Great Paint Outs

Contact: Micaiah Hardson: 760.707.8263 Micaiah@bravuraacademy.com, micaiahhardison@mac.com;
Date: September 6th
Rain Date: October 4th
Location of Event: Leo Carillo Ranch www.carrillo-ranch.org
6200 Flying Leo Carillo Lane,
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Time of Event:
Start: 9:00 a.m.
End: 1:00 p.m.

Description of Location: Leo Carillo Ranch is a 27 acre historic park, a recreation of an old California style working ranch. The Ranch was built in the 1930’s to imitate much earlier times, and therefore feels much older. Old Spanish style buildings, native plants, farm tools, trees and resident peacocks are great painting subjects.

Directions:
From I-5: Exit at Palomar Airport Road. Head East. Turn Right on Melrose Drive. Turn right on Carillo Way and Right on Flying Leo Ccarillo Lane.

From I-15: Exit at San Marcos Blvd. Head West. San Marcos Blvd becomes Palomar Airport Road. Turn Left onto Melrose Drive. Turn Right on Carillo Way and right on Leo Carillo Lane.

Special Instructions: There are tables & areas for picnic lunch, there are shady and sunny areas, bathrooms, ample parking available. There is plenty of room to walk and lots of photo opportunity. Admission is free. Bring food and keep painting or we can all meet for lunch after by the beach.

California-Lake County

Contact: Renee Geare: 707-994-1395 reneegeare@yahoo.com
Date: Saturday October 11th
Rain Date: same
Location of Event: Harvest Festival at Ceago Vinegardern, Lake County, CA
Time of Event:
Start: 9:00 a.m.
End: 2:00 p.m.

Description of Location: Vineyards, gardens, ancient olive trees, lavender fields, Mount Konocti, Bartlet Mountain, sheep, roosters, and hens, winery, clear lake, boaters, fisherman, the harvest event itself, water birds

Directions:
From HWY 5: take HWY 20 West (North of Sacremento) approximately 45 minutes- 1 hour drive. Ceago is on the left between the towns of Lucerne & Nice.
From HWY 101, take HWY 20 East. Ceago is on the right.

Special Instructions: Bring Money for Lunch. Weather can be cool by the lake. Harvest Festival is excited to have artists to come and paint the festival!

California-Palo Alto

Contact: Inna Cherneykina; 650-787-6974 Inna_cherneykina@yahoo.com
Date: September 20, 2008
Rain Date: September 27, 2008
Location of Event: Baylands, Palo Alto, California
Time of Event:
Start Time: 9:00am
End Time: 4:00 pm

City of Palo Alto is famous for a great selection of restaurants, from quick take out to fine dining. Nearest restaurant is about 10 minutes drive from the Baylands.
http://www.mings.com/onlineorder.jsp

Directions:
From South: North on Highway 101 to Embarcadero Road - Right on first turn off (Embarcadero East) - Cross East Bayshore Road, continue on Embarcadero to dead end - Left on Harbor Road, past duck pond and ranger station on the left to parking lot on right down the road.
From North: South on Highway 101 to Embarcadero and Oregon Expressway turn off - Straight under the overpass following right bringing you onto the overpass - Continue East - Cross East Bayshore Road, continue on Embarcadero to dead end - Left on Harbor Road, past duck pond and ranger station on the left to parking lot on right down the road.

Special Instructions: Please bring snack and water, and people can take a break in the middle of the day. Sun block is a must. Sometimes it can be windy out there, so extra jacket is a good thing to have.

Colorado- Estes Park

Contact: Leslie Allen, 303-752-2029, Leslie@allenfineart.com
Deborah McAllister 720-299-1916, debbymcallister@hotmail.com
Date: Saturday Sept 20
Time: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Rain Date: Saturday September 27

Location of Event:
We will meet at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center just outside the park. There is an entrance fee of $20 per car into the Park so bring your National Parks pass if you have one. A year long pass into RMNP is $35. There are other painting locations outside the park boundaries too. This is the height of the Fall colors and the many elk come down into the low areas and will commence the annual ritual of bugling. Estes Park is a quaint town and the natural beauty spreads out in every direction.

