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A Hometown with Horses, History & Spirit

— Tracy Rolling

amona isn’t just a quaint country town loaded with things to do, people to see, and places to go. It’s a horse town — brimming with sincere folks, abundant history and relentless community spirit. With ranches and horse property galore, Ramona boasts two equestrian centers and an abundance of trails to choose from. It’s also home to some of the most generous people on the planet, do-gooders who are active in organizations such as Ramona Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, Kiwanis, Soroptimist International, Ramona Food and Clothes Closet and Ramona Senior Center. Many are responsible for arranging local events, such as the annual Christmas Tree Lighting, Town Hall Christmas dinner, and the trendy Artist Open Studios Tour. Rich in history, Ramona was once considered the turkey capital of the world. Today, it offers visitors a friendly a place to stop and stay awhile, as they plan a tour of the museum, enjoy delicious meals from area restaurants

and peruse local stores. Consumers will find their choice of merchants, from charming antique and crafts stores, to clothing boutiques and booksellers. Outdoor enthusiasts will find a handful of parks, including Dos Picos County Park, which offers overnight camping, catch-and-release fishing and other seasonal activities. There are two regulation golf courses and too many hiking trails to name. Wine connoisseurs will discover more than two-dozen tasting rooms stocked with award-winning wines and offering breathtaking views and an opportunity to spot native wildlife. Patriotism remains a focal point, as Rotary volunteers position nearly 70 flags along Main Street on most patriotic holidays, and Ramona VFW Post 3783 welcomes former and current members of the military. In addition, Ramona Airport offers aviators a pleasant place to land and has a museum open to the public. With Ramona’s countless programs for children and adults, it’s safe to say townspeople and visitors alike will find Ramona loaded with horses, heart and tons of town spirit. n

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Contents A Hometown with Horses, History & Spirit. . . . . . . . . . . 3

PUBLISHERS

Darrel and Carol Kinney Writers Ann Reilly Cole Jim Evans Ruth Lepper Johnny McDonald Tracy Rolling Lindsay Santa Annette Williams Bobbi Zane

Photography Darrel Kinney Carol Kinney Barri Groves John Jones Tracy Rolling Annette Williams Ann Reilly Cole

Graphic Design Mary Van Doren

Published by Ramona Home Journal 726 D Street Ramona, CA 92065 © 2014 The Guide to Ramona. Published on a twice-yearly basis and distributed free of charge. Advance written permission must be obtained from the publisher for partial or complete reproduction of any part or whole of The Guide to Ramona, including advertising m aterial contained in its pages. Opinions expressed by contributors are not necessarily the opinions of this publication. The publisher is not responsible or liable for misinformation, misprints or typographical errors in features or advertisements printed in the publication.

Fun in the Valley of the Sun. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Ramona Chamber of Commerce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Ramona Wineries Grow a Solid Reputation. . . . . . . . . . . 9 Ramona Wine Country Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Artists’ Studios Open for Visitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Magnificent Murals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Where to Stay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Backcountry Quilt Trail Enhances the View . . . . . . . . . . 23 Dining Choices for Every Palate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Come Home to Ramona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Shopping to Your Hearts’ Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Map of Ramona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33 Museum is a Foreign Favorite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Rebirth of Town Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Hikes & Trails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Parks’ Paths to Adventure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Tree Lighting Ushers in the Season. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Oh, Christmas Tree! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Hit the Trails at TDS Desert Safari. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Ramona Music Fest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Rodeo Time! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Time for Springtime Gardening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Remembering Veterans on Memorial Day. . . . . . . . . . . 50 Music Galore at Concert Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Looking Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Ramona Senior Center Welcomes Everyone . . . . . . . . . 54 Raising Ramona Athletes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Ramona’s Royal Respresentatives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Hiking Trail in Historic Road’s Future . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Ramona Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Community Contact Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Advertiser Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

On the Cover: A view of Highland Valley Road, by Carol Kinney; Ramona Airport, by Darrel Kinney; Salerno Winery, by Carol Kinney; Mt. Woodson Amy Strong Castle, by Carol Kinney; Cedar Creek Falls trailhead, by Darrel Kinney; and Ramona Rodeo, by John Jones.

On Page 2: A wedding at Milagro Farms Vineyards & Winery, by Megan Jane Photography; Original Old Town Ramona Antique Fair, by Barri Groves; Ramona Library, See us online at by Annette Williams; Old Town Ramona, by Barri Groves; www.ramonaguide.com Sara Petite at Ramona Music Fest, by John Jones; or email guide@ and Ramona Rodeo Parade Pop Warner Cheer float, ramonajournal.com John 13 Jones. 4 The guide to Ramona • FAll/Winter 2014-2015by• Issue • www.ramonaguide.com • 760-788-8148

inter, spring, summer or fall — it’s a rare week in Ramona when the sun doesn’t shine. Here are a few ways to while away a sunny day:

