October 13, 2022 / News
The Artist’s Hand: Studio Painters of the Mary Pfister Studio
Links Bridge Vineyards is pleased to host a special exhibit of paintings by a group of artists led and inspired by the nationally recognized portrait and still-life artist Mary Pfister.
All rights reserved by Jodi O’Connell
The exhibit runs from Saturday October 15 through Sunday November 13, and can be seen during Links Bridge’s normal weekend hours (Saturday and Sunday, 11am-6pm) or by appointment at other times. The artists will be at the tasting room for a reception on Sunday October 16, 1-3 pm. We hope you’ll come by to chat with them and see their work!s,
Various subsets of the Studio Painters have been meeting for some 30 years, first in downtown Frederick, and more lately at Mary’s resident studio in Walkersville. They get together weekly in groups of seven or eight, working on their own projects, in their own styles, and in their own chosen media. Some members of the studio group are fairly new to painting, but many have been painting, showing, and selling their work for many years. All are talented!
It’s Mutual
Copyright by Emily Sloviko
This exhibit includes paintings by: Sandra Cook, Jill Crone, Betsy Fisher, Saboora Haider, Pam Herrick, Noralie Katsu, Ann Lundahl, Peggy McClelland, Jodi O’Connell, Don Ouellette, Mary Pfister, Robin Seidel, Kristin Simanek, Emily Sloviko, and Stephanie Torres.
(For more information about Mary Pfister Studio, look here.)
We think you will enjoy the paintings, many of which will be available for purchase. The holidays are almost upon us and you may want to brighten a wall of your own home or those of your friends and relatives!
We hope you’ll come by to take a look (and have a glass of wine!).
Cheers!
Joan & Bob
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September 30, 2022 / News
Visit Brookfield Farms Pumpkin Patch!
One of the great things that happens in our neighborhood at this time of year: Sam and Mary Jane Roop open the Brookfield Farms Pumpkin Patch to the public for a fall celebration.
Brookfield offers hayrides to their 15 acre Pumpkin Patch (where you can pick your own pumpkin), a corn maze, a farm animal petting zoo, and other activities to entertain your children. It’s a great experience and an opportunity to purchase the perfect pumpkin for Halloween!
So on your way to Links Bridge Vineyards, stop at Brookfield and enjoy a special family adventure that has become a tradition in our area.
You’ll find Brookfield Farms at 8302 Ramsburg Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788, just up the road from Links Bridge. The Pumpkin Patch is open through Oct 31. Mon-Thurs 3pm-6pm. Fri-Sat 10am-6pm. Sun Noon-6pm. Visit www.BrookfieldPumpkins.com for more information.
Best wishes for a great October!
Bob & Joan
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September 30, 2022 / News
Last Chance this Year for
Goat Yoga at Links Bridge!
Our last Goat Yoga experience for this year will take place on Saturday October 8, 3-5pm!
Arrive a little early to savor a glass of Sangria before your class. After class, enjoy a glass of wine on our tasting room terrace. Before or after the class, take a stroll along the Monocacy River.
Exercise, relax, and enjoy!
Register for your class here on the Goat for the Soul website. Sangria, the goat yoga class, and the after-class glass of wine are all included in the $40 ticket price. Children are welcome!
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September 6, 2022 / News
Fishing at Links Bridge Vineyards
Photo by Karen Cool, copyright 2022
Links Bridge Vineyards: Upcoming Events
Hello all,
We hope the summer is treating you well!
One of our guests made the “fishing” picture above while enjoying a glass of wine with friends on our riverside patio–we thought you might like it.
Apart from that, this is just a note to tell you about some things going on at Links Bridge Vineyards in the near future, and to remind you that the Maryland Wine Festival is also coming up. Look below for information about:
- Goat Yoga III, September 10, 10am-Noon
- More Paintings From Elizabeth Floyd’s Master Classes, on display September 10-October 10
- Wine Barrel Furniture by Roger Crist, on display Sept 10-18
- Maryland Wine Festival, September 17-18
Cheers!
