Tuesday, August 16, 2011

SCHEDULE: Events atop Mount Greylock at Bascom Lodge through Aug. 24

From: Bascom Lodge <mail@bascomlodge.net>
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Wednesday, August 17: "Greylock in Time and Space", 6pm.
Talk and discussion by Alec Gillman.

Greylock

Alec Gillman, DCR Interpretive Ranger at Mount�Greylock State Reservation, presents an exploration of�the mountain's history and nature with a
PowerPoint slide show.�Discover connections between man's desire to shape the mountain at the same time protect it's wildness.� Fun facts about and
visions�of the mountain shall be revealed on your way to becoming a true�"Greylockophile."
Co-presented by the Berkshire Museum.
Free and Open to the Public!

Prix fixe dinner to follow at 7.
Reservations required for dinner (413-743-1591).

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Wednesday, August 24: "Solar Energy Discussion"

Solar

Is solar for you?� At 6pm Chris Kilfoyle will present an overview of solar installations in the Berkshires and how solar may be able to reduce your
electrical bills.

Free and Open to the Public!

Prix fixe dinner to follow at 7.
Reservations required for dinner (413-743-1591).

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Painting the Landscape on the Summit of Mt. Greylock

Trees

�Saturday, September 17: 10am-4pm

This workshop will take place on the peak of glorious Mt. Greylock at the newly renovated Bascom Lodge.�
Included will be information on how to perceive the landscape for purposes of painting: �methods of creating compositions, principles of perspective
and basic watercolor techniques such as washes, gradations, color mixing, transparent layering and the sequencing of making a watercolor painting.
Individual guidance offered and individual expression encouraged. ��The class will meet outdoors. �In the event of inclement weather the class will be
postponed until the following day, Sunday, September 18.
Cost: $99.
To register� email or phone:� �paula@paulagottlieb.com �� 413-634-0066
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Friday breakfast hikes!

[Breakfast.jpg] Every Friday: free guided hikes on Mount Greylock!
To be followed by breakfast (optional) at historic Bascom Lodge.
Meet at the Visitors Center (30 Rockwell Road, Lanesboro) at 7:30AM where Steve Linscott will start your day with a nice hike!
Hikes will be moderate to strenuous.
Breakfast at 9AM (fee for breakfast).

Call the Visitors Center (413-499-4262) for details.

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Sunset Beverage Hour at Bascom Lodge

Sunset

Wed - Sat, 5-8pm!

Beer & Wine as the sun sets

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