We are six this year on our painting trip to Monhegan Island. It is fun to be with this group.
I took a lot of texture photos, and painted the surf in high winds. The blue skies and fresh air were terrific, and dinner yummy. We played cards after dinner to much hilarity.
Polly,I really appreciate your photography. I really find it so interesting. Have you ever done triptychs? I used to love doing them. I discovered so many interesting matching objects.
Hi Polly. I think you must be going to Cumbria soon? I have no idea what part of The Lake District you will be at but I thought I’d share with you a few of our favorite places. Though you might have it all planned out by now? There are 2 CS churches: Kendal and Windermere. I was a member at Kendal but knew people at Windermere too. If you want a contact, a good friend is Roger Haigh, who lives in Windermere but a member at Kendal church. He’s a retired Architect, artist and art collector. I can give you his contact info if you’d like?
Favorite short hike with Highland cows: Gummers How, Near Newby Bridge. Great Pub not too far from there for food and ambiance: Mason’s Arms, Strawberry Bank.
Absolute best day guided tour from Windermere is Mountain Goat Tours. A van ride up into the highest hills. It’s gorgeous!
Favorite Stone Circle: Castlerigg Stone Circle, Keswick.
Keswick Hike: Catbells
Favorite Topiary: Leven’s Hall.
Favorite Estates: Blackwell Arts & Crafts House, Windermere.
Brantwood: John Ruskin’s House on Lake Coniston.
Beatrix Potter house – Hill Top – Short ferry from Windermere.
That’s just a few places. Can send more if you’d like. Lake District is spread out. Long very curvy, narrow roads, not all that easy to navigate.
Great Hike: Howtown to Glenridding on Ullswater (7mi). Take Ullswater steamer boat to Howtown and walk back along lake. If I knew the area you’re staying at I could give you more info, if you’d like? There are hikes everywhere! And always a Tea Room!
Beautiful series of photographs. You captured the lovely textures and hues of the Island!