Los Gatos Art Association "Plein air archive" page

May 14 Chaparral Valley Ranch (private) South of Hollister
Los Gatan Florian Barth saw us painting at Ray’s Ranch and invited all to paint at his ranch –lunch included! Meadows and hills, old ranch house, outbuildings and lots of cows. Take 101 through Gilroy and near where the lanes go from 6 to 4, take Hwy 25 off ramp to Hollister (about 23 miles.) Go through Hollister on Hwy 25, through the little town of Tres Pinos. Continue past the San Benito County Fairgrounds. Keep on Hwy 25 and a mile past Panoche Rd., turn left onto Cienega Rd. Go ½ mile past the ‘Thousand Trails’ entrance. Look left & you’ll see the wooden ranch gate (Florian will post a sign, too.) See you there, pardner!*

May 21 The 100 Block of Tait Ave.
Charming turn-of-the-century historical neighborhood! Take Bean off Santa Cruz Ave. to 136 Tait.

May 28 Palm Avenue, Coyote Valley
Development looms, but for now record the idyllic California farms and ranchland. Take Santa Theresa Blvd. past Bailey to Palm Ave. See you at the corner.

April 2, Ray’s Ranch, Los Gatos.
Nearby ranch with turn-of-the-century barns, corrals and horses. From Los Gatos Boulevard travel east on Shannon Road. Continue on Shannon Road to top of hill. Ray’s Ranch is on the left.

April 9 - 10, Over-Night Monday and Tuesday. Pinnacles National Monument, West Entrance near Soledad on Hwy 101, South of Salinas.
The spectacular remains of an ancient volcano. this is a great site for painters, hikers and photographers! The ‘bad guys’ used this rugged area in the late 1800s as a hide-out. Numerous views for painting, just from the parking lot. Weather permitting, I will be leaving at 7:00 am, Monday, April 9. I make a stop at the Best Western in Soledad to reserve my own overnight reservations before I head up to the park. Plan to arrive between 9:30 - 10:00 am. Bring food for lunches as town is 45 minutes away. Take Hwy 101 South past Salinas to Soledad. Go East on 146 to the west entrance. FEE at entry gate. Rangers Office can provide maps and info at the entry. Meet at far end of parking lot. Attention: As of January 1, 2007, a new series of passes will be sold. Older ones may still be valid, but are being discontinued. Check this website for more details.

April 16, Los Alamitos Creek, Almaden Valley.
A recent site we enjoyed with tree-lined creek and view of mountains. Go South on Almaden Expressway and just before it ends you will park on the left side, before the bridge.

April 23, Santa Teresa Park.
Green California Hills with sweeping views of two mountain ranges. Take 85 East to Bernal Rd. Go West to top of hill and turn left into the park. Proceed to Pueblo Group Picnic Area. $5 park fee.

April 30, Palm Haven District, Willow Glen area of San Jose.
Step back in time with vintage homes and stately palm trees. A Hollywood-styled neighborhood right out of the 1920s. From Hwy 17 take Hwy 280 East to Bird Avenue exit. Turn right onto Bird Avenue, right on Coe Avenue. Take Coe Avenue to Plaza Drive and turn right. Palm Haven Avenue is first turn on right.

March 5, Water District Headquarters, South San Jose.
A small site, but one I never tire of painting. The easy walking path around the percolation ponds offer mountain vistas, intimate demonstration landscape near the building, beautiful lake setting and plenty of shade. Take a few minutes to stroll around the lake and you will understand why I return here. From Los Gatos take Hwy 85 East. Take Almaden Road exit. Turn right on Almaden Road and head south. Pass Blossom Hill Road then look for Via Monte Drive. Turn left into parking lot. Turn left in the lot once again to park.

March 12, Santa Teresa Boulevard/Laguna Road, Morgan Hill.
Views are great with farm and ranch setting, cows, golden hills and green row crops. Take Hwy 85 East to Bernal Road Exit. Go south on Bernal Road. Turn left at Santa Teresa Boulevard. Travel south and past Bailey Avenue to Laguna Avenue. Meet on the corner of Santa Teresa Boulevard and Laguna Avenue. If you come later, go either way on Laguna because it dead ends in both directions. We will be easy to find. Please note: Parking is tough and lacks restrooms.

March 19, Ellenwood Avenue/Alexander Court, Los Gatos.
Little triangular park with classic homes and landscaping. Take Nicholson west off of Santa Cruz Avenue and head up hill to Ellenwood and Alexander. Meet at corner.

March 26, Almaden Lake Park. South San Jose.
Great lake setting with mountains forming a backdrop. Take Almaden Expressway south. Past Coleman Avenue look for Winfield Boulevard. Turn right to park entrance parking lot.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5th. SANTA TERESA PARK, South San Jose 9am/12noon
A recent site enjoyed by all. A $5 fee in first parking area on right. Green California Hills with sweeping views of two mountain ranges. . Take 85 east to Bernal Rd. Go West and near top of hill take first left into the park. Proceed to Pueblo Group Picnic Area.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12th. SAN JAUN BAUTISTA, South of Gilroy. 9am - on
A new favorite with a beautiful Mission, unique Historical Downtown. We have enjoyed a group lunch at a local restaurant with some returning to do an afternoon painting. Three of our LGAA Members are currently hanging their work in a local gallery. Make a day of it and bring a friend.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19th. GLENRIDGE AVE, Los Gatos. 9am/12noon
The Old Grand Homes of Los Gatos, From Santa Cruz Ave. Go West on Nicholson up hill to Glenridge Ave. Go left and meet on the corner of Hernandez and Glenridge.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26th. SANTA ANA PEAK, East of Hollister. 9am - on
Rugged rock peak with unspoiled California hills all around. Also treelined creek setting. Allow one hour drive time to destination. Go South on 101 past Gilroy. Go toward Hollister, east on 25 and left on McCloskey Rd. Take McCloskey to end and go left to Lone Tree Rd. Go right and continue up the hill until you cross bridge and see peak on right. Look for green truck on right. Nick's cell, if lost 408 313-9274. 15 minutes from town. Might want to bring a snack.

MONDAY JANUARY 8th. LOS ALIMITOS CREEK ALMEDEN VALLEY 9am/12noon
A recent site we enjoyed with tree lined creek and view of mountains. Go south on Almeden Expressway and just before it ends you will park on the left side, before the bridge.

MONDAY JANUARY 15th. MONDAY, JANUARY 15TH SANTA TERESA PARK 9am/12noon
Green California Hills with sweeping views of 2 mountain ranges. . Take 85 east to Bernal Rd. go west to top of hill and turn left into the park. Proceed to Pueblo Group Picnic Area.

MONDAY, JANUARY 22nd MOSS LANDING HARBOR/ELKHORN SLOUGH. Highway One 9am/12noon
Working fishing harbor, old and new boats and interesting old buildings. Good eating places so bring a friend and make a day of it. Take 17 south to Watsonville exit. Go South past Watsonville and turn right at power plant onto Moss Landing Rd. Take the next right on Sandholdt Rd. Before bridge turn right into Moss Landing Harbor Parking lot.

