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ocated in the heart of California’s Gold Country, El Dorado County is one of the most beautiful and diverse places you’ll ever experience. And if it is true that history repeats itself, you have definitely come to the right place! The 1848 discovery of gold here in Coloma touched off the largest Gold Rush in history. This singular event changed the fate of California and the entire nation. El Dorado County today is much more than rustic mining towns and historic sites. The area provides an incredibly affordable year-round vacation and a reason for every season.
laden evergreens, pristine mountain air and stunning alpine lakes are just some of the reasons for this season. Over one hundred farms and ranches make El Dorado a perfect fall destination. Visitors step back in time and find their day filled with old-fashioned fun and a bountiful harvest. Of course El Dorado’s award winning wine country beckons visitors year round. Its 60 family owned wineries are renowned for making vibrantly flavorful, distinctly delicious wines.
his organization of farmers and agriculture supporters was formed in the early ’90s to broaden recognition and appreciation of agriculture in El Dorado County, our largest “industry”! We believe in the connection of fresh food directly to you….. the closer the better, and a series of “Trails” was designated with signs and the names of farms you might wish to visit to make this connection. Be sure to use our maps in this issue. If you are looking for the best tree ripened fruit or fresh vegetables, often organic, or Christmas trees or nursery plants the Farm Trails system will take you there. You can have fun following the trail year ‘round since
there is always something to be enjoyed even in the non-harvest season. We have wineries within two appellations, alpaca farms, the largest Bonsai nursery in Northern California, herbs, flowers, olive oil tasting and more from over 100 members that support agriculture in our County. They are always glad to see you and welcome you to their little bit of paradise! This is adventure with little expense and lots of fun for couples or families with charming Bed and Breakfasts and recreation available to extend your stay. For further information please check out our website at www.edcfarmtrails.org. Welcome to El Dorado County where you can get close to nature!
Spring and summer is filled with outdoor adventure from mild to wild. The stunning American River provides breathtaking views and abundant wildlife on guided river trips. Nearly one million acres of national forest land provide a perfect escape for hiking, fishing, camping, golfing, boating, horseback riding and gold panning.
PHOTO BY JIM GINNEY
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The beautiful Sierra Nevada mountain range welcomes winter visitors with pure snowsporting pleasure. Granite peaks, snow-
But it is more than the rich and colorful history, year round events, arts and culture, award winning wine country, outdoor recreation, and a wide variety of accommodations that make this such a special destination. It is the people. The characters that give us character! Sprinkled throughout the pages of this year’s guide, their stories serve as a certificate of authenticity for the unique El Dorado County experience. Start your adventure today. Visit us at www.visit-eldorado.com or call us at (800) 457-6279. Jody Franklin Director of Tourism
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El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Officer...............................................Laurel Brent-Bumb Operations Manager.............................................................Ellen Vaughn Public Service Manager.....................................................Brooks Walton Executive Director El Dorado/Tahoe Film & Media...................................Kathleen Dodge Membership Manager..............................................Courtney Manhold Director of Tourism.................................................................Jody Franklin El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce Visitors’ Authority Council 542 Main St., Placerville, CA 95667 (800) 457-6279
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Farm Trails Board of Directors President .....................................................................................Donna Sauber Vice-President ...............................................................................Chris Hoover Secretary..................................................................................................Bob Day Treasurer.......................................................................................Paige Romine Directors........................................Maryanne Argyres, Christa Campbell, Jean Reinders, Don Lahey, Wendell Smith, Scott Chad Farmers’ Market Manager...................Seana Hartsell, (415) 250-5337
El Dorado County Farm Trails Association PO Box 20, Placerville, CA 95667 www.edc-farmtrails.org • (530) 620-1415
El Dorado County Suits Every Taste ..................................................3 Farm Trails Welcomes You to El Dorado County ...............................3 Camino and Pollock Pines..................................................................6 What is Your Definition of Adventure? ............................................10 Check Out El Dorado County’s History ..........................................12 Rediscover Gold in Placerville ..........................................................14 El Dorado County’s Got it Going On..............................................16 The Characters that Give El Dorado County its Character ..............20 Davey “Doc” Wiser, Downtown Placerville Experience El Dorado Wine Country...............................................22 Poor Reds: A Must-see in El Dorado ................................................23 Coloma Valley and the Georgetown Divide .....................................26 Experience El Dorado County’s Farmers’ Markets ............................29 Filmed in El Dorado County ...........................................................30 Hikes We Love .................................................................................31 El Dorado Hills: Experience the Tastes and Treasures .......................32 The Characters that Give El Dorado County its Character ..............33 Anthony Mansour, El Dorado Hills Fair Play Offers Something For Everyone.........................................34 The Characters that Give El Dorado County its Character ..............34 John MacCready, Pleasant Valley The Characters that Give El Dorado County its Character ..............35 Rick Wickham, South County South Lake Tahoe: Experience the Gem of the Sierra .......................40 Tahoe’s West Shore Abounds with Natural Beauty ...........................40
Farm Trails – Where community comes first! And you’ll know it when you visit our friendly growers! The Farm Trails Association is made up of local farmers and ranchers who are dedicated to preserving the county’s rural qualities. Members are identified by Farm Trails signs placed along the marked routes.
El Dorado County Visitors’ Guide & Farm Trails Map Produced by: Mountain Democrat Special Publications Division Advertising Sales - Kelly Lucier Layout Design & Production - David Martinelli Ad Design - Mountain Democrat Design Dept.
Acknowledgments: COVER PHOTOS: Vineyard photo courtesy of Boeger Winery in Placerville; Downtown Placerville photo by Paul Cockrell. The Farm Trails & Visitors’ Authority Council staff wish to thank the advertisers and supporters of this publication, and those who provided information and interviews. This publication is sponsored by the El Dorado County Farm Trails and the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce. Copyright © Farm Trails Association/Visitors’ Authority Council. All rights reserved. Reproduction of maps, listings or editorial content is prohibited without written permission. Neither the advertiser nor the publisher is liable for misinformation, misprints, or typographical errors which may appear in this publication. Membership in various growers associations and chambers is accurate to the best of our information at time of publication but not guaranteed.
Farm Trails Maps and Listings East Area Map and Listings............................................................8, 9 West Area Map and Listings.............................................................15 El Dorado County Map .............................................................24, 25 North Area Map and Listings...........................................................31 South Area Map and Listings ...........................................................36
Resource Listings Downtown Placerville Directory ......................................................17 Winery Map & Directory ..........................................................38, 39 El Dorado County at a Glance.........................................................41 Hotels and Motels......................................................................42, 43 Bed and Breakfasts ...........................................................................43 Campgrounds...................................................................................44 Vacation Rentals...............................................................................44 Harvest Calendar..............................................................................45 Product Directory ......................................................................46, 47
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amino was originally a lumber mill town and had a reputation as the Sugar Pine capital of logging. The mill railroad lines are no longer in use, but their gradual grades are now the domain of happy hikers who use the El Dorado Trail system from Placerville to Camino. Camino is most known for being the home of the Apple Hill® Growers and its 55 members. Even though fall is considered the “high season”, some ranches are open all year. The season begins with iris blooms in May and continues with blueberries and assorted other berries in June, July and August. Delicious stone fruit is ripe and available from July through September when pears and apples begin to ripen. The famous area bakeshops begin creating fruit delicacies at the same time and continue through pumpkin and Christmas tree seasons. The Pollock Pines area has a rich history that began
when westward immigration brought gold seekers into this part of California via the Mormon Immigrant Trail. This colorful and unhurried route begins south of Pollock Pines and is one gateway to vast areas of the Eldorado National Forest. History also raced through this part of the county when young men on fast horses delivered the mail and news between St. Louis and San Francisco on the Pony Express.
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nine miles of hiking and equestrian trails. Swimming and boating are popular activities with two boat ramps and many beaches available to swimmers. The area also offers both day use and overnight camping with 191 campsites.
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JUNE THRU AUGUST Cherries • Apricots • Peaches • Nectarines • Plums • Pluots Blueberries • Blackberries • Fresh Vegetables Pies & Pastries • Apples • Pears • Wine Tasting SEPTEMBER THRU DECEMBER Apples – 15 Varieties • Pears: Asian, Bartlett, El Dorado, Bosc Specialty Pies including: Apple, Blackberry, Dutch, Carmel Turnovers • Strudel • Dumplings • Caramel Apples Apple Brownies • Pantry • Fresh Apple Cider Pasteurized Apple Juice • Apple Wine • Port Arts & Crafts Fair (weekends) • Pumpkin Patch JANUARY THRU MAY Apples • Vegetables • Pies • Cider • Bakery • Wine • Pantry
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#154 Auriga Wine Cellars 3500 Carson Rd. Camino. Specializing in award winning Sierra Foothill Zinfandel and Syrah. Tasting room open Fri-Sun 11-5 High season, SatSun 11-5 Winter season. (530) 647-8078 www.aurigawines.com
#30 Barsotti Juice Co. 2239 Hidden Valley Lane, Camino. Freshly pressed juices and ciders. Look for our juices at Apple Hill ranches and in the produce section of your local supermarket. (530) 622-4629. Fax (530) 642-9703. www.barsottijuice.com
#11 Bavarian Hills Orchard 3100 N. Canyon Rd., Camino. Indoor/outdoor dining, lunch specials 10-5, German & American food, Oktoberfest, homemade crafts, picnic area, banquets, parties, weddings, catering. Open daily (Labor Day thru mid-Dec). (530) 642-2714. www.bavarianhills.com.
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#32 Boeger Winery 1709 Carson Rd., Placerville. Wine tasting all year round. Picnic area, blacksmith shop. Open 10-5 daily. (530) 622-8094, fax (530) 622-8112, www.boegerwinery.com.
#45 Bolster’s Hilltop Ranch 2000 Larsen Drive, Camino. Open all year for wine tasting, hard cider & gourmet vinegar. U-pick blueberries, June-Sept. Apples, cider, BBQ, picnic, pumpkins. Open daily 10-5, June 1-Dec 14. Craft Fair weekends. (530) 644-2230. www.bolsters.net.
#42 Cardanini’s Pumpkin Patch 2655 High Hill Road, Camino. An authentic pumpkin patch. Venture with a cart and cutting shears. View the 15+ varieties of pumpkins on over 7 acres to find that perfect pumpkin. Open weekends – Sept. 30 thru Oct. 31. (530) 644-2140.
#157 Carson Ridge Evergreens 3041 Carson Rd., Placerville 95667. Choose & Cut Christmas trees. Wreaths & greenery. Open day after Thanksgiving until sold out. 9am-dark, weekends only. (530) 644-1490.
#41 Crystal Basin Cellars 3550 Carson Road, Camino. We hand make rich, fruit-forward wines from Sierra foothill grapes and is located in the heart of Apple Hill. Enjoy our wines & hospitality Thursday thru Monday. (530) 6471767. www.crystalbasin.com.
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4220 North Canyon Rd., Camino. Apples (Golden Delicious & Rome Beauties), Concord Grapes — YOU-Pick. (530) 644-3862.
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3455 Carson Rd. Camino. Restaurant Breakfast & Lunch, Banquet Facilities Available. 18 hole course. Practice facilities. Breathtaking views. (530) 6477400, fax (530) 647-7404. www.applemountaingolfresort.com
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#40 Fudge Factory Farm 2860 High Hill Road, Placerville. - Apples, Raspberries, Blueberries, Strawberries - Fudge tasting - 65 different flavors of fudge - Hand-made chocolates - Christmas Trees. Picnic Area. (530) 6443492. www.fudgefactoryfarm.com
#39 Goldbud Farms 2501 Carson Rd., Placerville. Open 6/1-12/20. Peaches, nectarines, plums, pluots, pears, apples & grapes. (530) 626-6521, fax (530) 626-5149. www.goldbudfarms.com
#17 Grandpa’s Cellar 2360 Cable Rd., Camino. Dumplings, crisps, strudels, no sugar added. Jams and butters, local honey and cider. Online orders. Open daily 10-5, Sept-Nov.; After Dec., call first. Bake shop: 644-2153. Country Store: 644-0611. www.grandpascellar.com.
#84 Harris Tree Farm 2640 Blair Rd., Pollock Pines. Apples, berries, apple cider, pies & turnovers, jams, apple butter. Christmas trees, wreaths, picnic area, nature trail. June-Dec. 9-5 daily. (530) 644-2194. www.harristreefarm.com.
#1 High Hill Ranch 2901 High Hill Rd., Placerville. Apples, pears, Fuyu persimmons, jams, jellies, pie, hamburgers, B.B.Q. chicken. Labor Day weekend-Dec. 24, daily, 8-5. Bus. Picnic. Trout fishing. Hay rides. Pony rides. (530) 6441973.
#29 High Sierra Iris & Wedding Gardens 3170 Hassler Road, Camino. Nature’s retreat – where you do your wedding your way – all the choices are yours. Iris flowers May 1 through June 10, open Wed.-–Sun. 10-4 p.m. Christmas trees Sat.–Sun. 8 a.m. till dark after Thanksgiving. Weddings May thru October. (530) 642-1222, email: mike@weddingsnflow ers.com. www.weddingsnflowers.com
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3500 Carson Rd. Camino. A boutique family winery featu limited production of "enlightened '` wines. Tasting room in the Camino Wine Tasting Plaza. Open Fri-Sun 11-5 (530) 306-3873. www.illuminarewinery.com
2721 Mace Rd., corner of Crystal Springs Rd, Camino. Apples, pears, apple cider, walnuts, honey, persimmons. Mid-Sept until Mid-Jan. Christmas trees: Mid-Nov. through Dec. 24. (530) 644-1396 or 644-2475. email: marvlarsen@hotmail.com
3541 N. Canyon Rd, Camino. Champagne, picnic area, wine tasting, Fri-Sun 11-5 May thru Dec., Daily in October. Come for the wine, stay for the hospitality. www.stonesthrowwines.com. (530) 622-5100.
