Paint-Out Calendar

Tuesday, May 21
Ruby Hill Park

1200 West Florida Ave.
Crossroads - S. Platte River Drive and W. Florida Ave.
Park in the lot on S. Osage St near the large picnic pavilion,
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&daddr=1200%20W%20Florida%20Ave%4039.68601426%2C-105.00390377&t=m

Tuesday, May 28
Riverside Cemetery

Riverside Cemetery, founded in 1876, is Denver's oldest operating cemetery and is designated as a national historic district. Heirloom iris should be blooming. There is wildlife, a pond, mountain views, and downtown views.
5201 Brighton Blvd Denver, CO 80216

Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Iris Garden Iris4U Iris 4U Gardens

Located at 2700 West Amherst Avenue, off of Federal Avenue in southwest Denver just north of Hampden. You can get directions and area maps for Iris4u at maps.google.com. http://www.iris4u.com/map.html
We can start at 9 am but please park on the street.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Flying J Ranch

9509 County Highway 73, Evergreen CO 80439 Travel south from Evergreen on County Highway 73 approximately 6.8 miles to the main trailhead entry road. From US Highway 285 at Aspen Park, take Barkley Road to County Highway 73. Turn north and travel to the main trailhead entrance. Alternative parking is available on Shadow Mountain Drive at Highway 73. Note: This park is further west than Meyers Ranch Park
http://jeffco.us/openspace/openspace_T56_R13.htm


Tuesday, June 18th
Golden, Colorado downtown

There are quaint downtown scenes, and Clear Creek, See the Degas Exhibit at Foothills Art Center afterward. Through June 30, 2013
The Golden Visitors Center is located in historic downtown Golden, Colorado, on the north side of Clear Creek, at 1010 Washington Avenue. There is free public parking adjoining the building. Within walking distance are Clear Creek and many paintable subjects.
Click here for google map.

Saturday, June 22, 2013
Painting Marathon

PAAC's first ever Plein Air Painting Marathon: sunrise 5a.m. Barnum Park North 8th ave hill, 8am Red Rocks Park, lunch;picnic at Red Rocks, 2pm Lair O'the Bear Park, evening; contest judging with prizes sunset: Evergreen Lake

Tuesday, June 25th
Delaney Farm Aurora

170 S. Chambers Rd., Aurora, CO, 80012
(303) 739-6660 - from Alameda and Chambers Rd. go north on Chambers a short distance to park the entrance on the East side of the road. There are antique farm buildings and a creek. Denver Urban Gardens sponsors a community garden on-site too.
Click here for google map.

Boulder Locations
Meeting Time: Painting time starts at 9:00am.
Contact: Joan Wolbier; jwolbier@his.com; 303-554-0797

Click here to print the May Schedule.
Click here to print June Schedule.

Thursday, May 23
WALDEN PONDS – CREEK ON NORTH SIDE

There are beautiful ponds, marshes, birds, mountain views, and a creek on the west and north side of the larger ponds.
Link: https://www.bouldercounty.org/os/parks/pages/waldenponds.aspx
Directions: Take the Foohills Parkway and head East on Valmont. Turn Left at 75th. Go less than a mile and turn left at
the Walden Ponds sign. Drive down the road to the main parking lot near the marsh. Currently there is construction at
the parking lot but there is still plenty of parking. The parking area closest to the marsh trailhead is limited to about eight
car parking spots. Other nearby parking options include the Wally Toevs parking lot at Walden
Ponds, the Heatherwood Trail parking lot off 75th Street, and Sawhill Ponds. But the Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat will
remain open.
Facilities: Bathroom available in the main parking lot near the marsh and are accessible during the construction.

Thursday, May 30
WANEKA LAKE/GREENLEE PRESERVE

Waneka Lake is a large, beautiful lake and Greenlee Preserve is a small marshy
pond, Waneka Lake has boating, fishermen, and lots of water to paint. Greenlee Preserve is a small marsh with cattails
surrounded by large trees.
Link: http://www.cityoflafayette.com/facilities.aspx?RID=50&Page=detail
Directions: Go east on South Boulder road past Centaurus High School. Take a left onto Centaur Village Drive and left
at the T intersection onto Caria Drive. At Waneka Lake Park, take a left into the parking lot. To get to Greenlee
Facilities: Bathroom available near the main parking in the boathouse.