MONDAY, JANUARY 29TH BACHMAN PARK, LOS GATOS 9am/12noon
This park is nestled in an older part of Los Gatos with beautiful older homes on the surrounding streets.
Take Bachman Ave. West off Santa Cruz Blvd. and turn left on Belmont.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 4th LOS ALAMITOS CREEK ALMEDEN VALLEY 9am/12noon
Another location on this creek with open view of mountains and tree lined creek and fall colors. Go south on Almeden Blvd. Just before it ends you will see parking on left right before bridge.Look for green truck.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 11th NATURAL BRIDGES STATE PARK SANTA CRUZ 9am/ 12noon Beach with lagoon, woods and ocean rock formations. Take 17 to Santa Cruz and head north towards Davenport. Go left on Western Drive and right on Mission St. Then left on Natural Bridges Dr. and follow signs to entry. Possible entry fee. Park in museum parking lot.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 18th ARASTRADERO PRESERVE PALO ALTO 9am/12noon
California Hills and a small, wooded lake setting nearby. Take 280 north to Page Mill Road. Go left on Page Mill Road, and right on Arastradero. Go about a half a mile to the preserve parking lot on right.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 25th and JANUARY 1st. NO PAINTING, HAVE A GREAT HOLIDAY SEASON

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH VICTORIANS 45 BROADWAY. LOS GATOS 9a.m./12noon
Two colorful old Victorians with surrounding rose gardens. Broadway is
one street south of Main off Santa Cruz Ave. PARK IN THE PLAZA nearby
and historical downtown Los Gatos

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH ALAMITOS CREEK ALMEDEN VALLEY 9am/12noon
This beautiful fall creek setting offers great sycamore trees and a
distant view of Mt Umunhum. Take Almeden Expressway South to Via
Valiente Ave. Go right to Camden Ave and right to Carrabelle Park at
corner of Camden and Villagewood (Different location than Oct. 30 site.)

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH SAN JOSE HISTORICAL PARK , KELLY PARK,
SAN JOSE 9am/12noon
Fine old historical Buildings which take you back to the early
years in San Jose with plenty of landscape included. Take Capitol
Expressway to Senter Road. Go left to to Kelly Park and park between
Tea Garden and Historical Park.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH OAK CANYON NEIGHBORHOOD off Redmond Rd.
SAN JOSE 9am/12noon
Tucked away behind this housing tract is is a beautiful array of
sycamore trees and a creek like setting on water district property.
Take 85 to Camden turn off, go south to Redmond and left to Mondeval.
go left to Oak Canyon and left to Capitancillos. Follow this road to
right to find your location. (rained out ALL 4 TIMES last season.)

(Note) LGAA MEMBERS ANN McMILLAN and ANDY BALLANTYNE TOOK 1ST AND 2ND
PLACE in the 1st annual Plein Air Event in Los Altos,in September.
Briggette Curt and Jim Smyth we're the Judges. Congrats!

MONDAY, OCTOBER 2nd – RETURN TO MISSION SAN JUAN BAUTISTA – 9am to Lunch
Our return visit to this Historical Mission Town. 19th century buildings, Mission and Grounds to paint. Take 101 south ,well past Gilroy to Highway 156. Go South 3 miles to the Mission San Juan Bautista Turn 0ff. Follow to end and go right to Plaza Green in front of Mission, Allow 1 hour for Travel.

MONDAY, OCT 9th – ALVISO SLOUGH AND BAYLANDS – 9am/12noon
Wetlands with rich colors, waterways and distant hills. Old town Alviso, train Depot. Take North 1st to Alviso and Liberty St. Go right to Catherine and meet at corner.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 16th – PACIFIC HEIGHTS, SAN FRANCISCO – 9am on
I painted this site solo last year and it offers a spectacular view(or Not) of Alcatraz, Fisherman Wharf, Palace of Fine Arts and the top of the Marina District. Tucked in the top corner of the Presidio at the corner of Pacific St and Lyon St. Take 280 North to 19th Ave. Go North through Golden Gate Park to California St, Go Right to Lyon Street and Left, up to Pacific Street. Park in Neighborhood of Palatial Houses, We may be painting them till the fog lifts.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 23rd – MASSION DE LUC – THE MOUNTAIN RETREAT OF BILL AND PATTI HUGHES – 9am/12noon
Back by popular demand. Quiet Santa Cruz Mt., Monet like, setting. Lots of color, gardens out buildings and equipment. This is an excellent site to bring a picnic lunch and paint well into the afternoon. Bring a camera, a book or just relax on a bench.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 30TH ALAMITOS CREEK ALMEDEN VALLEY 9am/12noon
Treelined Creek, California hills, fall color; Take 85 east to
Almeden Expressway, go south, past Lake to Windfield Bl. Go left to
Cross Springs Drive, Go right to Mazzone and park in neighborhood. Good
painting sights and space on Bridge.

HEADS UP( NOTE), It was announced By Tonya Carpenter that The Rotary Club of Los Gatos was again, looking into, putting on a Plein Air Event to take place in late April of 2007. As the details are revealed I will start scheduling more plein air sites in the Los Gatos area.

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 4th SANTA TERESA BLVD./LAGUNA ROAD SOUTH SAN JOSE 9am/12noon
Farm and ranch settings and cows, golden hills and green row crops with variety of trees. Meet on the corner of Santa Teresa Blvd and Laguna Rd. Take 85 east to Bernal Rd. go west to Santa Teresa. Go south past Bailey Rd. to Laguna Rd. Meet on corner. If you come later go either way on Laguna because it dead ends in both direction and we will be easy to find, views are great.

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 11th HOME OF PATTI HUGHES 23107 SUMMIT ROAD 9am12noon
Mountain Setting with Monet like pond, old farm equipment and barn and lots of redwoods. Take 17 south to Summit Road. Go east on Summit Rd. and go left on Trail Ridge Road.(about 1 mile from 17) look for rack of mailboxes on left. Take Trail Ridge in about 1/4 of mile and look for parking lot in redwood grove on right. Red cone will mark the parking area.

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 18th CAMPBELL PARK, CAMPBELL 9am/12noon
Los Gatos, creekside, setting with walking paths, bridges,people and wide variety of vegetation. Corner of Gilman and Campbell Ave, Just over the RR tracks from downtown Campbell, turn right on Gilman and left into parking lot.

