Monday Morning Painters

Join us every Monday. All media welcome. Share ideas, have fun!
Reminder: we often are invited on private property and need to respect the requests of the owners; please be polite at all times. Thank you.
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PLEASE NOTE: Maps and websites give you a general idea of where to go and may not reflect the exact area, but I tried to get as close as I could. Please send a note if you see an error so I can fix it.
Don't forget to check out the home page for recent announcements and the Links page continues to have artist's websites and blog addresses.

December 29
Shollenberger Park, Petaluma
Website (need to scroll down once there)
MAP
12:00-4:00 pm, critique at 3:30pm
Petaluma rolling hills, waters & rushes, birding galore, Petaluma slough & boats deeper in on west side, & 101 Bridge, etc., views. Can also go further east & park at the Pt Reyes Bird Observatory’s back lot, on right just past tall glass building.
Directions to get to Shollenberger Park
From Santa Rosa (going south on Hwy 101) or San Rafael (going north on Hwy 101), take the Highway 116 (Lakeville Highway), turnoff in Petaluma and go east for about one mile. Turn right on Cader Lane…at stop sign, going straight takes you right into park. The city park sign is very small and looks like a road identification sign).

January 5
Geyserville downtown
Website
MAP
12:00-4:00 pm, critique at 3:30pm
Critique on the north side of the parking area for the little Mexican grocery store, across the street from the hardware store-don’t park there though. There is parking on both sides of the street right along there.

January 12
Freestone
Good weather alert!
71 degrees for SF, 67* in Sebastopol for the
Freestone MMP day!
12:00-4:00 pm, critique at 3:30pm
Quaint town buildings, barn & open views, meet for 3:30 critique by redwoods with water tank. From Santa Rosa: take Hwy 12 west, through Sebastopol, continue 4 miles, down the hill, turn right at Freestone sign, .2 into town.

January 19
Sonoma Plaza, Sonoma
12:00-4:00 pm, critique at 3:30pm
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MAP
Weather
Sonoma Plaza, Sonoma. Trees, interesting buildings, people, shops, art galleries and restaurants.

January 26
Richards’ Grove and Sara Lee's Vineyard
12:00-4:00 pm, critique at 3:30pm
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MAP
3575 Slusser Rd, Windsor From Hwy 101 northbound, take River Rd exit, turn left to head west, turn right on Slusser Rd. PARK ON BLACKTOP at classroom or winery above on right. Cultivated gardens, including at entrance with train car restroom, vineyards and hill views, beautiful.

February 2
Walker Creek
12:00-4:00 pm, critique at 3:30
From downtown Tomales, go south one mile towards Tomales Bay. Park in turnout to left of Walker Creek Bridge. Great view of creek winding down through the valley.

February 9
Madrona Manor
12:00-4:00 pm, critique at 3:30
Website
MAP
1001 Westside Road, Healdsburg. Old Victorian buildings, gardens, glimpses of mustard n’ hills to east. Park at the first places you come to, below Mansion…critique 3:30 in parking lot.

February 16
Petaluma Turning Basin
12:00-4:00 pm, critique at 3:30
Website
MAP
Weather
From Hwy 101, take East Washington exit west and turn left on Petaluma Blvd. Turn on B Street and go to the end, turning right into the Great Petaluma Mill parking lot. Views of river, mill, yacht club, boats. Critique along Weller Street.

February 23
Laguna de Santa Rosa
12:00-4:00 pm, critique at 3:30
Joe Rodota Parkway, Llano Rd access….mustard fields, oak trees, marsh growth. Park at Hwy 12 and Llano Rd at Lunardi Electric, (hope to get permission, stay tuned), or just east of Llano, on east facing shoulder. A short walk to Llano Rd,(just south & then west), turn right.

March 2
Valley Ford
12:00-4:00 pm, critique at 3:30
Website
MAP
Website on Hwy 1 in south-west Sonoma County. Park n’ lunch at Dinucci’s Restaurant at north west edge of town. Funky buildings, Victorians, old school house, hillsides w/cows, lambs. Critique at 12:30 near Dinucci’s.

