Spent the morning at a "Farm" and attempted to paint. Ended up wiping it out and headed home by noon. The farm is lovely - a goat farm, but so much more. There is a health food shop, an antiques shop, a model railroad shop and a small train ride - engine with one car for adults and children to ride in. Lots of goats to see - I watched them feed and milk them when I first arrived. Lots of chickens, guinea hens, peacocks, and rabbits all over the place. Enjoyed talking with the owners - the place is up for sale. They have had it for over 30 years and would ready for time to do "want to" things instead of "have to." I think it would make a wonderful artist retreat - nice buildings with room for many studios and a house that could be a "Bed&Breakfast." Not something we could afford and would be a lot of upkeep (in wonderful condition now.)
I had hoped to stay most of the day... but became embarrassed. When I arrived I chatted with the owner, Katherine and she gave me permission to park my car on grass beside the drives. Just as I was getting started she came over and apologized - her husband had planted rye grass all over and was concerned my vehicle would damage the new growth. I had to move my car - perfectly ok with me... But later, as I'm progressing along with a failing painting, I look down and notice my feet had torn up what grass was there and I was standing in mud.... so I know I killed the new grass there.... Anyway - the painting did not go well, so I wiped it out, packed up and left - embarrassed. They are such nice people. I doubt they were upset with me, but I felt responsible for a little damage...