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 25th MISSION SAN JUAN BAUTISTA 9am/12noon
Darlene Boyd and friend Christine , from the Giroy area, sent me a list of painting spots in this area and I will make a trip down to select a site. Check the LGAA WEB in Mid September for further details

MONDAY, AUGUST 7TH AND 14TH MOSS LANDING HARBOR. Hiway One 9am/noon
Working fishing harbor, old and new boats and interesting old buildings. Good eating places so bring a friend and make a day of it. Take 17 south to Watsonville exit. Go South past Watsonville and turn right at power plant onto Moss Landing Rd. Take the next right on Sandholdt Rd. Before bridge turn right into Moss Landing Harbor Parking lot. . Great place to get up close and personal with fishing boats and Elkhork Slough

MONDAY, AUGUST 21st VASONA COUNTY PARK , LOS GATOS 9am/12noon
Lots of variety for the landscape painter with distant vistas, stream and lake, great trees and joggers. $5 fee without pass. Park close to where you want to paint and we will find each other. On Blossom Hill Rd and University Ave, Los Gatos

MONDAY AUGUST 28th TWIN LAKES BEACH SANTA CRUZ 9am/12noon
Popular beach with nearby lagoon and boat harbor. Take 17 to highway 1 and head south. Take Soquel Ave off ramp to right. go a short distance and turn left on 7th Ave. Take 7th Ave. to beach, go left and park across from Lagoon. The Crows Nest at the Harbor entrance, is a a great place for views and a good lunch.

MONDAY JULY 10th   SANTA TERESA BLVD./LAGUNA ROAD SOUTH SAN JOSE
9am/12noon
       Farm,ranch and California Golden Hill setting with lots of options to paint. Take 85 east to Bernal. go right on Bernal and left on    Santa Teresa. Head south past Bailey to Laguna. Meet at intersection.

MONDAY JULY 17th    PALMHAVEN DISTRICT, WILLOWGLEN   9am/12noon
       This site steps back in time with vintage homes and stately palm trees. A Hollywood neighborhood right out of the 20's and park setting. From 17 take 280 east to Bird Ave. Go right on Bird and right on Coe. Take Coe to Plaza and go right to Palmhaven.

MONDAY JULY 24th   HOME OF PATTI HUGHES 23107 SUMMIT ROAD 9am12noon
          Mountain Setting with Monet like pond, old farm equipment and barn and lots of redwoods. Take 17 south to Summit Road. Go east on Summit Rd. and go left on Trail Ridge Road.(about 1 mile from 17) look for rack of mailboxes on left. Take Trail Ridge in about 1/4 of mile and look for parking lot in redwood grove on right. Red cone will mark the parking area.

MONDAY JULY 31st    FELTON COVERED BRIDGE/HORSE STABLE 9am/12noon
        Unique bridge and creek setting with park and riding stable along side. Take 17 south to Mt Herman Road. Go west all the way to end and drive directly across Graham Hill Rd, into park.

MONDAY, JUNE 5th BERNAL-CULNAC-JOICE RANCH- SANTA TERESA PARK
SAN JOSE 9am12noon
Historic houses and barns with a Calif. hills backdrop. Take 85 east to Cottle, go right to Santa Teresa and left to Camino Verde Dr. Take a right and follow through neighborhood to end. Park on street.

MONDAY, JUNE 12th LIGHT HOUSE STATE BEACH SANTA CRUZ 9am12noon
Cliff settings with view back at the Boardwalk,Light House and local People to paint. Take 17 to Santa Cruz. Take Ocean Ave. to Soquel Ave and go right to Front street. Go left and stay to right as it goes up the hill to Light House State Park. Meet in light House Parking lot.

MONDAY, JUNE 19th SANBORN PARK YOUTH HOSTLE BIG BASIN WAY
above Saratoga 9am12noon
1908 wood structure with redwoods all around. Plus a nice road side pond with cattails. Take Big Basin Way out of Saratoga and turn left on Sanborn Road and a right at the Youth Hostel sign. follow to end and meet in parking lot.

MONDAY, JUNE 26th BOULDER CREEK DOWN TOWN 9am12noon
Colorful buildings with great mountain backdrop, Old small town character. Take 17 to Bear Creek road and go west till it ends on hiway 9. Go left and look for my Truck with cone on top at 2nd stop sign.

MONDAY, MAY 1st and 2nd PINNACLES NATIONAL MONUMENT west entrance near Soledad on 101 south of Salinas, OVERNIGHT BECAUSE OF BEAUTY AND DISTANCE
THIS SITE IS GREAT for painters, hikers and photographers. The bad guys used to hide in this rugged area in the late 1800's . From the parking lot you could paint in any direction. FEE at the gate (unless you have a national park pass) . If the weather cooperates I will be leaving at 7am Monday the 1st and stopping at the Best Western in Soledad to make my reservations and then head up to the Park with 9;30/10am arrival. Plan to bring food for lunches as town is 45 minutes away. Take 101 South past Salinas to Soledad. Go east on 146 to the west entry of the park. Meet at end of parking lot. Ranger office with maps and info at entry.(rained out in April)

MONDAY MAY 8TH DOUGLAS MILLER POINT picnic grounds, Lexington Reservoir 9am/12noon
This site is set in a grove of oaks with a great view across the lake to the mountains. Take 17 and go right on Bear Creek Rd. Circle back over 17 towards Los Gatos and go right over Lexington Dam on Alma Bridge Road. Follow around till you come to Douglas Miller Point picnic area on your right. Fee possible.

MONDAY, MAY 15th LEXINGTON Reservior ,West side of 17 9am/12noon
This site is right next to 17 as you head to Santa Cruz. (On Right) Take Bear Creek Rd, and go straight over Bear Creek Rd, Follow frontage Rd, to Black Rd. Go left and right into parking area. Lake setting with mountain backdrop

MONDAY, MAY 22 SANTA TERESA BLVD./LAGUNA ROAD SOUTH SAN JOSE 9am/12noon
Farm and ranch settings and cows, golden hills and green row crops with variety of trees. Meet on the corner of Santa Teresa Blvd and Laguna Rd. Take 85 east to Bernal Rd. go west to Santa Teresa. Go south past Bailey Rd. to Laguna Rd. Meet on corner. If you come later go either way on Laguna because it dead ends in both direction and we will be easy to find. Parking is tough and no restrooms but views are great.

MONDAY, MAY 29 ROSE GARDEN/ ROSICRUCIAN MUSEUM CENTRAL SAN JOSE 9am/12noon
Take your pick,beautiful rose garden in bloom, grand redwoods with charming houses all around or Egyption Museum with great landscape, unique structures with green domed roofs. Sites are a few blocks from each other. Meet at the Rose Garden. Take 17 north to Stevens Creek Go right on San Carlos to Meridian and left to Park, veer left till you come to Naglee. Take a left to Dana and right on Dana. Meet in front of R

(Note) Kudos to Donald Neff for being accepted into the Thirteen Annual CARMEL ART FESTIVAL May 18-21. This is one of the Premier, Plein air, event on the west coast. Go to www.donaldneff.com to view his work.

MONDAY, APRIL 3rd OAK CANYON NEIGHBORHOOD off Redmond Rd. SAN JOSE 9am/12noon
Tucked away behind this housing tract is is a beautiful array of sycamore trees and a creek like setting on water district property. Take 85 to Camden turn off, go south to Redmond and left to Mondeval. go left to Oak Canyon and left to Capitancillos. Follow this road to right to find your location. (rained out in Feb.)

