UPDATED VERSION – Paintout Schedule for Harpeth River Watershed Venues-Private and Public
Private Venues
March 31, Thursday
9:00am- 1:00pm
Southhall Meadows
Sarah Legan, 3193 Southhall Road, Franklin, TN 37064
Subjects: Harpeth River, barns, fields, birds, beside the river.
Special instructions: park in front of the barn on the right. Restrooms will be available in the barn building on the left.
Resources: 3 miles west to Leiper’s Fork, 1 mile east to a market, 4 miles north to downtown Franklin.
If you don’t want to walk to the river, Sarah will have a truck to get us around the farm. If you also have a truck and want to bring it for moving people around, please do so.
RSVP – Let us know you are coming, either email: reneebatesartist@gmail.com or call:
Co-Chair, Renee Bates, 615-642-3007
April 9, Saturday
9:00am – 1:00pm
Meeting of the Waters
Joe & Angela Cashia
3200 Del Rio Pike
Franklin, TN 37069-8714
Subjects: Harpeth River, with special area where West Harpeth and Harpeth come together. Historic home, log out buildings, and ponds.
Special instructions: park in front of house on the side of the driveway near the pastures (left). We will be there to guide you or have signage. Restrooms will be available.
As always, if you open a closed gate be sure and close it behind you.
Outside resources: you will be 4 miles northeast to the retail area at Grassland with markets and some food options and 5 miles east to downtown Franklin restaurants.
RSVP – Let us know you are coming, either email: reneebatesartist@gmail.com or call:
Co-Chair, Renee Bates, 615-642-3007
May 3, Tuesday
Blue Heron Cruise
4:00pm – 8:00pm
Harpeth River, Ashland City, TN
Special pick up and drop off will be from Sycamore Creek Recreation Area, Chapmansboro Road.
NOTE: Minimum 5, Maximum 12. Captain Jim and Kay Kinnard Steele are giving the Harpeth River Watershed Association – Chestnut Group benefit show a special half price deal. We will divide the cost of $225 among participants, $45 to $18.75 each, depending upon participation.
Subjects: wildlife, bluffs, river.
The late afternoon sunlight is gorgeous on the bluffs. It can get chilly on the Cumberland River, especially early/late in the day so be sure to bring a sweater or jacket. Bring a sack dinner. We will bring a large cooler for your convenience.
RSVP required–Either by email: reneebatesartist@gmail.com or call:
Co-Chairs Renee Bates, 615-642-3007, or Laura Shepard 303-521-8502
May 14, Saturday Tentative
2:00pm to 6:00pm (because of bluffs, facing west)
Pontotoc Farm
Hank and Mary Brockman
1407 Old Hillsboro Rd.
Franklin, TN 37064-9134
Subjects: Harpeth River, horseshoe shaped farm bordered by the river, bluffs, fields, grain barn, horses, old wagon, historic home, vistas from high and low.
Outside resources: you will be 4 miles northeast to the retail area at Grassland with markets and some food options and 5 miles east to downtown Franklin restaurants.
For all paintouts:
What to bring? Food and beverages, sunscreen, insect repellent, a way to weight down your easel in the wind.
Notes:
- Please do not paint farm animals in the river. This is not sound, environmentally, as livestock pollutes the water. The Harpeth River Watershed requested this specifically.
- When going out to paint in public places, per usual, have a buddy. Work at least in pairs, for safety’s sake.
There will be more paint outs scheduled beyond these dates.
Additional information on public places to paint and include, plant and animal lists, attached.
PUBLIC ACCESS:
- Deerwood Arboretum – https://brentwood-tn.org/index.aspx?page=152
- Harpeth River State Park – Newsome’s Mill, Harris Street, and Narrows of the Harpeth http://tnstateparks.com/parks/about/harpeth-river
- Canoe Access in Eastern Flank Park – great place to see people recreating http://www.franklintn.gov/government/parks/facilities-and-parks/park-locations-maps/park-locations/eastern-flank-battle-park
- The Park at Harlinsdale Farm – http://www.franklintn.gov/government/parks/facilities-and-parks/park-locations-maps/park-locations/the-park-at-harlinsdale-farm
- Brentwood Parks – https://brentwood-tn.org/index.aspx?page=156, especially Primm Park and Marcella Vivrette Smith Park
- Cliff View Golf in Kingston Springs – great bluffs, need to figure out access https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlsYWeNLyLc
PLANTS AND ANIMALS:
Plants and Animals list HRWA 013016