Day One

We arrived in Glen Haven on a beautifully warm day. We immediately hit the trail with our cameras, a great way to scout an area. Melanie and I have painted in this area many times and love its history and its natural beauty . It's really a special place. Glen Haven is at the end of a county road that ends at the tip of Sleeping Bear Point in the National Lakeshore.
This is a view of the point from the shore.



Below is a view from on top of the point.



And a view looking south along the Lake


You can learn more about the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore by going to their website at Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore

You can view a map of Sleeping Bear Point here...Map

Glen Haven, Michigan

We are fortunate to be the guest at a great cottage in Glen Haven Michigan. Fall is one of our favorite times in Michigan and we both look forward to spending some time outdoors painting in one of our favorite spots in the world. Glen Haven is a historical town on the tip of the Sleeping Bear Point overlooking the Manitou Passage. A dock was first built here in 1865 and was a docking point for steamer and sailing ships of the Great Lakes. Its a great spot. One of those special natural wonders. This blog will focus on what its like to spend time painting in the area. Painting is discovery. Its reflecting knowledge and an act of interpretation. We will be posting pictures of the area and the work being done during our stay.