Welcome to Artisans Trail...

A Unique Adventure through Park CountyExplore the Various Arts, Art Galleries, and Artist Studios.

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Plein air locations

South Park Art Festival in FairplayHeld annually in September, this four-day art celebration is designed for artists of all media. Stunning plein air venues, workshops, and juried art exhibits are set in a landscape that calls out to be captured on canvas.

Dance Performance, “Fantasy, Mystery & Magic” Featuring “La Boutique Fantastique Ballet”, June 9th & 10th, 2011 6:00 PM at Platte Canyon High School Auditorium. Every June at this time there is a new dance performance.

Bailey DayHundo Cyclist race the third Saturday in June. Bailey, Colorado celebrates summer with a 100 mile race, local arts and crafts, live local music, and a tribute to local organizations.

Music in the MountainsAn annual song-writing, vocal coaching and stage presence conference workshop in July with Celeste Krenz, DeeDee Huntington, Wendy Woo and Hazel Miller. See #11, Ben Tyler Homestead, for more information.

Alma Festival in the Clouds is the third weekend in JulyAlma, Colorado hosts the highest festival at 10,578 feet. Local arts and crafts, andlive music from all parts of the country, it is one big happy party.

Burro Days is the last weekend in JulyFairplay hosts one of the longest running festivals in its 6th decade. Centered on the famous World Championship Pack Burro Race, it is a community celebration with music, arts and crafts, and local organizations.

Park County Art Fairs, Performances and Festivals

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Peg FennimoreThe ancient art-form of hand-painted feathers has been documented since the early 1800s. It was not until the early 1980s that Peg Fennimore found her spiritual voice in the art of traditional feather painting.

bucking horse galleryGallery features western photography, videos and western artifacts and artists. Meet Ann Lukacs for lively discussions about western topics.

Artistic Stone & Masonry Inc.Artistic Stone & Masonry, building dreams one rock at a time.Creating beautiful veneer walls, custom stone benches, header-stones, fireplaces, artistic stone, hand-crafted stone, and engraving. If it has to do with stone they do it!

Coyote Creek Art GalleryFeatured is the artwork of many co-op artists. Coyote Creek also has a fully-functioning glass and metals studio.

Mountain Man GalleryThe gallery specializes in local art of Park County. They also have jewelry, gifts, knives, native goods and a complete custom frame shop.

Shawnee Mountain Gallery This is a gallery-studio-residence. For sale are paintings, sculpture, prints, pottery, jewelry, fiber art, metal sculpture and metal wall pieces and mixed-media art.

Terpsichore StudioThere are summer workshops and classes for all ages in...Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Yoga, Tai’ Chi, Belly Dancing, Children’s Dance Camps and more.

Kenosha Pass To his great satisfaction, Walt Whitman was once detained for an hour at Kenosha Summit. From this lofty vantage point on the D,SP&P Railway he penned the following: At this immense height the South Park stretches fifty miles before me. Mountainous chains and peaks in every variety of perspective, every hue of vista, fringe the view…for a hundred miles or so. These sentiments are echoed by many contemporary artists.

Cline RanchEstablished in the 1920s, the Cline Ranch has remained in the same family for 90 years. The Territorial-style ranch house, two miles of stream, and 1,600 acres of pristine Coloradoranch land are now available to artists, by reservation only, at (719) 836-4279.

ComoFour 19th century buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the old railroad town of Como. These and other historic structures are interpreted in the Como Walking Tour brochure. Free copies are available in town at the Mountain Man Gallery or Como Depot Bed & Breakfast.

Photo courtesy of KestrelAerial.com

iris petersonCeramics studio. For sale are pieces of pottery and larger hand-built vases and ceramic sculpture.

Photo by Gary E. Nichols

special thanks to...

