The Cider Mill no longer serves lunch, but please enjoy the great food at Snapdragon Coffee located in the Mission District after you come visit us and taste all of our wonderful Ciders!  We have Hard Cider out back in the shed!

Time flies! Reflections of the morning.

Has it been this long since I accessed my blog ? My goodness! What has happened these last few years? Well, in 2007 I was in a small accident in Seattle while traveling to an art show. I thought all was fine, but as the weeks progressed I realized the whiplash in my neck was worse than I thought.. It is 4 years later, I paint less and less due to the intense pain that never ceases to surface. I am not a complainer, but this is not what I had expected with my newfound joy in painting back when I started 2001. I spent hours, sometimes all day working on a project...up until the accident. Now, with-in an hour of painting I feel like I am on fire. OK, enough said, I have worked through much of that, take medicine, work out, tried wine (way too often), found some relief be it temporary at best.

The funny thing is whiplash is not something our mind grasps as debilitating. At least for myself. I keep thinking it will work itself out. I know several people who have been in accidents that are so much worse off. How can I think I have a problem at all? One young lady that attended our church lives in a nursing home after driving her car off the road....and another lady has been in intense PT and takes tons of medication, who has come back from near death after the driver fell asleep at the wheel. Yet still many who are fighting for their lives with cancer troubles...the list goes on. How can I even begin to think I have a problem. Can I grow older gracefully?
I am only 58! Young in my eyes! Tell that to my body.

It is with renewed hope that I might find again my passion of creative activity. I may not be painting as often, but my heart is open to finding a way to enjoy the passion I once held through my art. The doorway stands before me, there is something on the other side as I work my way through.

I do know that God is good, His love is above all else, and there is hope for all through his son Jesus Christ.

Remly Orchard Barn

This barn is located in the heart of Pear country! Absolutly one of the most delightful barns around!

North Dryden road....orchards and work building looking out to the Cascade mountains. Pinicles off to the right.

SUMMER BARN

As summer continues to keep us working on all our outdoor projects, time allows for some sketching. This barn is located in Dryden Washington. It is with great joy I am allowed to work on a 'barn' again. That continues to be my passion. Other scenes have great qualities, but the barns seem to draw themselves!

SUMMER !

The warm days of summer are upon us! Cool nights, how great can that be?!
Update for Gallery hours:
Thursday - Saturday 11 am - 2 pm
Closed Sunday-Wednesday

Cider Mill Hours:
Thursday - Saturday 11 - 5
Closed Sunday-Wednesday/or by appointment

LONGEST DAY OF THE YEAR

It is June, the sun is hiding behind the clouds but the heat filters through. Seems to be an odd season. That is alright, new beginnings are at hand.

SPRING!

The joys of Spring!

After the winter months up at Mission Ridge where my seasonal work takes me, it is with great anticipation that I look forward to being back down in the valley. The Mountain Top experience is wonderful but all good things must change to other good things! This is a painting of the lodge from the side I like which is where the rock chimminy stands boldly against the rustic building.

Did I mention that I take care of the pre-skiers? 3 mo. thru 6 years. So come on up next winter and enjoy some time on the mt. with your children along with you!