Dec 7 to 26

Nashville
Dec 26 to 31

2027

Ventura
Dec 31 to Jan 9

Cabo
Jan 9 to 30

Brentwwod
Jan 30 to Feb 7

02/03/2026

I’m in Ventura at the Harbourtown Resort and having an import and bead party at 4 pm on Wednesday, February 4 and on Friday, February 6 at 8 AM I will have a meditation retreat also at the Harbourtown Resort. I stay here every few months for a week. It’s a beautiful place and will be a great place to do some conscious walking and sitting next to the harbor.

01/02/2026

My New Year’s resolution is to begin each day with a bit of writing. If you wish to check out my writings, go to my blog:

This reminds me of writing in the temple because that is the place I wrote and mostly in the morning, especially when I wanted to record my dream. I don’t dream as much out of the temple as in the temple. And every year in the temple they are clear dreams of Mom and Dad that I have written a...

12/19/2025

Looking forward to reconnecting with friends in Durham, North Carolina on December 22 from 11 AM to 7 PM at Mary Margaret’s home. This photo showcases my favorite shop at Bangkok’s weekend market, just two weeks ago. I’m excited to share more imported treasures, including Kleedo’s stunning indigo pieces. But I’m wearing Mary Margaret’s tie dye creation. 🙏🏻

08/31/2025

Beading and clothing party tonight at Suzanne Malloy‘s in Ventura beginning at 6:30 PM @

07/17/2025

Last show in my studio at 600 willard street here in Durham on July 19, this Saturday from 9 to 12. Let me know if you want to host a party.

07/01/2025

I’m enjoying the many shows I have recently had hosted by various friends. Thank you so much. Leisa, a friend in Nashville, is hosting one Sunday, July 6. Let me know if you want to join us or also let me know if you want to host a show. 

I will be having an open studio at my studio at Cortland Bull apartments 600 Willard St. on July 19 beginning at 10 AM.

06/10/2025

My special place Wat Rampoeng where I go for my 10 days of silence I will return in November come with me!