u The Ramona Valley AVA (American Viticultural Area) is home to thriving vineyards of all sizes, with local wines available in stores and tasting rooms. u Peruse antique shops for treasures, many of which have been discovered in the homes and barns of longtime Ramona residents. u Shop for handcrafted items and original works of art from Ramona’s talented artists and artisans. u Enjoy a satisfying meal or snack in one of Ramona’s full-service restaurants or casual dining establishments. u Order your food to-go and feast in the ambiance of a nearby park shaded by trees established generations ago. u Spectacular views are in every direction, and you may even catch a glimpse of the birds and wildlife that make Ramona their home. u View exceptional murals that grace the exteriors of four local businesses on Main Street, between Third and 11th streets. u Horse riding or hiking on one of the many area trails is a wonderful way to enjoy a sunny day. u Travel back to days gone by with a visit to the Guy B. Woodward Museum on Main Street. u Make a reservation to learn about camels and maybe even ride one on a tour of Oasis Camel Dairy. u Watch planes come and go at Ramona Airport — one of the busiest in the county — and tour the Classic Rotors helicopter museum. u Ramona offers two 18-hole golf courses — more than most small towns can boast. u Watch a drag race at Barona 1/8th Mile Drags, just outside of town on Wildcat Canyon Road. u And last but not least, attend one or all of Ramona’s fun community events held throughout the year. You’ll find them listed in this issue of The Guide to Ramona.

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ANNUAL RAMONA COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

Saturday, December 6, 2014 • 5 pm-8 pm Collier Park & Main Street, Ramona

Join the Ramona community in celebrating the start of the Holiday Season at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting. In addition to a sleigh ride and a tour along Main St. on a horse and buggy, carolers will sing holiday tunes at Town Hall and in the park while friends and families prepare for the arrival of Santa Claus. Local merchants will be open and hosting a special contest. Event is free and open to the public.

RAMONA OPEN STUDIOS TOUR 2014

Saturday & Sunday, April 12 & 13, 2015 10 am-4 pm

At various Artist Studios throughout Ramona. If you love art and the mystery behind its creation, then this is the tour for you! Visitors will get a bird’s-eye view of where and how local artists use the serene setting of their studios to create masterful pieces of art. Numerous studios will be featured on the tour and maps will be available closer to the date.

45TH ANNUAL RAMONA COUNTRY FAIR

Thursday, July 30 - Sunday, August 2 (Hours Vary Daily)

Held at the Ramona Outdoor Community Center and free to the public, the Country Fair features rides, carnival games and vendors galore. Like most hometown fairs, the Ramona Country Fair offers fun for the entire family with games, entertainment, and a wide selection of foods, beer and locally crafted wines. Mark your calendars for this event — you won’t want to miss it!

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Ramona Chamber of Commerce

Visitors’ Resource

amona Chamber of Commerce is your local, on-the-spot resource, providing materials to tourists and information that promotes the town as a destination, all to help everyone experience Ramona to its fullest, says Chamber President Charlotte Jensen.

“Our Chamber is a businesscentral organization that promotes the business and economic development of Ramona,” says Jensen. “In doing so, it promotes tourism, manages community events, conducts business education programs, fosters communications and assists members’ businesses in playing a more positive role in our community, while increasing visibility to their target audiences.” Call or stop by for information about area shopping, dining, lodging and camping, wineries and breweries, galleries, historic sites, points of interest, activities and events, hiking, businesses and professional services. Ramona Chamber of Commerce office is at 960 Main St. Call 760-789-1311 or visit www.ramonachamber.com. n

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ith its great microclimate, Ramona offers a flavorful bonanza for wine lovers. The Ramona wine country holds more than two-dozen tasting rooms that offer a wide variety of styles, ranging from soft white Pinot Geris to big red Cabernet Sauvignon. Ramona grape growers and winemakers are independent. Thus, each has a different approach to creating wine and making it interesting for you to visit and taste.

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From Fruit to Fruitful

Ramona Wineries Grow Solid Reputation

Mahogany Mountain Vineyard and Winery

Come taste award-winning estate wines and enjoy our little slice of heaven!

We are located on Mahogany Ranch Road, just 2 miles down Mussey Grade Road from Highway 67!

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Woof ’n Rose Winery

— Tracy Rolling

ituated in the scenic hills of Ramona are an abundance of vineyards and wineries, and two-dozen tasting rooms or patios. Winemakers are eager to share how Ramona’s award-winning wines are making their mark — not only on a local level, but beyond. With Ramona gaining momentum as the next Napa, area wineries are building a solid reputation in this See Ramona Wineries continued on page 10

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Enjoy Our Wines on Our Beautiful Tasting Terrace!

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fruitful region. Winemakers are entering competitions, both on the East and West coasts, and earning ribbons that designate their wine as the “best of the best.” At the same time, winemakers are being invited to prestigious events, such as the annual San Diego Press Club Awards and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego fundraiser. Ramona Valley Vineyard Association President Micole Moore said, “We are also involved with the Poway Performing Arts Center and pour at various events, including the Santee Bluegrass Festival and the recent Ramona Art & Wine Festival, whose mission is to help raise money for local murals.” See Ramona Wineries continued on page 14

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Hellanback Ranch & Vineyard 17287 Oak Hollow Road 760-787-9586 • Sat-Sun: 12-5 hellanbackranch.com

Milagro Farm Vineyards & Winery 18750 Littlepage Road 760-787-0738 • Fri-Sun: 12-5 milagrofarmwinery.com

