DRINK Stop by Copper Q, www.copperq.com, for a nice cup of coffee and a piece of freshly made quiche.
Two horses by Ann Smith
DO Ride the sky chair to the top of Snow Summit, www.snowsummit.com/ski, to watch a mountain bike race and gather leaves, pinecones, pine needles, and acorns for mark making. You may even discover an arrowhead left by the Serrano Indians. From here, hike your way up Castle Rock to take in the stunning views of the valley while listening to the rustling trees. You can find great spots for picnics here among the wildlfowers. The great outdoors provides so many wonderful patterns: from the leaves, to the bark of the trees, to the veins in the granite.
Graffiti girl drawn by L.A. street artist Sand One
Hwy 38 photo by Tristan Courtney Photography
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Kayak to China Islands and spark your creativity from all the different architectural homes on your way back. Then head out to Shay Meadows to sketch horses, chicks, pigs, and other barn animals for your next surface pattern design. Lie under a blossoming tree to watch the flocks of birds and the bald eagles.
While you are waiting for your table, head across the street to Craft to Treasure, www.facebook.com/CraftToTreasure, to paint all of the things that you discovered today.
EAT End your day at the Peppercorn Grille, www.peppercorngrille.com, for the best lasagne around.
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