Art can be found in some amazing places and when you have friends like Lee and Margaret, the places are not only amazing but super fun as well (they are collectors and special invitees).

Even before we arrived at The Ranch, we were introduced to this unique artwork everywhere (in yards, as mailboxes, etc.) World-renown metal sculptor Phillip Glashoff is based in rustic Suisun Valley, and believes that when you drive around the wine country “loop,” you’ll have a lot of fun seeing his art dotting the pastoral landscape of the valley.


Mr. Glashoff has said, "I’ve chosen to work with pieces of steel, because I want to create images that will last. My Ranch reflects my love of the land, through my herds of cattle and horses that graze the field in the front of my farm. I’ve also placed pieces in my walnut and orange orchards, as I’ve melding the present with the past." This was beyond cool.




After several years of agricultural studies at Cal Poly State University and many years working on the Mustang float for the Rose Parade, he realized his true passion for art was through metal sculpting. He took advantage of all the rusty machinery, fire extinguishers, compressor covers, motorcycle tanks, and metal things that were abandoned and scattered around the farm. The wealth of material at hand generated the whimsical sculptures that have had art appreciators from all over the world find good will and humor in his pieces. He can really turn what appears to be junk into something worth collecting. I appreciated his whimsy.







This mess was just one of the "before" piles of art supplies. Wild.
Phillip Glashoff was a wonderful host. We all had an amazing afternoon of art. Wow.
This Valley is known as a wine region. They start their baby grapevines in milk cartons. Somehow, it seemed very appropriate.
We ended our adventure at Wooden Valley Winery for music and libations.
June is off to a fabulous beginning!