Chuparosa Vineyards 910 Gem Lane 760-788-0059 • Sat-Sun: 11-5 chuparosavineyards.com

La Finquita Winery & Vineyard 23123 Vista Ramona Road 760-896-4014 • Sat-Sun: 11-6 lafinquitawinery.com

Nickel Beer Co. 1485 Hollow Glen Road, Julian 760-765-2337 • Thur-Sun nickelbeerco.com

Edwards Vineyard & Cellars 26502 Highway 78 760-788-6800 • Sat-Sun: 11-5 edwardswinery.com

Mahogany Mountain Vineyard and Winery 14905 Mussey Grade Road 760-788-7048 • Sat-Sun: 1-5 mahoganymountain.com

Orfila Vineyards & Winery 2000 Main Street, Julian 760-765-0102 • Daily: 10:30-5:30 orfila.com

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Moore says that each offers something unique to its guests, including beautiful views, gift stores and pre-packaged or catered food. With more than 100 members in the association, Moore said, “We anticipate more growth and are seeing

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more grapes in the ground. We are not going to be huge; we want to stay intimate, rural and nice. But certainly we want to divert some of the traffic from the Temecula region and continue to spread the word.” Documented as a community that produces high-quality grapes due to the unique weather microclimate that offers warmer days and cooler nights, the region was officially dubbed the Ramona Valley American Viticulture Area in January 2006. Moore says new vineyards and wineries are being developed regularly

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Artists’ Studios Open for Visitors — Ruth Lepper

ohnathan Martinez is one of several local artists who will be welcoming visitors to his studio on April 11 and 12, 2015, when the 12th annual Ramona Artists Open Studios Tour gets under way. This will be Martinez’ second year on the tour. He specializes in oil, acrylic and graphite paintings. He left the field of construction work to pursue a lifelong dream of becoming an artist. His works are noted by bright colors and often without faces on his subjects. The reason for faceless

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available at the Ramona Chamber of Commerce office, 960 Main St., as well as the participating studios on the days of the tour. Visit www.ramonaart.com or call the Chamber at 760-789-1330 or Judy Nachazel at 760-789-7131. n Molly JaegerBegent

Artwork by Johnathan Martinez will be featured on the 2015 Open Photo by Carol Kinney Studios Tour.

About 20 artists, showing a variety of media and located throughout Ramona, will participate in the self-guided tour. Maps for $10 are

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amona H.E.A.R.T. Mural Project is the guiding force behind four magnificent local murals, with more in the works. The first mural in the series, a depiction of local rodeo rider Casey Tibbs, was installed in 2012 on the Town & Country Real Estate and Home Loans building at

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The Two Sisters’ Cottage the corner of Main and 10th streets. The second, an equine-themed mural, was unveiled in 2013 at the Ramona Business Barn, 369 Main St. In 2014, two more murals were installed: a commerce-themed mural sponsored by Ramona Chamber of Commerce on the Affordable Treasures building at 677 Main St., and a musicthemed mural at Ramona Music Center, 1045 Main St. The Mural Project’s “H.E.A.R.T.” name stands for “Historic and Hiking; Equine; Arts, Antiques and Agriculture; scenic Rural vistas and drives; and Tasting of fine wines.” Visit www.ramonamurals.com. n B R A N D

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Where to Stay

amona offers truly unique lodging options, from hotels and resorts for the ultimate in comfort, to economical tent and RV getaways in the heart of nature. Extend your stay long enough to enjoy everything Ramona has to offer!

RAMONA Ramona Valley Inn 416 Main St. • 760-789-6433 800-648-4618 • www.RamonaValleyInn.com San Vicente Resort 24157 San Vicente Rd. 800-776-1289 • www.SanVicenteResort.com JULIAN Julian Lodge 2720 C St. • P.O. Box 1930, Julian 760-765-1420 • www.JulianLodge.com Orchard Hill Country Inn 760-765-1700 • www.OrchardHill.com The Two Sisters’ Cottage 619-647-1537 • www.thetwosisterscottage.com

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Backcountry Quilt Trail Enhances the View — Annette Williams

isitors driving our backcountry roads have something new to see, with recent quilt block installations sponsored by the Julian Backcountry Quilt Trail. A quilt trail is a driving route along which property owners have decorated their businesses, barns, outbuildings or residences with painted quilt squares viewable from the road. They are unique reflections of the areas they cover.

A quilt square was installed at Star B Ranch in November. Photo by Darrel Kinney

The local quilt trail is the first in Southern California and only the third in the state, according to the Julian Woman’s Club, which is spearheading the effort. About a dozen colorful designs now adorn buildings from Ramona to Julian. In Ramona, the squares have been installed along Highway 78 on Tulloch Ranch and Star B Ranch, both in the 28000 block, and others are in the planning stages.

