This four-hour experience is all about meandering, creating, and sharing. Seek and celebrate inspiration in a relaxed, country setting. The middle of May is when the quince trees are blooming at Quinceotica Farm in Yellow Point, and farmer/poet/painter John Edwards will tour you around and share poetry before turning you loose for free range creating with artist/educator/curator Leona Pendrak.

Itinerary:

• 9:45 AM Meet John Edwards at the furthest end of Doole Road at the gate to Quinceotica Farm
• 10:00 to 11:00 AM Enjoy a guided tour through the quince orchards with roaming poetry readings by John Edwards
• 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Watch Leona demonstrate, then wander freely to paint/write/sketch with a map of the grounds provided by John
• 1:00 to 2:00 PM Gather together on the deck for provided refreshments and an optional sharing of what you've been working on

Things to Bring:

• art supplies of choice in carryall
• notepad and pen or pencil
• an easy-to-carry folding chair
• perhaps an umbrella
• snacks and a full water bottle
• clothing/shoes/accessories for the weather of the day
• camera
• anything else you'd like to provide comfort