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2261 Cable Rd., Camino. Apples, pears, Xmas trees, U-Pick pumpkin patch, gourds, Indian corn, squash, open Sept.–Dec. (530) 644-3389.
2731 Jacquier Rd., Placerville. Market stand open mid-April – mid-Nov. We offer organic vegetables, stone fruits, herbs, cut flowers, fall: u-pick apples and pumpkin patch. Picnic by the pond. Pets welcome 295-8090 www.willowpondorganics.com
#117 Indian Rock Tree Farm 3800 North Canyon Rd., Camino. Christmas Trees Mid-Nov thru Dec. 24th. Weddings, Fly Fishing Catch & Release & Lessons. Call for reservations. (530) 622-4087, fax (530) 622-9243. www.indianrocktreefarm.com
#152 Jodar Vineyards & Winery 3405 Carson Ct., Placerville, CA. Tasting Room. Open daily 11-5, except on major holidays. (530) 6443474.
#161 Kingsgate Farm 2451 Kingsgate Rd. Placerville. Cherries, peaches, nectarines, plums, pluots, apples, apricots and wine grapes; Petite Sirah, Sangiovese and Tempranillo. (530) 626-6666. kingsgatefarm@hotmail.com
#9 Larsen Apple Barn & Bake Shop 2461 Larsen Dr., Camino. Apples, pears, nectarines, peaches, cider & honey. Bake shop, farm museum and picnic area with waterfall & water wheel. Open Aug. 30 – Nov. 30. Closed Saturdays. (530) 644-1415, (530) 644-8166.
#26 Lava Cap Winery 2221 Fruitridge Rd., Placerville. Wine, picnic deck overlooking the vineyard. (530) 621-0175, fax (530) 621-4399. www.lavacap.com
#6 Madroña Vineyards 2560 High Hill Rd., Camino. Taste and appreciate our premium, estate-grown wines. Tasting daily 115. Picnic area. (530) 644-5948. www.madronavineyards.com.
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#268 Owen's Acres & Fortuna Farms 2137 Fortuna Mine Rd. Placerville, Family owned micro farm, certified naturally grown. Herbs (culinary & medicinal), lavender, cut flowers, heirloom vegetables & nursery plants, available at www.owensacres.com & Placerville Farmer's Mkt. Tours by appointment. 626-3587.
#25 Wofford Acres Vineyards 1900 Hidden Valley Lane, Camino. Premium wine tasting, beautiful picnic grounds. Open Sat. & Sun. year round. Call for weekday hours. (530) 626-6858. www.wavwines.com
#12 ParaVi Vineyards 2875 Larsen Dr. Camino. Meticulously producing small batches of red wines, blending Apple Hill charm with wine artistry. Taste our wines and enjoy beautiful grounds, picnicking, private events, Bocce ball and private playground for children. www.paravi.com 530-647-9463
#10 Rainbow Orchards 2569 Larsen Drive, Camino. Pumpkins, Indian corn, peaches, nectarines, apples, pears, cider mill, original apple cider donuts, baked goods, jams/jellies & preserves. Picnic area, music, BBQ, crafts. Sept-Dec. (530) 644-1594. www.rainboworchard.com.
#156 Sacred Paths Farm 2921 Barkeley Rd. Family owned and operated for 50 years, producing vegetables, herbs, fruit, apples and flowers. CSA program, children events, roadside stand and vendors. (530) 644-2865. www.sacredpathsfarm.com
Apple Hill Growers Association P.O. Box 494, Camino, CA 95709 (530) 644-7692 • info@applehill.com Visit: www.applehill.com
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ushwacking into the far reaches of the forest, climbing the tallest mountain, getting out of the house with the kids or your critter of choice are all possibilities to be realized. Every person defines adventure differently and everyone can generally find some place in the Eldorado National Forest that meets their internal picture. As adults and children become more disconnected from nature in our technological world, the forest becomes increasingly important as an open space for people to connect or meet nature on terms they are comfortable with. Visitors utilize trails for nature viewing, hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, horseback riding, motorcycles, and four-wheel driving. Multi-use trails allow visitors interested in different recreational activities the
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opportunity to venture out and create their own outdoor experience while utilizing the same trail systems. For example, many non-motorized trails are open to hikers, cyclists and equestrian users. Motorized users may encounter hikers or horses out on some of the motorized trails. Respecting other visitors and maintaining trail etiquette is key to a successful adventure and building memories. For those intrepid adventurers looking to find nature on its own terms in a place where there are no buildings, roads, or motorized use, Desolation Wilderness is the place to go. Backpackers can find some remote country in the northern and interior sections to spend a little time bonding with nature. The edge area and southern half of Desolation is very popular due to the shorter trail distances and many lakes. Rugged trails provide the only access, and hazards such as high stream crossings and sudden stormy weather may be encountered at any time. These are all part of a wilderness experience. Wilderness permits are required for Desolation Wilderness and overnight permits have a fee. Given the popularity of this beautiful place a quota exists in the summer so obtaining an overnight permit in advance is recommended for stays in the popular zones. For more information contact the Pacific Ranger Station at (530) 647-5415. If you are www.edc-farmtrails.org
looking for the wilderness experience without the fees or wilderness restrictions then the high mountain area between Highway 50 and Highway 88 is perfect. Most of this area is managed by the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (530)543-2600. With a free campfire permit, orienteering skills, and some common sense an excellent adventure is waiting to be had. Access is from the Big Meadows Trailhead on Highway 89, from Meiss Trailhead on Highway 88, or Echo Summit on Highway 50. For the motor folks, the Eldorado National Forest has three Off-Highway Vehicle Trail systems. Elkins and Gold Note trails on the North South Road are accessed from Highway 50 and Mormon Emigrant Trail on the north and Highway 88 and Omo Ranch road on the southern end. These trails are great for motorcycles and there are limited trails for all-terrain vehicles. The Rock Creek Trail system in Georgetown has a network of over 100 miles of trails for novice and accomplished riders. Four wheelers can enjoy the Rubicon 4WD trail north of Loon Lake, the Barrett Lake Jeep Trail out of the Wrights Lake area, or the Strawberry Canyon 4WD running south of Highway 50 to Highway 88. For more information visit the Eldorado National Forest website at www.fs.fed.us/r5/eldorado or call a Forest Service office.
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OTHER APPLE SPECIALTIES Strudel • Dumplings • Turnovers (No sugar added or regular) Pie Dough • Crisp • Cakes Cookies and Cookie Dough Apple Almond Bar • Caramel Apple Bar
NO SUGAR ADDED PRODUCTS TOURS Tours for all ages. Learn how an apple grows, cultural practices of an apple orchard, tools of the ranch, harvesting and more.
NATURE TRAIL The Nature Trail is an easy and informative walk through the forest where signs describe the plants.
COUNTRY STORE “The Apple Cellar” Apples and More Apples! Apple butters, jams & syrups Famous Apple Cinnamon Sauce All products made on site!
CREATE YOUR OWN GIFT BASKETS Gift Box & Baskets of all sizes Mail Order Brochure • Shipping
CRAFT FAIR & BBQ
Meet the Artists “On the green” Weekends 9/25 - October
There is always something new at Grandpa’s Cellar!
RESERVE A PIE!
Call or order online (24 hours please)
Open Daily 10 - 5 • Labor Day weekend - Nov. December call first.
Bake Shop 644-2153 2360 Cable Road, Camino 95709
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The Placerville Museum, located at 524 Main Street in the historic 1852 Fountain and Tallman Soda Works Building, is one of the oldest buildings in Placerville and was the site of the first soda works where water was bottled and sold to gold rush miners. The first floor depicts Placerville's early history as a gold rush town. The second floor has exhibits about the businesses and residents of Placerville circa 1900. The Placerville Museum is open Wed - Sun, 11 AM - 4 PM. OPEN DAILY • LABOR DAY WEEKEND TO DEC. 24th
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The El Dorado County Historical Museum at 104 Placerville Drive next to the Fairgrounds, has collections of mining, logging and railroad artifacts, Native American baskets, a c.1900 General Store, Snowshoe Thompson's skis and a wheelbarrow made by John Studebaker. It also has a historical research room which is open to the public on Tuesdays and by appointment. The County Museum is open Wed - Sat 10 AM - 4 PM and Sun 12 PM - 4 PM.
APPLE BARN Apples • Fresh Cider • Jams & Jellies • Dried Fruit • Custom Gift Baskets
BAKE SHOP
Pies • Fritters • Turnovers • Donuts • Cakes • Pecan Pies • Caramel Apples OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • •
RED APPLE CAFE
INDOOR DINING ROOM Enjoy our Delicious Chicken Dinners, Hamburgers and Hotdogs
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Wedding Receptions: April - August
(530) (530) (530) (530) 2901 HIGH IGH HILL ILL ROAD OAD • PLACERVILLE LACERVILLE, CAA • 644-1973
El Dorado County Christmas Tree Growers Over 30 Family Owned Tree Farms Providing a unique family experience with choose and cut trees, fresh pre-cut trees, handmade wreaths, cider, apples, gift shops & more.
For a list of farms go to
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There you will find Maps & Directions to Family Farms throughout El Dorado County Supporting local tree farms Links to individual farms supports rural economies Useful Tips about cutting trees and wildlife habitats with a 100% renewable and Information on tree types biodegradable product. Special events
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Open 7 days a week Bar Open
11:30–Close every day
Restaurant Open 11:30 everyday
6524 Pony Express Trail Pollock Pines • (530) 644-8801
(800) 622-8802 • (530) 644-2029
ante's on the river
A cozy little restaurant featuring Northern Italian Fare Lunch & Dinner Local Wine List Home of Cairns Confections Exquisite Handmade Chocolates
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Sly Park Exit /Exit 60 Hwy 50 6529 Pony Express Trail, Pollock Pines
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Open Everyday 6am – 9pm for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
5620 Pony Express Trail • Camino 530-344-7593
Nature’s Wonderland www.edc-farmtrails.org
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lacerville is a charming California “gold rush” town named after the placer gold deposits found in its river beds and hills between Spanish Ravine and the town plaza in the late 1840s. Placerville’s treasured heritage is reflected in the historical, 19th century architecture of its downtown core. During the gold rush, Placerville became an important supply center for the surrounding mining camps. Placerville was also known as “Hangtown” in its early days. Although many stories exist on how this name was acquired, the most famous story involved a colorful event that occurred in January of 1849 involving three men accused of murder and robbery. With no more evidence than that, a short 30 minute trial took place and a unanimous “guilty” verdict was given. The crowd demanded that the men be sentenced to “death by hanging” and the rest was history. Throughout history, several famous entrepreneurs have conducted business on Main Street. Phillip Armour (meat packer), Mark Hopkins (railroad financier), John Studebaker (auto maker), and Snowshoe Thompson (mail-carrier through the Sierra) were among the well-known shopkeepers on Main Street. Today, the town is a peaceful blend of old and new that offers something for everyone. Pioneers, artists, gold-miners
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Point View Dr. Exit off Hwy 50 1940 Broadway, Placerville, CA 95667
530-622-0895
Enjoy our newly renovated rooms and relax in our pool. We provide many of the amenities found in larger hotel chains, but at the budget rates you’re looking for.
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and entrepreneurs have called it home. An important historic landmark that still remains on Main Street is the Bell Tower. This tower has watched Placerville’s history pass beneath it for well over 100 years. Today it proudly stands as a monument to honor our city’s volunteer firemen and a gathering place for local celebrations and special events.
Smith Flat House Center for Health provides health education, prevention, intervention, and health promoting services to the community via talented practitioners and a variety of classes. Visit our website for more information regarding:
Special Events
Facility Rental
2021 Smith Flat Rd. Placerville, CA 95667 Phone: 530-621-1003 www.SmithFlatHouse.com; info@SmithFlatHouse.com
U-PICK CHERRIES & BERRIES • • • •
Cherries Raspberries HONEY Olallie • Marion Boysenberries • Blueberries
AMERICAN RIVER CHERRY CO. 2240 Dias Drive Placerville • (530) 626-3881 Open Sunday to Friday
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#808 – Café Mahjaic Restaurant & Lotus Inn 1006 Lotus Rd., Lotus. Café Mahjaic is new American cuisine. Open Tues-Sat. 5 to close. (530) 622-9587. Lotus Inn open 7 days a week, 6 private rooms. www.cafemahjaic.com
#220 – Chevalier Winery 5220 French Creek Rd. Shingle Springs. Best wine in the foothills. Sales and tasting. For winery events please check www.chevalierwinery.com (530) 6771676
#202 – David Girard Vineyards 741 Cold Springs Rd., Placerville. Open Saturday & Sunday 11-5. www.davidgirardvineyards.com (530) 295-1833
#807 – Eden Vale Inn 1780 Springvale Rd., Placerville. This luxury bed and breakfast inn offers 5 exclusive and very private rooms w/ HDTVs, spa tubs, fireplaces. Extensive gardens and pond. (530) 621-0901 www.edenvaleinn.com
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#230 – Gold Hill Retreat & Olive Oil Co. 5601 Gold Hill Road, Placerville. Event and vacation rental. Estate grown extra virgin olive oil. (530) 6217073. Fax: (530) 621-4857 www.goldhillretreat.com.
