The Hills Above San Augustine, Hollister Ranch

Hollister Ranch landscape painting.

Hollister Ranch is 14,400 acres of fallow and fertile fields, mountains and valleys along the Pacific coast of California between Gaviota State Park and Point Conception. It was the site of some of the oldest known human settlements in the new world, the last native population of which was the Chumash. 

Few artists ever gain access to "The Ranch" as it is known to surfers, artists and locals. First visiting the Hollister Ranch as a surfer, and then as an invited artist, Caroline has been honoured to participate in several annual fundraising events such as the Hollister Ranch Hoedown, benefiting building restoration and fire prevention.

"For the last 20 years I have been fortunate to visit the Ranch on numerous occasions. When I was invited to participate in a fundraiser being held to restore some of the historic buildings on the Ranch, I thought it a fine idea to be able to give back some of the kindness shown to me by Ranch residents and to the Ranch itself for its endless inspiration."  Caroline Zimmermann 

Related:

"Evening Light, Hollister Ranch"  38x30

"Bulito Blues, Hollister Ranch"  20x20

The surf break at Bulito Beach.

"Little Drakes, Hollister Ranch"  60x40