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Schedule updated 020408

January 7
Town of Bodega
Hwy. 12 Vintage movie site buildings, ranch views. Will be contacting Casino for former deal of park here if you buy lunch here.

January 14
Jack London State Park
The historic park is at 2400 London Ranch Road in Glen Ellen, about 20 minutes north of Sonoma. Take Hwy 12 east to right turn on London Ranch Rd. Turn right into parking lot where critique will be-the park’s upper parking lot provides access to a picnic area, London’s cottage, stables, stone barns, silos and "pig palace." State park fee: $6

January 21
Spring Lake Regional Park
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Santa Rosa from 101: Hwy 12 exit east, continue east on Hoen Avenue, cross Summerfield Road, left at stop sign (Newanga Avenue) into park, $6 fee at entrance, right to parking lot above lake/critique spot near restrooms.

January 28
Helen Putnam Regional Park
411 Chileno Valley Rd, off Western Ave west of Petaluma, 216 acres, $5 parking.

February 4
Walker Creek
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Photos of outing are up
From downtown Tomales, go south one mile towards Tomales Bay. Park in turnout to left of Walker Creek Bridge. Great view of creek winding down through the valley. Critique in town at Bakery, (closed on Mondays) 3:30.

February 11
Madrona Manor
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1001 Westside Road, Healdsburg. Old Victorian buildings, gardens. Park at the first places you come to, below Mansion…critique 3:30 in parking lot.

February 18
Shollenberger Park
Website (need to scroll down once there)
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Directions to get to Shollenberger Park:
From Santa Rosa (going south on Hwy 101) or San Rafael (going north on Hwy 101)
Take the Highway 116 (Lakeville Highway) turnoff in Petaluma and go east for about one mile. Turn right on South McDowell Blvd, go 0.3 miles, and take a right at the City Park sign (this sign is very small and looks like a road identification sign).
http://www.petalumawetlandspark.org/

February 25
Laguna de Santa Rosa
Joe Rodota Parkway, Llano Rd access….mustard fields, oak trees, marsh growth. Park at Hwy 12 and Llano Rd at Lunardi Electric, short walk to Llano Rd, (just south & then west), turn right.

March 3
Spud Point
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North on Hwy 1,through town of Bodega Bay take Eastshore Road, go downhill to stop sign and turn right, traveling around the bay. Park in the Spud Point Marina lot. Critique at the picnic table south of the Marina office. Boats, hills, and water. Restrooms at Marina office, deli food at store.

March 10
Robert Young Winery
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4960 Red Winery Road, Healdsburg.
Fantastic view of Alexander Valley from the top of knoll. To paint from knoll, drive past tasting room, turn left through gate and follow unpaved road to top of hill. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Do not park in visitor parking lot.

March 17
Chateau St. Jean Winery
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8555 Sonoma Hwy. Kenwood Vistas, vineyards of course, water fountain in lovely courtyard, etc. Critique 3:30 at picnic tables
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March 24
Petaluma Turning Basin
12:00-4:00 pm, critique at 3:30
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From Hwy 101, take East Washington exit west and turn left on Petaluma Blvd. Turn on B Street and go to the end, turning right into the Great Petaluma Mill parking lot. Views of river, mill, yacht club, boats. Critique along Weller Street.

March 31
Timbercrest Winery
12:00-4:00 pm, critique at 3:30
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Timber Crest Winery, 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg. Take last Healdsburg exit, "Dry Creek Rd," turn left, go approx 5 miles, lane on the right, park at first lot on left by red barn....views from group picnic of western hills, daffodils peaking in front area, great red barn and rustic tower, bocci ball court. LAST WINTER HR MEETING, critique at 3:30 at covered tables.

Change to morning schedule (9:00am -1:00pm, critique at 12:30pm)

April 7
Occidental Ecology Center
9:00am -1:00pm, critique at 12:30pm
15290 Coleman Valley Rd, Occidental. 80 acres that encompasses wild lands of meadows and mixed oak, fir and redwood forests. The Center’s bio-intensive organic gardens and orchards have been a source of inspiration and training for thousands of gardeners, farmers and landscapers for over 30 years.
Please read special instructions: CARPOOL ENCOURAGED, limited parking. The owner would like us to use upper lot, aprox. 100’ from main entrance. It looks like a ranch driveway & Phil may post sign for us there. Pull open crude gate; you can leave open for a short time only, then close, so horse doesn’t get out, (behind electrified line). Those w/physical limitations can park below or anyone can drop gear off below before parking above, a 5 minute walk difference, though plenty to paint above as well.

April 21
The Russian River Rose Company
9:00am -1:00pm, critique at 12:30pm
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1685 Magnolia, Healdsburg-take central Healdsburg exit, left on Mill St., left on Kinley Dr., right on Magnolia. Many acres, vineyards, roses, new but old-looking Tuscany building etc.

April 28
Bodega Head
9:00am -1:00pm, critique at 12:30pm
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North of town of Bodega Bay. Look for the sign to Marina and Bodega Head, turn left then right at the stop sign onto Bay Flat Rd. Continue a few miles, past Spud Point and Campbell Cove. Go up the hill and take the first road on left, as it’s closer to irises, wildflowers, iceplant and cypress trees with vista of sea behind. There will be a few parking places on left as you turn east towards lot; most parking is in the east lot overlooking Bodega Bay. 12:30 critique in same lot.

Thanks to those who have made MMP possible:

Schedulers: Marcy Lenhardt, Ellen Boulanger, Mark Finney, Judy Butler, Kathy Root, Char Wood, Valerie Gardiner, Channing Rudd, Patrick Fanning; website: Katrina Small; and everyone who has contributed suggestions for painting locations and helped on special projects.

Questions or suggestions? (Suggestions are always welcome so that we can explore new places together.) Send an email.