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Dining Choices for Every Palate — Annette Williams

hether it’s elegant or casual, leisurely or on-the-go, local dining establishments have abundant selections to please every palate. Let someone else do the cooking while you enjoy views of the Valley of the Sun through spectacular picture windows or from an outdoor seating area. There are establishments that offer all-American, home-style favorites; award-winning burgers; hearty, authentic Italian entrees; or sumptuous meals served in a resort setting. Desserts from area bakeries also take the cake — or pie — when it comes to satisfying your sweet tooth. Whether it’s full-service restaurant dining or a dinner ordered to carry out and enjoy at home, you don’t have to go far to find a satisfying meal. n

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amona is often thought of as a sleepy town situated in the foothills above San Diego. But only a short drive from San Diego’s main thoroughfares you will discover a number of home communities established here. Photos by Carol Kinney

Ramona’s oldest planned community is San Diego Country Estates (SDCE), built in 1970, on more than 3,250 acres of land in the San Vicente Valley. It is about six miles southeast of downtown Ramona. At the time it was established, all of Ramona had a population of only 5,000 people, and three families lived in the San Vicente Valley. Today, SDCE boasts a population of about 10,000 people who occupy more than 3,600 homes and condominiums. Near San Diego Country Estates is the Rancho San Vicente community, formerly known as Ryland Homes. Residents of the single-family homes enjoy beautiful views and access to open spaces. Rancho Santa Teresa Estates on the east end of town has its own water district, which is sourced from a substantially producing well. The homes are located on a minimum

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of eight acres. Oak Tree Ranch in eastern Ramona is a private residential community that is unique, due being a land-lease neighborhood of manufactured homes. Santa Maria Creek flows through the property from Sutherland Dam. One of the newest home communities is Black Canyon Estates, also on the east end of town, with 35 singlefamily, semi-custom estate homes located off Black Canyon Road. It offers rural living in a picturesque setting. The Moaunt Woodson home community, on the west end of town off Highway 67, was developed around the historic Amy Strong Castle and features a country club and golf course. Other local subdivisions and neighborhoods include Holly Oaks Ranch, off Dye Road, and Rancho Ramona Mobile Home Park and Ramona Terrace Estates senior mobile

home park, both on H Street. Ramona exudes small-town charm while providing beautiful homes and communities where families can live, work and play. n

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hether you are in the market for books, fine fashion, antiques or sporting goods, Ramona stores have it all. With seasonal promotions and friendly service to help you find exactly what’s on your wish list, local businesses invite patrons to shop to their hearts’ content. The Ramona retail district spreads across town, with a variety of stores on and off the beaten path. Shopping areas and individual storefronts may be found all along Main Street, with

many merchants centered in Old Town Ramona. Here, window-shopping is always welcome, and the discoveries are endless. Besides a handful of vintage shops that offer an assortment of antique furniture, jewelry, paintings, and other household items, there are up-and-coming specialty stores. From art to yarn and everything in-between, bargain hunters will enjoy special sidewalk sales on equine and animal-related items, while gift-seekers can find the perfect present or quaint

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handbags, fused jewelry and carved metal. In addition to the homemade creations, select craft supplies are available. Other merchants sell fresh-cut flowers and arrangements, collectibles, cosmetics, household supplies and a wide assortment of sundries for animals and bird lovers alike. With a number of reward programs in place to benefit both regular shoppers and single-transaction purchasers, it’s no wonder patrons are shopping to their hearts’ content in Ramona. n WE BUY ANTIQUES Complete Estate Sale Services

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Museum is a Foreign Favorite — Johnny McDonald

esponse by European and Canadian visitors has reinforced the popularity of the Guy B. Woodward Museum, according to museum Director Ken Woodward. He said they cater to the people who like to journey and visit all museums, and those staying in the San Diego Country Estates timeshares. “They sometimes come here thinking this might be one house with some dinky displays,” he said. But after he takes them on a tour, he proves just the opposite. When they arrive, he says, “I ask them if they have some time, because my tour might last as long as two hours. When they complete the tour, I’d hear them say, ‘My gosh, I can’t believe what you people have done here.’” Woodward, who is maintaining and adding to his late father’s collections, said he is always willing to serve.

“Saturday and Sundays, I’m always here,” he assured. He said people learn about the museum through the Internet. When they visit Ramona, they ask if there’s anything to do in this area, and the museum is often mentioned. A prized collection of 550 books on the subject of Voices of Pioneer Women is now in beautifully designed cases in the country schoolhouse. “Several years ago, we acquired these from a lady in Lemon Grove who had the books all over her house,” he said. “After cataloging them, we established a book club so that they could be checked out like a library.” These books cover biographies, letters and many other things recorded by women over 200 years, chronicling their journeys westward. The museum doesn’t keep records of the number of people who visit, but Woodward indicated there seem to be more visitors this year. n

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Rebirth of Town Hall

amona Town Hall was a vibrant and active place in its heyday, but for a number of years it stood unused. Recent renovations, however, have resulted in its rebirth as a community treasure. Exciting changes include the installation of turn-of-the-century antique reproduction light fixtures, shown at right, fabricated by Woody Kirkman, owner of W.T. Kirkman Lanterns, and the restoration of the East and West wings, once again being used a meeting spot for groups and a site for special events. The historic facility was dedicated at 729 Main St. on Feb. 22, 1894, as a gift from local benefactors Augustus and Martha Barnett. It originally served as the location for dances and a public library, and became the primary gathering place for local