• Karen Heydman and David Erramouspe of Starfish Ads, Bailey, CO

• The many talented artists of Park County

• Helen and Paul Hood for your support of this project

• Cultural Council of Park County, Bailey, CO

• Park County Office of Tourism & Community Development

• Park County Office of Historic Preservation Fairplay, CO

• Colorado Creative Industries formerly known as Colorado Council on the Arts

Welcome to Artisans Trail...

A Unique Adventure through Park CountyExplore the Various Arts, Art Galleries, and Artist Studios.

Artisans trail park county, colorado

Plein air locations

South Park Art Festival in FairplayHeld annually in September, this four-day art celebration is designed for artists of all media. Stunning plein air venues, workshops, and juried art exhibits are set in a landscape that calls out to be captured on canvas.

Dance Performance, “Fantasy, Mystery & Magic” Featuring “La Boutique Fantastique Ballet”, June 9th & 10th, 2011 6:00 PM at Platte Canyon High School Auditorium. Every June at this time there is a new dance performance.

Bailey DayHundo Cyclist race the third Saturday in June. Bailey, Colorado celebrates summer with a 100 mile race, local arts and crafts, live local music, and a tribute to local organizations.

Music in the MountainsAn annual song-writing, vocal coaching and stage presence conference workshop in July with Celeste Krenz, DeeDee Huntington, Wendy Woo and Hazel Miller. See #11, Ben Tyler Homestead, for more information.

Alma Festival in the Clouds is the third weekend in JulyAlma, Colorado hosts the highest festival at 10,578 feet. Local arts and crafts, andlive music from all parts of the country, it is one big happy party.

Burro Days is the last weekend in JulyFairplay hosts one of the longest running festivals in its 6th decade. Centered on the famous World Championship Pack Burro Race, it is a community celebration with music, arts and crafts, and local organizations.

Park County Art Fairs, Performances and Festivals

www.artisanstrail.orgwww.artisanstrail.org

Peg FennimoreThe ancient art-form of hand-painted feathers has been documented since the early 1800s. It was not until the early 1980s that Peg Fennimore found her spiritual voice in the art of traditional feather painting.

bucking horse galleryGallery features western photography, videos and western artifacts and artists. Meet Ann Lukacs for lively discussions about western topics.

Artistic Stone & Masonry Inc.Artistic Stone & Masonry, building dreams one rock at a time.Creating beautiful veneer walls, custom stone benches, header-stones, fireplaces, artistic stone, hand-crafted stone, and engraving. If it has to do with stone they do it!

Coyote Creek Art GalleryFeatured is the artwork of many co-op artists. Coyote Creek also has a fully-functioning glass and metals studio.

Mountain Man GalleryThe gallery specializes in local art of Park County. They also have jewelry, gifts, knives, native goods and a complete custom frame shop.

Shawnee Mountain Gallery This is a gallery-studio-residence. For sale are paintings, sculpture, prints, pottery, jewelry, fiber art, metal sculpture and metal wall pieces and mixed-media art.

Terpsichore StudioThere are summer workshops and classes for all ages in...Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Yoga, Tai’ Chi, Belly Dancing, Children’s Dance Camps and more.

Kenosha Pass To his great satisfaction, Walt Whitman was once detained for an hour at Kenosha Summit. From this lofty vantage point on the D,SP&P Railway he penned the following: At this immense height the South Park stretches fifty miles before me. Mountainous chains and peaks in every variety of perspective, every hue of vista, fringe the view…for a hundred miles or so. These sentiments are echoed by many contemporary artists.

Cline RanchEstablished in the 1920s, the Cline Ranch has remained in the same family for 90 years. The Territorial-style ranch house, two miles of stream, and 1,600 acres of pristine Coloradoranch land are now available to artists, by reservation only, at (719) 836-4279.

ComoFour 19th century buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the old railroad town of Como. These and other historic structures are interpreted in the Como Walking Tour brochure. Free copies are available in town at the Mountain Man Gallery or Como Depot Bed & Breakfast.

Photo courtesy of KestrelAerial.com

iris petersonCeramics studio. For sale are pieces of pottery and larger hand-built vases and ceramic sculpture.