MONDAY APRIL 10 and 11th PINNACLES NATIONAL MONUMENT West entrance near Soledad on 101 south of Salinas, OVERNIGHT BECAUSE OF BEAUTY AND DISTANCE
THIS SITE IS GREAT for painters, hikers and photographers. The bad guys used to hide in this rugged area in the late 1800's . From the parking lot you could paint in any direction. FEE at the gate (unless you have a national park pass) . If the weather cooperates I will be leaving at 7am Monday the 10th and stopping as the Best Western in Soledad to make my reservations and then head up to the Park with 9;30/10am arrival. Plan to bring food for lunches as town is 45 minutes away. Take 101 South past Salinas to Soledad. Go east on 146 to the west entry of the park. Meet at end of parking lot. Ranger office with maps and info at entry.

MONDAY APRIL, 17th LOS GATOS CREEK PARK Campbell, CA 9am/12noon
Lake and Creek setting along Los Gatos Creek. Take 17 north to Camden Ave and West on Camden. Go right at the Dell Ave exit and clover leaf under Camden ave, Follow south and go left on Lost lake lane. Take first left and follow over to Fly fishing pond to meet.

MONDAY APRIL, 24th FORBES MILL and History Museum, Los Gatos, Ca. 9am12noon
Annex to Historic Forbes which was built in 1853. This stone structure can be painted from 3 sides with nice landscape included. Take Mill Street off East Main. Veer to left and take Church Street down the hill to the end. Meet in parking lot.

MONDAY MARCH 6TH SANTA TERESA PARK San Jose 9am/12noon
Green California Hills with sweeping views of 2 mountain ranges. . Take 85 east to Bernal Rd. go west to top of hill and turn left into the park. Proceed to Pueblo Group Picnic Area.

MONDAY MARCH 13th SAN JOSE HISTORICAL PARK San Jose. 9am/1pm
Fine old historical Buildings/farm equipment which take you back to the early years in San Jose with plenty of landscape included. Take Capitol Expressway to Senter Road. Go left to to Kelly Park and park between Tea Garden and Historical Park.

MONDAY MARCH 20th CAPITOLA BEACH 9am/12noon
Charming coastal Village with train tressle/bridges,wharf and interesting buildings. Take 17 south to Highway 1, go south to Capitola's Bay Ave. Exit and follow on down to beach. Park on Esplande in front of beach, 1$ an hour parking with eating place all around .Bring a friend!

MONDAY MARCH 27th ALVISO MARINA COUNTY PARK. 9am/12noon Harbor, Marshes, Historic Alviso. Take 17 North to N. First, go North to Alviso and follow the signs. Park
in the County Park parking lot.

(Note) Kudos to Andy Ballantyne for having his still life "Yellow blue and orange" accepted in the 15th annual Oil Painter of America show in Missoula, Montana, Check out his work a wwwadballantyne.com

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6th CAMPBELL PARK, CAMPBELL 9am/12noon
Los Gatos, creekside, setting with walking paths, bridges,people and wide variety of vegetation. Corner of Gilman and Campbell Ave, Just over the RR tracks from downtown Campbell, turn right on Gilman and left into parking lot.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13th SAN JOSE HISTORICAL PARK/KELLY PARK SAN JOSE 9am/12noon
Fine old historical Buildings which take you back to the early years in San Jose with plenty of landscape included. Take Capitol Expressway to Senter Road. Go left to to Kelly Park and park between Tea Garden and Historical Park.

Monday, February 20th TWIN LAKES BEACH SANTA CRUZ 9am/12noon
Popular beach with nearby lagoon and boat harbor. Take 17 to highway 1 and head south. Take Soquel Ave off ramp to right. go a short distance and turn left on 7th Ave. Take 7th Ave. to beach, go left and park across from Lagoon.

Monday February 27th OAK CANYON NEIGHBORHOOD off Redmond, SAN JOSE 9am/12noon.
Tuck away behind this housing tract is is a beautiful array of sycamore trees and a creek like setting on water district property. Take 85 to Camden turn off, go south to Redmond and left to Mondeval. go left to Oak Canyon and left to Capitancillos. Follow this road to right to find your location.

MONDAY, JANUARY 9th PALMHAVEN DISTRICT WILLOWGLEN 9am/12noon
This site steps back in time with vintage homes and stately palm trees. This neighborhood comes right out of Hollywood in the 1920's. Great homes surrounding a neighborhood park. From 17 take 280 east and go right on Bird Ave and then right on Coe and right on Plaza. Meet on corner of Plaza Dr. and Palmhaven.

MONDAY, JANUARY 16TH WATER DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS, SANJOSE 9am/12noon
A small site but one I never tire of. These Percolation Ponds offer Mt views, beautiful lake setting and plenty of shade. If you take the FEW minutes to hike around the lake you will find lots to paint. From Los Gatos take 85 east and go right on Almeden Road. Once you pass Blossom Hill Rd look for Via Monte and go left into Parking lot. Go left, once in the parking lot, and look for my green Truck with the cone on top.

MONDAY, JANUARY 23 ARASTRADERO PRESERVE, PALO ALTO 10am/1pm
California Hills and a small, wooded lake setting nearby. Take 280 north to Page Mill Road. Go left on Page Mill Road, and right on Arastradero. Go about a half a mile to the preserve parking lot on right.

MONDAY, JANUARY 30 SANTA TERESA BLVD./LAGUNA ROAD SOUTH SAN JOSE 9am/12noon
Farm and ranch settings and cows, golden hills and green row crops with variety of trees. Meet on the corner of Santa Teresa Blvd and Laguna Rd. Take 85 east to Bernal Rd. go west to Santa Teresa. Go south past Bailey Rd. to Laguna Rd. Meet on corner. If you come later go either way on Laguna because it dead ends in both direction and we will be easy to find. Parking is tough and no restrooms but views are great.

park across from Lagoon.

MONDAY APRIL 18th LIGHT HOUSE STATE BEACH SANTA CRUZ
9am/12noon
Cliff settings with view back at Boardwalk, Light House Museum and local people to paint. Take 17 to Santa Cruz. Take ocean Ave to Soquel Ave and go right to Front Street. Go left and stay to right as it goes up to light house. Meet in light house parking lot.

MONDAY APRIL 25TH BIG BASIN REDWOOD STATE PARK OVER THE HILL ON Highway 9 9am/12noon
Its been a long time since I've been here but my friend Don paints there so it must have a tree or 2 and a few creeks and old bldgs. Unless I update these Directions later on Meet in the first parking lot after you pay your fee and lets picknic after.

MARCH 2005:

MARCH 7th. Arastradero Perserve. Palo Alto. 10am/1pm
       California Hills and a small, wooded lake setting nearby. Take 280 north to Page Mill Road. Go left on Page Mill Road, and right on Arastradero. Go about a half a mile to the preserve parking lot on right.