Thursday, June 6
BETASSO PRESERVE

Lots of views to the east. Grassy areas and mature pine trees.
Link: http://www.bouldercounty.org/os/parks/pages/betassopreserve.aspx
Directions: Go west up Boulder Canyon 5 miles beyond the Justice Center. Beyond the tunnel turn right on Sugarloaf and after one mile up turn right on Betasso Rd. Go through the ranch area and turn left into the Preserve. Follow the road and go to the upper parking lot not the parking lot where you turn left.
Facilities: Bathrooms


Thursday, June 13
MEADOW PARK, LYONS

Meadow Park is bounded on three sides by the North St. Vrain River and by sandstone cliffs. The Meadow Park Shelter House has been declared a historic sight.
Link: http://www.townoflyons.com/index.php/parks-open-space/meadow-park
Directions: Take US 36 north to Lyons. Turn left to stay on CO-7. Meadow Park is the first right turn.
Facilities: Bathrooms.


Thursday, June 20
DUSHANBE TEA HOUSE (ROSES) - (Urban)

Located in central Boulder, the front of the Tea House has a magnificent rose garden. If the roses are not blooming, Boulder Creek is a block to the south and Pearl Street Mall is two blocks to the north. There is plenty to paint.
Directions: From Broadway and Arapahoe intersection, turn right and go EAST one block. Turn LEFT 13th Street, a one-way street. Metered parking is on 13th or unmetered parking within the neighborhood several blocks from the Tea House.
Facilities: Public bathrooms are located on the west side of the Tea House building. There are also public restrooms on Pearl Street by the Municipal Building. Or have tea/coffee at the Tea House


Thursday, June 27
HARLOW PLATTS PARK AND VIELE LAKE

Viele Lake is a beautiful small lake in South Boulder with views of NCAR and the Flatirons. Or paint close-ups of winter marsh plants, grasses, reflections, and lots and lots of geese. Lunchtime critique at Joan's house, two blocks from the lake. Joan will provide tea and coffee.
Link: http://www.bouldercolorado.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=9502&Itemid=3170
Directions: Head South on Broadway and take a right on Table Mesa Drive heading toward the mountains. Just beyond the shopping center take the first left onto Gillaspie. Stay on Gillaspie until you see the South Boulder Recreation Center on your left. Park in the lot just past the rec center lot. Joan's address is 1190 Albion Road. From the parking lot go back towards Broadway on Gillaspie. Take the third left onto Albion. 1190 is in the middle of the block on your right.
Facilities: Bathrooms at the South Boulder Recreation Center or at Joan's house. Plenty of parking.

Southern Colorado Locations

If interested, please contact Susan McCullough at 719-588-2261 or e-mail at mcsue12@gmail.com. Due to high spring winds in the San Luis Valley, these paint out dates could be cancelled so please give Susan McCullough a call and check if we are still on.

Wednesday, May 22
Soldiers Home

Meet at the Soldiers Home area at 8:30 and paint either the old cottages on the east side of the road or paint the lake and river on the other side- very diverse painting area.

Wednesday, May 29
McCullough Ranch

We will meet at the ranch at 8:30.This should be prime time for painting at the ranch.

Wednesday, June 5
Crestone Area

We will paint in the Crestone area. Meet at the Mosca Fire station parking lot at 8:30 and carpool from there. The Sangres are gorgeous right now!

Wednesday, June 12
McCullough Ranch

Paint at the McCullough Ranch. Meet at 8:30 by the barn and spread out from there. Should be beautiful- this will probably be the last painting time at the ranch due to mosquitos.

Wednesday, June 19

No paint out due to PAPNM Santa Fe paint out from June 15- 22.

Wednesday,June 26
Pogue Lake

We will paint Poague Lake. Meet at the Organic Peddler in Del Norte and carpool from there. Meet at 8:30.

Denver Metro South Area Locations
Now on Fridays!
Meeting Time: 10am Fridays. However, feel free to come earlier or later if you wish.

Friday, May 24
Hildebrand Open Space

Natural open space at the entrance to the foothills and set just east of the Hogback. Trees, a creek, foothills and a wonderful, white barn.

