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Bonfire & S’mores
Come to Grandpa’s Cellar to warm up by the bonfire and partake in delicious s’mores on November 26th from 10 AM to 4 PM! Why not pick up some other goodies that they have while you’re here? With them priding themselves as the only bakery in Apple Hill that offers...
24Carrot Farm
Located in Placerville, CA, 24Carrot Farm grows an amazing selection of organic fruits and vegetables all while restoring the land and operating with passion and ethics. Their business model is mainly focused on placing emphasis on the freshest ingredients, short...
“Summer Blooms” – Lava Cap Winery
What was once a pear orchard sitting atop a cap of lava has been converted to a vineyard known for its distinctive award-winning wines and equally winning view. Back in the Gold Rush days, miners would search the volcanic flows to locate unearthed gravels that may...
“Dogwood” – North Canyon Inn
Fran and Mike Rothwell, innkeepers at North Canyon Inn want their guests to experience the beauty and serenity surrounding the inn while they take in fresh air and listen to birdsong. They appreciate the dogwoods on their property and in fact, each room is named after...
Cielo Estate
Cielo Estate is the home to a beautiful winery and breathtaking wedding spaces that can be found on the 41-acre property. Stop by their tasting room to sample some of their finest wines and join their wine club for exclusive offers on special events and new wine...
“Tartan Quilt” – O’Halloran Apple Trail Ranch
No surprise that this quilt design is called Tartan. (Scottish-Gaelic: breacan is a pattern particularly associated with Scotland.) Scottish kilts almost always have tartan patterns. Tartan is often called plaid in North America, in Scotland, a plaid is a tartan...
High Sierra Iris & Wedding Gardens
High Sierra Iris & Wedding Gardens is where you will find a breathtaking hillside of iris, gorgeous Christmas trees, and a jaw-droppingly beautiful wedding venue. A family-owned farm in Camino, California, currently owned by fifth-generation farmers Mike and Nancy...
“Rainbow Fan with Donut Border” – Rainbow Orchards
The traditional rainbow quilt design has been enhanced with a border of donuts to honor the co-owner Christa who is called the “Donut Queen”. It is hanging on the barn that today serves as a farm stand for Rainbow Orchards. It was painted by Jane Harris, sister to...
Bumgarner Winery
Bumgarner Winery was founded in the early 2000s by Brian and Jennifer Bumgarner, who had a vision for locally grown and high-quality wines in the El Dorado area. Jennifer says,” From the very beginning, this has been a full family endeavor and continues until this...
Pumpkin Center Piece Class
Come join the Pumpkin Center Piece Class on October 13th at Rucksack Cellars to really bring some autumn into your home. This is the last flower class with Melissa at Flowers on Main, and this event is selling out fast! Grab a friend (or a few) and join this event at...
El Dorado Brewing Co.
The El Dorado Brewing Company has quite the history, having been founded in 1853-1955 and starting back up on June 12, 1991 by Jim Boyer, the previous owner. Located on the edge of the El Dorado National Forest at an elevation of 3500 feet, this brewery is visited...
“Slave Quilt” – Rucksack Cellars
This quilt block design, painted by Jane Harris, is based on an old quilt belonging to owner Maggie Bush’s mother who is 90-years- old. The original quilt was thought to be purchased from slaves by Maggie’s grandfather and has been in the family for many years. The...