Paint the Daylilies!

Sunday, June 28^th 2026, 9am-1pm

Rain Date:  Wednesday, July 1st

Gettysburg Daylilies 

45 Sachs Road Gettysburg PA 17325

The Gettysburg Daylilies Farm has extensive gardens of common to exotic daylilies, which offer a colorful palette for pastel painters. They also have peacocks, so we may be entertained by some sights and sounds of their colorful birds. The farm is surrounded by views of grain fields and open pastures.  

There is no fee for this event; however, we are limiting this event to 20 people. You must register to participate.  There is some shade, but be prepared for sun and hot temperatures.  Bring plenty of water, lunch or snack, and sunscreen.  If you have a plein air shade umbrella, we recommend you bring it.

If you are new to plein air painting, limit your kit.  You need to comfortably carry all the supplies you need.  Be sure to clean up after yourself (leave no trace). Also, visitors to the farm are likely to stop, observe, and ask questions.  That's part of the plein air experience.  Be gracious with your answers and enjoy the opportunity to share your love of pastels.

Here are some resources you may find useful:

MPS Checklist for Plein Air Painters 

Karen Margulis’ Blog article: Packing for Plein Air with Pastels

Pastel Today article: 11 Tips for Pastel Painting En Plein Air  by Lorenzo Chavez 

Richard McKinley’s tips for pastel painting en plein air