Directions: 9880 W Deer Creek Canyon Rd, Littleton (C-470 and Wadsworth, just west of Botanic Gardens at Chatfield).

http://jeffco.us/openspace/openspace_T56_R25.htm

Friday, May 30
Progress Park and Belleview Park (Littleton and Englewood)

There are two parks here, one in Littleton and one Englewood -- split by Belleview. These park is full of hidden gems for painting. To the south side, there is a lovely fishing pond nestled in a thick grove and natural setting of cottonwood and willow trees; and to the north, a winding creek flowing through the center of the park toward a small train trestle. There is also a miniature train station and barn. The train should be running (Memorial Day through Labor Day)

Directions: 5100 S Hickory St, Littleton. also 5001 S Inca St, Englewood
East of Santa Fe on Belleview. From Denver: south on Santa Fe (S. Highway 85) exit at Belleview and head east. Turn right on Hickory. You can park in the lot on the left (north) side of Belleview or You can park near the path on Hickory, or continue south on Hickory to other parking lots. Turn left on Prentice and go a couple blocks east. Turn left on S Huron St and it will curve around to the lots.

Progress Park: http://www.sspr.org/Parks/ParksTrails/ProgressPark.aspx

Belleview Park: http://englewoodgov.org/our-community/recreational-opportunities/parks-and-recreation/parks/belleview-park-attractions

Friday, June 7, 2013
Bucksnort Saloon, Sphinx Park

Experience this rustic, western, unique place that is a not-to-be-missed landmark in Colorado. Paint the saloon front or surrounding buildings or the awesome granite cliffs and trees that envelope this tiny mountain community of Sphinx Park. Plan to have lunch at the Bucksnort, which opens at noon. Make a day of it and head back to Pine after lunch and paint along the South Platte River.

Directions: Sphynx Park, near the town of Pine. This is about 35-40 miles southwest of Denver -- only an hour away! Take Highway 285 (Hampden) South from Denver just over 21 miles to Pine Valley Road (at Pine Junction) from C-470 and Hwy 283. Head left or south-east 6.3 miles, to the town of Pine. Turn left on S Elk Creek Road at Pine and wind up 1.3 miles to Sphinx Park. Parking at the Bucksnort Saloon. You can't miss it.

http://www.thebucksnortsaloon.com/

Friday, June 14, 2013
Audubon Center at Waterton Canyon

Summer should be sparkling on the nearby ponds and the South Platte. Paint the buildings, wetlands, trees.

Directions: 9308 S Wadsworth. The Audubon Center is located on the southwest side of Denver in Littleton, Colorado. From I25 & C470, go west on C470.· Exit onto Wadsworth, travel south on Wadsworth about 4.4 miles. (Go PAST the main entrance for Chatfield State Park.)· Turn left on Waterton Road. · Immediately turn left into the first parking lot at the Audubon Center sign.

http://www.denveraudubon.org/auduboncenter/

Friday, June 21, 2013

No paintout scheduled in anticipation and preparation of the Paint-out Marathon on Saturday!

Friday, June 28, 2013
Daniels Park

Daniels Park is one of largest parks in Denver Mountain Park system. The 1,000-acre historic ranch in Douglas County is known for its bison herd, dramatic view of the mountains, historic ranch buildings, distinctive stone shelter, and Tallbull Memorial Grounds. This will be our first sunset paintout of the summer. Arrive around 6 or 6:30 to get those late lights and colors.

Directions: To reach Daniels Park from Denver, travel south on I-25 to exit 188 (Castle Pines Parkway), and go west to Daniels Park Road. Turn right (north) and travel 2 miles through the park. One may also go south on Santa Fe Drive through Sedalia and turn left onto Daniels Park Road.

http://www.douglas.co.us/danielspark/index.html

Fort Collins
Meeting Time: Painting times start at 9am and end at Noon.
Contact: Margueritte Meier; info@marguerittemeier.com; (970)449-2449.

Saturday, May 25
Nocturne Painting, City Park, Fort Collins
7:30pm-9:00 pm.

Meet at the parking lot by Sheldon Lake on Sheldon Dr off of Mulberry. It will be a full moon, and there are lights around the Sheldon Lake.
Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?client=safari&rls=en&oe=UTF-8&q=address+for+City+Park,+Fort+Collins&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x87694a1507e15f9d:0x7e535c892dc05f0e,City+Park,+Fort+Collins,+CO&gl=us&sa=X&ei=MylLUdrhM8-tygG7m4GoBw&ved=0CDAQ8gEwAA

Saturday, June 1
Terry Lake, Fort Collins, CO

From N. College Ave (287)Take a right on CR #1 just after the mini stonehenge at The Rock Garden. Drive on CR #1 to Douglas Rd. Take a left on Douglas Rd to Point Dr. This is almost across from where Art 342 used to be. Go to 3669 Point Dr. and park in the small parking lot.

