Inspired By Nature Along The El Dorado County Farm Trails
YEAR-ROUND BOUNTY
EARTHY ABUNDANCE OF SUMMER
HARVESTING FALL
SWEET DELIGHTS
VINTAGE TASTES
Blogs
“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...