Our first full day with Barb found us heading over to Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve's hiking trail on the shore of Lake Michigan, south of Elberta. (http://www.gtrlc.org/preserve/green-point-dunes-nature-preserve/)
On our way there, I decided a stop at Gwen Frostic's print studio was in order. (http://www.gwenfrostic.com) Don and I have passed it too many times without stopping while on our way to the Frankfort/Elberta area, so I decided since we had Barb with us, it would be nice to explore something new. :) I was introduced to Gwen Frostic block prints when I worked on Mackinac Island in the Spring/Summer/Fall of 1972.
Don and Barb in front Gwen Frostic's studio and home. Gwen lived in an upstairs apartment, above the print shop.
The "Round House" to the right of the entrance has a "green roof". Here is a close up of it.
Unfortunately, we were not allowed into it due to it needing some repairs, but it is reached by walking down this glass enclosed hallway.
Across from the main entrance and at the top of the hallway is a pond and waterfall.
Judging the size of the building from outside of the structure is very deceiving. The retail and print shop is HUGE, with a couple of smaller alcoves adjoining the main showroom. Unfortunately we did not take a photo of its entirety. Here Barb is deciding which 12 notes she wants to purchase from the dozens available.
This will give you a better view of some of the prints available.
The printshop is located behind the main showroom. Several machines were in the process of printing.........
After Barb made her purchases, they were nicely wrapped with a piece of cedar leaf (?) affixed with a sticker. What a nice touch, eh?
To be continued.........with a stop at Crystal Lake Alpaca farm. :)
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My Gwen Frostic biography ("The Life and Wisdom of Gwen Frostic" by Sheryl James) arrived yesterday. Can't waitto read it!
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