Photo by Gary E. Nichols

special thanks to...

• Karen Heydman and David Erramouspe of Starfish Ads, Bailey, CO

• The many talented artists of Park County

• Helen and Paul Hood for your support of this project

• Cultural Council of Park County, Bailey, CO

• Park County Office of Tourism & Community Development

• Park County Office of Historic Preservation Fairplay, CO

• Colorado Creative Industries formerly known as Colorado Council on the Arts

Artist venues and attractions...7 Bill Kulenburg wood craft

Lynwood ParkPO Box 395, 59786 Hwy 285, Bailey, CO 80421Contact: 303-838-4243 billandlyn@netzero.net www.lynwoodparkbailey.com

Located ¾ miles west of Bailey on the south side of Hwy 285.Bill’s craft consists of woodworking using a scroll saw creating wall hangings, puzzles, night lights, ornaments and other wood craft objects. Occasional demonstrations occur on request. Lynwood Park also has lodging for couples or families in a 3 bedroom house and a 1 bedroom house. There is a gazebo for weddings. Also available are reception area or meeting room, a fishing pond, and camping / picnicking facilities. Gallery and gift store open summer months: May - September 9 am - 7 pm dailyOctober - December 12pm - 6 pm, Friday - Sunday or call for appointment

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1 1 Ben Tyler Homestead Bed & Breakfast

Ruthie Lamping, Musical Events54166 US Hwy 285, Shawnee, CO 80475Exactly two miles west of the Shawnee Tea RoomShawnee, CO, Shawnee National Historic District.Contact: Ruthie Lamping, Box F, Shawnee, CO 80475 303-838-0477, cell 303-842-4783

This is a beautifully restored old historic homestead house, sitting in a lovely setting. It is located next to the Ben Tyler Trail. It is in a serene setting, with a wonderful breakfast served in the main house. Featured are musical events, including “Music in the Mountains,” a songwriting, vocal coaching and stage presence conference workshop in July with Celeste Krenz, DeeDee Huntington, Wendy Woo and Hazel Miller. The B & B is open all year, with musical events throughout the year. Call for information

14 Coyote Creek Art Gallery Co-op

419 Front Street, Fairplay, CO 804402 doors east of the South Park City Museum on Historic Front Street in Fairplay. The mailing address is PO Box 2108, Fairplay, CO 80440Contact: 719-836-2040 www.coyotecreekarts.com

Featured is the artwork of many co-op artists. Coyote Creek also has a fully functioning glass and metals studio. The studio can be rented by local teachers and by member artists who wish to give classes and workshops. The studio/school has been utilized by students from around the country, as well as locals. Coyote Creek is also a wine tasting room for DeBeque Canyon Winery, a Colorado winery located on the Western Slope in Palisade, CO (www.debequecanyonwinery.com). Wine tastings are available Wed-Sun. Coyote Creek is an artists co-op consisting of 40-50 artists. The majority of members are from South Park/Park County and all members are residents of Colorado. Items for sale are a variety of fine crafts, pottery, jewelry, fiber, glass and also fine art, paintings, sculpture, and photography. Our workshops occur primarily during the late spring, the entire summer and early fall. There is an ongoing Tuesday evening class in metal-smithing, beading and some glass. Hours are daily 10am - 5pm

1 Spirit Wind Studio

Peg Fennimore592 Royal Drive, Bailey, CO 80421Take US Hwy 285, turn on County Rd 43A at the light near Loaf n Jug. Go 7 miles to County Rd 47 at the Harris Park mailboxes, take the right fork. Then at the 2nd road to the left turn on Royal Drive. Go 1/2 mile on Royal Drive and look for a sign in a driveway on left.Contact: 303-838-2960 email: pegfeathers@q.com Website: www.pegsfeathers.com

