As you may know, the 2020 Readers Studio was sold out but we had to cancel it (mere weeks before it was scheduled to happen) due to lockdown. Once again, it was disappointing to cancel RS21. We have been optimistic for next April but unfortunately, due to a couple of important factors, we share the sad news that there will be no RS22.

 

Before anything else, we need a workable contract with the hotel. Over the last couple of months, both sides made good faith efforts to come to an agreement that made financial sense for everyone but in the end, we couldn't make the numbers work. 

 

The second, more important consideration is the pandemic. In spite of the fact that everything is opening up now, and there is currently a great deal of enthusiasm for Readers Studio, the rapid spread of the Delta variant (with others on the way) and the rise in breakthrough infections causes us great concern. We wish we could believe that everything will be OK by next April, but we really feel it's too dangerous to gather in large numbers, even with vaccinations. 

 

Not even considering the huge financial risk if we can't make our contractural numbers, we take the health and safety of everyone at Readers Studio very seriously. And since Wald almost died from Covid and is suffering long haul weakness and fatigue, we really can't take the chance of his getting even a little sick from these new variants. Ruth Ann has her own health challenges, too.

 

Yes, we know that many in-person events are going virtual but we have no plans to do that with Readers Studio. A lot of thought (and training) went into this decision. We will continue to offer our weekly Tarot Salons over Zoom, and are planning some virtual intensives as well. We sincerely hope you'll join us for those.

 

We appreciate your enthusiasm and support. When we can safely hold another Readers Studio, you'll be among the first to know! 

 

Love and bright blessings,
Ruth Ann & Wald Amberstone