IsabeauxStudio

Living in northern California, one can take advantage of Sonoma, Napa and all the wine goodness that they entail.  During my parents visit last fall we ended up doing a sparkling wine tasting at Gloria Ferrer (http://www.gloriaferrer.com/.)  As I was enjoying the sparkling wine (though I must say I prefer to call it Champagne-sounds sexier!)and the beautiful day, an idea popped into my head.   The vineyards of Gloria Ferrer and surrounding hillside are just lovely and I wanted to see if I could do some plein air painting at the vineyard.  Sounds great yes?  Do some painting, have some lunch, and end the day with a glass of sparkling wine...heaven!

Once I got this idea in my head, I quickly took steps to have it happen.  After exchanging multiple emails with the hospitality manager, I arranged a meeting to learn the "do's & don'ts."   Initially, I would be restricted to a certain area, which is naturally fine.  There is PLENTY to paint.  Weather permitting, I will be able to begin this Saturday-wahoo!