Directions: (start from a well known expressway, etc. or if you like, e-mail me map quest directions for posting)

We will furnish some area maps via email if you contact us to confirm you are coming! Park maps are available free when you enter RMNP. We can point out artists’ favorite areas to paint inside the park.
If you require some information before you book a hotel, please let us know. As this is one of the busiest times in the park, we recommend you book now! Bring a friend and Carpool as the traffic in the park is heavy at this time.

From I-25 take Hwy 34 or 36 to Estes Park, drive east through west through town and turn left at Moraine Ave which is hwy. 36. Follow this road and veer to the right as it curves. Follow this road a few miles till you see the Visitor Center on the left before you get to the park entrance.

Special Instructions:
Meet other participants here for a group photo. Muffins will be available in the morning; bring your own coffee. Bring a lunch.
For anyone who wants to paint at Bear Lake, the parking lot might be full, but there is a shuttle parking lot on the road to the lake and a shuttle up to Bear Lake.
For anyone who wants to stay we will meet for dinner at a local restaurant. More information when you arrive in the morning.
Be prepared for cold weather, its often windy, sunscreen is definitely a good idea. Cell phones don’t work in most of the Park but usually do work in the town of Estes Park.
Come enjoy the camaraderie and the majesty of Rocky Mountain National Park!

Louisiana- Baton Rouge

Contact: Elayne Kuehler, www.ElayneKuehler.com, 225-751-0340, elayne@cox.net
Date: Nov 1st
Rain Date: Nov 8th
Location of Event: Baton Rouge
Time of Event:
Start: 9:00 a.m.
End: 12:00 p.m.

Directions: from I-10 take the Dalrymple Drive Exit # 156B. Turn Left. Go to City Park Avenue. Meet at the Parking lot on the corner of Dalrymple & City Park Avenue. Across the street is a dog park and a Picnic hill.

Missouri- Camdenton

Contact: Lyn Phariss, 573-363-5871, laph@dam.net
De Munden, dmunden@dishmail.net
Louise Thies, Lthies@phreego.com
Date: Sept.6,2008
Rain Date: Sept.7.2008 if weekend is a total wipe out.Sept13
Location of Event: Ha Ha Tonka State Park , Camdenton , Mo. Camden County.
Time of Event:
Start time: 8:00 a.m. Flexible
End Time: 5.00 p.m.

Description of Location: High Cliffs, Lake of the Ozarks, beautiful trees, large spring and rock formations Then the wonderful old ruins of a very large stone Castle. This is a historical site. A map will be sent via email

Special Instructions: Bring bottled water as there are fountains but not too many. Restrooms on the premises. Admission is Free. Bug spray is a must for this time of year. Bring food as no food is sold in the park. Camdenton has many restaurants and fast food shops

Missouri- Hermann

Contact: Catherine A. Mahoney, 573-486-2444, camahoney@ktis.net
Date: Aug 29-Sept 1
Rain Date: same
Location of Event: Hermann, Missouri
Time of Event:
Start: 9:00 AM
End: 5:00 PM

Description of Location: Hermann and surrounding areas are just beautiful during that time of year. You will be inspired in what you see to paint in all directions!

Directions:
From the South and or Southwest. I-44, East on 19 North to Hermann, MO, which becomes Market Street. Turn right on First Street to Kunstler Haus located at 207 E. 1st, which is on the left side of the street.

From the West. Hwy 50 to Jefferson City, North on Hwy 54, Right on 94. Right on 19 S, which becomes Market Street. Turn left on First Street. Kunstler Haus is located at 207 E. 1st on the left side of the street.

From the North. I-70 to l9 South, turn South on l9. 19 becomes Market Street. Turn left on First Street. Kunstler haus is located at 207 E. 1st on the left side of the street.

