APRIL FIELD NOTES
Spring has shown off in the Park for two months already (and finally in RL … for me at least 
I have even put out some spring flowers, fertilized and mulched for real 
)
Be sure to bookmark our google calendar and our blog to keep up to date on our live music events and what’s happening in the Park!
our CALAS GOOGLE EVENTS CALENDAR
New Sims
With April now on its way, we can officially fill you in on another major change. You know we announced the new open space sim BELEGAER delivered to the Park last month. Just west of that sim, you will now find SEA OF NURNEN completing our sim conversions (We created these two sims when we changed BAY OF BALFALAS to a less costly open space sim). By making the changes started in January, we expect to keep CALAS the unique destination and experience in Second Life it has always been throughout the rest of 2013.
Below are a few snapshots of BELEGAER and SEA OF NURNEN. We hope you will explore them both above and below the surface of the water. We are excited to finally be able to provide more open water for using our boats and kayak. On BELEGAER we have a beautiful new ship complete with a couples dance intan on the deck and a cabin and crews quarters worth exploring. Besides the new vast underwater area of SEA OF NURNEN, a great place for Mer or scuba, you will also find a small island on its western edge to cuddle as you watch the sun set over the sea. At the new sailing ship and on the small island we have provided our guests with transportation to continue their exploration. We hope you will enjoy these two new regions.
- Sailing Ship on Belegaer
Small Island on Sea of Nurnen
Vast underwater area with sea turtles, scuba gear, cuddle & mer dance ball on Sea of Nurnen
THE CALAS GALLERY
We’ve had many inquiries about some of the art we’ve placed in the builds around the sims. We hope you will enjoy the representations of two of our favorite RL artists of the period, Tamara de Lempicka (May 16, 1898–March 18, 1980) and Thomas Hart Benton (April 15, 1889-January 19, 1975) in the new warehouse building, CALAS GALLERY, at the end of Main Street. After having received requests on where these works might be available in world, we are accepting donations on our presentation of them with all proceeds going towards maintenance of Calas. We will be rotating the works as we can. Follow these links to read about the artists:
Tamara de Lempicka Thomas Hart Benton
Gallery building at the end of Main Street
First Floor of Calas Gallery
Second Floor of Calas Gallery
other notes …
Beginning this month you will start to see us working on Misty Mountains. Again, knowing that this is one of the most popular regions in the Park, we will work to keep the changes to a minimum, retaining the lush wooded feeling of the sim.
For those of you who have still not discovered the new cavern rooms off to the west of the main CALAS CAVERNS on the MIRROMERE sim, I am including a few more snapshots. It is always best to turn your settings to ‘midnight’ when kayaking, boating or exploring the caverns. The main entrance to the new rooms is from the main cavern. There is another smaller entrance across from the Balloon at the Park Entrance.
Main entrance to new cavern rooms
Exit (or second entrance) across from the Balloon tour.
there be mammoths!
Cave Paintings
That’s about it 
We’ll leave you … as usual … to discover the rest.
Enjoy your Spring!
Pictures of Calas Galadhon from the beginning Click on the link and then scroll to the bottom for the oldies but goodies!)
To review past ‘field notes’ which include references to various attractions on the 11 Calas Galadhon sims, check our Field Notes Archive
I love this place….so much to see and explore…beautiful
welcome Ajelikka, Ty and Truck are always adding and updating the park so there’s always something new to see and do
Thanks so much Ajelikka
hearing how much our visitors and group members enjoy the Park means a lot to us..
oooh TY & TRUCK ~ so much to explore again ~ Calas captured my heart long time ago and even though am sadden to learn the Glass Pavilion is gone for the moment I understand completely ~ every new person I meet I pass your LM to them or bring them ~ having been in SL for almost 5 years nothing surpasses the beauty, the detail of each one of the Sims ~ I will repeat myself over and over to you both ~ thank you for allowing each of us the pleasure of visiting Calas ~ all the hard work both of you put in Calas shows and it is very very appreciated!!! I do apologize that due to my illness that I have not been able to attend some of the events ~ but am back and you will be seeing me more ~ hugzz to both of you ~ missing seeing you Ty & Truck ~ thank you again you two ~ your the bestest!!!
Thanks so much Tigz … we were wondering why we had not seen you in the Park recently. Looking forward to seeing you soon.
With all that is awesome about Calas Galadhon, I feel petty for mentioning how saddened I am to discover my favorite house (white-South Farthing) is now gone. My visits to the park always followed this route: the shack (Gulf of Lune) =>little white house (South Farthing). I remain hopeful that it is resurrected sometime in the future.