Bob & Joan
Goat Yoga III, Sept 10, 10am-Noon
If you missed the first two installments of Goat Yoga this summer, the third time’s the charm! For more information, see our previous post. To register for the class, look here. And for more information about the goats and Goat Yoga, take a look at the Goat for the Soul website.
More Paintings by Elizabeth Floyd and her Students
Oh Jolly Summer–Nasturtiums and Lavender
by E. Floyd. All rights reserved.
8 x 8 inches – oil on linen panel.
Earlier this summer, Elizabeth Floyd and her students exhibited paintings from two of Elizabeth’s Master Copy Classes. From September 10 through October 10, they will provide an encore with a new set of paintings from Elizabeth’s Floral Still Life class and from others of her Master Copy classes. We think you will enjoy them!
For more information about Elizabeth’s classes and about her own work, see our writeup for the earlier exhibit, or go directly to Elizabeth’s website.
Wine-Barrel Furniture by Roger Crist, Sept 10-18
Bistro Table and Seats
by Roger Crist
Our neighbor Roger Crist designs and builds artful furniture and furnishings from old wine barrels. Some of his best will be on display here at Links Bridge from September 10-18. Beautiful and interesting to see, this exhibit will also be a potential source of gifts for the holiday season–don’t miss it!
Maryland Wine Festival, Sept 17-18
Bob: Whatever wine that is, I want to try it!
Joan: Me too!
The 38th Maryland Wine Festival will take place at the Carroll County Farm Museum in Westminster on Saturday and Sunday, September 17-18, from 11am-5pm each day. This is the state’s wine festival highlight of the year, and we hope you’ll attend on one day or the other (or both)! For information about location, participating wineries, juried artisans and vendors, virtually all-day live music, and ticket sales, take a look at the Wine Festival website.
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July 19, 2022 / News
Landscape Paintings by Robert Lipartito
July 23 – August 7
Potomac Morning, © 2020, oil on canvas, 12” x 24”
Links Bridge Vineyards is delighted to announce an exhibit of paintings by Robert Lipartito, July 23 through August 7th, in our tasting room. While Lipartito does portrait, still life, and occasional abstract paintings, this exhibit focuses on his landscapes which are primarily done “en plein air.’ In particular he has been successful in “quick draw” plein air competitions where his style is especially suited to capturing momentary lighting and the mood of the landscape.
He painted these for many years in his native Southern New Jersey and later elsewhere in the Mid-Atlantic states. He strives to have a strong compositional element in his paintings, balancing between light and dark shapes and between warm and cool colors to depict structure and light.
Harpers Ferry, © 2016, oil on canvas, 16” x 12”
Lipartito studied art at the Fleisher Art Memorial and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. He has given solo exhibitions at the Fleisher Art Memorial, the Cherry Hill (NJ) Public Library, and the Warden’s House Gallery (Mt. Holly, NJ). His work has also been shown at Artists’ House Gallery (Philadelphia), the Reading (Pa.) Public Museum, the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts (Reading), the Hill Center (Washington, DC), the Art League Gallery (Alexandria, Va.), the Philadelphia Sketch Club, and Philadelphia City Hall. He currently lives in Washington, DC.
For further information, take a look at Mr. Lipartito’s website, where you can see the full extent of his work: https://robertlipartito.com/
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July 19, 2022 / News
Goat Yoga Reminder!
This is just a reminder that Goat Yoga will be returning to Links Bridge Vineyards on:
Saturday, July 23, 10 am-Noon
Goat yoga is a special, heartwarming kind of yoga, fun for yogis at every skill level. Cute, engaging, and lovable, these little goats will participate in the class, encouraging you to new physical and mental heights.
Before your class, savor a glass of sangria. After class, enjoy a glass of wine on our tasting room terrace. Take a stroll along the Monocacy River. Bring a picnic or try one of our charcuterie platters. Buy a bottle of wine and enjoy the rest of your afternoon up on the terrace or down by the river.
Exercise, relax, and enjoy!
Register for your class here on the Goat for the Soul website. Sangria, the goat yoga class, and the after-class glass of wine are all included in the $40 ticket price. Children are welcome!
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