We welcome you to have a unique stay in Grand Junction in the home of professional artist Damian Radice.

Over the years, this property has evolved into an artists' haven, housing the studios of three local artists. Damian's pottery studio and kiln yard offer guests the opportunity to learn about the art of pottery making. During your stay, please visit the ceramics studio where you can observe a stoneware or raku demonstration, or arrange a private lesson.

In addition, there are inviting spaces inside and out where guests may relax, enjoy the art around them, read, watch TV or movies, or snuggle by a warm fire. Coffee, tea, cold drinks and other refreshments are provided in the afternoon, and we are happy to suggest superb local restaurants for lunch and dinner.

Accommodation:

Main House:

With two bedrooms and two private baths, we are able to comfortably accommodate couples, a small family or a single person. Each charming bedroom is furnished with a queen bed, TV and VCR, and comfy robes. In addition, there is a large living area and dining room for guests' use. A full breakfast, complete with fresh, in-season fruits and coffee brewed from locally roasted beans, awaits you each morning.

Chicken Coop:

The Coop is directly behind the Main House and gets its name from the chicken house that once stood in its place. In the Coop, you will find two bedrooms and one bath. There are two queen beds and two twins, providing restful accommodations for up to six people. In addition, the kitchen is equipped for any light meals you wish to prepare during your stay. A continental breakfast consisting of coffee, juice and rolls is provided each morning.

The Coop is also a terrific meeting place for clubs or small business groups. Please inquire about rates and availability.

Accommodations available year-round.

Resident Artists:

Damian Radice:

For over 30 years I have been a studio artist, showing and selling functional and fine art pottery both locally and nationally. A while back I realized that, with the smooth, flawless forms of thrown pottery, my functional pieces had begun to look machine made. I marveled at the contrast between these pieces and the clay bodies they had been formed from. As a result, I began creating what I call "emerging" vessels and "rockpots" in order to show the look and feel of the clay in its unformed state.

Liz Lynch:

My earliest sense of creating "art" began at an early age when my artist parents wonderfully helped me discover color, form and texture in everyday life. Hopefully the ongoing years have continued to teach me that "creating art is not the big deal but sensing life in a full way is indeed a big deal." This sensing of life and humor in day-to-day happenings has led to many of the drawings and interpretations found in my work today.

Mary Mansfield:

For the most part I am self-taught, meaning I have been obsessed with learning how to achieve the expression of who I am. With the help of many incredible artists and years of classes, the process has been rewarding and enlightening. Having always done some kind of sculpture, whether it is paper, metal, clay, or fabric, the process continues to be the most important part. We all have something to communicate to the world. It is the poetry of who we are and who we will all become. After all, what else do we have to give? It is our purpose to reveal ourselves.

Dawn Sagar:

I was raised in rural Colorado on a wheat and pinto bean farm near Wellington. Many of my recurring artistic images are of the people and the land I have known and loved my entire life. The images I am most interested in are of an endangered variety; as our culture becomes more suburban, our open spaces and farmland become more and more rare. My formal education took place at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, where I graduated with honors with a BA in oil painting. I have been working as an artist for over a decade. In addition to oils, I have recently turned to soft pastels as a medium of choice. These mediums work very well in my neo-impressionistic style.

Pottery Lessons:

Pottery Lessons are also available for 1 - 4 people. Each class is a minimum of 2 hours.

Please ask for current rates. The rate will include all materials and glazing, plus shipping and handling within the U.S.

Directions:

• Our home is very easy to locate from I-70.
• Get off I-70 at the Clifton exit (#37), which will put you on the south side of the interstate.
• At the first light, which is F Road (Patterson Road), turn right.
• Go 2.5 miles to 30 Road and turn left.
• Go .5 mile to E 1/2 Road (Orchard Avenue).
• Continue through this intersection to the second driveway on the right.
• Pull into the driveway and park on the right.