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Jodar WineryOpen daily, 11-5pm

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Crystal Basin CellarsOpen daily, 11-5pm • (530) 647-1767

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Wofford AcresThurs-Sun, 11-5pm

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Fenton Herriott VineyardsOpen Daily 11-5pm

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Lava Cap WineryDaily, 11-5pm • (530) 621-0175

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Grace Patriot WinesOpening 2010(530) 642-8424

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Auriga Wine CellarsFri-Sun, 11-5pm • (530) 647-8078

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Illuminare WineryFri-Sun, 11-5pm & by appt.www.illuminarewinery.com

ParaVi VineyardsOpen Daily 11-5pm

(530) 647-9463www.ParaVi.com

MadroñaOpen daily, 11-5pm

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ocated in the heart of California’s Gold Country, ElDorado County is one of the most beautiful and diverseplaces you’ll ever experience. And if it is true that history

repeats itself, you have definitely come to the right place! The1848 discovery of gold here in Coloma touched off the largestGold Rush in history. Thissingular event changed the fateof California and the entirenation. El Dorado Countytoday is much more thanrustic mining towns andhistoric sites. The areaprovides an incrediblyaffordable year-roundvacation and a reason forevery season.

Spring and summer isfilled with outdoor adventurefrom mild to wild. Thestunning American River provides breathtakingviews and abundant wildlife on guided river trips. Nearly onemillion acres of national forest land provide a perfect escape forhiking, fishing, camping, golfing, boating, horseback riding andgold panning.

The beautiful Sierra Nevada mountain range welcomes wintervisitors with pure snowsporting pleasure. Granite peaks, snow-

laden evergreens, pristine mountain air and stunning alpinelakes are just some of the reasons for this season.

Over one hundred farms and ranches make El Dorado aperfect fall destination. Visitors step back in time and find theirday filled with old-fashioned fun and a bountiful harvest.

Of course El Dorado’saward winning wine countrybeckons visitors year round.Its 60 family owned wineriesare renowned for makingvibrantly flavorful, distinctlydelicious wines.

But it is more than the richand colorful history, yearround events, arts and culture,award winning wine country,outdoor recreation, and a widevariety of accommodationsthat make this such a special

destination. It is the people. The characters that give uscharacter! Sprinkled throughout the pages of this year’s guide,their stories serve as a certificate of authenticity for the uniqueEl Dorado County experience. Start your adventure today. Visitus at www.visit-eldorado.com or call us at (800) 457-6279.

Jody FranklinDirector of Tourism

his organization offarmers and agriculturesupporters was formed in

the early ’90s to broadenrecognition and appreciation ofagriculture in El DoradoCounty, our largest “industry”!We believe in the connection offresh food directly to you…..the closer the better, and a seriesof “Trails” was designated withsigns and the names of farms you might wish to visit tomake this connection. Be sure to use our maps in thisissue. If you are looking for the best tree ripened fruit orfresh vegetables, often organic, or Christmas trees ornursery plants the Farm Trails system will take youthere. You can have fun following the trail year ‘round since

there is always something to be enjoyedeven in the non-harvest season. Wehave wineries within two appellations,alpaca farms, the largest Bonsai nurseryin Northern California, herbs, flowers,olive oil tasting and more from over100 members that support agriculturein our County. They are always gladto see you and welcome you to theirlittle bit of paradise! This is adventurewith little expense and lots of fun for

couples or families with charming Bed and Breakfasts andrecreation available to extend your stay. For furtherinformation please check out our website at www.edc-farmtrails.org.

Welcome to El Dorado County where you can get closeto nature!

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Resource ListingsDowntown Placerville Directory ......................................................17Winery Map & Directory ..........................................................38, 39El Dorado County at a Glance.........................................................41Hotels and Motels......................................................................42, 43Bed and Breakfasts ...........................................................................43Campgrounds...................................................................................44Vacation Rentals...............................................................................44Harvest Calendar..............................................................................45Product Directory ......................................................................46, 47

El Dorado CountyChamber of Commerce

Chief Executive Officer...............................................Laurel Brent-Bumb

Operations Manager.............................................................Ellen Vaughn

Public Service Manager.....................................................Brooks Walton

Executive DirectorEl 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

www.visit-eldorado.com

Farm TrailsBoard 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

The Farm Trails Association is made up of local farmers and rancherswho are dedicated to preserving the county’s rural qualities. Membersare identified by Farm Trails signs placed along the marked routes.

Farm Trails – Where community comes first!And you’ll know it when you visit our friendly growers!