Saturday, June 8
Calypso Falls, RMNP, outside of Estes Park

From Fort Collins, drive west on Hwy 34 out of Loveland to Estes Park. Take Hwy 7 to Wild Basin. (Hwy 7 also takes you to Allenspark.) Take a right at the Wild Basin sign if you are driving south from Estes. Park fees are $20 per car or $40 for the cheapest annual pass. If you want to carpool, please meet in the parking lot right before the Wild Basin Ranger's Fee Booth no later than 9:00 am. Otherwise look for the painting group towards Copeland or Calypso Falls. This is a gorgeous hike, so please wear adequate hiking shoes, and have a backpack for your painting gear. Bring water, snacks and pack light. There are restroom facilities at the parking lot. You can paint near the parking lot if you don't want to hike.
Map: http://www.nps.gov/romo/index.htm# , look in the lower left column of the webpage, and click on "View Park Map". or http://www.colorado-hiking-vacations.com/rocky-mountain-national-park-trails.html

Saturday, June 15
Red Feather Lakes

We will meet at Ted's Place on 287 and Hwy 14 at 8:30 am, and caravan and carpool from there to a painting spot at Red Feather Lakes.
Map: http://coloradomountainvacation.com/area-map-directions.html

Saturday, June 22
White Water River Rafting Co.
8:00-10:00 pm Nocturne Painting

Located at Shields and 287. There will be some live music as we paint.

Saturday, June 29
Bingham Hill, Laporte

Bingham Hill Park, 4500 County Road 50E (Bingham Hill Road) Bellvue, CO 80512.
Map and directions: http://larimer.org/parks/lions_open_space.htm
Map: http://www.larimer.org/naturalresources/parks_map.htm
Bingham Hill is located just west of Overland Trail on County Rd 50 E-or Bingham Hill Rd. We will meet at the little parking lot which is a pullout on the left if you are driving west on County Rd. 50 E. This is at the crest of the hill.

Plein Air Painters of Estes Park
Meeting Time: Meet at 9am Wednesdays, critique and lunch at 12pm. In October, we will meet at 10am.
Contact: Margaret Jensen, 970-586-4816, mejensenart@beyondbb.com, or Cynthia Price Reedy, 970-980-9443, cynthiareedy@gmail.com

Wednesday, May 22
Pella Crossing in Hygiene

Beautiful ponds on both sides of N. 75th St. with open views of the Front Range and especially Long's Peak. Paint close in views of cattails and reflections in the ponds. A great place for lunch in Hygiene just north of the open
space.
Directions: Take Hwy 66 East out of Lyons. Turn right on S.75th St. to
Hygiene. Pella Crossing will be on your left, just past the South end of Town.
Facilities: Bathrooms open all year. Plenty of parking.

Wednesday, May 29
Golden Ponds in Longmont

Highway 66 to Hover St., turn south, go west on 3rd and drive straight into the parking lot. From Boulder take the Diagonal to Hover.

Wednesday, June 5
Riverside Plaza

Park in lot behind MacDonald's Book Store and the Paper Store.

Wednesday, June 12
Marty and Madison Casey's House

2600 Ridge Lane in Carriage Hills, Estes Park. Take highway 7 from Estes toward Allenspark. Turn left on Carriage Drive. Carriage Drive curves around. Turn right on Ponderosa, the next road after Whispering Pines. Go one block and turn right on Ridge Lane. Go clear to the end and park where you can, being sure not to block the driveways of the two neighbors. PLAN ON A POTLUCK.

Wednesday, June 19
Wild Basin/Copeland Falls

Take hwy 7 from Estes Park about 12 miles to the Wild Basin Entrance to RMNP. Go past the lake to the end of gravel road. Parking, facilities.
Nice at base, middle, and top. Arrive early as parking fills up quickly.

Wednesday, June 26
Macgregor Ranch Museum area

From Hwy 34/36 intersection take Wonderview (34) past the Stanley, turn N. on MacGregor Lane, in one mile go straight under the MacGregor sign and up road to museum, facilities. Pay $5 per person at gift shop on edge of parking lot. Do not enter barns or corrals and no parking along the roads. Lunch and critique on benches in front of museum.

Wednesday, July 3
No meeting

Wednesday, July 10
Aspen Lodge

Take Highway 7 about 7 miles out of Estes. Meet in front of the dining room.

