Dreams Come True - Chateau Meichtry Vineyard - Plein Air

by Jan Dappen

Original - Sold

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20.000 x 16.000 inches

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Dreams Come True - Chateau Meichtry Vineyard - Plein Air

Artist

Jan Dappen

Medium

Painting - Oil On Canvas

Description

While painting this year 2018 in Plein Air in the Mountains, sponsored by Gilmer Arts of Ellijay, GA., I chose this spectacular spot to capture the family home and vineyard at Chateau Meichtry Vineyards in Talking Rock, GA...the focus and central point of the Vineyards for the family that owns this place. I started by under toning my canvas in orange that helped give this painting a Tuscany feel. It was a beautiful day with a cool breeze that helped fight off the quickly warming morning sun. Afternoon showers had been predicted and so I made the decision to give the composition a little unexpected cloudy appearance coming from behind the house. My most favorite time of year is Plein Air, painting with other artists, sharing tips and meeting new friends. I was approached while painting this one by a couple of lovely ladies that were just visiting the area and leaving the next morning traveling home. They wanted to purchase this painting on the spot but graciously delayed their trip until after the auction, and ended up taking "Dreams Come True" home with them. I would like to thank them for waiting and choosing my artwork and hope they enjoy it for many years. Canvas prints and other products are still available here on FAA website or through me.
This vineyard is owned and operated by an amazing family that not only produces lovely wines and offers entertainment and a spectacular view while sipping your wine, but also gives generously to St. Jude's Cancer Research and to my Grandson (a cancer fighting/winning warrior).
This is also the Vineyard where I painted, using oils, the 11Ft x 9.5Ft Mural, "Lights in the Wine Cellar - Chateau Meichtry" that can be viewed here and prints purchased. Although this painting has been sold, canvas prints and other products may be purchased here. Thank you Bobby, Karin, Courtney and Gilmer Arts! It was a wonderful weekend and a Plein Air Event that is a "Well-Known Little Secret" that is the best in Georgia....fast becoming not so much a secret!

Sharing Chateau Meichtry's Story:
"In 1921, at the age of 25, Stephan Meichtry Traveled to America from the canton of Valais, Switzerland with only a suitcase and an adventure for life.

He settled in Maspeth, New York, where he would later raise his two children and further develop his passion for wine. It is believed that when he came to America, he brought his own root stock from Switzerland and grew the vines he used for his lifelong wine-making. A stock from these same vines is now planted at Chateau Meichtry Vineyard. Although Stephan has passed, his love for life lives on through his daughter Doris and his appreciation for viticulture and wine in his Granddaughter Karin. Please share in our dream with us, while enjoying a Chateau Meichtry wine, in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains.

We are a Family owned and operated vineyard and winery located in the beautiful foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The rolling hills provide a perfect location for growing quality wine grapes. We invite you to come out for a tasting or a glass, while enjoying the beautiful scenery, and on weekends, enjoy live music entertainment from a great array of Georgia musicians."

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June 12th, 2018

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