El Dorado CountyVisitors’ Guide & Farm Trails Map

Produced by:Mountain Democrat Special Publications Division

Advertising Sales - Kelly LucierLayout Design & Production - David MartinelliAd 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 thispublication, and those who provided information and interviews. Thispublication is sponsored by the El Dorado County Farm Trails and the ElDorado County Chamber of Commerce. Copyright © Farm TrailsAssociation/Visitors’ Authority Council. All rights reserved. Reproduction ofmaps, 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 tothe best of our information at time of publication but not guaranteed.

El Dorado CountyFarm Trails Association

PO Box 20, Placerville, CA 95667www.edc-farmtrails.org • (530) 620-1415

Farm Trails Maps and ListingsEast Area Map and Listings............................................................8, 9West Area Map and Listings.............................................................15El Dorado County Map.............................................................24, 25North Area Map and Listings...........................................................31South Area Map and Listings ...........................................................36

El Dorado County Suits Every Taste ..................................................3Farm Trails Welcomes You to El Dorado County ...............................3Camino and Pollock Pines..................................................................6What is Your Definition of Adventure? ............................................10Check Out El Dorado County’s History ..........................................12Rediscover Gold in Placerville ..........................................................14El Dorado County’s Got it Going On..............................................16The Characters that Give El Dorado County its Character ..............20

Davey “Doc” Wiser, Downtown PlacervilleExperience El Dorado Wine Country...............................................22Poor Reds: A Must-see in El Dorado ................................................23Coloma Valley and the Georgetown Divide .....................................26Experience El Dorado County’s Farmers’ Markets ............................29Filmed in El Dorado County ...........................................................30Hikes We Love .................................................................................31El Dorado Hills: Experience the Tastes and Treasures .......................32The Characters that Give El Dorado County its Character ..............33

Anthony Mansour, El Dorado HillsFair Play Offers Something For Everyone.........................................34The Characters that Give El Dorado County its Character ..............34

John MacCready, Pleasant ValleyThe Characters that Give El Dorado County its Character ..............35

Rick Wickham, South CountySouth Lake Tahoe: Experience the Gem of the Sierra .......................40Tahoe’s West Shore Abounds with Natural Beauty ...........................40


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#38 Abel’s Apple Acres2345 Carson Rd., Placerville. Famous for ourButtermilk Apple Pie. Apples, homemade applebutter, jams, sauces, cider, fudge & more. Gifts &crafts. Pony rides, hay maze. Weekends - Labor Daythru Christmas. (530) 626-0138.www.abelsappleacres.com

#815 Apple Mountain Golf Resort3455 Carson Rd. Camino. Restaurant Breakfast &Lunch, Banquet Facilities Available. 18 hole course.Practice facilities. Breathtaking views. (530) 647-7400, fax (530) 647-7404.www.applemountaingolfresort.com

#22 Argyres Orchard4220 North Canyon Rd., Camino. Apples (Golden Delicious & Rome Beauties),Concord Grapes — YOU-Pick. (530) 644-3862.

#154 Auriga Wine Cellars 3500 Carson Rd. Camino. Specializing in awardwinning Sierra Foothill Zinfandel and Syrah.Tasting room open Fri-Sun 11-5 High season, Sat-Sun 11-5 Winter season. (530) 647-8078www.aurigawines.com

#30 Barsotti Juice Co.2239 Hidden Valley Lane, Camino. Freshly pressedjuices and ciders. Look for our juices at Apple Hillranches and in the produce section of your localsupermarket. (530) 622-4629. Fax (530) 642-9703.www.barsottijuice.com

#11 Bavarian Hills Orchard3100 N. Canyon Rd., Camino. Indoor/outdoordining, lunch specials 10-5, German & Americanfood, Oktoberfest, homemade crafts, picnic area,banquets, parties, weddings, catering. Open daily(Labor Day thru mid-Dec). (530) 642-2714.www.bavarianhills.com.

#3 Boa Vista Orchards2952 Carson Road, Placerville. Open year round.Apples, pears, Asian pears, peaches, nectarines,apricots, plums, berries, deli, apple cider, vegetables,bakery, arts and crafts, apple wine, pumpkin patch,Christmas trees. (530) 622-5522. www.boavista.com.

#3b Boa Vista Vineyards2952 Carson Rd. Placerville. Open year round. Applewine, Kandi Apple, red wines, port, wine tasting.(530) 622-5522 www.boavista.com

#32 Boeger Winery1709 Carson Rd., Placerville. Wine tasting all yearround. Picnic area, blacksmith shop. Open 10-5daily. (530) 622-8094, fax (530) 622-8112,www.boegerwinery.com.

