Sunday, December 31, 2023

Round Valley Regional Preserve, January 4, 2024



Contra Costa Plein Air Paint-Out
Thursday, January 4, 2024, 10 am - 2 pm
Round Valley Regional Preserve
19450 Marsh Creek Rd.
Brentwood CA 94513

Let's ring in the new year with a paint-out at beautiful Round Valley! The weather forecast is partly cloudy, high of 60, only 8% chance of rain, so we should be OK. You can find nice views of the surrounding valley, hills and trees within steps of the parking lot, or venture a little further for views of Marsh Creek.

Admission is free, restrooms are open, rain cancels. I hope to see you there!




Friday, December 8, 2023

Lafayette Reservoir Visitor Center, December 14, 2023



Contra Costa Plein Air Paint-Out
Thursday, December 14, 10 am - 2 pm
Lafayette Reservoir
3849 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette CA 94549

Let's go back to the Lafayette Reservoir and paint at our favorite area around the Visitor Center. While you're there, I'd like to invite you to come inside the Visitor Center to see a little exhibit of my paintings and enjoy some refreshments with me!

Enter the park at 3849 Mt. Diablo Blvd. and drive up to the main parking lot. In the middle of the parking lot there are ticket machines where you can purchase a One Day Parking Permit for $7. From there turn right and drive down to the Visitor Center. It's next to the docks with all the colorful boats.

Parking at the Visitor Center is a loading zone only, but there’s a large all-day parking lot just up the hill that’s convenient. I suggest popping into the loading zone to drop off your gear, then driving up the hill to park. From there you can walk down a series of steps to the Visitor Center.

I'm attaching a map to help you find our paint-out spot at the Visitor Center and clarify the parking.

Day use fee is $7, restrooms are open, rain cancels. I hope to see you there!

Nancy Roberts