Bayside Boutique and Gallery

Bayside Boutique and Gallery are a fixture in the Buckhorn area. This is the first part of an article written about this picturesque boutique and gallery and the wonderful family that owns it.

I am standing in a room surrounded by wonderful original art. Beside me is my longtime friend, floral artist Mary Kendrick. Outside the room’s windows I can see the sun dancing over the wave of a lake as they roll onto the shore! No, it’s not a dream! It’s a dream-like setting for anyone, but it’s the home and art gallery of Janet and Pete Clarkson! The room I am standing in is the back room of the Bayside Boutique and Gallery. The art is by Mary Kendrick and Colebrook Keirstead. The lake is Upper Buckhorn Lake and we are about a 15 minutes drive from the Village of Buckhorn. I am there to visit the gallery’s Summer Art Show which is held each August. The show features such artists as James Lumbers, Douglas Laird and, of course, Mary Kendrick and Colebrook Keirstead. This is not the first time we have enjoyed this wonderful boutique and gallery. However, every time we do, we marvel at the gorgeous setting and the tremendous art! In addition to the four artists mentioned previously, the gallery also features the art of Michael Dumas, Trevor Tennant, Johannus Boots and internationally renowned wildlife artist, Carl Brenders! Both Michael and Trevor have had their shows at the Gallery, but the others are still to come. You can come, meet and talk with Mary, Colebrook, Doug and James the weekend of August 14-16, 2009. Both Mary Kendrick and Colebrook Keirstead will be there the whole weekend (from 10am – 5pm daily) while James Lumbers will be there Saturday, August 15 (from 12pm – 5pm) and Douglas Laird on Sunday, August 16 (from 12pm – 5pm). I know that Judi and I will be traveling north on Friday, August 14 to visit Mary and Colebrook! Refreshments will be served!