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Hikes & Trails Ramona Community Park Access: From Main Street (Highway 78), turn north on Fifth Street, right on Aqua Lane, and take third driveway on right. Length and Elevation: 5 miles of trails, 1,425 feet to 1,515 feet. Mt. Gower Open Space Preserve Access: From Highway 67, take 10th Street (becomes San Vicente Road) south 6 miles into San Diego Country Estates. Turn left at Gunn Stage Road, go 1.8 miles to the entrance of Mt. Gower Open Space Preserve. Restrooms and drinking fountain at staging area. Length and Elevation: 4.8 miles of trails, 1,625 feet to 2,650 feet. DOS PICOS COUNTY PARK Access: From Highway 67 (Main Street) in Ramona, take Mussey Grade Road, continue 1.1 mile, turn right on Dos Picos Park Road to park entrance. Length and Elevation: Nature trail length is about 0.5 mile, 1,506 feet elevation. RAMONA GRASSLANDS PRESERVE Access: Highland Valley Road off Highway 67. Trailhead and staging area are east of Archie Moore Road. Length and Elevation: 4-mile-long loop trail on 480 acres in the western portion of a 3,521-acre preserve. HOLLY OAKS PARK AND TRAIL Access: From Highway 67, turn on Dye Road, proceed to the Holly Oaks Staging Area on the south side of Dye Road at Southern Oak Road. Length and Elevation: 2 miles one way, 1,430 feet to 1,480 feet.

BARNETT RANCH PRESERVE Access: From Highway 67, turn south on San Vicente Road/10th Street to Deviney Lane, then turn right. Length: 4 miles of multi-use trails include Valley View Trail, Overlook Trail, Rattlesnake Trail and Oak Loop Trail. Mount Woodson Trail Access: From Highway 67, go north on Archie Moore Road 1 mile to a fork in the road, then go left onto a one-way street to the staging area on the right. Hike back toward Highway 67 to the trailhead at Mt. Woodson Golf Club. Length and Elevation: 11 miles of trails, 1,000 feet to 2,400 feet. CEDAR CREEK FALLS Access: Trailhead is open at Thornbush Road in Ramona; visitor use permit and photo ID are required — call 877-444-6777 or visit www.recreation.gov. Access also available from the Saddleback Trail parking area off Eagle Peak Road in Julian. Length: 5.2 miles round-trip. Return hike is more than 1,000 feet uphill and challenging. SANTA YSABEL PRESERVES Access: Take Highway 78 into Santa Ysabel and turn north onto Highway 79. Trailhead is 1.5 miles north of Santa Ysabel. Parking available along Highway 79. Trails open year-round, seven days a week at 8 am, closing fall and winter at 5 pm or spring and summer at sunset. Closed after rainfall or snow. Length: 3,800-acre preserve with 18.5 miles of multi-use trails; two loop trails. n Trail information available from Ramona Trails Association at www.ramonatrails.org and County of San Diego at www.co.san-diego.ca.us/parks/ hikes.html.

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Parks’ Paths to Adventure

amona’s scenic parks are the perfect places to take a quiet stroll or engage in fun activities. Collier County Park Located at 626 E St. in the heart of town, Collier County Park has the distinction of being the first park established in San Diego County. The land was donated in 1908, by David Charles Collier, a renowned San Diego businessman and philanthropist. Those who like to walk will enjoy peaceful paths that lead to artful plant groupings and a monument that honors America’s armed forces. Active

folks will find play areas for children and tennis courts for all ages. Dos Picos County Park On the west end of town is Dos Picos County Park, located at 17953 Dos Picos Park Rd., off Mussey Grade Road. Shaded by an abundance of oak trees, the park is open year-round, offering hiking, fishing and camping, and playgrounds and picnic areas. Birds and wildlife abound, to the delight of animal lovers. Special-event areas are available for rent. Day-use parking is $3 per vehicle. Visit www.sdparks.org. n

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Pine Tree Acres started in business more than 25 years ago, offering chooseand-cut Monterey pines, and containergrown trees such as Aleppo, Italian stone and Monterey pines, and deodar cedars. Among the fresh-cut firs are Noble, grand, Fraser and Nordmann. Fun activities for the whole family make it an unforgettable experience. Pine Tree Acres is open at 620 Haverford Rd., from Nov. 28 through Dec. 14. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. weekdays, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends. Call 760-788-5524 or email pinetreeacres@roadrunner.com. Mountain Valley Ranch Visiting Mountain Valley Ranch is a tradition enjoyed by locals as well as folks from out of town, including repeat customers and word-of-mouth clients, who enjoy the naturally fragrant selection of fresh-cut Noble, Douglas and grand firs; cedar wreaths; and locally grown poinsettias. Mountain Valley Ranch is open daily from Nov. 28 through Dec. 23, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Stop by 842 Highway 78, call 760-788-8703 and visit www.mountainvalleyranch.com. Ramona Ag Boosters Buying a Christmas tree from Ramona Ag Boosters is a great way to support

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Tierra Del Sol Four Wheel Drive Club will host its annual Desert Safari from March 6 to 8, 2015, in the Truckhaven Hills area of the North Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area. The event is famous for offering some of the best off-roading opportunities in Southern California, promising fun, games and activities for all ages. Register at www.tds4x4.com. n

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Rodeo Time!