MARCH 14th. Vasona County Park. Los Gatos. 10am/1pm
         I will be back in Arizona as you paint our local favorite. Meet in parking lot behind boathouse.

MARCH 21st. Santa Clara County Water District Headquarters. 10am/1pm
        Close in favorite with tree and reed lined lake. Take 85 east to Almeden Road. Take Almeden Road South past Blossom Hill Road. Turn left on Via Monte and meet in middle of parking lot.

MARCH 28th   TO BE ANNOUNCED   We will head to the coast. Go to LGAA web page in Mid March for direction

March 28th. Natural Bridges State Park, Santa Cruz CA. 9am/12noon
Beach with lagoon, woods and ocean rock formations. Take 17 to Santa Cruz and head north towards
Davenport. Go left on Western Drive and right on Mission St. Then left on Natural Bridges Dr. and follow signs to entry. Entry fee.

FEBRUARY 2005:

FEBRUARY 7th – San Jose Historical Park / Kelly Park, San Jose. 10am/1pm

Fine old historical Buildings which take you back to the early years in San Jose with plenty of landscape included. Take Capitol Expressway to Senter Road. Go left to to Kelly Park and park between Tea Garden and Historical Park

FEBRUARY 7 th – Japanese Tea Garden, Kelly Park, San Jose. 10am to 1pm

Beautiful setting with great variety of trees and plants and Koi Ponds. Park doesn't open till 10am, Take Capitol Expressway to Senter Road. Go left to Kelly Park, and park in the parking lot nearest the Tea Garden Entrance.

FEBRUARY 21 st – Rancho San Antonio, Cupertino. 10am/1pm

Beautiful County Park with meadows, trees and a small working ranch/farm. Nearby is Maryknoll Seminary a wonderful chinese Structure. Take 280 north and take Foothill Blvd. off ramp. Go left on Foothill to first Stop light, Cristo Rey Dr., Follow signs to Park entrance. On entering Park take first right and follow to parking lot at bottom of hill.

FEBRUARY 28th ELKHORN SLOUGH near MOSS LANDING 10am 1pm
Varied water ways, colorful landscape and waterfowl. Great for the artist and the photographer. We meet in the parking lot at Moss Landing by 9;45 and then on to our paint site. Good eating places and some galleries nearby. Take Highway 1 south past Watsonville to Moss Landing. Go right on Moss Landing Road. Take the next right on Sandhodlt Road. Just before bridge go right into parking lot and meet there.

I like to have one monday a month "Out of Dodge." We have enjoyed all day trips to Ft. Baker,under the Golden Gate with lunch and galleries after. Half Moon Bay, Elkhorn Slough, Carmel, Moss Landing, Santa Cruz Boardwalk, Capitola and (most recently), the Pinnacles west of Soledad. If you have a personal fav for an all day Monday, email Nick

JANUARY 2005:

JANUARY 3rd No Painting

JANUARY 10th JAPANESE TEA GARDEN, KELLY PARK San Jose, Calif 10am to 1pm
Beautiful setting with great variety of trees and plants and Koi Ponds. Park doesn't open till 10am, Take Capitol Expressway to Senter Road. Go left to Kelly Park, and park in the parking lot nearest the Tea Garden Entrance.

JANUARY 17th ROSE GARDENS (San Jose) 10am to 1pm
Gardens with fountain and mission style homes all around. Take 17 to Stevens Creek. Go right to Bascom and left to Naglee and right to Dana. Go left and meet in front of the rose arbor and fountain.

JANUARY 24th ROSICRUCIAN MUSEUM. 10am/1pm
One full block of Egyptian Motif. Take 17 north to the Alameda. Go right to Naglee, right on Naglee to Park Ave. and left on Park to front of museum. Across from Starbucks.

JANUARY 31st CARMEL BEACH, CARMEL CALIF. 10am - let's to make a day of it
This white beach provides many choices to paint, with charming beach front homes, wind swept trees, ocean and golf course in the distant. As always plan to picnic or dine in Carmel and check out the galleries. Check with Nick about carpooling. Take highway 1 to Carmel, turn right on Ocean Ave and follow all the way to beach. Meet in parking area.

Note, Our starting times will move to 10am till the weather warms up

The Los Gatos Art Association runs a weekly outdoor painting group run by Nick White. All mediums are welcome. Upon arriving at each meeting spot, *look for a green truck w/an orange cone on top. Nick will be waiting to greet you and start the session.

Weekend Plein Air Sessions: anyone interested in Saturday or Sunday plein air sessions, contact Stacey Nussbaum at 408-218-5065 or email

FEBRUARY 2005:

FEBRUARY 7 th – San Jose Historical Park / Kelly Park, San Jose. 10am/1pm

FEBRUARY 7 th – Japanese Tea Garden, Kelly Park, San Jose. 10am to 1pm

FEBRUARY 21 st – Rancho San Antonio, Cupertino. 10am/1pm

FEBRUARY 28 th – TO BE ANNOUNCED.

In mid Feb, go to www.lgaa.org and click on the Plein Air button.

JANUARY 2005:

JANUARY 3rd No Painting

Note, Our starting times will move to 10am till the weather warms up

DECEMBER 2004:

A word from Nick: "Plein Air Artists, I'm back from Arizona and am ready to get out and Paint, WE WILL BE JOINING "THE PENINSULA OUTDOOR PAINTERS" the next two Tuesday (NOT MONDAY) from 9;30am to 12;30pm schedule as follows,

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21 & 28
COYOTE POINT RECREATION AREA AND MUSEUM, SAN METEO 9:30am/12;30pm
Bay land and park setting with boat harbor nearby. Take 101 north and take the Coyote Point Drive exit go to 1651 Coyote Point Drive which I'm guessing is the Museum parking lot. Dress warm, take advantage of carpool lane and bring a friend or check in with Nick about carpooling. (408) 723-7470 or nicknrebecca@earthlink.net

Monday Dec 6th RANCHO SAN ANTONIO, CUPERTINO 9am/12noon
Beautiful County Park with meadows, variety of trees and a small working ranch/farm. Nearby is Maryknoll Seminary a wonderful chinese Structure. Take 280 north and take Foothill Blvd. off ramp. Go left on Foothill to first Stop light, Cristo Rey Dr., Follow signs to Park entrance. On entering Park take first right and follow to parking lot at bottom of hill.

Monday Dec 13 Nick's in Arizona find a friend and get out and paint!

Dec 20 and 27 To be announced. In mid Dec. Go to www.lgaa.org and click on Plein Air.
I like to have one monday a month "Out of Dodge." We have enjoyed all day trips to Ft. Baker,under the Golden Gate with lunch and galleries after. Half Moon Bay, Elkhorn Slough, Carmel, Moss Landing, Santa Cruz Boardwalk, Capitola and Most recently The Pinnacles west of Soledad. If you have a personal favorite for an all day Monday. E-mail Nick at nicknrebecca@earthlink.net

NOVEMBER 2004:
The rainy season is upon us after a great summer of painting out doors,
so use your own judgement as to whether it's a suitable day to paint

NOVEMBER 1st. HOME OF JOHN AND SUSIE TIGHE LOS GATOS 9am/12noon
Hilltop home with panoramic view of Los Gatos. Take Shannon Road east off of Los Gatos Blvd. Follow around to right to Cerro Vista Ct. Follow around to right and top of hill. Meet in garage parking area. 15961 Cerro Vista Ct.