#201 – Gold Hill Vineyard & Brewery Cold Springs Rd & Vineyard Lane, Coloma. Wine & beer tasting. Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah, Barbera, Zinfandel, Viognier. Picnics, weddings, parties. Spectacular views. Year round, Thur-Sun, 10-5. (530) 626-6522.
#326 – Greenstone Gardens 5652 Hollyberry Ln. Placerville. Plant nursery – picnic grounds. Hardy perennials and annuals, herbs, container gardens and water plants. Call for times. Children’s gardening classes and picnic area by appointment. (530) 391-0935
#206 – Hooverville Orchards 1100 Wallace Road, Placerville. Pies, Jam, Jellies. Harvest Daze 3rd weekend of August. Cherries, Peaches, Nectarines, Plums, Asian Pears, Bartletts, Bosc, Boysenberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, Apples, Mandarins, Oranges, Grapefruit, Lemons. (530) 622-2155
#207 – Lotus Bonsai Nursery & Gardens 1435 Lower Lake Drive, Placerville. A full service Bonsai nursery, offering Bonsai, stock plants, supplies, gifts. Bonsai classes & workshops, fieldtrips. Annual sale last weekend of May. Call for appts. (530) 622-9681 or fax: (530) 622-9396 www.lotusbonsai.com.
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#232 – Meadow View Gardens 1045 Cold Springs Rd., Placerville. Corner of Cold Springs and Gold Hill. An Historic location. Perennial flowers, conifers, wine grapes – zinfandel, syrah, pumpkin patch. Open seasonally 530-621-4155
#209 – Meyer Ranch 2280 Coloma Rd., Placerville. Peaches, June–Sept.; Apples: Sept-Dec; Bosc, Bartlett Pears, Asian Pears: Aug–Sept. (530) 622-5881.
#263 – Placerville Fruit Growers Association 4600 Missouri Flat Rd. Placerville. Farm and vineyard supplies, chemicals, tools, all your gardening needs. Public welcome! Open weekdays 8:30-5, Sat. 9-1 (530) 622-2643.
#215 – Sundance Tree Farm 3541 Sundance Trail, Placerville. Choose and cut Christmas tree sales. Open daily, 9-4, day after Thanksgiving. Doug Fir, Scotch Pines. Packaging available. (530) 622-5636. www.sundancetreefarm.net
#222 – Z & B Ranch, Inc. In season delicious USDA certified organic fruits, vegetables and a variety of other produce. Free-range chicken eggs. Naturally raised beef, no hormones or antibiotics. No ranch sales. Find us at Farmer’s Markets or check our website, www.zbranch.com. (530) 6228923
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El Dorado County’s For Information on these and other events in El Dorado County visit www.visit-eldorado.com. Or call (800) 457-6279
Clarkesville Day This annual event this year will be held in the "ghost town" of Clarksville. Pony Express Remounts, Mormon Battalion reenactments, antique car rally, music, exhibits and more.
Jeepers’ Jamboree This is considered the oldest, toughest and largest organized event of this type in the world on the Rubicon Trail over the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range.
22nd Annual Antique Street Faire Historic Main Street to host over 100 antiques and collectible peddlers for this huge event. Food, refreshments and more.
August
El Dorado Hills Art and Wine Affaire Mother’s Day weekend this event features more than 100 artists and 15 to 20 wineries, restaurants and live entertainment at Town Center in El Dorado Hills.
14th Annual Craft Faire Closes to host the Over 100 artisans from all over the West fill Historic Main street featuring pottery, woodwork, quilted and decorating items, dolls, garden items, soaps, candles, jewelry, food and much, much more.
Georgetown Divide Founders Day Celebration There will be cowboy reenactments, quilters, pottery, woodwork, entertainment, poetry, and fun. Period dress is encouraged.
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Gold Discovery Day Celebration Jan. 23, 2011. Historic demonstrations, tours, speakers, and Gold Rush music highlight the discovery of gold in the tailrace of Sutter's Mill. Bring Out the Barrel January 29 & 30 2011 – El Dorado's vintners invite you inside their cellars and sample distinctive wines straight from the barrel.
February Girls Night Out Historic Main Street hosts shopping, fashion shows, games, floral arranging, cooking, crafting, health and beauty demos, raffles, massage, specials, samplings and much more. Cuisine on Carson February 26, 2011 – Visit any (or all) of the 13 Carson Road Wineries and enjoy tasty fare paired with spectacular wines. Come up and enjoy great food, friendly wineries and really great wine.
March/April Passport Weekend Choose between 26 El Dorado County wineries to sample fine vintages and gourmet foods. The party atmosphere also includes barrel tasting, art and music on two separate weekends. Fishing Derby and Casting Contest Lumsden Park. Toddlers through eighth graders are welcome. Free, bring your pole and bait. Georgetown Nature Fest The nature area in Georgetown will once again host this familyfriendly all-day event, Student art exhibits, docent-led hikes, arts and crafts activities for children, family music workshops, Native American drumming and storytelling, and student performances. Kids’ Expo Over 100 exhibitors provide fun, hands-on activities every year at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds.
June Coloma Blues Live! An annual family-friendly, all-day blues festival nestled in the heart beautiful Coloma Valley. Weekend with the Winemaker Fair Play Festival – The Festival is wonderfully informal event featuring great wines, music, and food. Wagon Train Celebration Founders Day Celebration June 12, 2010 – Placerville will celebrate our golden past by welcoming the Highway 50 Wagon Train with pony and wagon rides, music, chili cookoff, craft faire, BBQ, dance and mechanical bull riding. Cowboys and Cornbread Pony Express Celebration Celebrates the 150th Anniversary of the famed Pony Express 1860 – 1861. And Hangtown Harmonica Championship at the EDC Chamber of Commerce on Main Street, Placerville. El Dorado County Fair June 17 – 20, 2010. Bell Tower Brewfest This popular annual event features over 40 different microbrews and several different bands at venues throughout Historic Main.
July 4th of July Family Blast This event includes American food, entertainment, old fashioned kids games and contests such as watermelon eating, gunnysack races, water balloon tossing, relays, music and Fireworks.
Hattie's Tea Party This annual event is held at the Town Hall. Guests are treated to tea and refreshments, customs and stories of the Gold Rush era. Participants are encouraged to wear period dress. Hangtown Destruction Derby Bring out the family to the annual Destruction Derby and watch police, fire and emergency medical personnel battle it out in their old cars for a smashing victory! El Dorado County Fairgrounds, Mother Lode National Art Exhibition Held at the Placerville Shakespeare Club, come and enjoy this prestigious exhibit, free!
September 29th Annual American River Festival Come watch and participate in this fun weekend on water and land at Henningsen Lotus Park. Games, food, music, river races for those of all abilities, fun fests for kids, and educational clinics. American River Music Festival Held on the banks of the South Fork of the American River in the Coloma Valley, the event features 23 Americana, Blues and Folk music performances, workshops, camping/lodging, hiking, rafting, kids activities, live art, art vendors, food, beverages and more. Butterfly Concert Celebration This wonderful family friendly evening features the Sierra Symphony on the main lawn at the El Dorado County Fairgounds.
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Teddy Bear Picnic Bring your favorite Teddy Bear and enjoy a day of games, prizes, picnic basket raffle, silliness, yummy-in-your-tummy food, onstage entertainment and much more.
October Coloma Gold Rush Live For two days Coloma will be packed with images, sounds, and hands-on experiences dating back to the 1850s and the California Gold Rush. Live history tent encampments recreate Gold Rush history in this authentic setting. Gold panning, sawmill demonstrations, historic re-enactments. Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. 27th Annual Rock & Gem Show Loads of hands on activities for the new rock hobbist to the experienced rockhounds. Dealers, displays, demonstrations, rocks, minerals, gems, jewelry, beads, fossils, petrified wood, and more at El Dorado County Fairgrounds. Octoberfest Two full days of family fun, great food and handcrafted items herald the arrival of fall. kids’ carnival, pumpkin patch, face painting, beer and wine garden, live music, and hay rides by Camp Rich Corral.
November Festival of Lights The day after Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the Holiday season with the oldfashioned festivities on Historic Main Street in Placerville. There will be music, entertainment, Santa, stagecoach rides and Holly Jolly Trolley rides as well as the Tree-lighting
December Christmas in Coloma Old-fashioned Christmas with period crafts, music, food, strolling musicians, trade demonstrations, children's games, wreath making and a visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus. Hangtown Christmas Parade Dec 5, 2010 Tea in Toyland This event relates the Christmas story of the 1930s Cinnamon Bear. All friends are in costumes of nursery rhyme characters. Tea and cookies are served at the Town Hall in Placerville
On Going Events Placerville Third Saturday Art Walk 6 to 9 p.m. – Historic Main Street galleries and merchants host changing art shows and late night shopping every month. Live performances, wine tasting, music and more. Stagecoach rides Stagecoach rides on Historic Main Street in Placerville by Wiser Overland Stage Line and Friends. March through December except June, weather permitting. Imagination Theatre (IT!) Imagination Theater provides a variety of highly-creative, and family oriented performances throughout the year. Sequoia Comedy Night The first Wednesday of every month – A comedy showcase in the Ballroom. Placerville Speedway March-September – Races are held every Saturday. Placerville Speedway Community Observatory The Observatory is your window to the night sky! See the stars through the 14-inch reflecting telescopes on a clear dark night. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. El Dorado Center of Folsom Lake College. Olde Coloma Theater The theatre performs melodramas throughout the year as well as for many school groups. Plays are every Friday and Saturday night in Coloma.
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Historic Downtown Placerville 7. Arian’s Supply Sergeant 8. El Dorado Arts Council 9. Placerville Hardware 10. Powell Bros. Steamer Co. 11. Placerville News Co.
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21. Annieberries 22. The Bookery 23. WineSmith 24. Olde Tyme Candy & More 25. Empire Antiques 31. Blue Skies 33. Fountain Tallman Museum 34. Cozmic Cafe
Map intended for illustrative purposes only. Map not to scale. Map denotes EDC Chamber of Commerce members only.
HUNTING Ammo • Guns & Apparel • • • •
Primos Winchester Leupold Remmington
FISHING ARCHERY Fly fishing & Traditional • • • •
Orvis Rio Redington Smith Optics
Bows & Arrows • • • •
PSE Easton Arrow Hoyt Bohning
Fine Supplier of Hunting, Fishing, Archery and Camping Gear & Supplies
Open Mon–Thurs 10 am – 7 pm Friday 10 am – 9 pm Sat & Sun 7 am – 7 pm
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“Oldest Hardware Store in the West”
Historical
PLACERVILLE HARDWARE
Since 1852
Housewares • Gifts Hardware
Hangtown’s Newsstand since 1856 www.pvillenews.com 409 Main Street • Placerville, CA 95667 Open 7 days week
(530) 622-4510
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METAL DRAGONFLY
Thank You for Keeping us in Business for Over 100 years!
Combellack’s
Help Is Just Around The Corner.
Specializing in Pendleton • LEVI • Brighton • Est. 1888
441 Main St, Placerville (530) 622-1151 • Open 7 days a week
339 Main Street • Placerville
622.2582
Open 7 days a week
The “The Working Man’s Outfitter Store”
Since 1948 # 469 Main St., Placerville
352 MAIN STREET, PLACERVILLE, CA WWW.METALDRAGONFLYDESIGNS.COM
# 622-3414 #
Mon–Sat: 9:30–6 • Sun 10–4
SPECIAL EVENTS 2010 H I S T O R I C M A I N S T R E E T, P L A C E R V I L L E
PLACERVILLE DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION
Full Bar & Great Food!
564 Main Street Open Placer ville 7 Days 530-626-0101 a Week
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JULY
• Saturday, May 15 Placerville Art Walk 5pm - 9pm
• Saturday, July 17 Placerville Art Walk 5pm - 9pm
• Sunday, May 16 Hangtown Car Show 9am–3pm (Info 530-622-1731)
JUNE • Saturday, June 12 Wagon Train Procession on Main Street Time TBA • Saturday, June 19 Placerville Art Walk 5pm - 9pm
AUGUST • Sunday, August 8 14th Annual Craft Faire 8am–3pm • Saturday, August 21 Placerville Art Walk 5pm - 9pm • Saturday, August 28 Girls Night Out 6pm–9pm
SEPTEMBER • Saturday, September 11 Kacie’s Ride For Hope 8 am - 10:30 am (info @ 626-1450)
• Saturday, June 26 Bell Tower Brewfest 6pm–9pm
• Saturday, September 18 Placerville Art Walk 5pm - 9pm • Sunday, September 26 22nd Antique Street Faire 8am–3pm
OCTOBER • Saturday, October 16 Art & Wine Festival 6pm–9pm • Sunday, October 31 Trick or Treat on Main Street 4pm–6pm
NOVEMBER • Friday, November 26 Festival of Lights 5pm–8pm
SATURDAYS, MAY 8 - OCT 30, 8am–12pm: Farmer’s Market (Info @ 622-1900) DAILY, MID JUNE TO MID OCTOBER: Banners on Parade WEDNESDAYS, JUNE 16 – SEPT. 22: Main Street Farmer’s Market, 5pm - Dusk (Info @ 415-250-5337)
398 Historic Main St., Placerville • (530) 295-1007
Please call the P.D.A. to verify time, date and location of these events.