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t’s like a scene from out of the Old West when competitors come from near and far to celebrate the cowboy spirit at the 35th Annual Ramona Rodeo. They’ll all be ready to compete in the exciting Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association-sanctioned events that include steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, bareback bronc riding, team roping, bull riding, calf roping and barrel racing. Youngsters also get in on the act with mutton busting and other activities. It all happens May 15 to 17, 2015, in the Fred Grand Arena, 421 Aqua Ln. Don’t miss the Ramona Rodeo Parade along Main Street on Saturday, May 16 — another community favorite. Visit www.ramonarodeo.com for rodeo hours and ticket information. n

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Time for Springtime Gardening

rganizers of the annual Ramona Garden Club Plant Sale have a knack for selling plants at their peak of beauty. Most are grown and propagated locally, so they’re perfectly suited to Ramona gardens. Next year’s event, set for April 25, 2015, will have a fair feel, with plenty

of vendors and children’s activities planned. There will also be a bulb and seed swap — simply bring something and take something. The sale will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. Visit www.ramonagardenclub.com. n

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Remembering Veterans on Memorial Day

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Celebrate

Past and present veterans and activeduty military are honored each year on Memorial Day. On May 25, 2015, ceremonies will begin with a service at 10 a.m. at Nuevo Memory Gardens, 532 Ash St., followed by services at the World War II Memorial on Ninth Street and the Vietnam War Memorial at 17677 Rancho de Oro Dr. A picnic at VFW Post 3783 at 2247 Kelly Ave. will conclude the day’s events. Call 760-789-7888. n

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The San Vicente Valley Club will host its secondannual Mardi Gras, with live music, a New Orleans-style buffet, and a bounty of beads for all. Guests are invited to come in costume and celebrate at the San Vicente Golf Resort, 24157 San Vicente Rd., from 6 to 10 p.m. on Feb. 15, 2015. Visit www.sanvicentevalleyclub.org. n

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Music Galore at Concert Series — Annette Williams

t’s an anniversary season for Ramona Concert Association, as the organization marks its 30th year with exciting musical performers guaranteed to delight audiences. The first two concerts of the season were very well received, and three more are still to come. Internationally renowned Felici Piano Trio will appear Feb. 14, 2015, featuring Belgian pianist Steven Vanhauwaert, German violinist Rebecca Hang and American cellist Brian Schuldt. The Raggle Taggle Celtic Band and dancers will perform March 21, with traditional music from England, Ireland and Scotland. And look for the Ramona High School Symphonic and Jazz bands

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to perform on a date to be announced. Concerts take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Olive Peirce Middle School, 1521 Hanson Ln. Individual and season tickets are available; call 760-789-7474 or visit www.ramonaconcerts.com. n

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Looking Ahead — Annette Williams

ummer sun brings out the fun, and autumn is awesome! Don’t miss any of next year’s big community events. It wouldn’t be summer without the annual Ramona Rotary July 4th Community Fireworks celebration! Enjoy entertainment, activities and food starting at 5 p.m., followed by the spectacular fireworks grand finale at 9. Admission is free. The event is set behind Olive Peirce Middle School, 1521 Hanson Ln. Ramona Country Fair and Ramona Junior Fair are two of the biggest events of the summer. Expect live entertainment, exciting carnival rides, vendor booths, good food, youth crafts and home economics displays, live animals and the famous livestock auction, all set at the Ramona Outdoor Community

Center on Aqua Lane. Look for updates at www.ramonachamber.com and www.ramonajuniorfair.com. You’ll find vintage aircraft, tours, the latest in aerial crime-fighting, big trucks and more at Ramona Airport Open House. The event is held in late summer at 2626 Montecito Rd., where admission and parking are free. Learn more by calling 760-788-3366. Oktoberfest celebration is a hit with all ages, offering traditional German music, live entertainment, a kid zone, fun activities and competitions, vendor booths and more. Visit www.ramonachamber.com for details. Back Country Quilters displays fabulous quilts at its Annual Quilt Show in October. Vendor booths, food and bake sales add to the fun, and someone will win the featured quilt in an opportunity drawing. n

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Ramona Senior Center Welcomes Everyone Ramona Senior Center is open weekdays, offering a variety of activities plus a hot lunch. Photos by Ruth Lepper

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amona Senior Center offers a variety of weekday activities, in addition to serving a hot lunch at 11:30 a.m., Monday through Friday.