Special Instructions: This is a four-day paint out. Everyone should bring anything that they think they should need for Aug-Sept along the Missouri River!

North Carolina- Asheville

Contact: Richard Oversmith, (h) 828-299-1066 (c) 828-242-4742 richard@richardoversmith.com
Date: October 19th
Rain Date: October 25th
Location of Event: Warren Wilson College Campus
Time of Event:
Start: 8:30 a.m.
End: 4:30 p.m.
Description of Location: Possibly peek autumn colors, long range mountain views, river, barns and outbuildings, pastures, gardens

Directions:
>From I-40 West: Exit 55. Turn Left onto Porter Cove Road.
>From I-40 East: Exit 55. Turn Right onto Porter Cove Road.
Once on Porter Cove Road: Turn Right onto Tunnel Rd / US70 for 1.7 miles.
Turn Left onto Warren Wilson School Rd. for 2.0 miles.
End after crossing bridge at dirt parking on either side of the road.

Arizona - Jerome

Contact: Barbara Donahue, Founder of Arizona Plein Air Painters928.639.1885 Donahueart@cableone.net
Date: October 18th
Rain Date: November 1st
Location of Event: Jerome, AZ

Description of Location: This is a ghost town that is now becoming an artist colony. Beautiful Mountains, Lots of old historic buildings and panoramic views as it was once a copper mining town on a hillside. Many restaurants around. This town is very well known in Arizona

Directions:
I-17 to the 260 exit in Camp Verde. Take the 260 to 89A and follow the signs to Jerome

Special Instructions: Bring Water, sun block and weather should be warm but bring a jacket anyway.

Texas-Fredericksburg

Contact: Chuck Mauldin, 830-990-1242, chuck@chuckmauldin.com
Date: November 15th
Rain Date: November 16th
Location: Fredericksburg, Texas (Private Property on Willow City Loop)
Time of Event:
Start: 8:30 a.m.
End: Dark

Description of Location:
Willow City Loop is a county road, northeast of Fredericksburg, well known for its magnificent views of the Texas Hill Country: rugged terrain with a variety of oak and cedar trees, granite and limestone rocks, and wildflowers in the spring. This paint out will take place at a private property ranch and residence of a local art patron, which will provide the participants an access to the Loop’s scenery that is normally not available.

Directions:
Since the Paint Out will be on private property, the group will meet at the town square, called Markt Platz, in the middle of downtown Fredericksburg and carpool to the site. The address will be made available to those who cannot meet at 8:30.

Special Instructions:
Bring lunch. There is only one restaurant near the Loop. There are many wonderful restaurants and accommodations in Fredericksburg

Alberta, Canada- Edmonton

Contact: Michelle Murray, 780-473-2865, sphmurray@shaw.ca
Date: September 7th
Rain out date: September 14th

Location of Event: Hermitage Park Edmonton, Alberta
Time:
Start time: 1:00pm
End Time: 5:00pm

Description of Location: Natural park with 4 ponds, geese and fishing dock nestled along the North Saskatchewan river.

Directions: Located on the East side of Edmonton - TakeYellowhead trail and exit going North onto Victoria Trail. Take your first Right (east) onto Hermitage Road -follow the road down the hill and it will take you to the entrance of the park. Go Left on the park road to meet at the picnic tables.

Special instructions: Bring a blanket or chair as many geese are on the grounds. Bring a bag lunch and own drinks for a 5pm get together at the picnic tables for anyone interested. Port a potty on site, Sobey's and many restaurants are located 1km north on Victoria Trail for food and washrooms.

