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The Pond, At Mayacamas Ranch, A GeneroCity Resort, Calistoga, California

Lily Pads And Grass
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The surface of the artificial pond was covered in lily pads and tufts of native grass.

The Pond   •  At Mayacamas Ranch external link   •  A GeneroCity Resort   •  Calistoga, California external link   •  The site of Lit Camp Retreat external link external link   •  (Date Photographed: 16:21:40 Thursday 22 September 2016)   •  (Date Published: Saturday 8 October 2016)   •  © 2016 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C16_9728
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Two Roads
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The pond lay in an oasis between two sections of gravel road and in front of the Lodge where meals were served.

The Pond   •  At Mayacamas Ranch external link   •  A GeneroCity Resort   •  Calistoga, California external link   •  The site of Lit Camp Retreat external link external link   •  (Date Photographed: 16:21:57 Thursday 22 September 2016)   •  (Date Published: Saturday 8 October 2016)   •  © 2016 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C16_9729
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A Quince Tree
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A quince tree grew in the oasis next to the pond. Large quince fruit still hung from the tree in October.

The Pond   •  At Mayacamas Ranch external link   •  A GeneroCity Resort   •  Calistoga, California external link   •  The site of Lit Camp Retreat external link external link   •  (Date Photographed: 08:13:16 Friday 23 September 2016)   •  (Date Published: Saturday 8 October 2016)   •  © 2016 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C16_9795
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Statue On Stump
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A statue of folks, arms entwined, standing in a circle, stood atop a cut off tree stump.

The Pond   •  At Mayacamas Ranch external link   •  A GeneroCity Resort   •  Calistoga, California external link   •  The site of Lit Camp Retreat external link external link   •  (Date Photographed: 08:14:05 Friday 23 September 2016)   •  (Date Published: Saturday 8 October 2016)   •  © 2016 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C16_9796
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Bird Bath
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An empty bird bath also stood in the pond oasis. It was empty of water and only provided respite for artificial birds.

The Pond   •  At Mayacamas Ranch external link   •  A GeneroCity Resort   •  Calistoga, California external link   •  The site of Lit Camp Retreat external link external link   •  (Date Photographed: 08:14:10 Friday 23 September 2016)   •  (Date Published: Saturday 8 October 2016)   •  © 2016 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C16_9797
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Overall Oasis
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A view of the overall pond oasis as seen from the cabin side looking in the direction of the entrance.

The Pond   •  At Mayacamas Ranch external link   •  A GeneroCity Resort   •  Calistoga, California external link   •  The site of Lit Camp Retreat external link external link   •  (Date Photographed: 07:10:09 Sunday 25 September 2016)   •  (Date Published: Saturday 8 October 2016)   •  © 2016 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C16_9850
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