Pete Bakarich, president of the board of directors, said that while the majority of people who come to the center are local residents, everyone is welcome. Visitors to the area are welcome to stop by and participate in

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the many activities. Bakarich praised the volunteers at the registration desk who make visitors feel at home when they come to Ramona Senior Center. The most popular activity takes place at 1 p.m. every Thursday. Bingo! That’s it — bingo games with cash prizes. Volunteers rearrange the tables after lunch as the players file in, purchasing packets of bingo cards and lining up their daubers to mark the numbers as they are called. Jackpots may reach $250 before a winner calls out the magic word. In addition to the games, there are drawings for door prizes throughout the afternoon. A close second to bingo is pokeno. It draws crowds to the center at 1 p.m. on Fridays. If other card games are of more interest, try pinochle on Friday mornings or bridge on Wednesday afternoons. Several craft activities fill up the weekly calendar. The quilting group

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A Quadruple Crown race was held at Dos Picos County Park and hosted by Ramona Community School. Photo by Tracy Rolling

Raising Ramona Athletes

— Tracy Rolling

amona is full of aspiring athletes, from fall football players to winter basketball players, and spring softball and baseball players. The community offers a variety of organized sports and outdoor activities for people of all ages. In addition to an assortment of indoor and outdoor athletic programs organized by the Boys and Girls Club of Ramona, there are activities at the Casey Tibbs Western Center and the International Equestrian Center, both in San Diego Country Estates. Ramona PONY Baseball, Ramona Girls Softball and Ramona Adult Softball League keep the bases busy. Activities for football enthusiasts include Ramona Pop Warner Football and Cheer, which utilize the fields

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at the Ramona Parks & Recreation Association for practices, games and occasional tournaments. There is a Ramona Youth Girls Volleyball league and two soccer leagues. Ramona is also home to the Ramona Rebels Elite competitive cheer and tumbling squad. Teams comprised of both girls and boys compete across the nation and have a growing reputation. Of course, there are a number of school sports where youngsters learn and evolve individually, and as a team. Programs offered at Ramona High School include cross country, football, basketball, baseball, golf, tennis, water polo, swim, lacrosse, track and field and others. At Olive Peirce Middle School, sports include cross country, flag football,

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Hiking Trail in Historic Road’s Future — Tracy Rolling

hough Old Survey Road 97 is a challenge to find on the GPS or in a Thomas Guide map book, it was once a gateway to Ramona. Established at the end of the 18th century, the road ran from Escondido to the western part of Ramona. Some of its historic travelers included Native American Indians, the infamous Kit

Carson, and soldiers who fought in the Battle of San Pasqual. It was also traveled by Old West wagons, stagecoaches, postal carriers, and eventually automobiles. Even gold miners eager to stake their claim commuted on the road, heading for the gold mining town of Julian. In 1875, the wide, well-graded dirt road was declared a public highway for

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the second time, bringing all who were determined to reach Ramona and parts of the backcountry. In the early 1900s, the road was paved and considered a main throughway. In 1930, it was abandoned and replaced with an alternate route, known as Highway 78. Today, members of the Ramona Trails Association (RTA) are working toward converting the historic road into a hiking and equestrian trail. “It’s a legitimate road,” said RTA Board Member Glen Morgan, hopeful legislators will find a way to reopen it to the public. The proposed trail would stretch from the west end of Ramona to San Pasqual Valley near Escondido and intersect the Coast to Crest Trail, which runs alongside Lake Hodges and through Rancho Santa Fe and parts of Del Mar. It would offer outdoor enthusiasts another starting point on the scenic route from the country to the coastline. While the RTA has experienced roadblocks, Morgan remains optimistic, saying that reopening the road would be a matter of unlocking some gates and rerouting the tail end of the trail to accommodate a supportive property owner. As they pursue this project, RTA members envision the dust on Old Survey Road 97 will one day be converted into happy trails. n

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Ramona Schools

District Office: Ramona Unified School District 760-787-2000 • 720 Ninth Street Public Schools: Barnett Elementary School 760-787-3500 • 23925 Couna Way Future Bound Independent Study 760-787-2068 • 720 Ninth Street Hanson Elementary School 760-787-2100 2520 Boundary Avenue

James Dukes Elementary School 760-788-5060 • 24908 Abalar Way Montecito High School 760-787-4300 • 720 Ninth Street Mount Woodson Elementary School 760-788-5120 17427 Archie Moore Road Mountain Valley Academy 760-787-3600 • 1010 Ramona Street Olive Peirce Middle School 760-787-2400 • 1521 Hanson Lane

Ramona Community School 760-787-3600 • 1010 Ramona Street Ramona Elementary School 760-787-4400 • 415 Eighth Street Ramona High School 760-787-4000 • 1401 Hanson Lane Private Schools: Montessori Children’s Elementary 760-788-0910 • 703 Ninth Street Ramona Lutheran Christian School 760-789-4804 • 520 16th Street

Community Contact Information DISASTER INFORMATION: Emergency Advisories & Updates www.sdcountyemergency.com Dial 211 • www.211sandiego.org Reverse 911 Cell Phone Registry www.readysandiego.org ROARS Ramona Outback Amateur Radio Society • www.roars.net REAL Ramona Emergency Assistance League Emergency Radio • AM 1610 www.ramonareal.org MEDICAL CENTERS AND HOSPITALS: Arch Health Partners • Ramona • 760-789-5160 Urgent Care Centre • Ramona • 760-789-5174 Poway • 858-675-3200 North County Health Services • Ramona • 760-789-1223 Palomar Medical Center • Escondido • 442-281-5000 Pomerado Hospital • Poway • 858-613-4000 HEALTH AGENCIES: Ramona Community Resource Center • 760-738-2438 San Diego Blood Bank • 800-469-7322 www.sandiegobloodbank.org Poison Control Center 800-222-1222 • www.calpoison.org. GOVERNMENT SERVICES: Ramona Sheriff Substation • 760-789-9157 Ramona Fire Dept. #80 • 760-789-8914 Ramona Fire Dept. #81 • 760-788-2229 Ramona Fire Dept. #82 • 760-788-2269 Intermountain Volunteer Fire Dept. #85 760-789-3710 Cal Fire, Ramona #86 • 760-789-1150 • www.fire.ca.gov U.S. Forest Service, Ramona 2498 Montecito Rd. Helitack: 760-789-3110 • Air Base: 760-789-1520 24462-A San Vicente Rd. • 760-789-0739 Barona Fire Protection District 619-390-2794 • www.baronafire.com