NOVEMBER 8/15 VASONA FALL COLORS LOS GATOS 9am/12noon
Montalvo and Vasona are my fallback locations when I run out of iIdeas. However they are great places to hone our plein air skills and offer a wide variety of subjects close to home. Please send me your favorite site ideas. Meet is parking lot just past bridge

NOVEMBER 22 VILLA MONTALVO Saratoga 9am/12noon
Formal gardens and fall landscape. Meet in parking lot #3 just past the Mansion on the left.

NOVEMBER 29 PINNACLES NATIONAL MONUMENT EAST OF SOLEDAD 9am on
From the parking lot of the west entrance you can paint in 4 directions and a short walk will get you even greater views. Hike through caves nearby. This park is unique and reminds me of the badlands of south eastern Montana or Utah. Small entry fee. No food nearby so bring a lunch and water, If your a photographer heres your chance for great pictures. Dress in layers and keep your fingers crossed for a sunny day. I painted four 12x16 on a sunny fall day last year and look forward to painting there again. Take 101 south to Soledad, go east on 146 to park west entrance. Allow 1 1/2 hours for travel and check with Nick about car pools.

OCTOBER 2004:

OCTOBER 4th. VILLA MONTALVO, SARATOGA 9am/12noon
Once grand estate of Senator Phalen, Villa Montalvo offers a lovely Mansion surrounded by formal gardens. Take Montalvo Road off Saratoga Los Gatos Road and follow it around to the end. Meet in parking lot #3 to left of Mansion.

OCTOBER 11th. SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
HEADQUATERS, SAN JOSE 9am/12noon
Tree lined lake with view of mountains. This personal favorite is on Almeden Road Just south of Blossom Hill Road. Turn left at Via Monte into parking lot. The address is 5750 Almeden Road

OCTOBER 18th. RAY'S RANCH, LOS GATOS 9am/12noon
Close in ranch with turn of the century barns and corrals. Horses if they cooperate. Take Shannon Road east off Los Gatos Blvd, follow to top of hill. Ranch and parking is on the left. Look for green truck with red cone on top

OCTOBER 25th. MIRAMONTES POINT, HALF MOON BAY 9am/12noon
Ocean Inlet w/windswept Monterey Pines, cliffs and beach. Take 280 north to Hiway 92. Go west to Half Moon Bay and Hiway 1. Go south on 1 to Miramontes Point Road. Go right and meet in beach access parking lot, just past Mobile home park, on left. Dress warm, food and galleries in nearby. Half Moon Bay.

We have been invited to paint "JAZZ on the PLAZZ" 10 Wed. evenings starting July 7th --- Sept. 8th, 6;30 -8;30. arrive at 6 p.m. and set up. The jazz music is great and the people are friendly. This event is in Los Gatos Town Plaza on the corner of E. Main and Santa Cruz Ave. We had a good time last year and look forward to more of the same.

We have an opportunity to paint vineyards with the Morgan Hill group one Wed. a month 9am/12noon call Nick for schedule. 408-723-7470

Monday Sept. 6th ' THE CATS' Leo and Leona 9am/12noon
These two 8ft. statues are the official symbols for the Town of Los Gatos. They guard the entrance to Poet's Canyon and nearby is the equally famous Cats Restaurant, an old stage coach stop. On Santa Cruz Highway ( 17) Just outside of Los Gatos. 17533 Santa Cruz Highway. Park in Restaurant Parking Lot .

Monday Sept 13,20,27 PARK IN THE PLAZA 9am/12
As we continue to prepare for Art Fest we will pick out locations on Santa Cruz Ave or Main in historic down town Los Gatos. Meet in park

We continue to paint Los Gatos in preparation of ART FEST. The weather has been great so come out and join us.

Monday Aug. 2nd OLD TOWN 9am/12noon
Cafe scenes with great view back at the hills,old oaks and victorians homes near by.
Meet in front of Borders.

Monday Aug. 9th LOS GATOS HIGH SCHOOL 9a.m./12noon
In 1923 this 1908 High School was renovated to its present appearance. Meet on the front lawn. Main street Los Gatos. Besides the obvious, The sports field behind the high school offer a great view back at the hills and other choice spots nearby

Monday Aug. 16th FORBES MILL 9am/12noon
One of the oldest structures in Los Gatos, stone building with oaks and sycamores all around.

Monday Aug. 23 VASONA , Los Gatos 9am/12noon
Meet in parking lot behind boat ramp.

Monday Aug. 30 FORT BAKER/GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE 9am/12noon
Fort Baker on the Marin side of the Golden Gate Bridge has loads of interesting views including the bridge, harbor and white barracks with red roofs set against golden Calif. hills. Take first exit past Vista point and a left down to Ft. Baker Look for my truck at bottom of hill. After painting have lunch in nearby Sausilito and check out the Galleries. Call Nick to arrange car pools. 723-7470

Hone your outdoor painting skills by joining us each Monday in July, 5,12,19, and 26th at Vasona Park. Meet in parking lot behind boat house. Lots of shade and varied landscape as we we continue to paint Los Gatos in preparation for the Los Gatos Art Fest. Entries must be in by July 15th.

We have been invited to paint "JAZZ on the PLAZZ" 10 Wed. evenings starting July 7th --- Sept. 8th, 6;30 -8;30. arrive at 6 p.m. and set up. The jazz music is great and the people are friendly. This event is in Los Gatos Town Plaza on the corner of E. Main and Santa Cruz Ave. We had a good time last year and look forward to more of the same.

Monday June 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28 th. TOWN PLAZA, Los Gatos,
Corner of Main Santa Cruz Avenue. 9am/12noon

In preparation for the LOS GATOS ART FEST, sponsored by the LGAA and the Rotary Club, we will meet each Monday in June at the Town Plaza and select a downtown site together. By the 6 th of June we should know the preferred sites chosen by the Art Fest Committee. Entries for the Plein Air Art Fest need to be in by the 15 th of July. This will be your opportunity to hone your plein air skills and become familiar with Los Gatos Paint Locations. For more Information about the Los Gatos Art Fest 2004 check the Palette or www.lgaa.org.

Mon. May 3rd.   ALUM ROCK PARK San Jose   9am/12noon
125 year old park with creek, stone bridges with old trees and nice landscape. Take Penitencia Creek Road off Capitol Expressway. Go east into park and park near the ranger station. Bring a lunch and enjoy the park. $6 per vehicle fee.

