My deep appreciation for architecture has brought me back to Huancavelica for a 4th time. The small Andean city has an intact Colonial Plaza de Armas, there have been no significant construction modifications and it's quite beautiful. As Peru progresses, they are often quick to tear...

In 2003, Dick and Mary bought Wilber's Tree of Life Tapestry ' The Niño Perdido' ( the lost child) and they've proudly displayed it ever since. That was Wilber's first trip to Minnesota, and the first time he wove his compelling life story. Imagine, being able to weave...

On a lovely September evening in St.Paul, fifty 'Fundacion Comunidad' supporters came together to celebrate the flavor of the Andes. Chef Enrique Nuñez from Puno, Peru, dazzled the happy crowd with a great example of Peruvian Cuisine that has made the country famous in the...

Information about SWB. They will be spending a week on the ground with Comunidad board members. We are very excited about the possibilities of having their expertise along with us as we visit our projects and evaluate the progress of the six communities.Sustainability Without Borders...

A real highlight in my business, is the relationships I get to build and then hang onto! It's the magic of Peru. For instance, my friend Susan came on the Peru adventure in 2009. I've been fortunate to travel and connect with her frequently since then. The latest visit was also about...

Every year when it's close to the end of Wilber Quispe's summer stay, a few special pieces come off the loom about now. We have 4 looms here in Minnesota, three for Wilber and one for me! I don't aim to finish my weaving in a timely manner, I'm more exercising the right side of...

On a beautiful July evening, fourteen supporters of 'Fundacion Comunidad' gathered on the rooftop of Lois Libby's Mill City condo, for a gourmet dinner. The participants have all been to Peru and continue to hold the culture close at heart. The dinner was a live auction item at the...

Maximo Laura has been weaving since he was a child, a skill passed down from his Father. His hometown of Ayacucho, Peru, is the capital of weaving. It wasn't a rare event for a young man to carry on the craft.Due to the political strife in the area that gripped the highlands in violence,...

Peru is a special place that attracts special people. We just had a FUNdraiser for Fundacíon Comunidad, many of the honored guests have been on the Peru trip. It was a big reunion! The deep connection to the Andean people that is made during the trips, lives on in their minds and hearts....

I was very fortunate to go to Italy recently. Amongst the many highlights was a visit to the Antico Setificio Florentino Silk Factory in Florence. I had a photocopied section of the Florence section of the book The Coat Route: Craft, Luxury, & Obsession on the Trail of a $50,000...