(530) 672-3436 or visit www.placerville-downtown.org
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dable (530) 622-4271 r o f f A nce www.caryhouse.com Elega 300 Main Street Placerville, California 95667
CASCADA
530.626.1091
Restaurante & Cantina 384 Main St. • Placerville
425 Main Street • Placerville www.powellssteamer.com
530-344-7757
HEYDAY CAFÉ & WINE BAR Lunch & Dinner – soups, salads, pizza, panini, entrées comprehensive wine list
325 Main Street, Placerville 530-626-9700 • www.heydaycafe.com
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Underground Cavern & Gold Mine Natural Food Restaurant & Coffee Shop Live Music & Entertainment Local Wines and Draft Microbrews Pub Room rental for meetings, classes, & parties
ART GALLERY Hours: Daily 10:30-6 WINE TASTING Hours: Thurs-Sun 12-6 FRIDAY WINE & MUSIC 6-9
Open daily 8am - 8pm (till 1am on gig nights) Check out our menu and events @ www.ourcoz.com
440 Main Street • Placerville 530.295.1968 www.fusionfindleton.com
594 Main St., Placerville (Parking Available)
(530) 642-8481
Complimentary Tastings
Gold Country
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Longest continuously operating gallery in Placerville 379 Main Street (530) 642-2944 goldcountryartistsgallery.com
www.edc-farmtrails.org
“Gifts of the Southwest” (530) 642-9296 • 316 Main St. • Placerville
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The Character: Davey
Mike TerMaat
“Doc” Wiser
His Story: Davey “Doc”
Realtor
Wiser knows exactly when he moved to El Dorado County, Calif. It was 5:15 p.m. March 28, 1977. The Los Angeles native immediately felt at home in the county where the Gold Rush began and where towns like Placerville, formerly Hangtown, are steeped in Old West tradition. “ I found my niche in life when I got up here,” Wiser said.
Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource 1031 Exchanges Seniors Specialist
530-647-2022 Email: miket@att.net
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Placerville Inn
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• 107 Newly Renovated For all of your Guest Rooms & Suites Business & • Free Hi-Speed Internet access in all rooms Leisure Lodging • Complimentary Breakfast Needs • Lobby Lounge with Fireplace Open 24 hours • 2 miles from Red Hawk casino at exit 44a • Shuttle service for guest of the hotel that want to go to the casino and to downtown Placerville • Exercise Room • Outdoor Pool and Spa • Banquet and Meeting Facilities • Pet Friendly Each Room Features: • Refrigerator and Microwave Oven • 27" Color TV with Pay-Per-View & First-Run Films • Coffee Maker • Hairdryer • Iron & Ironing Board • Free Local Phone Calls
Mine Tours ~Museums Hiking Trails ~Picnic Areas Stamp Mill Interpretive Center 3 Diamond AAA rating
6850 Greenleaf Drive, Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 622-9100 • Fax (530) 622-9376 www.bwplacervilleinn.com
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Mine & Stamp Mill, Hattie's Gift Shop and Museum open daily April thru October, 10am-4pm Mine open weekends November thru March 2635 Gold Bug Lane • Placerville, CA 95667 530.642.5207 www.goldbugpark.org
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M AKE E L D ORADO C OUNTY YOUR DESTINATION His Vision: I wanted to be a cowboy in the worst way when I was a kid,” Wiser said. Part of his attraction to the lifestyle was the “cowboy creed,” which promotes honesty, hard work, chivalry and good deeds. Wiser’s adherence to these principles has won him many admirers. As one resident put it “…he is part of the identity of our historical town. He’s a historical icon.”
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Our strength of character today: Wiser’s distinct look and love of all things Old West have made him something of a celebrity in the county. He strolls the streets in old-time cowboy garb, offering free stagecoach rides down Placerville’s historic Main Street and taking part in just about every historical re-enactment that includes a horse.
Certificate of Authenticity: “When I came to El Dorado County, my childhood dreams began to come true,” Wiser said. Taken in part from timesleader.com, Diana Lambert, McClatchy Newspapers
Placerville Brewing Company & Restaurant
Open to the Public
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155 Placerville Drive, Placerville (across from Raley’s Shopping Center)
459 Main Street • Placerville Open 10 am - 5:30 pm, Tuesday-Saturday
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530.295.3496
(530) 295-9166
Gateway to the Arts in El Dorado County
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Guaranteed Lowest Price! 4600 Missouri Flat Rd. Placerville • 530622-2640 Hours: M-F 8:30-5pm • Sat 9-1pm
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El Dorado County’s family owned wineries beckon visitors with a wide diversity of award winning wines, consistently bring home medal winners from competitions throughout the state and beyond. In fact, El Dorado winemakers credit the terrain, sunny days and cool nights for creating ideal conditions for growing grapes from the world’s finest wine regions, including Bordeaux, the Rhone, Germany, Italy and Spain. During your visit to El Dorado’s tasting rooms, don’t be surprised if you discover it’s the winemaker or a family member who is pouring samples of the winery’s current releases. For more information about El Dorado Wine Country events check out www.visit-eldorado.com calendar of events or call the El Dorado Visitors Authority at (800) 457-1624. PHOTO BY BEIRON ANDERSSON
l Dorado wine country boasts of 60 unique wineries encompassed in two appellations located amid the rolling foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The El Dorado wine district is one of California's oldest wineproducing areas. Vineyards and wineries first flourished here during the Gold Rush era. A century later, in the 1970s, a renaissance in the growth of premium vineyards and wineries began in this picturesque community. Since becoming its own appellation in 2001, Fair Play has developed a reputation for high quality wine grapes that yield deeply flavorful, intense wines from an amazingly diverse range of grape varieties.
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Call today to schedule a tour. Eskaton Village Placerville
3380 Blairs Lane • Placerville, CA 95667-5804 License #097004117 530-295-3400 | www.eskaton.org
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Opal Sadler, known as “Poor Red and Rich Opal” hangs near the entrance to the restaurant. The napkins used to feature a drawing of Opal all gussied up in jewels and furs while Red looked, well, poor, with his pockets turned inside out. Change is given in Susan B. Anthony silver dollars and the two level horseshoe bar is made for cruising new arrivals. Poor Red’s is world famous for its Gold Cadillac, an alcoholic libation created by Frank Cline, a former Poor Red’s bartender. He claims inspiration for the creamy concoction came from visiting honeymooners who drove a Cadillac in the 1950s. Gold Cadillac’s are a blended drink of Galliano liqueur, half and half, White Cream de Cacao and ice. In 1994 Poor Red’s was honored by Galliano as the single largest consumer of the beverage in the Western Hemisphere and today accounts for 3% market for the product. Poor Red’s had not changed much since those early years. You’ll still find dice games, Gold Cadillacs and you’ll definitely have a story of your own to tell when you visit. PHOTO BY MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT
t is difficult to travel anywhere and not find someone that has heard of Poor Red’s in the historic town of El Dorado. The building has been a lot of things; A Wells Fargo gold depository, an apothecary and a brothel. But the colorful history of Poor Red’s does not stop there. Just like a story out of the old west, it is said that Harry P. “Red” Sadler won the title to the business in 1948 in a dice game with the previous owner. When the name changed to Poor Reds in 1954, it was on its way to becoming a hub for Gold Rush history. Painted on the walls are murals with prospectors, Chinese, stagecoach stops and battling miners depicting the early Gold Rush town of Mud Springs when it still existed. From the day it opened, Poor Red’s has been an “experience,” partly because of the restaurant but mostly because of the bar. A photograph of the founders Red and
Sequoia is Placerville’s place of old memories and the place to make new ones. Free corkage on a Bottle of El Dorado Wines with this ad.
Friendly, knowledgeable tasting room staff, divine outdoor areas for picnics or events, historic old cellar, beautiful new visitor center, complimentary and reserve tasting, gift shop & more. OPEN DAILY 10AM-5PM. We are only 45 minutes east of Sacramento.
1709 Carson Road, Placerville, CA • 530.622.8094 Visit us on the web at: www.boegerwinery.com
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643 Bee Street Placerville (530) 622-5222 Open Tuesday-Sunday for Dinner • Sunday Brunch • Large Victorian Ballroom Private Meeting Rooms • www.sequoiaplacerville.com • (530) 622-5222
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Experience the History and Adventure of the n 1848 James Marshall discovered Gold in Coloma. Today visitors continue to discover gold as the Coloma Valley area has become a world-class vacation destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The area that lies north of U.S. Highway 50, between the Middle and South Forks of the American River is often referred to as “The Divide” by its residents. It covers 412 square miles and has a population of approximately 13,400. The recreational opportunities are numerous in both the Valley and the Divide. Hiking, horseback riding, camping, mountain biking, wine tasting, tubing, kayaking and white water rafting are just some of the activities in the area. During the summer months it is easy to find a company offering guided river trips from mild to wild on the stunning South Fork of the American River. Because of the river’s
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American River Inn BED & BREAKFAST Off Rte 49 North on Hwy 193 in Georgetown Your Innkeepers— Will, Maria & Betty (530)
333-4499 • (800) 245-6566
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wild and scenic designation, the Coloma Valley and Georgetown Divide has not, and will never see the type of development that usually occurs in tourist destinations. Historic Highway 49 runs right through The Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. It is open year round and features a replica of the original sawmill where gold was first found. Learn about the California Gold Rush at the museum or enjoy a few character actors milling about the Park providing authentic demonstrations such as blacksmithing, gold panning and even quilting! For a small fee, children can even try out gold panning keeping whatever they find. Downtown Georgetown (pop: 962) looks much as it did long ago with its wide streets and historic buildings. The people living here are truly far away from the hustle and bustle of city life. But once a year, in July, 15,000 people nationwide descend upon the Divide for the Jeepers Jamboree. They come with their jeeps to ride the Rubicon Trail in the El Dorado National Forest to test their driving skills in this rocky and challenging terrain. Cool received its own share of national attention during the Amgen Tour of California in May. The natural scenic beauty combined with the 1,500-foot ascent along winding Highway 49 positioned Cool as an ideal viewing area for the world-class event.
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#515 – Irish Creek Ranch & Retreat 5900 Garden Valley Rd. Garden Valley. Cows and horses on site, orchard, plus "Historical Farmstead” Rent by day, weekend, or week. Truly a country "farmstay". Opportunity with wildlife. Walking trails and seasonal pond. (530) 333-1112, fax (530) 333-1110
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#500 – 49er Farms 1930 Hwy 193, Cool, CA 95614 “Eat fresh, Live fresh”. From our farm to your kitchen, June thru November, vegetables, herbs, honey from our own bees, cut flowers. Call for potluck dinners. (530)889-1363 or (530) 613-2484 www.49erfarms.com
Downtown Georgetown (via Hwy 49 to Hwy 193). Elegant 1853 “Jewel of the Mother Lode”. Elaborate furnishings, private baths, lovely gardens. Pool with 50jet Jacuzzi, biking, rafting. (530) 333-4499 or (800) 2456566. www.americanriverinn.com.
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#506 – Twin Pines Christmas Tree Farm
4000 Twin Ridges Rd., Coloma. Over 3000 olive trees comprised of 35 varieties, producing only Estate-grown extra virgin olive oil without herbicides or pesticides. Sold at Farmer's Markets, specialty stores or by appointment at our mill. 530-642-8187, fax 530-642-8017 www.maddogmesa.com
5150 Twin Pines Loop, Georgetown. Hwy 193, 3 miles south of Georgetown. Doug Fir, Sequioa, White Fir & Blue Spruce. Free tree netting, holly, mistletoe, trimmings, pinecones, hot chocolate and hot apple cider provided.. Open day after Thanksgiving, daily, 9-5. (530) 333-4226.
#508 – North Star Tree/ Shoo Fly Farms
#216 Venezio Vineyards & Winery
6000 Shoo Fly Rd., Kelsey. Christmas trees – all sizes, many varieties, wreaths, garlands, greenery. Walking trails, picnic areas. Closed Mondays. Open Tues-Fri 10-4, Sat-Sun 9:30-4:30 PO Box 311, Placerville, CA 95667. (530) 622-3633.
#817 – Rock Creek Inn 6220 State Highway 193 Georgetown, 95634. Walking distance of shops and dinning in historic Georgetown.Exquisitely decorated rooms offer cable television, WI FI, refrigerator, coffee and King or Queen sealy posturepedic beds. (530)333-4359 www.rockcreekinn.info
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5821 Highway 49, Coloma, Mailing P.O. Box 337, Coloma, Ca 95613. VARIETAL wines for sale. Open Wed, through Sun. 10-5. 885-WINE
#805 Walker’s Cabin 400 Ave Chateau, Placerville. Upgraded 2 bedroom cabin with hot tub, steam shower and expansive decks on 100 acre estate with hiking trails, ponds and wildlife. (530) 622-3303. www.walkerscabin.com
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l Dorado County’s Farmers’ Markets give the community access to locally grown, farm fresh produce and the opportunity to personally interact with the farmer who grows the produce. These markets help to promote nutrition education, wholesome eating habits, and better food preparation, as well as boost the economy of the community. El Dorado County Farm Trails helps give the local farmer an outlet to sell his produce and to interact with the community. Experience the difference!
