#methowriver

Social distancing, Methow-style. Skiing in the morning, hiking in the afternoon... soaking up that fresh mountain air is just what my heart needed ☀️ #getoutside #stayoutside #methowvalley #methowriver #socialdistancing #socialdistancingphotochallenge2020 #twispwa #goldendoe #methowtrails #mazama (at Twisp, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9xjQD2gbpD/?igshid=1ryzc897wzrkk

#Repost @flyfishsherer ・・・ Awesome camping along the Methow River in Winthrop WA #methowriver #fourwheelcampers @rmfwc #camping #pnw #homeiswhereyouparkit #adventure

Another day for the books. ❄️ Snowed all day but we were lucky to get some sun breaks and glimpses of blue sky along the trail! #crosscountryskiing #methowvalley #mazamawa #methowriver #methowtrails #methowcommunitytrail (at Methow Community Trail, Mazama) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7PYC6JgpYy/?igshid=7650ad0io148

It’s hard to accept that my garden is done for the year (plant therapy is real!), but these fall colors help soften the blow. 🍁 Hoping for some clear days this week to get out in the hills 🥾 #methowriver #mountaintherapy #methowvalley #mazama #winthropwa #getoutside (at Methow River) https://www.instagram.com/p/B32TQ9MACIW/?igshid=130q48h2nppls

Wish you were here 👌🏽🍂🍁🏞 #perfection #autumn #methowvalley #methowriver #twisp #twispwa #winthrop #winthropwa #fallinthemethow (at Twisp, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/BounUhLgwLe/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1fx7h43idfdgz

When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love. ~Marcus Aurelius "Methow River Valley via Sun Mountain" This gorgeous perch is set high above the Methow River Valley and offers an amazing view of the landscape below.We used to live in that valley and had a home close to one of the best mountain bike trails in the country. At least 5 days a week I would jump on my bike and ride out into these hills and up and down canyons and creekbeds. It was a visual treat every day when I woke up and looked outside. High up in the Cascade Mountains there was beauty all around us in every season of the year. The winter brought heavy snow and brilliant white crystals everywhere. Spring was these lush green and lavender hillsides and summer brought endless clear rivers to swim in and brilliant sunshine to warm your body and soul. Fall was a spectacular display of leaves and colorful changes. I was lucky enough to live there and and also to have taken literally thousands of photographs when I was there and now we can enjoy them always no matter where you are. Many of these photographs have been printed and made their ways into homes and offices across the country. I love knowing that the beauty of nature and the outdoors is being shared and that this art brings joy and light to so many people. If you are curious about the Methow Valley and want to learn more, reach out to me via email or comment below. I lived in this area for most of my life and have a deep heartfelt connection to these pictures and their stories. Or if you are looking to bring this magic home with you click the link in my bio to order a print. #methowriver #methowvalley #sunmountainlodge #pacificnorthwest#cascademountains #methowvalley #winthrop #thepacificnorthwes #motivation💪#northwestcreatives #emergingart #spiritualartwork #innerpeace💫#apartmenttherapy #interior_design #chakrahealing #healingenergy #springflowers #springinthemountains #greengrass #springinspiration #heartchakra #energyhealing #spiritualart #consciousliving #motivated #springinspiration (at Sun Mountain Lodge) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvfXUzGjmAf/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=vh631pjerg8a

The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence. ~Confucius This photopainting began with an early morning walk down the river from where I was living at the time. Our neighbors own this small vacation cabin and one day I went on an adventure and discovered this peaceful scene. It's early spring now as it was then and the purple lupine flowers are joyously singing their first spring song. Blooming cheerfully and inviting me to capture their bright colors in the sun. My camera goes with me wherever I go and I bring back images into my computer that are then transformed into other dimensions of color and light. Scenes frozen in another reality, one that is not quite what we live in. More like a rose colored glasses version of reality. The sunlight never fades and the flowers bloom eternally. The bright new awakening of a new day stays that way. Bring this print home and imagine every day that you can hear the birds singing cheerfully and just out of sight as they were when I took the photo. Bring this print into your office and each time you look at it you will be reminded that each day brings a new beginning and infinite possibilities! #infinitepossibilities #methowriver #methowvalley #cottonwoodcottage #vacationcabin #pacificnorthwest #cascademountains #lupineflowers ##methowvalley #winthrop #thepacificnorthwest #glasssculpture #motivation💪 #northwestcreatives #emergingart #spiritualartwork #innerpeace💫 #apartmenttherapy #interior_design #chakrahealing #healingenergy #springflowers #springinthemountains #greengrass #springinspiration #heartchakra #energyhealing #spiritualart #consciousliving #motivated #landscapeart #remoteliving (at Winthrop, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvczDZJDPNw/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1out8gpmkxono