#45 Bolster’s Hilltop Ranch2000 Larsen Drive, Camino. Open all year for winetasting, hard cider & gourmet vinegar. U-pickblueberries, June-Sept. Apples, cider, BBQ, picnic,pumpkins. Open daily 10-5, June 1-Dec 14. CraftFair weekends. (530) 644-2230. www.bolsters.net.

#42 Cardanini’s Pumpkin Patch2655 High Hill Road, Camino. An authenticpumpkin patch. Venture with a cart and cuttingshears. View the 15+ varieties of pumpkins on over7 acres to find that perfect pumpkin. Openweekends – Sept. 30 thru Oct. 31. (530) 644-2140.

#157 Carson Ridge Evergreens3041 Carson Rd., Placerville 95667. Choose & CutChristmas trees. Wreaths & greenery. Open day afterThanksgiving until sold out. 9am-dark, weekendsonly. (530) 644-1490.

#41 Crystal Basin Cellars3550 Carson Road, Camino. We hand make rich, fruit-forward wines from Sierra foothill grapes andis located in the heart of Apple Hill. Enjoy our wines& hospitality Thursday thru Monday. (530) 647-1767. www.crystalbasin.com.

#40 Fudge Factory Farm2860 High Hill Road, Placerville. - Apples,Raspberries, Blueberries, Strawberries - Fudgetasting - 65 different flavors of fudge - Hand-madechocolates - Christmas Trees. Picnic Area. (530) 644-3492. www.fudgefactoryfarm.com

#39 Goldbud Farms2501 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 Cellar2360 Cable Rd., Camino. Dumplings, crisps, strudels,no sugar added. Jams and butters, local honey andcider. Online orders. Open daily 10-5, Sept-Nov.;After Dec., call first. Bake shop: 644-2153. CountryStore: 644-0611. www.grandpascellar.com.

#84 Harris Tree Farm2640 Blair Rd., Pollock Pines. Apples, berries, applecider, pies & turnovers, jams, apple butter. Christmastrees, wreaths, picnic area, nature trail. June-Dec. 9-5daily. (530) 644-2194. www.harristreefarm.com.

#1 High Hill Ranch2901 High Hill Rd., Placerville. Apples, pears, Fuyupersimmons, 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) 644-1973.

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#151 Illuminare Estate Winery3500 Carson Rd. Camino. A boutique family wineryfeatu limited production of "enlightened '` wines.Tasting room in the Camino Wine Tasting Plaza.Open Fri-Sun 11-5 (530) 306-3873.www.illuminarewinery.com

#117 Indian Rock Tree Farm3800 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 & Winery3405 Carson Ct., Placerville, CA. Tasting Room. Opendaily 11-5, except on major holidays. (530) 644-3474.

#161 Kingsgate Farm2451 Kingsgate Rd. Placerville. Cherries, peaches,nectarines, plums, pluots, apples, apricots and winegrapes; Petite Sirah, Sangiovese and Tempranillo.(530) 626-6666. [email protected]

#9 Larsen Apple Barn & Bake Shop2461 Larsen Dr., Camino. Apples, pears, nectarines,peaches, cider & honey. Bake shop, farm museumand picnic area with waterfall & water wheel. OpenAug. 30 – Nov. 30. Closed Saturdays. (530) 644-1415,(530) 644-8166.

#26 Lava Cap Winery2221 Fruitridge Rd., Placerville. Wine, picnic deckoverlooking the vineyard. (530) 621-0175, fax (530)621-4399. www.lavacap.com

#6 Madroña Vineyards2560 High Hill Rd., Camino. Taste and appreciateour premium, estate-grown wines. Tasting daily 11-5. Picnic area. (530) 644-5948.www.madronavineyards.com.

#49 Marvin Larsen Apple Ranch2721 Mace Rd., corner of Crystal Springs Rd,Camino. Apples, pears, apple cider, walnuts, honey,persimmons. Mid-Sept until Mid-Jan. Christmastrees: Mid-Nov. through Dec. 24. (530) 644-1396 or644-2475. email: [email protected]

#18 O’Halloran’s Apple Trail Ranch2261 Cable Rd., Camino. Apples, pears, Xmas trees,U-Pick pumpkin patch, gourds, Indian corn, squash,open Sept.–Dec. (530) 644-3389.

#268 Owen's Acres & Fortuna Farms 2137 Fortuna Mine Rd. Placerville, Family ownedmicro farm, certified naturally grown. Herbs(culinary & medicinal), lavender, cut flowers,heirloom vegetables & nursery plants, available atwww.owensacres.com & Placerville Farmer's Mkt.Tours by appointment. 626-3587.

