Got to break this guy out again for painting in one of the most beautiful places on earth, Nimrod Hall in Bath County Virginia...
Also lucky enough to be able to see a demo done by one of the best plein air painters around,
Not only is this place gorgeous, it is full of history..
From 1937-1985, it was a summer camp for boys and girls...there are many old pamphlets like the one these photos came from in one of the libraries (along with a great treasure trove of inspirational art books) in the main house. These pamphlets tout the "high moral character" of all the counselors and the fee for 8 weeks is about the same for one week now...
In fact many of the cabins still exist in a dilapidated shape and make for great subject matter...
This is what was once the mess hall for the boys'camp...
and my watercolor plein air study of it.
Now here is the amazing upgrade new owners' Laura Loe and Will Loving
have added to the water hole nearby...complete with SUP boards.
It was a great way to cool off and work out some design problems, while relaxing in a tropical paradise via the Blue Ridge Valley.
Already counting the days until next year...
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