Mon. May 10th.   STANFORD MEMORIAL CHURCH/MAIN QUAD Palo Alto 9am/12noon
I worked 3 years on Sanford Campus and it's loaded with historical buildings and great landscape. Take 280 north to Page Mill Rd. Go east to Junipero Serra Blvd. Go north to Campus Drive East and follow around to the corner of Roth Way and Campus Drive. Take a left on Roth Way and meet in the 3 story parking garage on the left. Look for the green truck with red cone on top.

Mon May 17th.   MOSS LANDING   9am/12noon
Many interesting bldgs, boats and wetlands. Take Highway 1 south past Watsonville to Moss Landing. Turn right at power plant onto Moss Landing Road. Take the next right on Sandholdt Road. Before Bridge turn right into parking lot.

Monday, May 24th.   Nick's on vacation. Pick your favorite site and get out and paint!

Monday May 31st.   Holiday, no painting.

Monday April 5th SANTA TERESA PARK San Jose 9am/12noon
Green California Hills with great vistas of two Mt. Ranges, with the city below, Take 85 east to Bernal Road Go west to Santa Teresa Park at top of hill, Take a left into the park and meet at the Pueblo Group Picnic Area.

Monday April 12th MONESTARY BEACH, part of CARMEL RIVERS STATE BEACH, Carmel 9am/12noon
From beach, view of Pt. Lobos, Carmel and a Carmelite Mission across Hiway 1. This is the first beach as you head south on Hiway 1, just past Carmel, Meet at beach entry, park along hiway 1. Paint in the morning and after lunch hit the galleries. Bring a friend and make a day of it!

Mon. April 19th SANTA TERESA PARK San Jose 9am/12noon
Green California Hills with views of 2 mountain ranges. A recent site we enjoyed. Take 85 east to Bernal Rd. go west to top of hill and turn left into the park. Proceed to Pueblo Group Picnic Area.

Mon. April 26th. PALO ALTO, BAYLANDS NATURE PRESERVE 9am/12noon
Take 101 North to Embarcadero. Go east to Harbor Rd. Go left and follow around to right till you cross the bridge, Meet there in parking lot.

Monday March 1st SANTA CRUZ AVE, LOS GATOS 9am/12noon
Paint Historical down town Los Gatos. Meet in The Park on the Plaza at Main and Santa Cruz Ave.

Monday March 8th ' THE CATS' Leo and Leona 9am/12noon
These two 8ft. statues are the official symbols for the Town of Los Gatos. They guard the entrance to Poet's Canyon and nearby is the equally famous Cats Restaurant, an old stage coach stop. On Santa Cruz Highway ( 17) Just outside of Los Gatos. 17533 Santa Cruz Highway. Park in Restaurant Parking Lot This site was rained out in February.

Monday March 15th PETE'S HARBOR, Redwood City 9:00am - 12:00pm
Harbor scenes. Take 101N and take the Whipple exit. Take a Right onto Whipple, then a Right onto East Bayshore Road. E.Bayshore becomes Bar Island Road. Follow Bar Island to the end and meet in the pking lot.*

Monday March 22nd RAY'S RANCH, Los Gatos 9am/12noon
Close in ranch with turn of the century barns, corrals and horses. Take Shannon Road east off of Los Gatos Blvd. Follow Shannon Road to top of hill ranch is on the left.

Monday Feb. 2nd - ' THE CATS' Leo and Leona 9am/12noon
These two 8ft. statues are the official symbols for the Town of Los Gatos. They guard the entrance to Poet's Canyon and nearby is the equally famous Cats Restaurant, an old stage coach stop. On Santa Cruz Highway ( 17) Just outside of Los Gatos. 17533 Santa Cruz Highway. Park in Restaurant Parking Lot

Monday Feb 9th & 16th- 16 VASONA COUNTY PARK 9am/12noon
Always good for great water and landscape paintings. Meet in the parking lot behind the boat House.

Monday Feb 23rd - CAPITOLA BEACH 9am/12noon Charming coastal Village. Take 17 south to Highway 1, go south to Capitola's Bay Ave. Exit and follow on down to beach. Park on Esplande in front of beach, 1$ an hour parking with eating place all around .Bring a friend!

Monday Jan. 5th OLD SODA WORKS, Los Gatos 9am/12noon
Old Stone and brick wall, Red Soda Works Bldg. and more.
Corner of Main and College Ave.

Monday Jan. 12 LOS GATOS WILDCATS SPORTS FIELD 9am/12
Good view of Mountains from behind Los Gatos High School.
Great baseball scoreboard with trees behind and a orange oval tract.Take first left after entering Los Gatos Lodge which is off Los Gatos/ Saratoga Road.Go to end ,turn right and park in Maintenance area. Entry to sports field is behind lodge.

Monday Jan. 19th Corner of ELLENWOOD/ALEXANDER Los Gatos
Little triangular park with classic homes and landscape nearby. Take Nicholson west off Santa Cruz Ave to Ellenwood and Alexander.

Monday Jan. 26th Home of DIANA LEONE Almeden 9am/12noon
Beauitiful stream setting with rolling California Hills all around. In case of bad weather can paint from covered Balcony. Take Almeden Road south to end. Turn right on Harry one block to McKean.Go left for 2miles and turn left on Calero Creek Court. Diana's House is straight ahead, 21700.

Personal note; I will be away the first two Mondays in Dec.
But don't let that stop you from grabbing a friend and getting out to paint.
Artfully Yours, Nick

Monday Dec. 1st. VASONA COUNTY PARK 9a.m./12noon
Close in favorite. Meet by the boat docks.

Monday Dec. 8th. PARK PLAZA Los Gatos 9a.m./12noon
Historic downtown Los Gatos. Meet in the Park, corner of West Main and Santa Cruz Ave.

Monday Dec. 15th. 45 BROADWAY 9a.m./12noon
Two colorful old Victorians with surrounding rose gardens. Broadway is one street south of Main off Santa Cruz Ave.

Monday Dec. 22nd. LOS GATOS HIGH SCHOOL 9a.m./12noon
In 1923 this 1908 High School was renovated to its present appearance. Meet on the front lawn.

Monday Dec 29th. ALMEDEN LAKE 9a.m./12noon
Great lake setting with Mountains in the background Take Almeden Expressway south to Coleman and go left to Winfield. Take a right to park entrance parking lot.

Nov 10th - Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk 9am to 12noon
Paint beach, boardwalk or pier scenes. Park in the parking lot across from the main entrance before 9am and you will park free otherwise you'll pay.

Nov. 17th - Montalvo 9am to 12noon
This grand estate offers quiet peaceful painting. Take Montalvo Rd. off Saratoga/Los Gatos Rd. and follow it to the end. Meet in parking lot #3, to the left of the Mansion.

Nov. 24th - Santa Clara Valley District Headquarters. 9am to 12noon.
Close in favorite with tree lined lake and view of the mountains. From Los Gatos take 85 east to Almeden Road. Go South past Blossom Hill Rd. and turn left at Via Monte into the parking lot. The address is 5750 Almeden Rd.