This is an open art studio with demonstrations. The ancient art-form of hand-painted feathers has been documented since the early 1800s. But, it was not until the early 1980s that Peg Fennimore found her spiritual voice in the art of traditional feather painting. Items for sale are hand-painted feathers, skulls, glassware, ornaments, stone, and leather. Make purchases with cash or check. Prices from $10 to $1000. Workshops are available for up to 4 people. Hours: 12 noon - 4pm daily or call for an appointment

2 Artistic Stone & Masonry Inc.

Chad & Beth Bratz147 Jones Road, Bailey, CO 80421Take US Hwy 285 turn on County Rd 43A at the light near Loaf n Jug. Go on 43A 5.7 miles to Shelton Drive; in .1 mile continue to the right on Shelton Dr; go 2 miles on Shelton Dr; when you see Neal Road turn right at the Harris Park Fire Station. The road will “T”, go to the right and then continue to the right on Appleby. Follow Appleby up and curve to the right which becomes Hall Road. On top of the hill turn left at Jones Road. We are the third house on the left. Steep driveway.Contact: Chad Bratz 303-907-3459, Beth Bratz 352-427-5856 email: beth@artisticstoneandmasonry.com website: www.artisticstoneandmasonry.com

Artistic Stone & Masonry, building dreams one rock at a time! Creating beautiful veneer walls, custom stone benches, header-stones, fireplaces, artistic stone, hand-crafted stone, and engraving. If it has to do with stone we do it! We create custom works of art in stone and masonry. For sale are hand carved granite benches, flagstone benches, stone tables, garden art, engraved memorial benches, engraved memorial head stones, custom address or company stones, bowls, large vases, custom work in stone. By appointment only call us today 303-907-3459

8 Bailey Lodge Lodging Facility

Manager: Kate MurphyPO Box 1676, 57920 US Highway 2852.5 miles SW of Bailey on 285Contact: 303-838-2450www.baileylodge.comOpen year-round

3 Terpsichore Studio

Patricia Duggan81 Buckskin Trail, Bailey, COTraveling on US Hwy 285, go east onto Rosalie Rd, then left on Buckskin Trail. Contact 303-838-8617 www.terpsichorestudio.com

Dance Studio and Residence. Dance Performance, “Fantasy, Mystery & Magic”, featuring “La Boutique Fantastique Ballet”, June 9th & 10th, 2011 6:00 PM Platte Canyon High School Auditorium. Ballet Workshops are Monday-Friday, Classes are Tuesday-Fridaycheck website for complete schedule

4 Aspen Peak Cellars in Bailey

Marcel and Julie Flukiger 60750 US Hwy 285, Bailey, CO 80421Traveling on US Hwy 285 at the curve on the bottom of Crow Hill turn east onto CR 68. Then take an immediate right into Rustic Square. Go to the end of the parking lot and all the way around the end of the building turning to the right. Aspen Peak Cellars will be just ahead.Contact: 303-816-5505 info@aspenpeakcellars.com www.aspenpeakcellars.com

Winery tours and tasting room.Tour the winery, taste the wines, picnic by the river, visit the gift gallery, showing wine and art related items. Individual or group tours will learn about the winemaking process. April through October, Wednesday-Sunday 11am- 6pm November through March, Friday-Sunday 11am - 6pm Weekdays by appointment only

5 Bailey Plaza

Owner James Rutledge 60615 US Hwy 285 Bailey COLocated in the center of Bailey on the north side of US Hwy 285. There is extra parking on Main Street in rear of the Plaza. Contact: 303-816-0038 baileyplaza@hotmail.com

The Plaza is full of art, woodworking, jewelry, antiques & collectables, wine room and much more…The Plaza has 60 artists and craft persons making a large variety of items hand-made in the mountains of Colorado. There is also a wine tasting room with all Colorado wines. May thru October visit a Farmers Market;Friday 2pm -6pm, Saturday 10am - 6pm, Sunday 10am - 4 pm. Summer Hours: May thru November open Tuesday thru Saturday 10am - 6pm, Sundays 10am - 4pm. Winter Hours: December thru April open Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday 10am - 4pm; Friday & Saturday 10am - 6 p m