Randolphius, it’s always sad to see favorites disappear but there is a wonderful new house on Dimrill Dale you might find an interesting substitute…it’s on the southwest corner overlooking Gulf of Lune:) See what you think – I love it – it has wonderful views and outside space…
I’ve seen it Romie, and although it’s gorgeous in its own right, it doesn’t possess the things I found so captivating in the S. Farthing house. It wasn’t just the view, but the house itself; inclusive of colors, furnishings, and accoutrements. Fortunately, I snapped many pictures of it just before its demise. Maybe I will have the good fortune of finding it for sale someday.
Just to be certain Romie, this is the house to which I am referring in S. Farthing:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/randolphius/sets/72157632712057252/
And I believe this is the house to which you are referring in Drimrill Dale:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/randolphius/sets/72157632712100944/
Yes?
Yes:) on both houses – I love them both! Good news – see Ty’s response – your favorite is safely tucked away and may yet reappear somewhere;)
awwww… so sorry we were unable to keep it for you Rand
… believe me, I know how a favorite spot here or anywhere in SL, can feel when it is suddenly gone. Each little nook and cranny of Calas … is important to both Truck and I. With South Farthing and Eryn Vorn it was really a matter … because of the financial cost to us … of either giving up those sims completely, or convert them to the less costly ‘Openspace’ regions, allowing us only 750 prims to work with, rather than the 3,750 we had before. Having to remove our Glass Pavilion on the Bay of Balfalas sim, was particularly painful for me this year… and we’ve changed out a number of builds in the last 3 1/2 years. Both the ‘Boat House’ and the little cottage that were on S. Farthing are safely packed away … and we’ll definitely keep your wish in mind. Change can be difficult … for me at least … but a balance between the comfort of consistency … which we do feel is important at Calas … and the excitement and wonder and beauty of what we might come up with here, tempers the sadness I sometimes feel when taking a build down.
I understand completely your reasons Ty. As I’ve said, it’s petty for me to even mention it for Calas is just too wonderful as a whole to be so focused on a single house. As did the “Langoliers” in Stephen King’s story by the same name, wondrous pieces of our virtual world are being gobbled up all around us. I suppose this is something we eventually become adjusted to while basking in anticipation of what lies ahead. One thing is for certain, Calas Galadhon has no equals, in Second Life or any other life. Thank you and Truck for this magnificent gift.
Delighted to find sims have reopened – has always been a joy to visit and want to thank you for all that do/have done to enrich SL. Will continue to visit and enjoy – thank you!
In all of SL, Calas Galadhon is my favorite place besides my own home. Thank you for sharing it with the rest of us. I’ve spent many happy hours there with my partner exploring, dancing or just quietly enjoying the scenery (ironic to find such “natural” beauty in a virtual world). Thank you again for this wonderous place.
My Papa always told me that Second life was nothing but a useless waste of time until… In December I showed him all of Calas and he was thoroughly amazed and pleasantly so. He said it is one of the most beautiful creations anywhere
He’s a tough man to get to change his opinion of anything 
He’s The Most Perfect Gentleman I have ever known 
and yes I do adore him and he really enjoys Calas 
Thank you Both Gentlemen 
Love
Sunni / Sundai DeVinna
Was terrified till i found this note that this will be a brief closure…TY so much for the work and the beauty you have created here.
Thanks again to all of you for your kind comments about the Park. I’ve been so busy the last week, Ive not had time to answer each of your comments .. but that doesnt mean that both Truck and I dont appreciate each and everyone. We are looking forward to having the Park once again filled with our members and visitors!
Cant wait to go back to my very favorite place in sl
I want to thank you so much for all the work you’ve put in those sims. You are true artists and your work amaze me everytime I go walking in there.
The changes looks wonderful!! I hope so much the little white house in Southfarthing sim will remain… I love it so much
Dear Ty and Truck,
I can hardly wait until Calas opens again! It is by far the best place in SL, so beautiful, so peaceful, and a place with many wonderful live performance events. Thank you so much for making it a little paradise for all of us.
Shoganne
‘phew’ Yes, I got a “Sorry you do not have access to that teleport destination.” I thought the worst for the best sims in sl. I wish all the best and look forward to the new sims. Looking forward to the opening!
YAY!!!!
Hailey
I loved looking through the Flicker photos and am all psyched to check out the sims in person come February. Such creativeness and beauty is so inspiring – thank you for providing this wonderful place for us to visit, and for all of the inter-active things like bicycles and horses. You are so generous.