California-Morro Bay

Contact: Mimi Whitney-Hafft, (805) 528-1638, coastoilartists@aol.com
Date: Sept 27th
Rain Date: Sept 28th
Location of Event: Morro Bay- Back Bay Area

Description of Location: Our location will consist of a beautiful AREA around the Morro Bay Back Bay. This area offers varied views: You can paint at a local boat marina OR paint water and back bay views from several locations. Essentially, you have your choice, which will be explained, upon your arrival. We will meet at the marina parking lot, across from Morro Bay State Park. From this location, you can drive a short distance to several other locations of your choice. WE WILL RE-ASSEMBLE AT NOON FOR LUNCH AND A FRIENDLY CRITIQUE. Reservations will be made for the Bayside Café for those who would like to eat at this fun, waterside restaurant.

Directions: From points North, exit Highway 1 at Morro Bay and proceed to Los Osos/Baywood turnoff (South). Follow signs to Morro Bay State Park and look for boat docks. From points South, exit Highway 101 to Los Osos/Baywood Park (West). Travel Los Osos Valley Road until South Bay Blvd. Turn right (North) and proceed to State Park Road where you turn left (West). Look for the left turn into the boat dock area.
CLICK HERE FOR MAP.

Special Instructions: NOTE: THERE IS NO PLEIN AIR RETAIL SUPPLIER IN SAN LUIS OBISPO AREA. PLEASE DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR SUPPLIES BEFORE GOING ON LOCATION.
September on the Coast is usually warm; however, bring layered clothing just in case. Also, bring drink of choice and a snack. If you are staying for lunch, there will be two choices: bring your own, or, go to local restaurant (Bay Side Café/located at the marina).

PLEASE LET ME KNOW THAT YOU WILL ATTEND SO THAT I MAY HAVE A NAME LABEL FOR YOU, and, let me know if you are going to the restaurant so I can make reservations ahead of time. Thank you!

Kentucky- Corbin

Contact: Carol Reesor, 270-325-3958, (c) 270-766-8958, carol@carolreesor.com
Date: October 25th
Rain Date: October 26th
Location of Event: Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Kentucky

Description of Location: Water falls, large boulders along river banks, gift shop, Dupont Lodge with restaurant, numerous trails through wooded areas.

Directions: Cumberland Falls is 20 miles southwest of Corbin. Take US 25W to KY 90. If traveling south on I-75, take exit 25. If traveling north on I-75, take exit 15.

Special Instructions: Though there is a Lodge with a restaurant close by I would recommend bringing your own lunch and drinks. There is a vending machine next to the gift shop if more drinks are needed. They do have a snack bar with sandwiches and ice cream. There are two locations on the river bank with easy access and where there is plenty of space to setup to paint. One is right at the parking lot upstream from the falls and the other is a beach down from the falls which is a short hike. Bring sun block, wear clothes and shoes suitable for hiking or climbing over rocks. You may not want to setup and paint at locations that are more difficult to get to in the park but you may want to hike some of the trails to sketch or take photos.

North Carolina- Pinehurst

Contact: Weezie Bancroft Brabner 910-695-2221 weezie@bancroftbrabner.Com
Date: October 4th
Rain Date: October 11th
Location of Event: The Village of Pinehurst

Description of Location: It has much quaintness and lots of history. Flora and Fauna everywhere. Parks and walking paths. Golf courses all around and some of the oldest and finest in this country. There is a wonderful restaurant in the village called THEO's. Inside a courtyard (which would be lovely to paint) but they have outside tables and a lunch menu. Restrooms are available all around. Refreshments of everything from coffee to ice cream.

Directions: Contact Weezie to find out the exact meeting location and directions: Weezie@bancroftbrabner.com or 910-695-2221

South Carolina- Ravenel

Contact: Sara Jane Reynolds, (h) 843-243-0091 (c) 843-442-6929 sarareyn@hotmail.com or sarareyn@mac.com
Date: October 4th /5th
Rain Date: Venue works well rain or shine
Location of Event: Popular Grove Plantation, Ravenel SC

Description of Location: Please Google: Poplar Grove Plantation,SC to view the plantation. Directions to the site are listed as well. We have use of the boathouse which has bathrooms, kitchen, refrigerator, oven and microwave. Located on 6000 acres along Rantowles Creek there are many beautiful things to paint: old canals, horses, marshes, birds, big sky views, even an old cemetery with large oaks. We are about 14 miles South of Charleston. The Boathouse has wide porches on 4 sides with one side screened. A short distance from the boathouse is a covered dock and a floating dock (so you can paint and fish). There are over 30 miles of riding and hiking trails if you are looking for a special spot. We will accommodate your needs if you want to start early, break for lunch in the air-conditioned boathouse and then catch the late afternoon sun setting from the dock.