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Saturdays & Sundays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May – Sept. Placerville Fruit Growers 4600 Missouri Flat Road Placerville, CA
Thursdays 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., June – Oct. Community Service District Parking lot between Harvard and St. Andrews on El Dorado Hills Blvd.
Sundays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
Sundays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., June – Oct. Town Center, located at El Dorado Hills Blvd. & Highway 50
Tuesdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., June – Oct. American Legion parking lot, 2732 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Wednesdays 5 p.m. to dusk, June – Oct. Belltower, Main Street Thursdays 4 p.m. to dusk., May – Sept. Placerville Fruit Growers 4600 Missouri Flat Road Placerville, CA
ENCHANTED APRIL FARM
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Visit our winery and enjoy Award winning wines
“restore your spirit… revive your soul”
Olive Mill - Fall 2010
Are you ready for a vacation from the ordinary?
El Dorado’s Finest Estate Grown Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Take some time to relax and explore this historic area and then return to Enchanted April Farm for a restorative experience… a welcome respite from the stresses of daily life. Savor a touch of European elegance in the heart of the historic Gold Rush Country.
Most Complete Labeling to Ensure Quality & Freshness
Grown Without Herbicides or Pesticides
Our reflecting pond
Available at Farmers’ Markets & Select Retail Locations More information at www.maddogmesa.com or by calling (530) 642-8187
Experience the magic of Enchanted April Farm Pilot Hill (between Auburn & Placerville)
916.939.9144
www.goldcountrybandb.com “Bed and Barn” Including overnight stabling for horses & their owners Make us your vacation home away from home! Permit #1580
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• Special Events • Weddings • Tours
741 Cold Springs Rd., Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-1833
Tasting Room Open Thurs-Sun 11-5
www.davidgirardvineyards.com
Number 530 on El Dorado Farm Trails Map (north area)
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4 MILES FROM RED HAWK CASINO
Features & Amenities • 60 Spacious Rooms With Fridge & Microwave or Full Kitchenettes • Complimentary Hot Breakfast With Waffles, Eggs & Bacon • Brand New Serta Plush Mattress Sets in Every Room • 32" Flat Screen LCD High Definition TV's in Every Room • HD Movies On Demand With FREE High-Speed Internet • Newly Remodeled Bathrooms With Granite Countertops • In-Room Hair Dryer, Coffee Makers, Iron & Ironing Board • 3-8 Ft Deep Swimming Pool, Spa, Gym with Free Weights
Quality Inn & Suites 3361 Coach Lane, Cameron Park 530.677.2203 Fax 530.676.1422
Retreat and Olive Oil Co. Vacation Rental ~ Family Reunion ~ Corporate Retreats
tunning El Dorado County offers more than 1,800 square miles of remarkably diverse topography for filming movies and commercials, nestled between Sacramento and the magnificent Sierra Nevada.
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To find out more about filming in El Dorado County, visit www.filmtahoe.com or contact Kathleen Dodge at the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce, (800) 457-6279 or (530) 626-4400. Below, find a list of movies and TV shows that have had scenes filmed in El Dorado County.
Certified Extra Virgin Olive Oil • Call for hours ~ Order online or by phone • Wholesale - by Appt Bulk available
(530) 621-7073 www.goldhillretreat.com 5601 Gold Hill Road, Placerville, CA
Coming soon: • Bloodline • The Visitors • Vicary Family Vacation • Unwelcome Strangers • Road to Red • Prize of the Pacific • 7eventy 5ive • Isolated
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Welcome Home Neighboring communities offering a spectrum of retirement services, Ponté Palmero is a gated retirement village with memory care on-site, while Eskaton Lodge Cameron Park offers assisted living in a lodge setting. Call today!
A Multi-service Retirement Village
Eskaton Lodge Cameron Park Assisted Living
3081 Ponté Morino Dr. Cameron Park, CA 95682
3421 Palmer Drive Cameron Park, CA 95682
530-677-9100
530-672-8900
www.pontepalmero.com License # 097004177 An Eskaton-managed community
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• Who Do You Think You Are? NBC TV,“2009” • Breakthrough NBC TV,“2009” • Platinum Weddings,“2009” • Big Love,“2008” • Chain Letter “2008” • Nite Tales “2008” • Valley of Light “2007” • Smokin’ Aces “2006” • The Invited “2006” • Memoirs of a Geisha “2005” • Her Minor Thing “2005” • Out of the Woods “2005” • White Air “2005” • Gone But Not Forgotten “2004” • A Place Called Home “2004” • Love Comes Softly “2003” • Straight From the Heart “2003” • Bloodthirst: Legends of the Chupacabras “2003” • Dragon Fly “2002” • The Retrievers “2001”
• The Deep End “2001” • Almost Famous “2000” • Rocky and Bullwinkle “2000” • Legends of the Chupacabras “2000” • Anna and The King “1999” • Inferno “1999” • City of Angels “1998” • Horse Whisperer “1998” • Mr. Murder “1998” • Breakdown “1997” • Turbo Power Rangers “1997” • Good Luck “1996” • Crosscut “1996” • Vows of Deception “1996” • Bushwhacked “1995” • Deadly Whispers “1995” • Cobb “1994” • White Mile “1994” • Baywatch River of No Return “1993” • The Bodyguard “1992”
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Bass Lake Golf Course
Bassi Falls
RESCUE, CALIFORNIA
Pollock Pines, Eldorado National Forest
f you have not seen Bassi Falls at peak flow, you absolutely have to make the trip out to see it. Bassi Creek hurtles 109 ft. over a granite cliff, crashing over and through many large rocks. It is simply an awesome display of power and force. It is an easy 10 minute walk from the parking area to the falls. There is now an official, maintained trail leading to Bassi Falls. It is very easy to follow, though once the trail reaches an open area, it becomes indistinct crossing over the granite rock. A line of rocks has been made so it is fairly easy to continue following the trail to the waterfall. This is a fairly popular area, so you probably won't be alone here, unless you come during the week. Sunset is certainly the best time to visit and photograph Bassi Falls, as you will get the warm light shining on the falls at the end of the day. In the morning, the sun comes up right behind the falls and hits it early. This hike is perfect for beginners, kids and dogs!
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• Easy, short hike to incredible waterfall, 1.2 miles round trip, 1 hour • Best Season: Late April through May
Directions: From Hwy #50 about 20 miles east of Placerville, turn left (north) onto Ice House Rd (Forest Road 3). Drive 15.9 miles on Ice House Rd. to Union Valley Reservoir. Turn right onto an unmarked dirt road (Road 12N32A), just after crossing the bridge over Big Silver Creek (opposite Big Silver group camp). Drive 0.2 miles to a junction and turn left. Then drive 0.8 miles to another junction and turn right. Drive another 0.7 miles to the trailhead at the end of the road (total 1.7 miles along the dirt road).
Dutch Creek Falls Coloma, Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
Directions: From Hwy 49 in Coloma, turn east on Mt. Murphy Rd., drive across the bridge. Turn right on Bayne Rd., and drive 0.5 miles to the trailhead on the left. But note there is no parking at the trailhead. There is a $8 parking fee, which must be paid at the museum. Excerpts taken from Leon Turnbull, www.waterfallwest.com
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Bass Lake is 18 holes of elegance. • Friendly, Fun, Affordable Golf • Full Service Pro Shop • Electric Carts
• Easy, short hike to incredible waterfall, 1.8 miles round trip, 1 hour
n the wet season, Dutch Creek Falls is a beautiful 112 ft. waterfall in Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park • Best Season: Late April through May in Coloma. The trail to Dutch Creek Falls is now publicly accessible on state park land. There is no parking along Bayne Road. Cars may legally park near the bridge on Mt. Murphy Road. Purchase a parking pass at the museum. The trail is easy to follow along Dutch Creek. You can't see the creek from the trail until you get closer to the falls. After about 3/4 mile hiking, you will see the lower falls on Dutch Creek. This one is 24 ft. high, and it’s possible to get down to the base of the falls. After seeing this first waterfall there are two beauties where Johntown Creek and Dutch Creek come together. Both are quite big (97 ft. and 112 ft.). It is stunningly beautiful. It’s dangerous to get close to these falls due to the steep and slippery terrain. The trail does continue above Johntown Creek Falls, and there is one more 60 ft. waterfall shortly above this main drop on Johntown Creek. This is one hike you will definitely want to do in the winter months when the creeks are flowing well. Watch for poison oak, especially in the winter when it cannot be easily seen as it is not in leaf. In the spring, there are wildflowers along the trail and Murphy Mountain has a beautiful display of poppies.
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• Junior Camp • Tournaments of all sizes • Full Bar and Restaurant • Weddings, Receptions and Banquets up to 300 people.
530-677-4653 (GOLF) 3000 Alexandrite Dr, Rescue www.basslakegolfcourse.com
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Unique Tasting Room Located in the Exciting Town Center Shopping Plaza Over 40 different Extra Virgin Olive Oils & Balsamic Vinegars from around the world including Gourmet Food Items, Beauty Products, Books, Art, Ceramics, Music, Gifts & So Much More!
Family Owned & Operated
4356 Town Center Blvd, #112 El Dorado Hills • 916-933-9329 www.miasorella.com
El Dorado Hills: eading east on U.S. Highway 50 from the Sacramento Valley toward the Sierra Nevada mountains, you see a transition in the landscape as you cross the El Dorado County line. The lovely and welcoming community of El Dorado Hills is situated at the base of the golden foothills, located between the San Francisco Bay Area and the scenic Lake Tahoe Basin. El Dorado Hills is one of the most prestigious residential
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TOWN CENTER An Extraordinary Destination …for families and fun seekers from across the region. Town Center is a genuine downtown hub with a lakefront walking path, fitness facility, award-winning hotel and suites, charming boutiques and over 25 restaurants creating an exceptional shopping, dining and entertainment experience. Plan your visits with our exciting calendar of events including outdoor concerts, streets fairs, parades, movie premieres, holiday entertainment and so much more!
Exit Hwy 50 at Latrobe Rd. Visit ElDoradoHillsTownCenter.com or call 916.933.6699 or The Mansour Company at 916-933-3013
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areas in Northern California. In the last few years it has seen tremendous growth in both facilities as well as activities available to residents and businesses in the area. This is a community that is enthusiastically involved in steady improvement of the lifestyle of all who work and reside here. With a range of rejuvenating activities for both residents and visitors, El Dorado Hills is a welcoming destination. Fine dining, one-of-a-kind gift shops, art galleries and exclusive retail boutiques make
interesting shopping adventures. The town has its own lovely hotel, Holiday Inn Express, located in the heart of Town Center, a place where a pleasant evening stroll in our glowing downtown is part of the hospitality. El Dorado Hills is a true gateway to a variety of leisure and family activities: golfing, plaza style movie theater, skiing in the Sierra, El Dorado County’s wine country, and fall festivities in Apple Hill, including an apple and berry picking afternoon concluded by exciting evenings at a nearby casino.
The Character: Anthony Mansour, Chairman, CEO, of the Mansour Company PHOTO BY JIM BARNES
His Story: From the moment he saw the gently undulating terrain of El Dorado Hills in 1979, real estate investor Anthony Mansour knew he'd found a rural treasure. Within hours of seeing the land, he wrote a personal check for a deposit of $50,000 for the 7,500 acres that were for sale that day, and for which he and his business partners would ultimately pay $8.5 million. From that day forward his dream began to take shape. His Vision: The Mansour vision has provided El Dorado Hills with something that many newer communities lack, a real downtown. His plan revolved around a central, main shopping street, with supporting businesses on the outskirts of the shopping center; it is a gathering spot and center of a bustling town. Our strength of character today: Tony’s vision, passion, and love of European villages, complete with timeless buildings and a homey main street, brought the El Dorado Hills Town Center to life!
Certificate of Authenticity: “We are three generations now. Maybe my grandson will be working on this someday. When you talk about two or three generations working on one project, it’s about more than just making money.” www.edc-farmtrails.org
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estled amongst the pine and oak forests in the southern part of El Dorado County is one of our best kept secrets, Fair Play. Although Fair Play was once a thriving rural mining, agricultural and timber outpost of the Gold Rush, now our reference to the name Fair Play has broader meanings. At an altitude of about 2,300 ft., this area is home to a world class wine region. The Fair Play appellation is known for its high quality wine grapes that yield deeply flavorful intense wines from an amazing diverse range of grape varieties. We invite you to explore the beautiful byways that include the communities of Fair Play, Mt. Aukum, Somerset and Omo Ranch. You will find nearly 20 boutique wineries, a variety of family farms offering seasonal favorites, Christmas trees, flowers and good things to eat, classic horses, exotic Alpacas and llamas. The residents here take great pride in their land, their products and their customers. An overnight stay is quite unique in the Fair Play, Somerset area. Fabulous Bed & Breakfast Inns, charming country homes and rustic lodges await visitors for an overnight getaway, or a weekly stay all located within the Fair Play
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appellation. No need to miss out on the modern conveniences to enjoy the warm hospitality, gourmet breakfast, and a very personal, unique experience. There is a feeling in the Fair Play area that you have stepped back to a slower, simpler time in America. People welcome you with a warm smile and families still work hard making a living off the land. This feeling will keep you coming back time after time! Weds-Fri 7am-2pm
Thanks to all of our wonderful customers for voting us #1 bakery in El Dorado County 2008
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The Character: John MacCready, winemaker and owner of Sierra Vista Winery
His Story: A native Californian and a former college professor John MacCready and his wife Barbara, bought their property in Pleasant Valley in 1977. The winery farms thirty-two acres of mountain vineyards on challenging slopes from 2800 to 2900 feet elevation. Mountain vineyards are low yielding with intense flavors, outstanding character and provide thrilling tractor driving. His Vision: Recognizing the area’s similarity to the Rhone region of France, John was one of the first to create El Dorado’s versions of these varietals. He pioneered the rebirth of mountain viticulture and is considered the "founding father" of the Rhone movement in El Dorado.
