Tuesday, July 29 -- Rasmussen Farms, Hood River

Rasmussen Farms - view looking South

The sunflowers are blooming, the sun is shining, and interesting light and shadows can be found all over Rasmussen Farms right now.  There are good territorial views, as well as up-close subjects, such as tractors, colorful chairs, and old farm buildings.  Let's meet there this Tuesday.  In fact, conversation with the farm manager indicates that they want us to come out to paint, to draw a bit of attention to their facility!

Additionally, Rasmussen Farms is having its annual Van Gogh Days celebration on the weekend of August 2 - 3, and it would be awesome if some of us would be out there with our easels again, to try rendering our own versions of sunflowers and blue skies.

Driving directions: follow Highway 35 south from its beginning for approximately 5-1/2 miles; turn left onto Fir Mountain Road; turn right onto Thomsen Road and drive about 1/3 of a mile, looking for the giant pumpkin and sign on the right.  Plan to start around 8:30 a.m..  Parking is toward the back left (south) side of the driveway, out of the way of the visitors' parking area.

Hope to see lots of you there!!

**Terri**