California Highway Patrol 858-637-3800 • www.chp.ca.gov Caltrans • 800-427-7623 • www.dot.ca.gov LOCAL CONTACTS: Ramona Unified School District 760-787-2000 • www.RamonaUSD.net Ramona Community Center 434 Aqua Ln. • 760-789-0440 Ramona Food & Clothes Closet • 760-789-4458 www.foodandclothescloset.org UTILITIES: Ramona Municipal Water District 760-789-1330 • www.rmwd.org San Diego Gas & Electric 800-411-7343 • www.sdge.com Ramona Disposal • 760-789-0516 Daily Disposal • 619-702-3300 Hazardous Waste Disposal • 877-713-2784 U.S. Postal Service • 858-674-2670 • www.usps.com AT&T Residential: 800-288-2020 Business: 800-750-2355 Cox Communications • 760-788-7100 DISH Network TV 800-333-3474 • www.dishnetwork.com DIRECTV • 877-918-2459 • www.directstartv.com EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 800-621-3362 • www.FEMA.gov Office of Emergency Services • 858-565-3490 Salvation Army • 619-231-6000 San Diego Red Cross • 858-309-1200 • www.sdarc.org ANIMAL SERVICES: Emergency Animal Rescue • 760-789-5775 San Diego County Dept. of Animal Services 619-236-4250 • 760-746-7307 LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCY: 911

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Advertiser Index

Accommodations Julian Lodge Bed & Breakfast Getaway . . . . . . . . . . 18 Orchard Hill Country Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Ramona Valley Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 San Vicente Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Two Sisters’ Cottage, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Activities/Attractions Adventures on Horseback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Fitness Xpress for Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Julian Grape Stomp Festa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Ramona Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Ramona Outdoor Community Center . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Ramona Parks & Recreation Assoc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Ramona Rodeo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Ramona/Julian Academy of Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Velocity Paintball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Professional Services Adobe Animal Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 All About Fun RV Rental Sales & Service . . . . . . . . . 52 Artistry in Hair & Day Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Autumn Insurance Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Carpet Lady, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Country Tire & Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Dr. Jaime Gonzalez, D.D.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Dr. Malcolm J. Boykin, DDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Farmers Insurance — Amber Ramirez . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Juanita’s Bookkeeping & Tax Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Kamps Propane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Krysak & Associates, Law Offices of . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 One Stop Equipment Rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Ramona Dental Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Ramona Disposal Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Ramona Motor Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Ramona Smog Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Richardson Recycling of Ramona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Wateridge Insurance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Wright Trammel Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Real Estate Century 21 Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Century 21 Award ~ Barbara Jensen . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Century 21 Award ~ Karen Domnitz . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Century 21 Award ~ Patti Guerrero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Century 21 Award ~ Teresa Hobbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 MJN Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Oak Tree Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Ramona Real Estate Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Ramona Real Estate Brokerage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Ramona Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Stage Presence Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Town & Country Property Management . . . . . . . . . . 40 Town & Country Real Estate and Home Loans . . . . . 42 Restaurant/Treats Amici Pizza, Pasta & Subs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Jeremy’s on the Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Leahy’s Cheers Pub & Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Mamma Rosa Italian Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Mom’s Pies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Oaks Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Ramona Café & Bake Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Shopping/Retail/Antiques Birdwatcher, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Economizers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Goodwill Industries of San Diego County . . . . . . . . . 35 Jewelry World and Loan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Kirk’s Bike Shop, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Mary Kay — Russ Ann Zazas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Mason Jar, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Old Barn Door Antiques & Collectables . . . . . . . . . . 29 Original Old Town Ramona Antique Fair . . . . . . . . . . 28 Ramona Country Yarn Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Ransom Brothers True Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Squash Blossom Trading Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Sun Valley Florist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Unicorn Books and Gifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Wineries/Tasting Rooms/Breweries Cactus Star Vineyard at Scaredy Cat Ranch . . . . . . . 15 Chuparosa Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Edwards Vineyard & Cellars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Hellanback Ranch & Vineyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 La Finquita Winery & Vineyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Mahogany Mountain Vineyard and Winery . . . . . . . . . 9 Milagro Farm Vineyards & Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Nickel Beer Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Orfila Vineyards & Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Pamo Valley Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Ramona Ranch Vineyard & Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Ramona Valley Wine Region Magazine . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Salerno Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Turtle Rock Ridge Vineyard Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Vineyard Grant James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Witch Creek Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Woof’n Rose Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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