Art-Oasis Gallery
If you like the prints in the Art-Oasis webshop, you may like to visit the gallery and studio to see originals. As well as Jenny's work, other carefully chosen artists exhibit here so there is always an interestingly eclectic mix to enjoy.
We're situated about ten miles north of Hay on Wye, the delightful book town, where there are zillions of books, obviously, and also all kinds of other small shops with character. It's a great place to buy gifts, clothes, art, country stuff, antiques and super shoes.
If you've a long journey to get here, we suggest you stay for a few days. There are some very welcoming b&,bs in and near Rhulen, most offering home cooked suppers too, and a super new barn conversion if there are several of you and you'd rather self-cater.
Art-Oasis is situated in a beautiful valley surrounded by the open Radnorshire hills. For walkers they're paradise - you can roam along the tracks through the heather for miles and miles, with the most amazing views, often without seeing another soul. Or, in bad weather, ramble instead along the narrow country lanes to neighbouring hamlets and valleys. If you like old churches, you are spoilt for choice here - many are Norman with Celtic origins. Rhulen's St David's is our utmost favourite (but of course we're prejudiced): tiny and utterly peaceful it's truly a spiritual oasis. The gallery is only a short stroll from the church so make sure to visit both.
While you're welcome to visit the gallery spontaneously, if you're coming a long way it's advisable to ring first to check we'll be open or to arrange another time.
If you've a long journey to get here, we suggest you stay overnight or for a few days. There are some very welcoming b&bs in and near Rhulen, most offering home cooked suppers too, and a super modern country house if there are several of you and you'd rather self-cater.
We suggest:
Cwmfillo - a lovely peaceful farmhouse with log fires and super home cooking. Bed and breakfast, with an evening meal if required. Packed lunches available. If you would like to bring your own horse, grass keep and stables are available - the hills around are as fantastic for riding as they are for walking. Phone 01982 570355
Cwmbiban - a comfortable modern country house idyllically situated nestling in a fold of the hills and overlooking the valley. Sleeps 8 with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms (2 en suite.) Grade 5 award. Fully furnished and equipped. Phone 01497 851665
Cwmmoel - a 17th Century farmhouse by the quiet country lane that winds up to Rhulen from Aberedw. Bed and breakfast, with evening meal if required. Log fires, plenty of books and a well-equipped music room. Eleanor Davies, who has an illustrious musical background and a talent for encouraging people to sing, offers Learn to Sing holidays. Locally produced foods, where possible from the home farm. 01982 570271
The Gallery, Llanowen, Rhulen: 01982 570777 art_oasis@btinternet.com