Oct. 6th CAPITOLA BEACH. 9am/12noon Charming coastal village
Take 17 south to Highway 1, go south to Capitola's, Bay Ave. Exit and follow on down to beach. Park on Esplande in front of beach. $1 an hour parking,eating places

Oct. 13th ROSICRUCIAN MUSEUM. 9am/12noon One full block of Egyptian Motif
Take 17 north to the Alameda. Go right to Naglee, right on Naglee to Park Ave. and left on Park to front of museum. Across from Starbucks

Oct. 20th ALVISO MARINA COUNTY PARK. 9am/12noon Harbor, Marshes, Historic Alviso. Take 17 south to N. First, go north to Alviso and follow the signs. Park
in the County Park parking lot.

Oct. 27th TOWN OF BOULDER CREEK. 9am/12noon Historic downtown
Take 17 South to Bear Creek Road, go right up over the hill to Highway 9.
Go left to Boulder Creek. Meet in the grocery store parking lot which is at the
1st 4-way stop as you come into town

Sept. 8th ROSE GARDENS (San Jose) 9am to 12noon
Gardens with fountain and mission style homes all around. Take 17 to Stevens Creek. Go right to Bascom and left to Naglee and right to Dana. Go left and meet in front of the rose arbor and fountain.

Sept. 15th MOSS LANDING HARBOR. Hiway One 9am
Working fishing harbor, old and new boats and interesting old buildings. Good eating places so bring a friend and make a day of it. Take 17 south to Watsonville exit. Go South past Watsonville and turn right at power plant onto Moss Landing Rd. Take the next right on Sandholdt Rd. Before bridge turn right into Moss Landing Harbor Parking lot. Those wishing to carpool meet at Neighborhood Center at 7;30 am to leave by 7;45 am.

Sept. 22nd VASONA (AT DAM) Los Gatos 9am to 12noon
Lake setting looking back at mountains. Take 17 to Lark and go west to Garden Hill Rd. GO left and follow around to Dam entrance. Park in neighborhood.

Sept. 29th 100 block TAIT AVE Los Gatos 9am to 12noon
Charming old houses built in the late 1800's. Take Bean west off Santa Cruz Ave. go right to 136 Tait Ave.

August 4th
9:00am - 12:00pm
Santa Cruz Boardwalk
Beach, boardwalk and pier scenes. Meet at b-walk across from parking lot at main entrance. Bring a friend to save on parking ($8 per car).

August 11th
9:00am - 12:00pm
Santa Clara Valley Water District Headquarters
At this site there are water reeds, birds and great old trees. From Los Gatos take 85 South to Almaden. Go Right onto Coleman and make a U-turn back to 5750 Almaden Road. Meet in parking lot by two large trees*

August 18th
- LOCATION CHANGE! - Will now meet at same time/location as August 11th.

August 25th
9:00am - 12:00pm
Pete's Harbor, Redwood City
Harbor scenes. Take 101N and take the Whipple exit. Take a Right onto Whipple, then a Right onto East Bayshore Road. E.Bayshore becomes Bar Island Road. Follow Bar Island to the end and meet in the pking lot.*

It's July And the weather couldn't be better. The summer encouragees lots of shade so the more the merrier. We're looking for more sites, suggestions welcome. Lgaaa artist Noreen Christopher hosted us at her home last time - thanks Noreen! She's been using a good mix of mediums with oils and water-mediums leading the way. The Staffords are using wc pencils; Tonya Carpenter showed up with a camera. Look for more sites on lgaa webpage, in the palette and regulary scheduled meetings. Check out what's happening in northern ca (by checking the "plein aire scene" mag at plein air table. It shows plein aire sites in Nca sites and CA artists.

Nick's Notes - "The digital camera has helped not me only frame a scenes but to capture people who move in and out your scene to be inserted later in your painting. This is also a good way to freeze shadow and light as a painting aid.

July 7th
9:00am - 12:00pm
Bachman Park
Nestled in the older part of los gatos w/beautiful homes all around. Take bachmann ave. west off Scruz blvd. Left of belmont ave.

July 14th
9:00am - 12:00pm
San Born Park Youth Hostel
A great 1908 wood structiure w/redwoods all around w /nice pond surrounded by cattails. Take Big basin way out of of Saratoga and turn left on san born road. Turn R at the youth hostel sign and meet in parking lot

July 21st
9:00am - 12:00pm
Los Gatos Park Plaza
In the heart of lg, this park sports and new fountain and historical buildings nearby. Go to the corner of main and scruz blvd., Wild Wood park

June 2nd
9-12pm.
15065 El Camino Senda
LGAA Artist, Noreen Christopher invites us to paint on her tree studed property. Go west on Los Gatos/Saratoga Rd., turn right on El Camino Grande, right on El Camino Senda; her house is at the end of the cul-da-sac, to the left. (see*)

June 9th
9-12pm.
Forbes Mill
Rained out in April. Take Mill St. off East Main, veer left and follow Church St. to the end (see*)

June 16th & 23rd
9-12pm
Vasona County Park
Plein Air favorite with lots of variety. Vasona is off Blossom Hill Rd. in Los Gatos. Meeting in parking lot by the boat. (see*)

June 30th
9-12pm
MontalvoTake Montalvo Rd. off Saratoga/Los Gatos Rd. and follow it to the end. Meet in parking lot number 3, to the left of the mansion. (see*)

May 5th & 12th
9am to 12pm
Villa Montalvo, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga
Once the grand estate of Senator James Phalen, Villa Montalvo offers a lovely mansion surrounded by formal gardens.
Meet in parking lot number three to the left of the mansion.
(see*)
Directions: Take Montalva Road, off Saratoga Los Gatos Road, and follow it to the end. Meet in parking lot number three to the left of the mansion.

May 19th
9am to 12pm
Bachman Park
This park is nestled in an older part of Los Gatos, giving view to tree studded scenes and beautiful older homes on the surrounding streets
(see*)
Directions: Take BAchman Ave., west off Santa Cruz Blvd., turn left on Belmont Ave.

May 26th
9am to 12pm
Sanborn Park, 16055 Sanborn Road, Saratoga
This park provides a mountain park setting, an old stone house, and a redwod lined creek.
(see*)
Directions: Take Big Basin Way out of Saratoga. Go about 2 1/2 miles and left on Sanborn Road. One tenth of a mile past the Youth Hotel, turnoff is Sanborn County Park. Park in the lot marked "Youth Science Institute" on the right just past the entry booth.

April 21st - change in meeting location! -updated 4/16/03
9am to 12pm
Edelen Avenue
Meeting place is NO LONGER on Grays Ave. - now meeting in the parking lot in front of the Borders Book Store on University Ave.
(see*)

April 28th
9am to 12pm
Forbes Mill, Los Gatos.
This beautiful stone structure is the annex to Forbes Mill that was started in 1853.
(see*