Directions: I-26 toward Charleston to 526 South to end of freeway (Citadel Mall). Exit right off the freeway and turn right again on Hwy 17 South, toward Savannah. Continue on Hwy 17 for about 7 miles. You will pass through the intersection of 17 and Main Rd (which is the back road to Kiawah Island). Continue another 1.3 miles through the town of Red Top and turn right on Davidson Road. There is a sign for Poplar Grove at this intersection. After turning right on Davidson, the entrance to PG is 1.7 miles ahead on the right.

Special Instructions: **If you want to stop for food, water or snacks, there is a new Publics Grocery Store just off the intersection of Main and 17 behind the SE corner gas station.

Wisconsin-Viroqua

Contact: Kathie Wheeler, 608-675-3655, tom_kathie@mwt.net
Date: October 4th
Rain Date: October 5th
Location of Event: Viroqua, WI

Description of Location: In town: Farmers Market, Historic buidings, gardens, outside of town: Farms, Trout Streams, Bluffs

Special Instructions: Meet at Art Vision (111 S Main Street) in Viroqua for more information on different painting sites. Bring a sack lunch, or eat at one of the local restaurants or the Food Co-op. Meet back at the park for a barbeque and social time at 5:00.

California-Petaluma

Contact: Wendy Brayton, 707-795-4102, braytonart@yahoo.com
Date: Sept 20th
Rain Date: Sept 27th
Location of Event: Petaluma, CA (at the Turning Basin)

Time of Event:
Start: 9:30 a.m.
End: 7:00 p.m.
At 4:30 artists are welcome gather at courtyard two blocks down between D Street and C street to share their work , listen to music

Description of Location: Petaluma Basin has been one of my favorite places to paint. Petaluma is a wonderful historic town with brick buildings and old architecture. Petaluma Turning Basin offers views of a river at the center of the town with a few boats, a draw bridge, a tug boat, pedestrian bridge and an old mill. Close by there is the beautiful refinished railroad station which includes Petaluma's new center for the art's council. There are many convenient places to eat at the Turning Basin. There is the Water Street Bistro (French Café located right next to the river), The Apple Box, Central Market and many more.

Directions: From San Francisco take 101 North, exit Washington take left to head west for 1 mile, take left into Golden Eagle Shopping center to park. Park on the far end of the lot closest to Dempsey’s Grill. The Pedestrian bridge is behind Dempseys at the turning Basin. Parking in this lot is free and it is the closest to location.

Special Instructions: We will be having a gathering afterwards and it will include music and food. Weather at the river can be windy and climate change can be large as much as 30 degrees in a day so wear layers.

Kansas-Medicine Lodge

Contact: David Vollbracht, 620-886-9859, dvollbracht@gmail.com
Date: Oct. 25th
Rain Date: Oct. 26th
Location of Event: Gyp Hills of Medicine Lodge, Kansas

Description of Location: The Gyp Hlls are unique to Kansas with red bluffs and flat-topped buttes, accented with plenty of cedar and cottonwoods. Among the prairie grass are several streams and ponds that dot the landscape. The several chain eating establishments such as: Pizza Hut, Subway, Taco Tico and several that are one of a kind to the area: Blue Goose and Buster’s.

Directions: Medcine Lodge is located at the junction of highways 160 and 281. We will meet at the Caroline Norton Studio at 208 N. Main Street at 8:30 am and proceed from there to our destinations.