Our strength of character today: We have witnessed the growing popularity of the Rhone varietals among California wine consumers and winemakers alike.
Certificate of Authenticity: “All the foothills were classified as Zinfandel country so when we planted Cabernet Sauvignon we were bucking tradition as we have ever since. Luckily we planted the cab on a site which produces great Cabernet Sauvignon.”
D’Agostini’s Delights BAKERY & CAFE Open for Breakfast & Lunch Fresh Home Made Pastries & Coffee Specializing in Wedding Cakes and Desserts
(530) 620-0777 8031 Mount Aukum Rd., Mt. Aukum CA 95656 Located in the heart of wine country! view our menu online at dagostinidelights.com
Vacation Cabin Est. 2009 Fairplay, California
530.620.7317 squirrelsnest2009@att.net
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The Character: Rick Wickham, owner Meyers Ranch Vineyard Management His Story: Rick’s family has resided on the Meyers Ranch since 1859. The family business was cattle ranching and pears, apples, tomatoes, cucumbers and radish farming. They also had a large commercial flower nursery business. In 1988 they sold the cattle and started the vineyard implementation business.
His Vision: In the 1980s the family recognized the expanding business of growing grapes in El Dorado County and the impact the winery industry could have in the county. Meyers Ranch Vineyard Management as grown over the past 20 years as new families with a passion for starting vineyards and producing high quality wines have moved into the county.
Our Strength of Character: Rick’s mission is to build a vineyard that is both pleasing to the eye and captures the excellent growing conditions in our area for raising and producing the very best quality grapes possible for our customers.
Your relaxing Getaway Gold & Wine Country
Certificate of Authenticity: Rick has helped to establish and maintain many vineyards in the Fair Play appellation. Rick’s clients include Iverson, Fleur De Lys, Windwalker, Miller, Cantiga, Firefall, Cappelli, and Verbitsky vineyards. He is currently helping Shaun and Jeannine Blaylock and Jim and Sue Langman in their quest to establish vineyards and wineries in Fair Play.
Fairplay Wine Country
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Handmade and imported Alpaca apparel! “Shopping … did someone say shopping?”
Ranch & Gift Shoppe Alpaca Filled Duvets, Blankets and Throws, Hats and Gloves!
6899 Mt. Aukum Road Fair Play / Somerset Calif. 95684
Ranch: 530-620-1415
El Dorado’s County First Alpaca Ranch! 100% Alpaca Sweaters, Teddy Bears and more!
Hand and mill-spun yarns, and raw fiber
Open Year Round 6 days a week,10 am - 5 pm
Ponchos, Ruanas, Long Johns, Slippers, and Socks!
(Closed Wednesday’s)
We offer for sale: Bred Females, Maidens, Crias (babies), Herdsires & Pet fiber boys all at great prices.
www.edc-farmtrails.org
See map & listing on pages 36 & 37 for additional information.
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#425 – Alpacas of El Dorado 4535 Boo Bear Lane, Somerset. Alpaca sales & breeding. Farm visits. Shearing day. Spend time & learn about these gentle, exotic & spiritual creatures. Call in advance, bring the kids to this peaceful setting. (530) 642-8082. www.alpacasofeldorado.com.
#400 – Alpacas of Somerset Farm 8226 Stoney Creek Rd., Somerset. Full-service alpaca ranch offering sales, breeding, boarding, and ranch visits (by appointment). The “Complete Alpaca Boutique” offers a unique shopping experience and alpaca fiber products. (530) 620-6033. www.alpacasomersetfarm.com.
#432 – Alvarez Vineyards/Miraflores Winery 2120 Four Springs Trail, Placerville. Enjoy handcrafted wines of distinction in an area of gracious surroundings and natural beauty. Open for private events/tours. Open daily, 105. Private events/tours by appointment. (530) 647-8505. www.mirafloreswinery.com
#417 – Bechard Vineyard 4244 Rooster Court, Somerset. We are a small family vineyard and winery located in the Fair Play AVA. We produce Syrah, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Grenache, Tempranillo, and Sauvignon Blanc. Open by appointment (530)626-0624. www.bechardvineyard.com.
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#406 – Bluebird Haven Iris Garden 6940 Fair Play Rd., Somerset. Open 2nd weekend in April through 3rd weekend in May, 11-5, daily. Closed rainy days – call. 2,500 varieties of irises on 2-1/2 acres. Picnic tables. (530) 620-5017. www.bluebirdhavenirisgarden.com.
#424 – Busby Cellars Vineyard & Winery 6375 Grizzly Flat Rd., Somerset. One mile from Somerset corner. Taste award winning wines while enjoying panoramic vineyard views & our picnic facilities. Specializing in Rhone varietals & Zinfandels. Open Fri-Sun, 11-5:30. (530) 344-9119. www.busbycellars.com.
#821 – CandyStrike Emporium – Olde Tyme Candy & More 398 Main Street, Placerville. Producing over 60 varieties of fudge and having the largest selection of licorice, saltwater taffy and olde tyme candies in Northern California. Large selection of Hangtown souvenirs and “fun-tional” clothing and gifts. Open daily yearround. (530) 295-1007, (866) 409-2763. www.candystrike.com
#423 – Cantiga Cellars 5980 Meyers Lane, Somerset, NEW LOCATION - 1/2 mile up Grizzly Flat Rd. Boutique family winery crafting classical-style wines for the dinner table. Fri-Sun. 11-5, or weekdays by appt. 530-621-1696. www.cantigawine.com
#407 – Cedarville Vineyards & Winery 6320 Mares Tail Rd., Fair Play. We welcome visitors by appointment for tours, tasting and sales. Please call (530) 620-9463. www.cedarvillevineyard.com
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#350 –Chateau Rodin Vineyards & Winery
#415 – Perry Creek Winery
4771 Green Hills Road, Placerville. Award winning wines for tasting & sales; wholesale sales, weddings, parties, picnics, special events, fresh tree-ripened fruits. Fresh u-pick fruit in season. (530) 622-6839. Fax: (530) 622-6839.
7400 Perry Creek Rd., Fair Play. Home of ZinMan. Enjoy award-winning wines, create a delicious picnic from our deli case and enjoy an afternoon in our wine park. Open daily 11-5. (530) 620-5175. Fax (530) 620-5368. www.perrycreek.com.
#411 –Colibri Ridge Winery
#427 – Rancho Margarita Alpacas
6100 Gray Rock Road, Fair Play. Premium wines made only from foothill grapes. Our views and secluded picnic areas make it the ideal place to enjoy the afternoon. Fri-Sun, 11-5. (530) 6207255. www.colibriridge.com.
7647 Grizzly Flat Road, Somerset. We have a beautiful local view, and would like to invite you to meet the alpacas and visit our gift shop of alpaca products. (530) 6264349.
#806 –The Davies Family Inn
#420 – Renaissance Ridge Alpacas
3700 Fort Jim road Placerville, 95667. Our Inn preserves the rustic elegance of an 1800s era, Log cabin homestead with modern convenience's in a setting both revitalizing and tranquil, our events center is modern and beautiful. (530) 295-1000 www.daviesfamilyinn.com
3130 Squirrel Hollow Rd., Mt. Aukum. We are a full-service Alpaca rancher with over 60 Alpacas and state-of-the-art breeding facility. We have both males & females with National Championships. 530-620-7934 www.renaissanceridgealpacas.com
#418 – Retiredice Alpacas
#420 –dkcellars
6899 Mt. Aukum Road, Fair Play/Somerset. Breeding, Brokering, Boarding & Sales. Gift Shoppe of imported & handmade goods. Visa/MC. Please see our ad on page 35. Open Sat & Sun, 10-5, for weekdays call (530) 620-1415. www.retiredicealpacas.com.
7380 Vineyard View Drive, Fair Play. Enjoy the stunning views while wine tasting our awardwinning, cellar-worthy Bordeaux varietals. Picnic area & tasting room open Fri-Sun, 11-5. (530) 620-1132. www.dkcellars.com.
#410 – Sauber Vineyard & Orchard
#307 –Fausel Ranch
5220 Butte Creek Road, Somerset. Peaches, nectarines, and eight varieties of wine grapes. Commercial and home winemakers welcome. Crusher/destemmer & press on site. Picnic area. (530) 626-4329. (877) 787-6707.
4881 Hanks Exchange at Squaw Creek, Placerville. Sweet Bing and Ranier cherries – Mid-June. Freestone peaches, Aug-Sept. Beautiful outdoor wedding and reception venue. See our gazebo beside the creek. Call first: (530) 622-4390.
#301 – Sierra Vista Vineyards & Winery
#403 –Fitzpatrick Winery & Lodge
4560 Cabernet Way, at the far end of Leisure Lane in Pleasant Valley. Wine tasting and sales. Rhône style wines and classical varieties. Scenic picnic area with view of mountains. Open daily, 10-5, year round except major holidays. 622-7221. www.sierravistawinery.com
7740 Fair Play Rd., Fair Play.“Uncork the magic”. Organically grown premium wines, year round wine tasting, Wed-Mon, 11-5. Our Ploughman’s lunch served weekends. B&B accommodations. (530) 620-3248. Reservations & sales (800) 245-9166. www.fitzpatrickwinery.com.
#436 –Hawkcreek Vineyards
#421 – Single Leaf Vineyards & Winery
3625 Cedar Creek Rd., Somerset. Located at 2000-2400 ft. along Cedar Creek in the Southern Fair Play Appellation. Various microclimates produce high-quality premium varietals with clonal character. (510) 967-3577 or (510) 834-3416. www.hawkcreekvineyard.com.
7480 Fair Play Road, Fair Play. Open for tasting & sales 11-5, Wed-Sun. Closed major holidays. (530) 620-3545. www.singleleaf.com.
#303 – Up Country Ranch
#345 –Holly’s Hill Vineyards
5220 Mt. Aukum Rd., Placerville. Peaches: Suncrest, approx 8/1, O’Henry, approx 9/10. Plum: Elephant Heart, Rosemary, Royal Diamond. Call or write for dates. (530) 6446843.
3680 Leisure Lane, Pleasant Valley. Come enjoy Rhone varietals in a serene retreat in the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas while overlooking the Consumnes River canyons. Open daily, 10-5. (530) 344-0227. www.hollyshill.com.
# 416 – Ursa Vineyards
#409 –Iverson Winery
5951 Mt. Aukum Rd., Somerset. Join us for our award-winning Petit Sirah and Tannat as well as other varietals. Bring a picnic and enjoy our courtyard. 11-5 Sat and Sun. (530) 647-2646. www.ursavineyards.com
8061 Perry Creek Rd., Fair Play. Our boutique winery specializes in small lots of ultra premium bordeaux and Italian varietals. Enjoy our gift shop & picnic area with views of the Sierras. Open Thur-Mon 11-5. 530-620-7474. www. iversonwinery.com
#805 – Viña Dorado Vacation Home
#401 –Latcham Vineyards & Winery 2860 Omo Ranch Rd., Fair Play. Premium wines specializing in award-winning Zinfandels, Petite Sirah, Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Muscat Canelli & Gold Rush Red. Tasting Room open daily 11-5. (530) 620-6642 or (800) 638-6041.
#324 –Lima Sierra Ranch 5723 Oak Hill Rd. Placerville, 2.5 miles south of Pleasant Valley Rd. Fuji apples our specialty also Empire, Granny Smith, Arkansas Black, and Braeburn. Quarter horse breeding & sales, cutting horses. Grass fed, humanely raised and finished bee£ 530-295-0285. www.gennis.com/limasierra
#803 –Lucinda's Country Inn 6701 Perry Creek Rd., Fair Play. Experience quiet, seductively secluded splendor at Lucinda's Country Inn. Fireplaces, luxurious towels & robes, evening wine & snacks, sumptuous breakfasts. Nestled in the heart of Fair Play. (888) 245-8246. www.lucindascountryinn.com
#308 –Narrow Gate Vineyards 4282 Pleasant Valley Rd. Wine tasting Rhone varietals, Chardonnay, Cabernet, and Zinfandel. Picnic. Open 10-5 Fri. & Sat., 12-5 Sun. (530)644-6201 www.narrowgatevineyards.com
#422 –Oakstone Winery,Inc.
Fair Play/Mt. Aukum area. Perfectly located between Fairplay and Shenandoah Valley. Sleeps six comfortably, beautiful vacation home, ten stunning acres of oaks and pastures, heart of California's Gold County. 916 539-3951. www.VinaDorado.com.
