Two years ago, we got the idea of putting banners up on the front law to let people around here know about our Open House. Lots of people notice the banners. We change them each year a bit, and Maria has used her artistry to pick the colors and lettering.
This year, we are focusing the banners on the belly dancing, which will be happening at 1 p.m. Sunday, October 7th. Sheep herding will be three or four times a day, Red, Fate, me and maybe Bud will be putting on some demos. The focus of the Open House is art, a celebration of rural art and rural creativity.
You can find the details on Maria’s website.
There will be lots of original and compelling (and inexpensive) art and many people come to stock up on Christmas presents. People can meet our donkeys, see our sheep shorn and listen to some wonderful poets – Mary Kellogg, Jackie Thorne, Carol Gulley, Amy Herring.
Maria’s studio will be chock full of art, the work of eight local artists. There are a lot of creative people living around here. The banners signal that the Open Season is close. And so is Bud, we are supposed to get him next Saturday.
One of these years, I’m determined to get to the Open House. Sadly, it won’t be this year because I have ruptured my right Achilles tendon and can’t drive until it heals, which won’t be for quite a while yet. But I will enjoy reading about it and seeing the pictures and videos that I am sure you will post.