Experience Art in Nature
This year’s theme is "borrowed landscape," shakkei (借景). In Japan, shakkei (借景) is the art of incorporating distant scenery, like mountains, trees or lakes to make an intimate space feel larger and more integrated with its surroundings. This technique uses elements like a strategically placed opening or a framing device to "capture" the background view.
This summer, Trails & Vistas' Artistic Director, Nancy Tieken Lopez, will be collaborating with over fifty artists to create a seamless blend between man-made elements and the natural world so that participants can connect to nature, connect to culture, as well as connecting with people and place.
Described as diverse and inspiring, Trails & Vistas Art Hikes blend art with the beauty of being immersed in nature.
Hikes leave every 20 minutes. Specialty Hikes: 9:00, 11:00, 11:40 am
Mindfulness Hike, with a Mindful guide you are invited to shift out of the busy-minded analytical thinking and guide your thoughts into mindful sensory immersion in the beauty and wonder of the natural world
11:00 am Family Hikes: Art Hike for people of all ages.
11:40 Leisure Hike: Same trail route, but a little more leisure paced hike.
Enjoy art, dance and music sites set along a 2.2 mile trail.