March 9
Cloverdale River Ranch Park, Cloverdale
12:00-4:00 pm, critique at 3:30
31820 McCray Rd, take last Cloverdale exit “Boonville Hwy 128” but turn right on N. Cloverdale Blvd, right on McCray. River & hill views. Regional park fee applies. Restroom.

March 16
Ragle Ranch Regional Park, Sebastopol
12:00-4:00 pm, critique at 3:30
From 101 take Hwy 12 towards Sebastopol. Continue through town, turn right on Ragle Rd. to stop sign, 500 Ragle Rd The park features an outstanding grove of oak trees. A nature trail leads to Atascadero Creek, a great site for birdwatching. The park is also the site of a peace garden with a spectacular sculpture created by world-renowned artist, Masayuki Nagase. Park along roadside, or pay $ 5 regional park fee & drive in, stay left, 3:30 critique at picnic table just north of dog park.

March 23
Railroad Square, Santa Rosa
12:00-4:00 pm, critique at 3:30
Website
MAP
Weather
VIEW PHOTOS
Railroad Square, Santa Rosa. Urban scenery, old train depot, train cars, n’ tracks. Critique at Depot, off Wilson and Third.

March 30
Lake Sonoma
12:00-4:00 pm, critique at 3:30 at Picnic grounds
North of Healdsburg Picnic Grounds across from hatchery
Head north on 101 past Healdsburg, take the Canyon Rd exit, turn left, follow Canyon Rd for 2.2 mi, turn right at Dry Creek Rd, go 3.1 mi. Park at Visitors Center on right. Lovely yellow flannel trees across at picnic grounds may be in bloom, drive up hill for a few spots with marina & hill views, i.e. to right of bridge. (The VERY-upper parking lot up at vista overlook not open on Mondays).

Change to morning schedule (9:00am -1:00pm, critique at 12:30pm)

April 6
Empire Nursery
9 am -1:00 pm, critique at 12:30
Website
MAP
Weather
3747 Guerneville Rd, Santa Rosa
9 am -1:00 pm, critique at 12:30 at Picnic tables
Bedding plants, bamboo, fuchsias, fruit trees, water plants, Koi fish pond, water fall, large patio w/picnic table.

April 13
Dunnsden Vineyard, Private residence, Healdsburg
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9 am -1:00 pm, critique at 12:30
11180 Los Amigos Road, Healdsburg
Take 101 north of Santa Rosa, take the Arata Ln exit just north of Windsor. Turn north onto Los Amigos Rd for 1 mile. Turn right at 11180 onto a shale drive; there will be three address, including 11180. Go to the top of the hill. You will see a sign over entry that says Dunnsden. No tasting room. This is a vineyard, not a winery. We are welcome to go anywhere on the property.
Hills, vistas, and vineyard views, 24 acres. Bathroom available.

April 20
Private Residence, Sebastopol
9:00-1:00 Critique at 12:30
Private residence north of Sebastopol, 2878 and 2880 Sullivan Road, Sebastopol. Go west on Graton Rd from 116, turn left on Sullivan, turn right at the graveyard (there is a sharp left just after the graveyard and the right is where this curve is). Go up the gravel road and look for the address sign on the right. The residents' names are also on the sign -- Piers and Smith. Park around the entrance and please don't block the driveway. Bathroom available. Apple trees in bloom, HOPEFULLY, Mt St Helena backdrop.

April 27
Kozlowski Farms, Forestville
9:00-1:00 Critique at 12:30
Website
MAP
Weather
VIEW PHOTOS
5566 Gravenstein Hwy (116), Forestville. Located between Graton and Forestville, watch for the signs on the west side of Hwy. Charming farmhouse, apple trees, outbuildings, valley & vineyard views. Don’t park in front of the store. 12:30 Critique at picnic tables under trees.