#433 – Windmill Creek Olive Oil 2981 Omo Ranch Rd., Mt. Aukum. Producers of fine extra virgin olive oil. (530) 6201089. www.windmillcreek.biz
# 820 – Winterhill Olive Oil 321 Main Street, Placerville. Tasting room in Historic Downtown Placerville. Certified extra-virgin oils and other local artisanal specialty food products. Open every day. Call for hours, 626-6369. www.winterhillfarms.com
miraflores 2120 FOUR SPRINGS TRAIL PLACERVILLE, CA 95667
6440 Slug Gulch Rd., (Fairplay Rd to Perry Creek Rd to Slug Gulch). Winery. Tasting and Sales Wed-Sun 11-5. 620-5303. www.oakstone-winery.com.
#431 –Omo Ranch Tree Farm 7975 Slug Gulch Rd., Omo Ranch. Established 1957; 200 acres of natural & plantation trees; picnic & BBQ sites; gift shop & wreaths. Open Fri-Sun, 10-5, beginning day after Thanksgiving. Closing date varies. Payment by cash or check only. (530) 620-2002.
WINE TASTING Open 7 Days a Week 10am to 5pm Private Tastings & Tours by Appointment Only
530.647.8505
#804 –Perry Creek Retreat Vacation Home Fair Play. Perfect for wine lovers, family and friends! Featuring four bedrooms, two baths, generously equipped kitchen, seasonal pool, wood stove, TV, VCR, DVD, king beds. Very private, great views. www.perrycreekretreat.com. (818) 681-8552.
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N/A aurigawines.com barkleyhomestead.com bechardvineyard.com boavistavineyards.com boegerwinery.com bolsers.net busbycellars.com cantigawine.com cedarvillevineyard.com charlesbmitchell.com chateaurodin.com chateauroutoninc.com chevalierwinery.com colibriridge.com crystalbasin.com davidgirardvineyards.com divittoriowinery.com dkcellars.com fentonherriott.com finzinwines.com fitzpatrickwinery.com fleurdelyswinery.com garnetsun.com goldhillvineyard.com gracepatriotwines.com latcham.com hollyshill.com illuminarewines.com iversonwinery.com jodarwinery.com latcham.com lavacap.com madronavineyards.com N/A mirafloreswinery.com mountaukum.com N/A narrowgatevineyards.com nelloolivo.com oakstone-winery.com obscuritycellars.com perrycreek.com paravi.com shadowranchwinery.com sierraoaksestates.com sierravistawinery.com singleleaf.com sognowinery.com N/A N/A toogoodwinery.com ursavineyards.com zinwithus.com venezio.com windwalkervineyard.com winerybythecreek.com wavwines.com
Alzante Auriga Wine Cellars Barkley Homestead Bechard Vineyards Boa Vista Vineyards Boeger Winery Bolsters Hilltop Ranch Busby Cellars Cantiga Wineworks Cedarville Vineyard Charles B. Mitchell Chateau Rodin Winery Chateau Routon Chevalier Winery Colibri Ridge Crystal Basin Cellars David Girard Vineyards diVittorio Winery dkcellars Fenton Herriott Vineyards Findleton Estate & Winery Fitzpatrick Winery & Lodge Chalet Fleur de Lys Winery Garnet Sun Gold Hill Vineyard Grace Patriot Wines Granite Springs Holly's Hill Vineyards Illuminare Estate Winery Iverson Winery Jodar Vineyards Latcham Vineyards Lava Cap Winery Madrona Vineyards Mining Camp Winery Miraflores Winery Mount Aukum Winery MV Winery/Miller Vineyards Narrow Gate Vineyards Nello Olivo Winery Oakstone Winery Obscurity Cellars Perry Creek Winery ParaVi Vineyards Shadow Ranch Sierra Oaks Estates Sierra Vista Winery Single Leaf Sogno Winery Stone's Throw Winery Mining Camp Winery Toogood Estate Winery Ursa Vineyards Van Der Vijver Estate Venezio Vineyards Windwalker Vineyards Winery by the Creek Wofford Acres Vineyards
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trip to Lake Tahoe’s southern shores is unique. Richly varied, it offers whatever you need to relax away life’s tension. A breathtaking Heavenly vista or a heartstopping mountain bike descent. The thrill of pulling a freshwater salmon from the deep blue or the pure serenity of a lakeside sunset painted before your eyes. The jangle of a jackpot or the sound of your breath alone as you glide over fresh snow. The magic of this place is its perfect ability to be what you need to feel restored – body and soul. Bottomless blue waters, emerald pine and fir draped just below granite peaks that trace a fine line between heaven on earth. Cruise to Emerald Bay to view Vikingsholm Castle on the Tahoe Queen authentic sternwheeler, or gain some altitude and the birds eye view from the top of the Heavenly Gondola. Stroll through the historic Valhalla Estates near the locals’ favorite, Camp Richardson Resort, or fly down the 3100 foot Heavenly zip line. Golf? There’s plenty. Jet ski and power boat rentals? You bet. And for the day’s grand finale, it’s definitely one of the lakeside restaurants for great food and drink complimented by one of our spectacular sunsets. Peppering the summer season is a lineup of great events, including around-the-lake bike tours, the Lake Tahoe Marathon, outdoor music events and of course, the renowned Lights on the Lake Fourth of July Fireworks show, reputed as one of the largest displays west of the Mississippi. A winter day is no less invigorating. We offer miles of awe
inspiring runs for boarders and skiers of all levels at Heavenly Mountain Resort and Sierra-at-Tahoe. There’s tubing, snowbiking, snowmobiling, sledding, sleigh rides and ice skating. And for those who simply enjoy breathing the pristine mountain air, the choices for snow-shoeing and cross-country skiing are as plentiful as our pine trees. The Tahoe Rim Trail, a 165 mile natural wonder, is open to hikers, equestrians and in some areas to mountain bikers, encompasses the ridge tops of the Lake Tahoe Basin and is accessible from 12 different trailheads.
ake Tahoe's unique West shore is an area of unspoiled natural beauty that provides a spectacular vacation. From promontories such as Rubicon Point in D.L. Bliss State Park you can see over one hundred feet into the depths of Lake Tahoe. On the crest of Eagle Falls in Emerald Bay State Park, you can see a brilliant panorama of Emerald Bay (one of the most photographed spots in the world), Fannette Island, Lake Tahoe, and the distant Nevada shore. Balancing Rock, “130 tons of granite resting precariously on a
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slender stone base,” is the feature attraction of a short, half mile selfguided nature trail in the northwest section of D.L. Bliss State Park. Vikingsholm Castle, a 1929 38-room reproduction of Scandinavian architecture is a 1.5 miles hike down to the shores of Emerald Bay. Meeks Bay offers a variety of activities and is the perfect trailhead for entering the Desolation Wilderness, Meeks Bay Meadow, and Sugar Pine Point State Park, site of the 1960 Winter Olympics. Highlights of the park include summer tours of the Ehrman Mansion, and General Phipps Cabin. www.visit-eldorado.com
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Mileage to locations (From Placerville):
Climate
Transportation
Government
Sacramento: 44 Lake Tahoe: 60 Los Angeles: 450 San Francisco: 146
Average Temperature for Winter: Placerville: 30º-50º F South Lake Tahoe: 20º-30º F Average Temperature for Summer: Placerville: 75º-95º F South Lake Tahoe: 65º-75º F Average Annual Precipitation in Rainfall: Placerville: 38.6” South Lake Tahoe: 32.2” Average Annual Precipitation in snowfall: Placerville: 3.0” South Lake Tahoe: 215.4”
Commercial air service is provided via Sacramento International Airport which is approximately 55 miles west of Placerville on Highway 1-5. The County has four general aviation reports: Placerville, Cameron Park, Georgetown, and South Lake Tahoe. In addition to bus service by Greyhound business, bus service is also available on the Western Slope via El Dorado Transit, and South Lake Tahoe General Express (STAGE) in the Tahoe basin.
El Dorado County is governed by a five member Board of Supervisors. The County offices are centered in Placerville and employ more than 1,700 people. There are two incorporated cities in the county, Placerville and South Lake Tahoe, and over 20 towns and communities.
Stockton: 69 Reno: 110
Elevations of select areas: Camino: 2,800-3000 ft., Pollock Pines: 3,940+ ft., Placerville: 1,866 ft., Cameron Park: 1,000-1,600 ft., El Dorado Hills: 700-1,200 ft.
Historic Sites And Museums
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2635 Gold Bug Lane • Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 642-5207 • goldbugpark.org
Lake Tahoe Museum 3058 Lake Tahoe Boulevard • So. Lake Tahoe, CA (530) 541-5458
Marshall Gold Discovery State Park Gold Discovery - January 24, 1848 P.O. Box 265 • Coloma, CA 95613 (530) 622-3470 • parks.ca.gov
Fountain-Tallman Soda Factory Museum 524 Main Street • Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 626-0773
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A statewide comparison shows El Dorado County at 97.6% of the California per capital income level. The median household income is around $60,250.
Facts and Figures About Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Climate Statistics
El Dorado County Historical Museum 104 Placerville Drive • Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 621-5865
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Elevation: The average surface of Lake Tahoe is 6,229 feet above sea level. The highest peak rising directly from the shoreline is Mt. Tallac at 9,735 feet. The highest point in the Tahoe Basin is Freel Peak at 10. 881 feet. Location: Lake Tahoe covers the Nevada/California border. It is 198 miles northeast of San Francisco, 100 miles northeast of Sacramento and 58 miles southwest of Reno. Size: Lake Tahoe is the largest alpine lake on the North American continent. It is 22 miles long and 12 miles wide, with a surface area of 122,200 acres or 193 square miles. Depth: The average depth of Lake Tahoe is 989 feet. The deepest point is 1,685 feet. It is the third deepest lake in North America. Temperature: During summer, the upper 12 feet of the lake can warm to 69° F. Below depths of 600 feet and in the winter, temperature remains constant 39°. Volume: Lake Tahoe contains an estimated 39.75 trillion gallons or 122 million acre feet of water. That’s enough water to cover the entire state of California to a depth of 14.5 inches. Purity: The water in Lake Tahoe is 99.7% pure, about the same as distilled water. It’s so clear that a white dinner plate can be seen at 75 feet below the surface.
California has two types of licenses: 1.) California Confidential Marriage License No blood test, no waiting period. Applicants must be living together as husband and wife and must be at least 18 years of age and have I.D. The license must be issued in the same county in which the ceremony takes place. The fee is $45. Licenses are available at California wedding chapels and the El Dorado County Courthouse. 2.) California Marriage License (traditional) No blood test, waiting period. The couple must be at least 18 years of age and have I.D. The fee is $50. The license is available at any California county courthouse including the El Dorado County Courthouse.
