Rock Painting Party 2012

It's almost Rock Pickin' AND Rock Painting Together Time!

The dates are June 8th and 9th....Friday and Saturday,, 2012, Dees' Dream, Golden Missouri.  We are working day and night trying to get everything ready!  T.Joe has worked for almost a week designing and constructing a nice 'New York Boardwalk to walk between the 'Studio' and the house.  I will post a picture as soon as I get this note written. 

 It is WONDERFUL that I am retired as well as T.Joe this year....and am having fun getting all the goodies together!  We are expecting lots of new rock painters this year...plus those who have been here many times!  We are sad to say some of those who have been with us for several years will not attend this year.  

This year's theme is 'Creativity Rocks....Pass It On!"  So, we are striving to do just that....Pass It On!  Hoping to see you soon!  Rockin' On! 

Wandra and T.Joe Dees

                 

Rock party 2012

Just wanted to update on the 2012 Rock party news. Nothing new other than we did get some new Patio Paints today along with more new brushes. Still working on 2012 patches to go in the goodie bags and more goodies to share. We keep handing out more Rock Party cards to share with anyone to help remind them of the upcoming dates and the invite to join us. We are looking forward to visiting with friends returning and new friends who will join us for their first time painting rocks.

Rockin' On! Hope to see you soon! Wandra and T.Joe

Another place to stay in Golden for Rock party 2012

This nice rental house is very roomy for anyone who would like to stay in Golden for the weekend Rock Party 2012. This belongs to one of our local rock painters and her husband who built our decks and shop (studio) When I talked to her a week or so ago, they did not have anyone signed up for the month of June. This is about 1 1/2 to 2 miles from Dees' Dream!

I also wanted to post the map again just so someone would not have to search for it. Just a reminder...the 2012 Rock party is June 8th and 9th. Please look in a post below for the details. Hope to see you soon! Rpckin' On!

Rock Party photos from 2011

Our theme last year was "Come Fly with Me" and we painted baby blue birds.

Rock Party 2012 - Places to Stay, Agenda, Hints

Well...figured it would be easier if I just went ahead and posted all the information instead of you having to find it. If you have questions, please let me know! wandra_ann@yahoo.com or wandrad@centurytel.net. We hope you can come this year! We have LOADS of fun!

Places to Stay
1) Fisherman's Haven (417) 271-3599 Golden, Missouri (Just down the road from Dees' Dream)
2) Lazy Eagle Resort (417) 271-3390 Eagle Rock, Missouri
3) Roaring River Inn (417) 847-2330 Cassville, Missouri
4) Roaring River Resort (417) 847-3235 Cassville, Missouri
5) Viney Creek Campground (417) 271-3860 Golden, Missouri (Across the lake from Dees'
Dream)
6) Mike's Hideaway Roaring River Campground (417-271-4215) Eagle Rock, Missouri


Agenda (pretty much the same each year)

Friday
1) Meet at Dees' Dream 7 am (Golden)
2) Meet at Tom's Place 8 am (Green Forest)
3) Follow Lin to her Rock Pickin' Place (Jasper)
4) Lunch at Jasper Cafe (optional)
5) Meet at Dees' Dream 5 pm to visit, share, nibble, and paint rocks

Saturday
1) Meet at Dees' Dream 8 am to paint, share, eat, and just have fun all day.
2) Lunch around noon (compliments of T.Joe, John Dees?, Jeff Kelly?, and Patrick Moorhead?)

When preparing to attend a Rock Party at DeesDream-

1) Send $10 fee for each rock painter to Dees Dream, 22325 W Mockingbird
Drive, Golden, Missouri 65658.
2) Send $5 fee for those who plan to come on Saturday, but not paint.
3) Bring paints and brushes well marked. I usually end up with some one's
favorite brush. Don't worry if you do not have paints or brushes. We have
extra.
4) Bring snacks (finger foods) and soft drinks or water to nibble on, sip, and
share. We will have lunch provided for Saturday lunch.
5) If you have painted rocks, bring them to show and tell. If you don't have the
rocks anymore, bring your photos to show.
6) If you cannot find us, call us. (417) 271-4281. We will have signs up in the
Eagle Rock/Golden area....sometimes even as far as Seligman, Missouri.
8) There are maps on the 2006 Rock Party Web site.

Rock Pickin' Tips (for when we go on Friday morning of the Rock Party)

1) Wear comfortable Shoes for walking on rocks.
2) Bring water, energy snacks, etc. to stay well hydrated. (It could be hot)
3) Bring a small bucket or basket to tote your rocks.
4) Bring a chair so you can take a break if needed.
5) We will only spend about 1 1/2 to 2 hours pickin' rocks.
6) Bring a camera if you want to get some pictures of the awesome landscape.

Rock Party 2012

I realize that June 8 and 9, 2012 is getting closer and closer and I have not posted an update about the 2012 Rock party! The agenda will be the same as previous years....but just wanted to let you know what the dates are. We will still be following Lin Wellford to Jasper to her favorite Rock pickin' place and stopping for lunch at the Ozark Cafe in downtown Jasper before heading back to Dees' Dream to paint rocks and fellowship! Then, Saturday is a full day of snackin', paintin', and fellowshipin'! To find more information and details, please search for previous posts. There will be details on the agenda and possible places to stay as well. Hope to see you soon! rockin' on! Wandra Ann