The Bloedel Reserve is an 175 acre parklike setting. i previously did a pastel of another beautiful area in the reserve, but love the view of the Beach Cottage built in 1928 for Collins family in the style of 18th century French Country style. She named it Collinswood, and the family vacationed there when Bainbridge had very few roads and most people arrived by boat.

It has a rich history that can be viewed at http://www.bloedelreserve.org