Wednesday, July 17
Endo Valley Picnic ground, RMNP

Enter through Fall River Road entrance. Turn right at Endo Valley sign toward Old Fall River Rd. Endo Valley is at the end of the
pavement. Take the loop almost all the way around and park where you can. Stream, path to open meadow, facilities.

Wednesday, July 24
Moraine Park

Meet at the visitor's center.

Wednesday, July 31
Debbie Brazile's house

10523 State hwy 7. Approximately 10 mile south of Estes Park. Driveway is on the east side of the hwy and has a small sign that says Derlashon
and a tree on the right with a small sign that says Meeker Retreat. It is the last drive on the east before you get to St. Malo coming from Estes Park. Follow drive up hill through the trees. When you see an old black Packard, you are there.

Wednesday, August 7
Cynthia Reedy's Cabin

1551 Devils Gulch Rd., 2 miles from town of Estes. Cabin on N. side. PLAN ON A POT LUNCH.

Wednesday, August 14
Sleepy Hollow Campground

Down the Big Thompson Canyon (Highway 34), seven miles from Estes, between mile markers 70 and 71. The road goes off to the
south and down. By the river, facilities.

Wednesday, August 21
Alluvial Fan, RMNP

Take the Fall River entrance, turn right after sheep crossing sign, meet at second west alluvial fan parking lot. Spread out to many spots. Facilities.
Critique and lunch at tables just past the Fan.

Wednesday, August 28
Upper Beaver Meadows, RMNP

Beaver Meadows entrance, go past Bear Lake Rd. and take the next left (sign, dirt road). Meet at the end of the Road. Parking,
facilities.

Wednesday, September 4
YMCA

Hwy 36 west of Estes Park, then turn on hwy 66 at the Y in road, proceed to YMCA. Meet at the Administration Bldg parking lot. Paint anywhere
on grounds. Lunch and critique at the Administration Bldg. Facilities.

Wednesday, September 11
Lawn Lake Trailhead

Take the Fall River entrance into RMNP and go through Horseshoe Park. At the right hand turn for Endo Valley there is a parking
lot, picnic grounds and facilities. Meet there and spread out.

Wednesday, September 18
Fern Lake Trailhead picnic area, RMNP

Beaver Meadows entrance, turn left on Bear Lake Road, then right on the Moraine Park Campground Road. Before entering the campground turn left on the Cub Lake Rd., go to the end of the road.

Wednesday, September 25
Jackie Love's House on Fall River

Go through town west on Elkhorn, pass Bighorn Resort and start looking for 880 W. Elkhorn on left side, grey house, steep small driveway. Park across street in and around the church parking lot. Facilities, tables.

Wednesday, October 2
Lumpy Ridge Trailhead

Take McGregor Ave. out of Estes, one-half mile past the McGregor Ranch gate. Turn left. Parking, facilities.

Wednesday, October 9
Hermit Park

3860 Hwy 36, east of Estes Park. Turn south at the top of Pole Hill Road before the big drop into Estes. Go several miles in to meet at the Pavilion.
Paint aspen, cabins. Parking, facilities. Fee is $6 per car so car pool if you can.

Wednesday, October 16
Meadow Park in Lyons

Go through Lyons if coming from Estes or before Lyons if coming from the valley. Meadow Park is to the North on a small road called
Main Street. Multiple small waterfalls, sandstone cliffs, pavilions.

Wednesday, October 23
Hall Ranch Open Space

Located 1 mile west of Lyons on the north side of Highway 7 (South Saint Vrain). The upper parking lot has covered tables and
bathroom. This is a Boulder County Open Space and there are no fees.

Wednesday, October 30
Bobcat Open Space west of Masonville

Off highway 34 west of Loveland go north on CR27 at the elementary school. Go 3-4 miles, watch for signs for Bobcat Open space, turn left. You have gone too far if you pass the Post Office. Free, no dogs, facilities, shelter/picnic area, hike to the old cabin at the foot of the red rock cliff. Park cars in car area only (if you park in horse trailer area you will be ticketed).

Fine Print

We're hardy souls who don't generally let the weather stand in the way of a good paint out, but occasionally we use common sense and urge you to do so, as well. If the weather is dangerous(or for any other reason), we reserve the right to call off a paint out without any notice (although we will try). And, we hereby state, in no way, are PAAC, its members, sponsors or associates responsible in any way for participants. These paint outs are considered public affairs; you are responsible for yourself.

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