Last fall, several members of NHPleinair traveled to The Balsam's in Dixville Notch, to participate in a workshop given by renowned artist Peter Granucci. It was a pleasure to be among the students who participated in the week-end long event, and I so enjoyed having the opportunity to be a "day tripper", traveling over to the Balsams from Pittsburg. It was a chance to learn from one of the best, while indulging in the luxurious surroundings and tasty cuisine known only to the Balsams.
All I can say is...what a week-end!
Fall, however, can be quite the jokester in its attempt to be unpredictable. We arrived on Thursday to warm sun, and brilliantly colored landscapes, only to be blessed with the first snow of the season by early Saturday morning. The raw temperatures kept many of us painting indoors, with our easels set before the large windows facing the mountainous views. We had to search for hints of orange and red peeking from beneath the white blanket, which now covered what was the last of the autumn foliage. But, even still, we came away with beautiful images of one season escaping, while the next one arrived.
"Autumn's Retreat" is a view from one of those windows, looking west toward Rte. 26. The quiet peacefulness of the empty bench, and the last remnants of the orange leaves clinging to the trees, influenced my decision on the title. Of course, The Balsams is a wonderful retreat, no matter the season, or the unpredictability of the weather.
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