At
Fresh Run Farm, owned by Peter Martinelli, beets, kale, collards, and chard grow alongside flowers, strawberries and potatoes on two bowl-shaped plots ringed by wild blackberry bushes. These bushes are heavy with fruit by midsummer and become just another of the many products that Peter purveys. There are also chickens, goats, plenty of dogs and even a few alpacas on the farm. In addition to growing over 40 kinds of fruit, vegetables and flowers, Peter also collects nettles, mushrooms, watercress and other treats from the wild.
Sunday, September 14, 2008I drove out to Bolinas Sunday morning just in time to catch Peter Martinelli, driving off to a family reunion. He welcomed the artists to his farm in a secluded spot off Horseshoe Hill Road. I was greeted first by the sheep on the way in, and over the hill was a large field, full of colors of the season.
The sunflowers were definitely the most photogenic , but the goats win for friendliest. It was a nice day, and I visited with
Larry Bryson, this year's Art on the Farm organizer, before several other artists arrived in the afternoon, including Maude from Bolinas, with her well-loved artist chair. Sorry I don't have a photo of that rusty relic, but it was quite charming.
To view my
photostream from Fresh Run Farm, click hereTo contact Peter at the Farm:
Fresh Run Farm
Peter Martinelli
P.O. Box 237
Bolinas, CA 94924
email
It was a gorgeous and busy day at Claudia Chapline Gallery in Stinson Beach. We kicked off the opening of "Art on the Farm" with a great crowd. From left to right are: Alan Mart(founder of Art on the Farm), Claudia Chapline, Chris Adessa, Christin Coy, and Richard Lindenberg.
Watercolorist, Kate Peper, admiring works by Kanna Aoki, Larry Bryson and other members of the group, "Art on the Farm".
Artist in Residence, Paul Redaelli (holding a camel sculpture that sold yesterday) beside "Art on the Farm" contributing artist, Connie Smith Siegel.
Left to Right: Christin Coy, Alan Mart, Claudia Chapline, Chris Adessa, Richard Lindenberg.
