Art on the Farm: Nicasio

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September 25, 2015

Back in the Saddle!
Make Art on the Farm 9/30/15

Artists Painting at Cow Track Ranc

For our Participating Artists:

Liz Daniels and Family have invited us to come make art outside, all day, any time on September 30th. They have a new parking lot on their ranch (due to all those weddings they are hosting!). So please come out and paint, photograph and enjoy the rolling hills, cattle and vistas at:

Where:
Cow Track Ranch
Nicasio, CA
(First dirt road on the Right after the Nicasio School... follow dirt road slowly (look out for cows) through the gates until you see arched farm sign and gate for Cow Track Ranch).
Previous Cow Track Visits/Posts:
2013 Cow Track (post)
2012 at Cow Track
2009 at Cow Track
2008 at Cow Track

When:
Wednesday
September 30th, 2015

How?
1.
Please RSVP here.
2.
We truly encourage all artists to become Members of Marin Organic who wish to participate in these outings. If and when you do become a member of Marin Organic, we will feature your art in a featured post on our blog here at Art on the Farm .com. A great way to share your work with the online world, promote a show or event you are having, and encourage others to do the same. (Please email your promotional materials with a copy of your Marin Organic Membership receipt to farmartpr@gmail.com to be included in a post on our blog, Facebook and Twitter accounts(we have over 1,000 followers on Twitter- Thanks, Twitter Friends!)

Why?
As a group, we get to experience the joy of visiting Marin Organic lands and making art outside. We give back at least 50% of any art we sell at our exhibits to Marin Organic. We support our local producers and love being a part of sharing their work and mission with all.

Thank you!

May 24, 2013

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
Follow me on Twitter @cproppe

For more upcoming "Art on the Farm" visits, click here>

August 13, 2012

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.

May 12, 2009

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.