Those sketches look amazing and we are very much looking forward to next month. Calas was and will, again, be one of our, if not the, favorite places to visit. Ty and Truck, you have added enormous value and fun to our Second Life and we hope that all your endeavors in this New Year will be blessed.
Best wishes from Evangeline and Michaele
Dear Ty & Truck,
I am very much looking forward to visiting Calas again in February. I cam convinced that you two are making changes that will make Calas even more beautiful and interesting than before. Thank you so much for your hard work, but remember to take a rest too.
Kognak
Thanks so much, Kognak! You are one of the few who have seen how Calas has changed from its early days… I do think you will love the changes
The only regret I have is that I don’t know you in RL because nobody could wish to meet two nicer people than Ty and Truck, enjoy your rest and see you in Feb,, you are the best from jaici
Thanks so much, Jaici …looking forward to seeing you back in Feb!
Ty & Truck miss Cala but longs for the new opening ….
I admit, Winjette … we are beginning to look forward to the opening as well;-) We might not be finished with all we want to do by Feb 1, but we are making more progress than expected so far
Calas Galadhon is a sanctuary to me, I haven’t seen anything like it in SL.
Everything is made with good taste and love in the detail and it just keeps getting better. Personally I think Calas is everything SL should be -and it’s probably the only reason why I’m still in SL Did I mention that Calas attracts the nicest people?:)
Ty and Truck: I hope you take the time to rest, (it’s well-deserved!) I look forward to visit Calas when it reopens in February. I really appreciate all of your hard work. Thank you so much!!
Best wishes
Zeta
Thank you Zeta … I know that SL can be pretty crazy at times … I do hope we’ve created a sanctuary for many. Like a good piece of music, a good book or something one sees in real life that strikes a chord and makes them feel better … it was our vision with ‘Calas’ to do just that with the tools we had to work with. The real sense of ‘community’ from our members and visitors was not expected and has proven to be a large part of the enjoyment we receive from our work. Looking forward to seeing all the beginnign of next month!
Best wishes to you both <3 I've loved my time in your sims, and look forward to being back there as soon as it opens again. xxx
Thanks Nicole!
je me sens en paix sur cette land,tout est tellement merveilleux et de qualité,merci ty & truck
I feel in peace on this land, everything is so wonderful and quality, thank you ty & truck
Mi sento in pace su questa terra, tutto è così meraviglioso e di qualità, grazie ty & truck
Thank you for the kind words, Qinan
May the good things in life be yours in the coming year and always. Best wishes for a happy new year!
Ty & Truck. My words are small,but Calas means the world to me. What you have created in this world of second life,can’t be matched anywhere. Calas is my refuge,my very fav place in all SL,You make everyone feel welcomed and appreciated ,Thankyou for sharing your light with us all.
Thank you Z … those words mean alot to us. If we dont see you before New Years….we’ll do so the first of Feb!
Me too I love it there and find it touching that you have graves of your dogs. You can feel the love.
Speechless!!!!
I can think of no other words to describe what you folks have done here! Of course – after “speechless’ – comes a whole plethora of adjectives – that if written – would go on for DAYS!
I came to SL nearly 3 years ago for the first time – but not knowing much about the world – nor many folks there – I soon moved on to another 3D World site. Fast forward to recent times – I return with a woman who has captured my heart and soul – Lady Meridianne! Together we have been learning, exploring, and enjoying SL with NEW eyes – merged within the bonds of Love. Just this week – we discovered CALAS GALADHON PARK – and immediately fell in love with what you have done here!! We both shall be regulars for sure – for IT – (the place) – and YOU – it’s creators – have captured something within BOTH of our hearts. We look forward to exploring – and becoming a part of this masterpiece and community. Although it’s sad that it will be closed during the “Dark Month” of January – we hope your time off is fruitful and enjoyed. We are looking ahead to February 1st! Thank You SO MUCH for your efforts and your creativity!
Much Love and Wishes for a wonderful Holiday Season,
Niko Magellan and Lady Meridianne
Thanks so much Niko for your kind words about Calas … looking forward to seeing you and Lady Meridianne around the Park.
Tymus and Truck , I would like to grateful you for your great effort in the Winter and Christmas environment in the Park. It is a pleasure that we can enjoy this virtual skating opportunity in so wonderful places. Thank you guys, you are fantastic !
Quecay Amat
Thanks so much Quecay!
Hi Ty & Truck, this looks wonderful!