by El Dorado County Farm Trails | Dec 30, 2021 | Blog
“Stars & Stripes” – Veteran’s Memorial Building “Stars & Stripes’” is a raffle quilt won by a local quilter who was excited to win, however, she didn’t have a place to hang the 4-foot square barn quilt. Her family has a patriotic history, dating back to the...
by El Dorado County Farm Trails | Dec 23, 2021 | Blog
“Star Shadow” – Gold Trail Grange The Grange was built in 1926 as a community gathering place after the burning of the Sierra Nevada Hotel. It continues to represent the community as a venue for a wide variety of presentations and forums. Also, outside groups may...
by El Dorado County Farm Trails | Dec 16, 2021 | Blog
“Scottish Cross” – Harris Family Farm This family farm is situated on 100 acres of natural forested land and is treasured for its diverse bounty of apples, pears, berries, beans, greens, farm fresh eggs, and other edibles. Jane and Pam Harris operate this family...
by El Dorado County Farm Trails | Dec 14, 2021 | Blog
The Barsotti Family Juice Company The Barsotti Family Juice Company moved from Foster City, CA to the Apple Hill area in 1976. Although the charming log house, the large cold storage building, the numerous pear and apple trees, and the complete fruit packing line were...
by El Dorado County Farm Trails | Dec 9, 2021 | Blog
“Fausel Family Lace” – Historic Fausel House The El Dorado Arts Council expressed interest in The Quilt Trail Project and because they were tenants in the house they turned to Deanna Fausel for a design consultation. Working with artist Jane Harris, the delicate blue...
by El Dorado County Farm Trails | Dec 2, 2021 | Blog
“Sunflower Quilt” – Larsen Apple Barn & Bakery Come and visit the longest family-owned Apple Hill® farm. You’ll find over 20 varieties of apples along with pears, grapes, dried fruits, juices, and more. Apples and other fruits ripen at different times in the fall,...