Special Instructions: Bring plenty of water and a portable lunch, snacks, camera, etc. as we will be about 6-8 miles from town. If you need a lawn chair please bring that along with all your painting supplies. October can vary widely in temperature, so be prepared for warm as 80 degrees or cool 40 degrees that means bring sun block, and a jacket. Also, be prepared for the wind Kansas is known for, you might have to tie your art supplies down

California-Coast Newport

Contact: Val Carson, 949-642-1211 (h), 949-683-6324 (c) valcarson@yahoo.com
Date: Oct 4, 5
Rain Date: October 11, 12
Location of Event: Crystal Cove Historic District, Crystal Cove State Park

Time of Event:
Start: 9:00 a.m.
End: Dusk- the afternoons and early mornings are best

Description of Location: Paint the sea and surf, rocks, golden cliffs, quaint beach cottages, beautiful flowers and palms, Shake Shack view from above the beach, beachcomber restaurant with umbrellas and people, beach crowds, children, birds, beach umbrellas and much more.

Directions:
Crystal Cove Historic District is located on the Pacific Coast Highway between Newport Beach and Laguna Beach.
From the North, take 405 exit at MacArthur Blvd and go to Pacific Coast Hwy. Turn left and head down PCH to the stoplight at Los Trancos Parking directly across from the Crystal Cove Historic District.
From the South take the 405 to Laguna Canyon Rd. Exit and follow to Pacific Coast Highway, turn Right. You will go through Laguna Beach, then past Reef Pt. to the Los Trancos Parking lot. You may drive into the Historic District to drop of art gear, then go park across PCH in the Los Trancos Lot. There is a tunnel under the PCH which you may walk through or you can take the shuttle bus for $1. There may be a $10. parking fee when you exit if the park ranger has the collection booth open that day.

Special Instructions: Bring sunblock, a jacket or windbreaker, hat, water. There are wooden picnic tables and restrooms in the Historic district as well as in the Los Trancos Parking lot. 2 restaurants: The Shake Shack(no restroom). They make sandwiches and shakes, it’s on PCH(there are stairs to it from the historic district), or you may drive there and get food before you come to the beach, but you cannot park there all day. The Beachcomber Restaurant has great meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner and is right on the beach. They also have a grill set up at the end of the road for take out hamburgers. However it may not be in service in Oct.

Maine - East Boothbay

Contact: Corrine McIntyre, 207-633-3990, opstudio@roadrunner.com
Date: Sept. 10th
Rain Date: Sept. 17th
Location of Event: Ocean Point, East Boothbay, Maine

Description of Location
Ocean Point......Ocean, Waves, Lighthouse, Cottages, Boats People
Ocean Point Inn Breakfast and Dinner, Linekin Bed and Breadkfast, Five Gables Inn Breakfast only, East Boothbay General Store Sandwiches, Pizza etc.

Directions:
Route 1 to Route 27. Go ten miles on Route 27 to Route 96. Take a right onto 96 (at the lights at the Hannaford Supermarket) Go 6 miles to the ocean. Take the shore road past the chapel until you come to the rocks where we will be painting.

Special Instructions:
Water, Lunch, Sun Screen Bug Spray

Alabama- Huntsville

Contact: Katrina Weber, 256-656-7397, kat1397@pobox.com
Date: Oct. 4th
Rain Date: October 11th
Location of Event: Green Mountain Nature Trail, Huntsville, Alabama

Description of Location:
Green Mountain Nature Trail has a picnic area and rest rooms easily accessible from a large parking lot. These are right by a small lake, with a view across to a charming covered bridge. Canada Geese are frequent visitors. Leaves should be starting to turn (I can tell you more about foliage color potential as the time approaches). Probably goldenrod blooming; and endless potential for "in the woods" painting.

