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Palisade Featured in Travel Section of The New York Times

The Blue Pig Gallery — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:29:05 GMT

Palisade is a great destination for a relaxed vacation with leisurely bike rides between farms and winery tasting rooms.

TRAVEL | October 5, 2008
Biking Colorado's Wine Country
By STEFANI JACKENTHAL
The early-morning sun warms the back of my neck as a friend and I pedal along the open road, rolling past dangling peaches as well as grapes hanging in little clumps on parallel rows of trellised vines. Up ahead, a wood-frame chunk of white rock bearing the vineyard’s name signals the entrance to the Plum Creek Winery, and we turn down a short pebbly road and spot a seven-and-a-half-foot metal fowl that’s been made from old farm equipment guarding the rustic tasting room. ....
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Click here to watch a slide show of pictures from the above article:
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2008/10/05/travel/1005-BIKING_index.html?ei=5070&emc=eta3

Palisade is also a great destination for your winter vacation, too. Mild weather and nearby skiing - alpine skiing with no lines and nordic tracks on top of the worlds largest flat top mountain. Watch for art classes and workshops taking place during your next visit to Palisade. Palisade: Life Tastes Good Here!

Reception during Farmer's Market

The Blue Pig Gallery — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 21:07:06 GMT

The autumn sun warmed the streets shining off the palisades reflected here -
in the window of the Blue Pig.

The Blue Pig Goes Green Reception

The Blue Pig Gallery — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:55:50 GMT

On their way to a photo shoot, new sculptures from Palisade artist stopped by the
today to see where they may land at the next 'green' exhibit of sculpture creatively
constructed with repurposed materials.

Travis Jardon gave an impromtu lesson to those of us lucky enough to witness the
creation of his latest masterpiece.

Opal Wood came to visit The Blue Pig for the first time in nearly
3 months! Hoorah! We're so excited to welcome her back.
She says she loves the people watching as much as the art viewing.

Late Night at The Blue Pig

The Blue Pig Gallery — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 21:07:03 GMT

Late night hours at the Blue Pig during Winefest.
Harley, by Lyle Nichols, reels in visitors who love art and those who are starting to look for the first time.

Artist John Angilm participates in collage demonstration and open studio with late night visitors reusing, recycling and repurposing objects for art projects. Several 3D pieces are being reused for recycling bins.

The Blue Pig Goes Green

The Blue Pig Gallery — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:21:06 GMT

Big O, by Mary Mansfield and Debbie Cope became the mascot for The Blue Pig Goes Green.
The life sized orangutan, made entirely from repurposed materials including scrap clay,
newspaper, wire, yarn and recycled house paint.
Big O poses here with owners and staff of The Blue Pig Gallery; Amber Streweler,
Ivan Wood (hiding!), Marla Wood and Jane Wood.