Plein Air Painting + Poetry, Indian Ford Meadow Preserve

Explore the natural world on a spring hike or walk! Photo: Land Trust.
Explore the natural world on a spring hike or walk! Photo: Land Trust.

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Rebekah Ratcliff for an evening of painting and poetry at scenic Indian Ford Meadow Preserve. Get your creative juices flowing as you create poetry and paintings to celebrate the color, strength, and movement of the meadow. Learn how to use watercolors responsibly in the outdoors and share poetry and/or prose inspired by the landscape. Perfect for beginning and experienced artists and creatives to gain new perspectives. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event.

  • Outing Details + Route

    Hike Rating: This is an easy ~1 mile hike on dirt and gravel trails.

    Route: This hike will start at the Indian Ford Meadow Preserve kiosk and will explore gravel and dirt trails in the area. Terrain may be uneven at times.

    Elevation gain/loss: There is very little elevation gain/loss on this hike.

  • What to Bring

    Snacks, water, closed toe shoes. Paper, watercolor paints, pencils, and one brush will be provided. Bring additional materials (easel, larger paper, brushes, pens, crayons, etc.) as desired. Dress for the weather.

  • About the Property

    Indian Ford Meadow was donated to the Deschutes Land Trust in 1996 by a local landowner to protect its dramatic scenic views and important wildlife habitat. Bisected by Indian Ford Creek, this picturesque 63 acre meadow near Sisters contains a unique diversity of ecosystems ranging from wetlands to pine forest. The Preserve also serves as a migratory corridor for mule deer and a breeding ground for migratory songbirds.