Green Mountain Nature Trail is the perfect place to encounter the elusive beauty of nature in her undisturbed state. 16-acre lake, wooded paths, picnic pavilion, chapel, covered bridge and Braille Trail. The Nature Trail is open to the public from sunrise to sunset, and offers tables for picnickers, picturesque scenery for camera buffs, outdoor classrooms for students, and an abundance of plants and wildlife for all nature lovers in general. "

Directions:
5000 Nature Trail Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35803 Plug this into Mapquest or Google Maps.

Special Instructions:
Road up Green Mountain is narrow, windy, and steep. Bring lunch - there are no restaurants nearby. Weather can go either direction this time of year. Check with me as time approaches if you are not local.
In any case, let me know if you're thinking of coming - I'll do what I can to help out. If no one contacts me, I may not be there.

California- San Jose

Contact: Agness Derbin-Caulfield, (650) 966-8227, aberdincaulfield@yahoo.com
Date: Aug 17th
Rain Date: Same
Location of Event: History Park San José 1650 Senter Road , San José , CA 95112 www.historysanjose.org

Description of Location:
History Park at Kelley Park, located at 1650 Senter Road, is a 14-acre park featuring gardens, a town atmosphere, with free rides on historic trolleys, exhibit galleries and 27 historic buildings, including a Museum Store and O’Brien’s Café, with an ice cream parlor and candy store. History Park is open Tuesday through Sunday, 12 noon – 5:00 pm. Admission is free
Directions to History Park

Parking: OPA members can also park on the street at the Phelan Ave. (south) end of History Park, near the Pasetta House. Phelan is the next left after the second Kelley Park parking lot.

Special Instructions: Please bring snack and water. O’Briens Candy Store serves a light lunch, fountain drinks and milk shakes. O’Brien’s is offering a coupon for an ice cream cone ($2 value) or $2 off lunch bill for OPA participants.

Mississippi - Pontotoc

Contact: Robbie Boyd, 662-840-1032 (h) 662-322-4952 (c) boydpontotoc@yahoo.com
Date: Oct. 18th
Rain Date: October 19th
Location of Event: Trace State Park

Time of Event:
Start: 9:00 a.m.
End: 4:00 p.m.—Show and tell of Artwork at 3:00 p.m.

Description of Location:
There is a lake with 2 piers, trees, disc golf trails, walking trails, fishing, boating and camping.

Directions:
From Tupelo: Where Natchez Trace crosses main Street. (Hwy 6), go west on Hwy 6 for 7.7 miles, take right on Faulkner Rd. at State Park sign. Go 2 miles to entrance of park. Road will be curvy the last half mile.

From Oxford: Take Hwy 6 East which will bypass Pontotoc. Do not turn until you get to a dead-end where there is highway construction. Turn left on 2-lane road headed North. About ½ mile you will cross old Hwy 6. Continue straight North for 2 miles to entrance of park. Road will be curvy the last half mile.

Special Instructions:
Bring a jacket in case the wind is chilly. There is a $3 fee per car of up to 6 people. There will be a modest charge for a box lunch, probably $6-$10. You will probably want to bring a bottle of water and a hat, maybe a folding chair. And of course your easel, paint, etc…

Texas-Washington

Contact: Jerrie and Peter Powell, jerriepowell@yahoo.com, 936-878-2182 (Washington home) 713-599-1099 (Houston Home) 281-804-2387 (Jerrie Cell)
Date: October 25th
Rain Date: November 1st
Location of Event: Powell Canyon Ranch, 3250 Running Valley Lane, Washington, TX 77880

Description of Location:
We have 125 acres with nice vistas, some wooded lowlands, meadows, a canyon and creeks. Nearby there are some old buildings: ours are all new. Washington on the Brazos, where the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed, is about seven miles away.

