THE COUSE FOUNDATION E.I. Couse Historic Home and Studio "...preserving the past for the future"
			Testimonials "It was absolutely magical to step through your portal door into the world of another century, of blessed memory, of artistic flourishing, of community artistic endeavor, of beauty and love of family and friends." "...your enchanted garden...the old bleached porch planks, woven vines.. .the sense of history and roots, upon which one could build. Thank you for having the wisdom to preserve a treasure!" "Being in the wonderful historic house and garden enjoying your kind and friendly company was and still is a very precious and unforgettable moment of our life." "The opportunity to tour Couse's studio was a glorious surprise." " ...the wonderful tour you gave us of E. Irving Couse's studio and house...will remain indelibly as a highlight of our trip to Taos." "Thank you again for the wonderful tour of your home, studio & garden and all the fascinating information about Mr. Couse & his contemporaries. It was such an unexpected and amazing high point of my trip!" "You were kind to let my husband and his students have a special tour. It was so enjoyable and the highlight of their trip." "Every facet of the visit was charged with energy. The talent of the family, the power of the site, the beauty of the house and furnishings and the time out of doors on the portal... .It is a great service to mankind you are performing" "We were impressed and inspired by the information you shared with us about the creativity and activities of Couse, Sharp, and their friends in the Taos Artist group. The work you are doing is admirable and we wanted you to know that we truly appreciated your taking us through the home and studio and giving us so much of your time." "As historians we have real respect for the Couse homestead and as lovers of old houses anyway, we are delighted to have had a personal tour." "We have visited Taos on several occasions, but never had the opportunity to visit Taos' past as vividly‹or, as graciously. Your endeavor to preserve the past is admirable." "The tour of the Couse home was not only breathtaking, but very educational." "It's marvelous that you have been able to retain so much of the original furnishings & flavor. It really is a great place! Now I'm eager to learn more about Couse and the other early artists." "Thank you for opening the door of history and the window of fond memories." "The house is wonderful. It is so nice to see it as it was rather than seeing a gussied up version." Museum director: "People really enjoyed seeing 'where it was done!'" "It was a treat for our docents and we feel like we've had a glimpse into Couse's life here in Taos." College professor: "The information you share with all of us far surpasses anything we can learn in other ways." "Thank you so much for a Taos experience we'll never forget." "The true highlight of our week in Taos..." "New Mexico, actually the entire art world, is so fortunate that you care so deeply about history and the preservation of this wonderful treasure."

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