6 Bailey Garden & Gifts

Nicki Shields 23 Main St., Bailey, CO 80421Traveling US Hwy 285, to the bottom of Crow Hill in Bailey, turn north at the Conoco gas station and follow the street back east for half a block.Contact: 303-838-1770 PO Box 1209, Bailey, CO 80421

Full service gallery gift store featuring goods from local artisans and products from around the world. Pottery, hand blown glass, framed window art, woven apparel & accessories, native wood lamps, ornaments, jewelry, burlwood carvings, cactus wood furnishings and oil lamp candles. Open 7 days a week in season. May be closed Sunday & Monday during slower seasonPlease call for hours

10 Shawnee Mountain Gallery

Owners -Vincent Tolpo and Carolyn Lee Tolpo55918 US Hwy 285, PO Box 134, Shawnee, CO 80475Located just .2 miles east of mile-marker 217 right on US Hwy 285, the gallery is 5 miles west of Bailey. The art gallery is on the south side of the highway. Watch for directional signs and the gallery open signs in front of historic Shawnee Mountain Gallery.Contact: 303-838-6106 www.artspiral.com vtolpo@yahoo.com

Built in 1904 and now part of the Shawnee National Historic District, this art gallery was established in 1981 by the Tolpos. There is a sculpture yard, art gallery and studios of artists Vincent Tolpo and Carolyn Lee Tolpo. This is a gallery-studio-residence. For sale are paintings, sculpture, prints, pottery, jewelry, fiber art, metal sculpture and metal wall pieces and mixed-media art. At the gallery view representational and contemporary art, functional stoneware pottery, landscape art pottery featuring clay slips from the west, and artist-made jewelry with antique beads and semi-precious stones. Meet the artists who can make custom art for you. Artists are usually working in the studio, ask, watch, and learn. Open daily 10am - 6pm. Call to confirm or to make an appointment 303-838-6106

9 The Shawnee Tea Room Barbara Jerome Behl & Larry Behl, Proprietors56048 US Hwy 285 PO Box 193, Shawnee, CO 80475Located in Shawnee National Historic District on the frontage road next to the Post Office.Contact: 303-816-0000 or 303-880-8193 teashawnee@aol.com www.ShawneeTeaRoom.com

Formerly the historic Shawnee Mercantile and General Store, the tea room offers tea, books, creative handmade crafts, cards, photographs, jewelry, wifi, music... private parties, art shows, book signings and special acknowledgements. Historical and community information. Book your private reservations...Contact Barbara 303-880-8193.Reservations are accepted for private parties and meetings. There are changing displays of art and historic photos. For sale are art, gifts and collectibles. Open most weekends or by appointment for private parties

12 Mountain Man Gallery

Ricki Ramstetter-Owner614 Broadway (Boreas Pass Road), Como, CO 80432Contact: 719-836-1910 or mtnman@wildblue.net www.mountainmangallery.com

The gallery is located in a historical railroad town at the base of Boreas Pass. There is a hotel and restaurant in Como that is open most of the year.The gallery specializes in local art of Park County. Mountain Man Gallery features these local artists. Rita Derjue, Denise Vercenar of Como, Jim Red-hawk of Canon City, David Gardner of Park Co., Marian Mathis of Bailey, Liz McKay, Eric Berglund, Tracey Haines and Terry Hubner, all from Indian Mountain, Doug Harris from Michigan Hill, Gayleen Williams of Fairplay, Jane Wunder of Elkhorn. They also have jewelry, gifts and knives, native goods and a complete custom frame shop. During the summer months there is an artist on premises demonstrating. Facilities available for workshops. The gallery is open 7 days a week 10 am - 5 pm

13 Bucking Horse Gallery

Ann LukacsP O Box 366, Fairplay 80440 970 Castello Ave. Fairplay, CO 80440 Traveling on US Hwy 285 turn west one block north of the stop light at Castello.Contact: 970-390-8568 alukacs@earthlink.net www.buckinghorsegallery.com