Directions:
From Houston, proceed northwest on Hwy 290 about 60 miles. At Chappell Hill, turn right onto Hwy 1155. Proceed 7-8 miles, where you will come to a “T”, Hwy 1155 makes a right turn. Stay on Hwy 1155 for about 6 miles. You will be looking for the entrance to Doe Run which has signage and limestone walls. Turn right onto Running Ridge, when you come to the “T’, take a right onto Running River. Make another right onto Running Valley Lane. Our gate will be about a half mile down on the left.
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Washington&state=TX&address=3250+Running+Valley+Lane&zipcode=77880

Special Instructions: I suggest that your bring your own lunch. There is a great burger place about 10 miles away, and of course, barbecue. Weather should be pleasant. Bring sun block, insect spray, and the usual trappings. “Show and Tell” at 5:00 back at the ranch.

Banff - Canada, AB

Location: We will meet in parking lot of Husky Gas Station in Canmore located on Highway #1. Inside is a nice restaurant. There is plenty of beautiful scenery to paint including waterfalls, river, creeks, mountains, etc. I go there every fall and paint and come away with a lot of great sketches and paintings.

Directions: From Calgary take Highway #1. Drive towards Banff and stop in Canmore at the Husky Gas Station. There are some B&B’s and two gas stations. There will be no fee to paint where we are going.

Contact: Jan Schmuckal as contact for the Geneva Cultural Arts Commission, 630-845-9673, allaprima1@sbcglobal.net
Date: Saturday, September 27th
Rain Date: Sunday, September 28th

Location of Event: Fabyan Forest Preserve in Geneva, IL
Time of Event:
Start: 11:00 AM
End: 5:00 PM

Description of Location: Fabyan Forest Preserve was once part of the large country estate of George and Nelle Fabyan. They came to the Fox River Valley in the early 1900's, and bought a farmhouse and ten acres south of Geneva on the west bank of the Fox. Over the following 20 years they acquired 300-plus acres and developed the property into a fabulous estate they called "Riverbank". After their deaths in 1936 and 1939, the Forest Preserve District of Kane County purchased 235 acres of the estate and created the preserve. The Fox River Bike Trail, which follows the Fox River, also runs through the Preserve, so it is an easy meander up or down river for fabulous river scenes.

The Villa, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984, is now a museum dedicated to the history of Riverbank and the story of the Fabyans, and houses their varied collections, some furnishings, and many historic photographs.

The Japanese Garden has been partially restored and replanted, and is a fantastic subject for painting. On Saturday, there may be weddings going on at the garden. We have the Garden itself reserved from 3-5 pm on Saturday, September 27th, so make sure to bring your camera!

The Windmill, also a National Historic Place, was completely restored in 2003-4. All have public visiting hours. There are public restrooms at the preserve.

Below is a web page devoted to the historic nature of the preserve, with further information.
http://www.ppfv.org/fabyan.htm

Here is a map of the Forest Preserve:
http://www.kaneforest.com/fp/map/Fabyan.pdf
This paint-out is sponsored by the City Of Geneva Cultural Arts Commission. Jan Schmuckal, Cultural Arts Commissioner and OPA member is your contact for this paint-out.

Directions:
From the West- Take I-88 East. Take Rt. 31 (Batavia Avenue) exit and turn left going north. Take Rt. 31 just past Fabyan Parkway. The entrance to the Fabyan Forest Preserve is the first right, immediately after the intersection.
From the East- Take I-88 West to the Farnsworth exit and exit North. Farnsworth will become Kirk Rd. Take Kirk Rd to Fabyan Parkway and make a left. Take Fabyan Pkwy to Rt. 31 (Batavia Avenue) and make a right onto Rt. 31. The entrance to the Fabyan Forest Preserve is the first right, immediately after the intersection.
From the North- Take Rt. 31 going south. Travel on Rt. 31 to just past Fargo Blvd. and just before the Fabyan Parkway intersection. The entrance to the Fabyan Forest Preserve is on the left, immediately before the intersection.
From the South- Take Rt. 31 going north. Travel on Rt. 31 to just past the Fabyan Parkway intersection. The entrance to the Fabyan Forest Preserve is the first right, immediately after the intersection.
Metra from Chicago: West Line to Geneva, then walk 7 –8 blocks south on Rt 31 to Preserve.

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