Lightning Oak Art Farm ( Legacy Web Site, circa 1996 with modest updates)
early spring 2004, (RIC & JODY HORNOR, "Home Sweet Home" 916-933-4490)

Welcome Friends and Visitors... to The Misguided Tour!
The top section of this page has been added for your safety and convenience if you are coming to visit.
It is not intended for all public consumption, though not forbidden, nor does it require eye relaxation exercises. It may however improve your outlook for the day.



DIRECTIONS: Autos: Pick 1 and/or 2
1. Drive from Hwy 50, exit El Dorado Hills Blvd. (NOT LaTrobe rd.)
Go Straight on El Dorado Hills Blvd. ~5 mi. to Green Valley Rd. Go straight through on Salmon Falls Rd.
and/or:
2. Drive ON Salmon Falls Rd. 8.5 miles from Green Valley Rd.  
Turn Left onto Peacock Way, Drive 1/2 mi. on wineD road.
Turn Right onto Art Rd, Drive 1/2 mi. (through the ugly chain-link fence gate) to end of the line... LOAF.


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"At The Crossroads of Art and Science"
(A new sign in '91)

	(The 1st year), Originally built as a barn, the barn house was renovated, (gutted) and remodeled in 1991 to become the home and studio of artist Ric Hornor and Jody Hornor. It houses the works of many well known and many brilliant artists. It is open to all who are interested. Please call first, 916-933-4490
"The" Lightning Oak This is the tree the place was named after. In the summer of '91, Jody and I were trying to find out how to get rid of the bees that had infested the trunk of this tree but before we could resolve the situation, a lightning storm came along and hit it. The pressure built up inside the tree, due to the hollowed out area the bees dug. Well, the explosion sent a third of the tree flying. I found pieces of it, limbs, branches, etc. up to about 250 feet away in every direction, What an explosion!
	"Peace on Earth" '94 Every spring since '91 I've been cutting weed symbols and words out of the grass in the hills at "LOAF". This one was about a hundred feet in diameter. It's been pretty fun watchin' the cars on Salmon Falls road slow down and sometimes stop to take a peak at the hillside deformities.
"Roadrunner" by Moby Dick of Landers, California. 52" tall, made from joshua cactus This guy was found by Jody and I when we were driving along an old road in the desert. We saw a sign that read, "Ding-a-lings ahead". Sure enough, about a mile up the road were a herd of figures made from Joshua trees. The guy who makes them goes by the name of Moby Dick and is as much of a character as his ding-a-lings. Check 'em out! 1474 Old Woman Springs Rd. (619) 364-3094
	"Cover The Earth" This was one of those finds ya just can't leave behind. It weighs a ton but it sure is pretty.

Thanks for visiting Lightning Oak Art Farm! A place where everyone can feel at home, where you can see art shows and wonder around 'till yer heart's content.

Next trip maybe we can take a walk around inside or down by the pond, or maybe we'll just have a beer in the shade and LOAF! Ya'll Come Back Soon!

Ric@FineArtCenter.TV Say hello when you're in town.

...So what isn't under construction?