Gallery features western photography, videos and western artifacts and artists. There are a variety of artisans selling jewelry, ceramics, glass, paintings, independent film DVDs and books. Meet Ann Lukacs for lively discussions about western topics. 10 am-4 pm, 7 days a week or by appointment

19 Bayou Salado Trading Post

Owned and operated by Lark Harvey12561 US Hwy 24, Hartsel, CO 80449 Traveling on US Hwy 285 go east on US Hwy 24 to Hartsel. The trading post is located on the west end of Hartsel in a canary yellow 1880s building with an 1880s period red barn next door. Contact: 719-836-2458

Hand crafted items stocked include western art, wood carvings and locally made sterling silver jewelry. The lapidary arts include local agates, petrified wood and Colorado turquoise. These are wire wrapped and set in sterling silver by local artist Dave Harvey. Free directions and field trips are available for digging world famous Hartsel Blue Barite at the Bayou Salado. Historical information of the area is available.Open 9am - 5pm, 7 days a week

18 Dosey-Doats Goat Ranch

Jim & Lois Cox75 Aspen Drive, Alma, CO 80420Take CO Hwy 9 five miles north of Fairplay or one mile south of Alma. Turn onto Mosquito Gulch, CR 12, go 1/2 mile to the goat ranch.Contact: 719-836-2009 jlcox@doseydoats.com www.doseydoatsgoatranch.com

This is a working homestead goat ranch that hand-crafts cheese, soaps and lotions. There are amenities, goat petting and feeding, milking daily at 4:30 PM, cheese tasting. Also see exotic cats, featuring ET the hairless kitty. For sale are goat milk products, cheese, soap and lotions. Open daily 9am - 5pm, a call is appreciated, but not necessary

17 Wild Iris Productions LLC, open studioIris Bedford Peterson, Ceramic artist Wild Iris Productions LLC, open studio2845 CO Rd 12, Alma, CO 80420Approximately one mile south of Alma, turn onto County Rd 12. Go in 2 miles or so and you come to Park City. Once you are through Park City, there is a 25 mph sign going up a hill. After you drive up the hill, we are the first house on the right.Contact: studio -719-836-1927, cell-970-409-9889 email: www.wild-iris.com

Ceramics studio. For sale are pieces of pottery and larger hand-built vases and ceramic sculpture. Demonstrations are available April through October, by appointment only. Wheel & hand building demonstrations and workshops are possible. Call for an appointment

1§6 Chaz della Porta - Sculptor

173 SkiDoo Rd, Fairplay, CO 80440. Take US Hwy 285 to Hwy 9 and go north then go right at 4th St. and left at Bouge St. Go through the stop sign onto Beaver Creek Rd, a dirt road. Drive for 2.3 mi and then go left on Ski Daddler and then a right on SkiDoo. Chaz is at the only house at the top of the rise on the left.Contact: 719 -839-0408 www.chazdellaporta.com

Artist studio tour shows stone carving and bronze sculpture.This is a studio-residence and private home.For sale are large & small indoor and outdoor sculptures.Carving demos are available in stone, wood, steel bending and welding. There are workshops teaching one-to-one the basics of technique.Open by appointment via prior contact, or pop-in by chance

15 South Park Pottery & Back Room

Pat Pocius417 Front St, Fairplay, CO 80440Located next to South Park City Museum on Historic Front Street one block south of Main Street at 4th StreetContact: 719-836-2698 or patpocius@gmail.net website at www.backroombeads.com.

We offer a very eclectic selection of items, focusing on our own pottery, jewelry and handmade lampwork and raku fired beads. We are also a full service bead shop and in addition carry a selection of knives, rocks, teas, medicinal herbs, antiques, and Comedy Central “South Park” memorabilia. Some days we feature pottery demonstrations on the wheel and/or lampworking demonstrations.Open: 9am to 5pm daily year around. Call to be sure Jan 25th - Feb 4th

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