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El Dorado County’s Book your room on our website, www.visit-eldorado.com. HOTEL NAME 7 Seas Inn 968 Park Hotel Alder Inn Alpenrose Inn Alpine Inn & Spas Ambassador Motor Lodge Angora Lakes Resort Apple Country Inn Best Tahoe West Inn Best Western Placerville Inn Best Western Stagecoach Inn Best Western Station House Inn Best Western Timber Cove Lodge Big Pines Mountain House Of Tahoe Blue Jay Lodge Blue Lake Inn Blue Lake Inn Quality Inn & Suites Cameron Park Motel 6 Capri Motel Cedar Inn & Suites Cedar Lodge Days Inn Days Inn Edwards Tahoe Lodge Elizabeth Lodge Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe Resort Embassy Vacation Resort Fantasy Inn Forest Suites Resort Gold Country Inn Gold Trail Motel Green Lantern Motel Hangtown Motel High Country Lodge Highland Inn Inc Hilltop Motel Lexington Historic Cary House Hotel Holiday Inn Express Holiday Inn Express Howard Johnson Express Inn Inn By The Lake Lazy S Lodge Lone Pine Lodge Lotus Inn Mark Twain Motel Marriott’s Timber Lodge Matterhorn Motel Midway Inn Motel 6 Mother Lode Motel National 9 Inn National 9 Inn Norfolk Woods Inn Paradise Motel Park Tahoe Inn Pine Cone Acre Motel Pinewood Lodge Pistante’s Coyote Den Quality Inn And Suites Rock Creek Inn
STREET 4145 Manzanita Ave 968 Park Ave. 1072 Ski Run Blvd 4074 Pine Blvd 920 Stateline Ave 4130 Manzanita Ave 1214 Angora Ridge Road 2920 Paul Bunyon Rd 4107 Pine Blvd 6850 Greenleaf Dr 5940 Pony Express Trail 901 Park Ave 3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd 4083 Cedar Ave 4133 Cedar Ave 4095 Laurel Ave 944 Friday Ave 3361 Coach Lane 3444 Coach Lane 932 Stateline Ave 890 Stateline Ave 4069 Cedar Ave 968 Park Ave 3530 Lake Tahoe Blvd 6845 W Lake Boulevard 3918 Pioneer Trl 4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd 901 Ski Run Blvd 3696 Lake Tahoe Blvd 1 Lake Pkwy 1332 Broadway 1970 Broadway Manzanita Ave & Poplar 1676 Broadway 1227 Emerald Bay Rd 3979 Lake Tahoe Blvd Hwy 193 300 Main St 3961 Lake Tahoe Blvd 4360 Town Center Blvd 3489 Lake Tahoe Blvd 3300 Lake Tahoe Blvd 609 Emerald Bay Rd 864 Stateline Ave 1006 Lotus Rd. 947 Park Ave 4100 Lake Tahoe Blvd 2187 Lake Tahoe Blvd 3876 Lake Tahoe Blvd 2375 Lake Tahoe Blvd 1940 Broadway 3901 Pioneer Trl 1500 Broadway 6941West Lake Boulevard 953 Park Ave 4011 Lake Tahoe Blvd 735 Emerald Bay Rd 3818 Lake Tahoe Blvd 1211 Emerald Bay Rd 3838 Lake Tahoe Blvd 6220 Hwy 193
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CITY South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96158 Placerville, CA 95667 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Placerville, CA 95667 Pollock Pines, CA 95726 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96157 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Cameron Park, CA 95682 Cameron Park, CA 95682 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Tahoma, CA 96142 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Placerville, CA 95667 Placerville, CA 95667 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Placerville, CA 95667 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Georgetown, CA 95634 Placerville, CA 95667 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Lotus, CA 95651 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Placerville, CA 95667 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Placerville, CA 95667 Tahoma, CA 96142 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96158 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Georgetown, CA 95634
PHONE (530) 544-7031 (530) 544-0968 (530) 544-4485 (530) 544-2985 (530) 544-3340 (530) 544-6461 (530) 541-2092 (530) 647-9017 (530) 544-6455 (530) 622-9100 (530) 644-2029 (530) 542-1101 (530) 541-6722 (530) 541-5155 (530) 544-5232 (530) 544-4101 (530) 544-6459 (530) 677-2203 (530) 677-7177 (530) 544-3665 (530) 543-0159 (530) 544-6453 (530) 541-4800 (530) 544-3445 (530) 525-7207 (530) 544-2417 (530) 544-5400 (530) 541-6122 (530) 541-4200 (530) 541-6655 (530) 622-3124 (530)622-2906 (530) 544-6336 (530) 622-0637 (530) 541-0508 (530) 544-4161 (530) 333-4141 (530) 642-0106 (530) 544-5900 (916) 358-3100 (530) 544-5266 (530) 542-0330 (530) 541-0230 (530) 544-3316 (530) 622-9587 (530) 544-5733 (530) 542-6700 (530) 541-0367 (530) 544-4397 (530) 542-1400 (530) 622-0895 (530) 541-2119 (530) 622-3884 (530) 525-5000 (530) 544-6800 (530) 544-6000 (530) 541-0375 (530) 544-3319 (530) 541-2282 (530) 541-5400 (530) 333-4359
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El Dorado County’s
HOTEL NAME Royal Inn-South Lake Tahoe Royal Valhalla Motor Lodge Secrets Inn Shamrock Inn Sierra Inn Sierra Nevada House South Shore Inn South Y Lodge Stardust Lodge Stonehenge At Tahoe Stovalls Tahoe Inn Strawberry Lodge Sunshine Inn Super 8 Motel Tahoe Beach & Ski Club Tahoe Colony Inn Tahoe Hacienda Motel Tahoe Lake Cottages Tahoe Lakeside Lodge Tahoe Queen Motel Tahoe Valley Lodge Tahoe Villa North Lodge The Block Motel The Budget Inn The Tahoe Lake Shore Lodge And Day Spa Three Peaks Resort Thunderchief Motel Time In Tahoe Travel Inn Ussery’s Kyburz Resort Motel Vagabond Inn Value Inn Washoe Motel Westhaven Inn
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3520 Lake Tahoe Blvd 4104 Lakeshore Blvd 924 Park Ave 4127 Pine Blvd 13666 US Highway 50 835 Lotus Road 3906 Pioneer Trail 1120 US Highway 50 4061 Lake Tahoe Blvd 1082 Mountain Canary Dr 4075 Manzanita Ave 17510 Highway 50 1184 Emerald Bay Rd 3600 Lake Tahoe Blvd 3601 Lake Tahoe Blvd 3794 Montreal Rd 3820 Lake Tahoe Blvd 7030 West Lake Boulevard 942 Poplar St 932 Poplar Street 2241 Lake Tahoe Blvd 4123 Manzanita Ave 4143 Cedar Ave 3496 Lake Tahoe Blvd 930 Balbijou Rd 50 931 Park Ave 1008 Echo Rd 756 Kiowa Dr 3536 Lake Tahoe Blvd 13666 Highway 50 3892 Lake Tahoe Blvd 2659 Lake Tahoe Blvd 751 Emerald Bay Rd 5658 Pony Express Trail
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Kyburz, CA 95720 Coloma, CA 95613 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96157 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96158 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96158 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Kyburz, CA 95720 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96157 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Tahoma, CA 96142 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96157 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Kyburz, CA 95720 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Pollock Pines, CA 95726
PHONE (530) 544-1177 (530) 544-2233 (530) 544-6767 (530) 541-7150 (530) 647-2163 (530) 626-8096 (530) 544-1000 (530) 544-0114 (530) 544-5211 (530) 577-0732 (530) 544-2285 (530) 659-7200 (530) 542-3500 (530) 544-3476 (530) 541-6220 (530) 544-6481 (530) 541-3805 (530) 525-4411 (530) 544-9655 (530) 544-2291 (530) 541-0353 (530) 544-6700 (530) 544-2936 (530) 544-2834 (530) 541-2180 (530) 544-4131 (530) 541-6231 (530) 318-6065 (530) 544-2036 (530) 293-3382 (530) 544-3642 (530) 544-3959 (530) 541-4223 (530) 644-7800
El Dorado County’s
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Albert Shafsky House Bed & Breakfast American River Inn Barkley Historic Homestead Bella Vista Bed & Breakfast Black Bear Inn Bed & Breakfast Blair Sugar Pine Bed And Breakfast Camino Hotel Coloma Country Inn Davies Family Inn Eden Vale Inn Fitzpatrick Winery and Lodge Fleming Jones Homestead Bed And Breakfast Glen Morey Country House Bed And Breakfast The Green Toad B & B Lucinda’s Country Inn Seasons Bed & Breakfast Seven Up Guest Ranch B&B
2942 Coloma St Main & Orleans Streets 8320 Stoney Creek Rd 581 Cold Springs Rd 1202 Ski Run Blvd 2985 Clay Street 4103 Carson Rd 345 High Ave 3700 Fort Jim Road 1780 Springvale Rd 7740 Fair Play Rd 3170 Newtown Rd 801 Morey Drive 5821 Spanish Flat Rd 6701 Perry Creek Rd 2934 Bedford Ave 8060 Fairplay Rd
Placerville, CA 95667 Georgetown, CA 95634 Somerset, CA 95684 Placerville, CA 95667 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Placerville, CA 95667 Camino CA 95709 Coloma, CA 95613 Placerville, CA 95667 Placerville, CA 95667 Fair Play, CA 95684 Placerville, CA 95667 Placerville, CA 95667 Garden Valley, CA 95633 Fair Play, CA 95684 Placerville CA 95667 Fairplay, CA 95684
(530) 642-2776 (800) 245-6566 (530) 620-7683 (530) 622-3456 (530) 544-4451 (530) 626-9006 (530) 644-1800 (530) 622-6919 (530) 295-1000 (530) 621-0901 (530) 620-3248 (530) 344-0943 (530) 306-3481 (530) 626-0983 (888)245-8246 (530) 626-4420 (530) 620-5450
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El Dorado County’s
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American River Resort Americana Vacation Resorts Americana Vacation Resorts Berkely Echo Lake Camp California Land Management Camp Concord Camp Lotus Camp Richardson Chiquita Camp Campground Cisco Grove Campground And R V Coloma Resort & RV Park Enchanted April Farm Fallen Leaf Campground Finnon Lake and Recreation Area Ghost Mountain Ranch Hansens Resort Ice House Resort Campground Kit Carson Lodge Lake Tahoe Koa Kampground Leoni Meadows Campground Lovers Leap Campground Masonic Lodge Georgetown #25 Meeks Bay Campground Meeks Bay Resort And Marina Placerville Koa Ponderosa R V Resort Sierra Pines Baptist Camp Sierra Tahoe Vacation Resort Ski Haus Lodge Sly Park Recreation Tahoe Valley Campground
6019 New River Rd 3794 Montreal Rd 3845 Pioneer Trail Po Box 228 Po Box 14000 Mt Tallac Trailhead Road 5461 Bassi Road 1900 Jameson Beach Road 9092 Wentworth Springs Rd 1221 Aaron Cool Dr 6921 Mount Murphy Road N/A Hwy 89 9100 Rock Creek Road 5560 Badger Hill Rd 1360 Ski Run Blvd 9000 Ice House Road Hwy 88 at Silver Lake North Truckee Road 6100 Leoni Road Hwy 50 6329 Lower Main Highway 89 7941 Emerald Bay Road 4655 Rock Barn Rd 7291 Highway 49 Sierra Pines Road 3840 Pioneer Trail Po Box 4129 4771 Sly Park Rd 1175 Melba Drive
Coloma, CA 95613 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Echo Lake, CA 95721 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96158 Lotus, CA 95651 South Lake Tahoe CA 96158 Georgetown, CA 95634 Cool, CA 95614 Coloma, CA 95613 Pilot Hill, CA 95664 South Lake Tahoe CA 96150 Placerville, CA 95667 Pollock Pines, CA 95726 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96156 Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Kit Carson CA 95644 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96155 Grizzly Flats, CA 95636 Twin Bridges, CA 95721 Georgetown, CA 95634 Tahoma, CA 96142 Tahoma, CA 96142 Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Coloma, CA 95613 Twin Bridges, CA 95721 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96157 Pollock Pines, CA 95726 South Lake Tahoe CA 96158
(530) 622-6700 (530) 544-8463 (530) 541-8022 (530) 659-7506 (530) 544-5994 (530) 541-1203 (530) 622-8672 530) 541-1801 (530) 333-4673 (530) 426-1600 (530) 621-2267 (530) 939-9144 (530) 544-0426 (530) 622-6832 (530) 644-5476 (530) 544-3361 (530) 293-3321 (209) 258-8500 (530) 577-3693 (530) 626-3610 N/A (530) 333-1950 (530)525-4733 (530) 525-6946 (530) 676-2267 (530) 642-5830 (530) 659-7111 (530) 541-6226 (530) 544-2544 (530) 644-2792 (530) 541-2222
El Dorado County’s
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Accommodation Station Alpine Rentals & Realty Best Rentals Bobs At Beach Casita Del Oro Gold Country Deck House Gold Hill Retreat Irish Creek Retreat Lake Tahoe Properties Perry Creek Retreat River Gables Vacation Rental Sierra Rentals Llc Squirrels Nest Vacation Cabin Tahoes Finest Rentals The Cottage At Perry Creek Villa Tregua at Spencer Farms Viña Dorado Walkers Cabin
2516 Lake Tahoe Blvd 1008 2nd St 2877 Lake Tahoe Blvd Po Box 8096 Po Box 732 241 Diana Street 5601 Gold Hill Rd 5900 Garden Valley Rd 2048 Dunlap Dr Ste 3 Perry Creek Road Po Box 860 Sierra Rentals Llc 2002 Magic Mine 2264 Lake Tahoe Blvd 7424 Perry Creek Road 1120 Wallace Road Po Box 202 400 Ave Chateau
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96158 Lotus, CA 95651 Placerville CA 95667 Placerville, CA 95667 Garden Valley, CA 95633 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Fair Play, CA 95684 Lotus, CA 95651 Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Fair Play, CA 95684 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Fair Play, CA 95684 Placerville, CA 95667 Mt. Aukum, CA 95656 Placerville, CA 95667
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PHONE (530) 542-5850 (530) 544-6978 (530) 544-7707 (530) 541-3731 (530) 621-3030 (510) 638-2250 (530) 621-7073 (530) 333-1177 (530) 542-1845 (818) 681-8552 (877) 499-8609 (916) 295-4235 (530) 620-7317 (530) 541-4725 (530) 545-2000 (916) 293-2136 (916) 539-3951 (530) 622-3303
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American River Cherry Co.
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Fausel Ranch
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Fitzpatrick Winery & Lodge
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Gold Hill Retreat & Olive Co.
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Gold Hill Vineyard & Brewery
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Welcome to the Fair Play Wine Country
“Wines With an Altitude” www.fairplaywine.com
best describes the friendly experience awaiting you when you visit El Dorado’s special wine growing area known as Fair Play, California’s best value in premium wines.”
Shadow Ranch Winery
Mount Aukum Winery
Perry Creek Winery
Iverson Winery
MV Winery
Taste the quality of our premium vineyards
Elevation matters
Home of Zinman™
Boutique style wines
National & international award winning wines
7050 Fair Play Rd. 530.620.2785 ShadowRanch.com
6781 Tower Rd. 530.620.1675 MountAukum.com
7400 Perry Creek Rd. 530.620.5175 PerryCreek.com
8061 Perry Creek Rd. 530.620.7474 IversonWinery.com
7261 Fair Play Rd. 530.620.1067 MillerVineyards.com
All Gold Country roads lead to Fair Play! You’ll discover over twenty family-owned wineries and enjoy tasting gold medal award-winning wines. Plus you’ll find gourmet dining, lodging, family farms, and more! The Fair Play Wine Country is a short, scenic drive from many Northern California and Northern Nevada visitor destinations! We’re located in southern El Dorado County near the Amador County line.
“Ask for our Fair Play wines at restaurants, wine bars and your favorite wine shop!”