Honey-Acres Farm
Usher in this Autumn by painting Pumpkins, Mums, and more at a Farm!
‘Honey-Acres’ or ‘Farm at Home’ is open for artists to find their fall color inspiration. This historic farm found its beginning in 1971 when Daniel M. Fistere, Sr. purchased a 10-acre parcel of land on Partnership Road (formerly, Reddick Road) on which to build a home and establish a Quarter horse farm. The farm is now 60 acres and is protected through the Montgomery County agricultural preservation program.
When: Monday morning, October 17, 9am to noon.
Cost: $10 per member. Includes drinks and snacks. Individual cancellations are possible until October 14, 5.00 pm.
Where to meet: Meet at the Farm entrance at 9:00am
Number of participants: up to 24 artists
What to expect: Stretches of farmland with pumpkins ready for picking, mums, hay bales, farm equipment and the farmhouse, all ready to be composed into a painting. Portable Restrooms are there.
What to bring: All art supplies and equipment you need; hat, sun protection, insect repellent. Please be advised to wear sturdy shoes and keep your arms and legs covered as extra protection from insects.
On Site contacts for MAA: Sandhya +1 (202) 290 9576, You will also be meeting our new MAA Plein Air Committee Members who are available to help and support you.
Address & Parking Info: Honey-Acres Farm/ Farm at Home, 15350 Partnership Rd, Poolesville, MD 20837. Parking is available at the Farm. If you're interested in arranging a carpool or getting a ride, please post a message on our members-only Facebook group.
Rain date: Because of limited windows of time, if the weather is poor, the session will be cancelled altogether. Your fee will be refunded.
Share your photos! Please share your fall farm pictures on instagram by tagging #maaartists, post photos in our private Facebook group, or send emails with photos to maaartists@gmail.com.
Contact: Sandhya Sharma, sandhya02sharma@yahoo.com
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