Art Outing #2: The Wooten Ranch
Dear
Artist,
Our second Art Outing in support of the Piñon Canyon Expansion
Opposition Coalition
will be on Saturday, June 28th
and 29th at the Wooten Ranch. This location on the
You should plan to arrive at the Wooten Ranch by 9:00
AM for an orientation. Our focus will be Pameña Gap which overlooks
the
If you think you'll be participating in this outing
please RSVP by June 16th. There are
a number of artists who would like to join us but I want to give those of
you who have already signed on to this project first priority. We'll be limiting
the number so that we don't overwhelm our hosts. Please RSVP by emailing me
at pinoncanyon@gmail.com or give me a call
at 719-845-9959.
In order to catch the glorious evening and morning light,
this outing is an overnighter. The Wootens have offered a bunk house where
you can throw your sleeping bag on a bed; rustic, but out of the elements.
Camping out under the stars is also okay. Steve and Joy have graciously
offered to prepare meals for us on the evening of the 28th and breakfast on
the 29th. Please bring your own food for all other meals. Wootens have a refrigerator
that you may use to store your food.
Here's a map showing the routes from
Directions
from La Junta:
Head south out of La Junta on
Turn Right onto CR-E (23 miles south of La Junta)
CR-E becomes CR-177.9, then becomes CR-88.5,
and then CR-177.9 again
Turn right into the Wooten Ranch at CR-165.4
Directions from
Head east out of
Turn left onto CR-179 (53 miles east of
This is the
Turn left into the Wooten Ranch at CR-165.4
And here's a detailed map showing
the location of the Wooten Ranch:
(The Wooten Ranch will be marked in some way, with ribbons or a sign.)
What you'll need to bring:
Come prepared for sun and heat. Bring water, sunscreen
and a cap.
Bring your own food and snacks.
Whatever you need to set up and be comfortable; folding chair, shade etc.
And of course bring your art supplies and your camera!
Keep in mind that this is a pretty rugged environment.
There are cacti and wild animals including rattle snakes and mountain lions,
so it's important to remain alert.
You can get general information about this project including our schedule
at http://www.thislandisourland.org/pinoncanyonartproject.html.
I you'd like to caravan out to the ranch with me on
Saturday morning, email me or give me a call and we can meet up in