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Ragdale's Fall Salon and ArtWalk


Take An Arts Adventure at Ragdale’s Fall Salon and ArtWalk
Sunday, October 20, 12 – 4pm

Ragdale offers two autumn arts adventures in one afternoon - a Fall Salon and Progressive Brunch from
12 noon – 2pm and ArtWalk and Open Studios from 2-4pm on Sunday, October 20.  This is a rare
opportunity to visit one of the premier artist retreats in the country, see the historic home of architect
Howard Van Doren Shaw, meet accomplished artists, and stroll through the gardens and adjacent
prairie in its fall splendor .  Choose one event or stay for both.

Fall Salon
12noon – 2pm
Visit Ragdale and view art work inspired by nature as you enjoy a progressive brunch.  Meet Ragdale’s celebrated artists and see special presentations at the historic Ragdale House, the Friends Studio and the nineteenth century Barn House.  Featured alumni include: photographer Jane Fulton Alt, sculptors Margot McMahon and Melissa Jay Craig, sound artist, Shawn Decker and poet Dan Vera.  The Fall-themed menu promises to delight the senses.
Admission: $75/person (includes ArtWalk & Open Studios)
Advance reservations required. RSVP by October 17 at www.ragdale.org  or email info@ragdale.org

ArtWalk & Open Studios
2-4pm
Families are welcome to stroll throughout the Ragdale campus, located on architect Howard Van Doren Shaw's country estate, as resident artists open their studios to introduce you to their artistic process and projects.  Stroll through the gardens, adjacent prairie, and find out about the artist-in-residence program that accommodates over 150 artists/year.  Fresh cider and donuts provided.  
Admission: $20. Free for children under 12.
For advance reservations, visit  www.ragdale.org or email info@ragdale.org

Ragdale is located at 1230 N. Green Bay, Road, Lake Forest, Illinois. There is limited on-site parking, but  off-site parking is available at

Lake Forest Municipal Lot,  110 E. Laurel, about a 10 minute walk from Ragdale. For further information, call 847.234.1063 or email: info@ragdale.org

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The Ragdale Foundation is an artist retreat, located on Arts and Crafts architect Howard Van Doren
Shaw’s country estate in Lake Forest.  Built in 1897, the Radgale House is listed on the National Register
of Historic Places. In 1976, Shaw’s granddaughter, Alice Judson Hayes transformed the family’s summer
home into an artist-in-residence program to provide time and space for artists to do important  work.  
Today, Ragdale is a nationally acclaimed, interdisciplinary artist community, welcoming approximately
150 writers and artists each year. For more information, visit www.ragdale.org

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