Updated March 29,2008

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369 -4314

Having been a visitor to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for several years, I made the move to the Keweenaw Peninsula, an awesome 'island' that juts out into the magnificent body of water called Gitche-Gumee (or Lake Superior),  ten years ago and find myself firmly planted in the great little town of Mohawk. We are located about 7 miles north of Calumet - right on US 41.

After renting for six months, to make sure I liked the area as well after spending a winter up here, I set out to buy property. Having as my criteria the need to be within walking distance from my three yooper grandkids and to have a place where I could do my own writing and photography, I was pleased when this spot came open.

The gallery was a beauty shop and I thought "income now - gallery later". However that is not what God had in mind and when the beauty shop went under the gallery became a reality much quicker than planned. And the retail shop was just a catalyst to another phase of God's plan.  Two years after the retail shop opened, it closed and the shop became full time home the non-profit agency, Keweenaw Krayons, serving youth and adults of the area (along with visitors).  Until October of 2004 (when Keweenaw Krayons moved to the Mohawk School), it was filled with after school and pre-school programs as well as intergenerational art classes, gardens and so much more..    In fact it became so full there was no room to do the necessary paperwork that comes with grant writing and reporting, fundraising, etc.  And I was ready to live "off site".  So I moved, and the "House that is Green" (to distinguish it from our great "greenhouse" where plants grow) became office and gallery and a place for "Artist(s) in Residence" to live and create.  Now I've come full circle and, with the Keweenaw Krayons move, I once again live in the "House that is Green".  If you are an artist and looking for a place to immerse yourself in the life of the Keweenaw and are open to sharing this great old home with other artists (and non-artists), as well as a dog and two cats,  let me know and I'll put your name on my waiting list.   carol@RamblinRoseArt.com or call 906-369-4314.  And if you are not an artist, but looking for a unique vacation experience - this is the place!!!

Click on the pic of the house for a related story published by www.keweenawnow.com 

I am currently working on writing the story of Ramblin' Rose and Keweenaw Krayons - a story of a miracle.  I will probably put portions of it on this site from time to time.  

Carol Rose

 Please visit the www.KeweenawKrayons.com to see what's happening there.

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