Possible Painting Locations

Here is a list of possible painting locations. If you have more suggestions, please post a comment. Thanks!

Guides

Click here for a list of Douglas County Parks.

There is also a directory by Think Local Umpqua that lists local orchards, nurseries and farms that is a good source for ideas. Here is the PDF

Public Areas

• Stewart Park Wildlife Pond (Duck Pond)
• River Forks Park
• Singleton Park
• Whistler’s Bend Park
• O.C. Brown Park
• Umpqua Boat Landing
• Lower Cleveland Rapids Boat Landing
• Downtown Roseburg (various locations)
• Fir Grove Park (outside of UVAA)
• Downtown Oakland
• Mildred Kanipe Park, Oakland
• Swiftwater Recreation Area, North Umpqua River
• Colliding Rivers, Glide
• Amacher Park, Winchester
• Plat I Reservoir, Sutherlin
• Herberts Pond, Canyonville
• Tyson Park, Elkton
• Oak Creek Cemetery, Roseburg

Business or Private Property (Need to ask persmission)

• Kruse Farms
• ECEC, Butterfly Gardens, Elkton
• Wildlife Safari, Winston
• Seven Springs Ranch, Glide
• Big Lick Farm, Myrtle Creek (actually Round Prairie)
• Double P Lavender Farm, Sutherlin
• Mary’s Garden, Canyonville
• Dillard Farm Market, Winston
• Deer Creek Farm, (Strawberry Fields), Roseburg
• Barbara Hebard’s  Harmony Farm, Winston
• Jan Horn’s Ranch, Tri City
• John and Judy Waller’s home
• Jemma Crae’s home
• Jane Wood’s home

Wineries/Vineyards (Need to ask permission)

• Abacela
• Reustle
• Henry Estate
• Pyrenees (by Round Prairie Exit)
• Freed Estate, Winston
• Melrose Vineyards

Longer Distance Locations (Maybe once a month or so)

• Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area
• Upper North Umpqua
• Oregon Coast
• Galesville Reservoir, Azalea
• Little River Area
• Cavitt Creek Falls

Also we can consider meeting up with other plein air groups once or twice a year. The PAPO group paints in the Bend area. There is a plein air group in the Eugene area.  Also there is  an annual plein air event in Bandon in August.