#12 ParaVi Vineyards 2875 Larsen Dr. Camino. Meticulously producingsmall batches of red wines, blending Apple Hillcharm with wine artistry. Taste our wines and enjoybeautiful grounds, picnicking, private events, Bocceball and private playground for children.www.paravi.com 530-647-9463

#10 Rainbow Orchards2569 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 for50 years, producing vegetables, herbs, fruit, applesand flowers. CSA program, children events, road-side stand and vendors. (530) 644-2865.www.sacredpathsfarm.com

#153 Stone's Throw Vineyard & Winery 3541 N. Canyon Rd, Camino. Champagne, picnicarea, wine tasting, Fri-Sun 11-5 May thru Dec., Dailyin October. Come for the wine, stay for thehospitality. www.stonesthrowwines.com. (530)622-5100.

#130 Willow PondOrganic Farm 2731 Jacquier Rd., Placerville. Market stand openmid-April – mid-Nov. We offer organic vegetables,stone fruits, herbs, cut flowers, fall: u-pick applesand pumpkin patch. Picnic by the pond. Petswelcome 295-8090 www.willowpondorganics.com

#25 Wofford Acres Vineyards1900 Hidden Valley Lane, Camino. Premium winetasting, beautiful picnic grounds. Open Sat. & Sun.year round. Call for weekday hours. (530) 626-6858.www.wavwines.com


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Bushwacking into the far reaches of the forest, climbing thetallest mountain, getting out of the house with the kids oryour critter of choice are all possibilities to be realized.

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opportunity to venture out and createtheir own outdoor experience whileutilizing the same trail systems. Forexample, many non-motorized trails areopen to hikers, cyclists and equestrianusers. Motorized users may encounterhikers or horses out on some of themotorized trails. Respecting other visitorsand maintaining trail etiquette is key to asuccessful adventure and buildingmemories. For those intrepid adventurerslooking to find nature on its own termsin a place where there are no buildings,roads, or motorized use, DesolationWilderness is the place to go.Backpackers can find some remotecountry in the northern and interiorsections to spend a little time bondingwith nature. The edge area and southernhalf of Desolation is very popular due tothe shorter trail distances and manylakes. Rugged trails provide the onlyaccess, and hazards such as high streamcrossings and sudden stormy weathermay be encountered at any time. Theseare all part of a wilderness experience.Wilderness permits are required forDesolation Wilderness and overnightpermits have a fee. Given the popularityof this beautiful place a quota exists inthe summer so obtaining an overnightpermit in advance is recommended forstays in the popular zones. For moreinformation contact the Pacific RangerStation at (530) 647-5415. If you are

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OTHER APPLE SPECIALTIESStrudel • Dumplings • Turnovers

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Apple Almond Bar • Caramel Apple Bar

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Tours for all ages. Learn how an apple grows, cultural practices of an apple orchard, tools of

the ranch, harvesting and more.

NATURE TRAILThe 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 & syrupsFamous Apple Cinnamon Sauce

All products made on site!

CREATE YOUR OWN GIFT BASKETSGift Box & Baskets of all sizes

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The El Dorado County Historical Museum at 104Placerville Drive next to the Fairgrounds, has collections of mining,logging and railroad artifacts, Native American baskets, a c.1900General Store, Snowshoe Thompson's skis and a wheelbarrow madeby John Studebaker. It also has a historical research room which isopen to the public on Tuesdays and by appointment. The CountyMuseum is open Wed - Sat 10 AM - 4 PM and Sun 12 PM - 4 PM.

OPEN DAILY • LABOR DAY WEEKEND TO DEC. 24th

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APPLE BARNApples • Fresh Cider • Jams & Jellies • Dried Fruit • Custom Gift Baskets

Wedding Receptions: April - August

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Providing a unique family experience with choose and cut trees,fresh pre-cut trees, handmade wreaths, cider, apples, gift shops & more.

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Links to individual farmsUseful Tips about cutting trees

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The Placerville Museum, located at 524 Main Street in thehistoric 1852 Fountain and Tallman Soda Works Building, is one of theoldest buildings in Placerville and was the site of the first soda workswhere water was bottled and sold to gold rush miners. The first floordepicts Placerville's early history as a gold rush town. The secondfloor has exhibits about the businesses and residents of Placervillecirca 1900. The Placerville Museum is open Wed - Sun, 11 AM - 4 PM.


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Placerville is a charming California “gold rush” townnamed after the placer gold deposits found in its riverbeds and hills between Spanish Ravine and the town

plaza in the late 1840s.Placerville’s treasuredheritage is reflected inthe historical, 19thcentury architecture ofits downtown core.

