2013 Summer Visits

Fragrant & Farm Fresh Lavender awaits!

We have a new website to show you from Cow Track Ranch, and we are delighted to be visiting Liz Daniels on Sunday, June 9th.

Please do put this one on your calendars!  Cow Track Ranch is one of the favorite places to visit, partially for it's dramatic rolling hills that embrace the property, and in part for the rustic buildings, tractors, and gardens maintained by proprietor, Liz Daniels.

Enjoy browsing their new site, which was not up last summer when we visited.  It has so much great info on their lavender products and more, plus the photos are marvelous.  The property has a Bed and Breakfast on site, and is rented out frequently for one-of-a-kind,  "Real Weddings".

-Your "Real Volunteer", Colleen Proppé
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Cow Track Ranch: July 29, 2012

We had a fantastic day at Liz Daniel's "Cow Track Ranch" in Nicasio.  It was the day after a gorgeous wedding had taken place, and many of the decorations and flowers were still in place.  Liz was so accommodating, and we were still able to visit all the nooks and crannies of her property.

I stopped at Nicasio Cheese Company on my way over, and purchased my lunch: a cooler of cheese, crackers, and drinks to enjoy through the early evening.  While I was there, an entire family of cyclists had stopped in for a break.  They were training for the Marin Century that took place the last weekend in August.  I hope they enjoyed it!

There were over 20 artists out at Cow Track throughout the day this year.  This is one of the best spots to visit because it is easy to get to and there are so many unique things to paint.  Holsteins, Long-horn cattle, rolling hills, old tractors and barns, a pond, lots of gardens and plants, rock outcroppings and more.

Photojournalist and blogger, Ann Brooks, has written a terrific post on her day there too!  Please click here to view Ann's photos of the day, including this one of West Marin's, Sharon Skolnik-Bagnoli, painting watercolor sketches.

Our next visit is August 19th, Creekside Gardens.  We have another visit in August at the Lunny Oyster Farm.  Please visit our Schedule to learn more about these outings for artists.

Art on the Farm Weekly... Cow Track Ranch 2009

Tuesday, May 12, 2009
The "Art on the Farm" group ventured out to Nicasio, California today to Lizzie Daniels stunning property, "Cow Track Ranch", just past downtown Nicasio and the Nicasio school. It was a sunny, 64 degree day, with light winds, and perfect weather for outdoor painting. Lizzie boasts of her Marin County Fair "Best of Show" Merlot Red Lettuce(photos below), and it was a sight to behold, growing all over the property, surrounding the barns, amongst the roses, and in the new greenhouse. Liz offered a tour of the greenhouse, where she grows all varieties of organic vegetables and herbs that are sold to businesses such as Cowgirl Creamery, and Cafe Reyes, in Pt. Reyes Station. Liz recently provided the newest restaurant, also in Pt. Reyes Station, Osteria Stellina with lettuces and produce. Cow Track sells organic seedlings/starters to Local Flora, and to several school gardens in West and Central Marin County.
"Cow Track Ranch" Organic, Merlot Lettuce, is a dark, burgundy color.


A produce order that was delivered to Osteria Stellina on Mother's Day.


A plein air start in the greenhouse, by C. Proppé.

Deborah Cushman, plein air artist, painting the barns...

Dominique Caron en plein air with umbrella at Cow Track.

Donna Solin paints by Cow Track Pond.


Ruby Newman, in faux finish attire, happily paints en plein air today.


A view through the greenhouse, spies; Richard Lindenberg and a grazing horse.

Richard Lindenberg, "paints with horses", outside the new greenhouse.

An easel by the barn; right corner. Click to enlarge & view painting!

Fearless Artist Organizer, 2008-2009: Larry Bryson.

Artist, John Deckert, outstanding in the field, at Cow Track Ranch.