Plein Air Pawling 2024 Sites

Oblong Land Conservancy

The Oblong Land Conservancy’s protected lands are pristine sites, but some are challenging to access. See this map for location of the OLC sites. The first photo here is from the Donald and Ann Zaengle Preserve, on River Road in Pawling. Any OLC sites are considered ‘within the boundaries’ for this event, even if they are physically not within the official boundaries.

See this site for more about the Oblong Land Conservancy, its mission and projects.

Other OLC sites that are accessible:

Slocum Mostachetti Preserve in Wingdale –
Has trail system offering a variety of meadow, woodland, wetland and river edge habitats, showing rich ecology of the north flow of the Great Swamp.

Hardej Preserve in Holmes –
Wildlife rich beaver pond next to rail trail
Convenient access – paved.

Private property/Business sites, by permission only:

Whlle Pawling is loaded with street scenes, parks and greens, a farmers market (on Saturdays!), quaint houses, and old industrial buildings, any of which could be painted for this event, various local businesses have given us special permission to paint on their property on June 29. Those listed immediately below, with photos, have asked we limit the number of artists.  If you would like to paint at one of these spots, please specify which 2 spots are at the top of your list on your registration page. The first ‘X’ number of artists to sign up for each location will be allowed to paint there.

Pawling Farmers Market
The village green, Charles Colman Blvd.
4 artists. Hours 9 – 1pm

Petersen’s Patterson Greenhouse
1169 NY-311, Patterson, NY
www.petersengreenhouses.com
5 artists. Business hours 9-6
Extensive greenhouses, outdoor arrays of plants, many outbuildings.

Pending: M & M Garden Shop
3192 NY-22, Patterson, NY
www.mmgardencenter.com
___artists. Hours: 8 – 5
A gardening shop with outdoor arrays of plants.

Parrino’s Florist
178 Charles Colman Blvd., Pawling, NY
6-artists. Business hours: 9 – 4
Greenhouses, abundant flowers, 2 chicken coops, adjacent stream, multiple buildings.

Not available: Garden Large
21 Blue Bird Inn Rd., Pawling, NY
A garden-like setting with natural landscaping.

Pending: Dykeman Farm
31 Dykeman Lane, Pawling, NY
___artists. Hours: ___-___
Depending on the season’s planting plan, sites could include an apple orchard, open fields, farm buildings and equipment.

Sites not requiring permission:

The following are photos of sites in Pawling and Patterson for which no special permission is required:

Edward R. Murrow Park (no limit on how many artists may set up there)

Lakeside Park (no limit on how many artists may set up there. This is where canvas-stamping and reception/auction will be held.

Patterson, Great Swamp Canoe/Kayak Launch: no limit on artists.