Once enveloped by the Studio people comment on what a nice little space it is. They are seduced by Mother Nature flaunting herself all over the place, and if they are there to paint then they are already high on creativity.It's an easy sell.
The studio is in the Village of Belfountain in the beautiful hills of Caledon. A popular stop spot for day-trippers, especially those on motorcycles, but also in cars, on bicycles (I don't know how they do it... did I mention the hills?) and even on horseback. It has a funky coffee shop at the crossroads that is popular with both locals and visitors. Across the street is the current version of what was always known as the Belfountain General Store, that now sells food that is really good for you, and Smoothies! There is an antique shop a little walk from the corner and Credit Creek, a store with good stuff right there at the crossroad. Around the corner is the Belfountain Inn. It is a good food restraunt, that doubles as the local pub, and smells amazing everytime I walk by. Across the street and a little farther down the hill from the Inn is the Ice Cream Parlor and beside that is the very best thing about Belfountain, and the reason I know that the Inn smells good when one walks by and that is the Conservation area. It has a suspention bridge over a waterfall, a cave and a walking trail by the Credit River on the Niagra Escarpment; talk about Mother Nature flaunting herself.. don't forget to bring your camera!
If you are coming from Toronto and you take the 410 up to the end of it you will find that it now turns right into Hwy10 .. very cool and it takes several minutes off the drive to Belfountain. Take Hwy10 north to Old Base Line and make a left. A right at the first stop sign will take you into Inglewood which has an excellent general store where you can get excellent sandwiches among other things. But if you go there come back out the way you came in and continue going west on Old Base line so that you don't miss the Clay field on your left about 2km along. Stop for a walk around there, it is a beautiful place to take pictures. Beware of the red clay on your clothes though. Continue along Old Base Line to Mississauga road, make a right and proceed north until you bend into the Village. On your way out of town take the Forks of the Credit road it's a beautiful drive. Please if you are driving a motorcycle do not underestimate the danger of the roads around here. The hills and curves are very deceptive and there are fatalities every year.
There is so much more but for now I've talked myself into going for a walk in the park... stay tuned.
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