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“Moon Tree” – Columbia Flat
The story of the Moon Tree name is: a tree on their property went to the Moon as a seedling and is planted on their property. The design reflects the moon shining on the great tree with a path leading up to it. The four corner blocks are called ‘bear claw’ in quilting...
“Pine Tree” – Crystal Creek Tree Farm
The Kobervig family owns the choose-and-cut, 20-acre farm with White Fir, Grand Fir, Blue Spruce, and Scotch Pine. They promote fresh trees as renewable, recyclable, and earth-friendly and are also certified as “Fish Friendly”, which means they are good stewards of...
Findleton Estate Winery
Voted “Best Kept Secret in El Dorado County”, you can be sure that you’ll find high-quality wines at affordable prices made by Findleton Estate Winery. Located at a foot elevation of 3000 in the Sierra Foothills, this winery has a unique vineyard site that provides a...
“Davies Cabin” – The Davies Family Inn
Shadow Ridge Ranch was originally homesteaded in the 1860’s by the Raffetto family who operated a store down the road. The family sold produce, wine that grandpa made for the gold miners during the boom times. It was alive with prospectors, weary travelers, and...
The Fenton Herriott Vineyards
The Fenton Herriott Vineyards can be found in the Sierra Nevada Foothills at the gateway of Apple Hill and calls the land that was the old Pony Express Route home. The foothills have been used for farming for over 150 years, and it’s no surprise that they’ll continue...
“Red Rooster” – The El Dorado County Farm Bureau
The “Red Rooster” was a raffle quilt won by the President of the El Dorado County Farm Bureau. He already had a painted quilt block on his barn and since the Farm Bureau sits on the historic Headington Chicken Ranch property, it seemed appropriate to hang it on...
“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 Civil and Revolutionary wars, so she asked the Quilt...
“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 rent the building, which has hosted...
“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 business that has been in operation since...
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 part of the property purchase,...
“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 and white design came to life from an old,...
“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, so feel free to call or visit their website to...