During the gold rush,Placerville became animportant supply centerfor the surroundingmining camps.Placerville was alsoknown as “Hangtown”in its early days.Although many storiesexist on how this namewas acquired, the most famous story involved a colorfulevent that occurred in January of 1849 involving three menaccused of murder and robbery. With no more evidencethan that, a short 30 minute trial took place and aunanimous “guilty” verdict was given. The crowd demandedthat the men be sentenced to “death by hanging” and therest was history. Throughout history, several famousentrepreneurs have conducted business on Main Street.Phillip Armour (meat packer), Mark Hopkins (railroadfinancier), John Studebaker (auto maker), and SnowshoeThompson (mail-carrier through the Sierra) were amongthe well-known shopkeepers on Main Street.

Today, the town is a peaceful blend of old and new thatoffers something for everyone. Pioneers, artists, gold-miners

and entrepreneurs have called it home. Animportant historic landmark that still remains onMain Street is the Bell Tower. This tower haswatched Placerville’s history pass beneath it forwell over 100 years. Today it proudly stands as a

monument to honor our city’s volunteer firemen and agathering place for local celebrations and special events.

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Travel the Farm Trailwhere Gold was discovered! FromPlacerville to Coloma, and westto Cameron Park.

#231 – All About Ewe1212 Gold Strike Dr., Placerville. Hand spun naturaland dyed yarn and roving. Original kit and feltedgarments and more made from our own spinningflock. (530) 621-1009.

#204 – American River Cherry Co.2240 Dias Drive, Placerville. Raspberries, Olallie,Marionberry, Boysen. U-Pick Berries and cherries.Starting May 30, Bing, Utah Giant, and Rainier Cherries.(530) 626-3881. www.americanrivercherryco.com

#808 – Café Mahjaic Restaurant & Lotus Inn 1006 Lotus Rd., Lotus. Café Mahjaic is new Americancuisine. Open Tues-Sat. 5 to close. (530) 622-9587.Lotus Inn open 7 days a week, 6 private rooms.www.cafemahjaic.com

#220 – Chevalier Winery5220 French Creek Rd. Shingle Springs. Best wine inthe foothills. Sales and tasting. For winery eventsplease check www.chevalierwinery.com (530) 677-1676

#202 – David Girard Vineyards741 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 andbreakfast inn offers 5 exclusive and very private roomsw/ HDTVs, spa tubs, fireplaces. Extensive gardens andpond. (530) 621-0901 www.edenvaleinn.com

#230 – Gold Hill Retreat& Olive Oil Co.5601 Gold Hill Road, Placerville. Event and vacationrental. Estate grown extra virgin olive oil. (530) 621-7073. Fax: (530) 621-4857 www.goldhillretreat.com.

#201 – Gold Hill Vineyard & BreweryCold Springs Rd & Vineyard Lane, Coloma. Wine & beertasting. Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, CabernetFranc, Merlot, Syrah, Barbera, Zinfandel, Viognier.Picnics, weddings, parties. Spectacular views. Yearround, Thur-Sun, 10-5. (530) 626-6522.

#326 – Greenstone Gardens5652 Hollyberry Ln. Placerville. Plant nursery – picnicgrounds. Hardy perennials and annuals, herbs,container gardens and water plants. Call for times.Children’s gardening classes and picnic area byappointment. (530) 391-0935

#206 – Hooverville Orchards1100 Wallace Road, Placerville. Pies, Jam, Jellies. HarvestDaze 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 & Gardens1435 Lower Lake Drive, Placerville. A full service Bonsainursery, offering Bonsai, stock plants, supplies, gifts.Bonsai classes & workshops, fieldtrips. Annual sale lastweekend of May. Call for appts. (530) 622-9681 or fax:(530) 622-9396 www.lotusbonsai.com.

#232 – Meadow View Gardens 1045 Cold Springs Rd., Placerville. Corner of ColdSprings and Gold Hill. An Historic location. Perennialflowers, conifers, wine grapes – zinfandel, syrah,pumpkin patch. Open seasonally 530-621-4155

#209 – Meyer Ranch2280 Coloma Rd., Placerville. Peaches, June–Sept.;Apples: Sept-Dec; Bosc, Bartlett Pears, Asian Pears:Aug–Sept. (530) 622-5881.

#263 – Placerville Fruit GrowersAssociation4600 Missouri Flat Rd. Placerville. Farm and vineyardsupplies, chemicals, tools, all your gardening needs.Public welcome! Open weekdays 8:30-5, Sat. 9-1 (530)622-2643.

#215 – Sundance Tree Farm3541 Sundance Trail, Placerville. Choose and cutChristmas tree sales. Open daily, 9-4, day afterThanksgiving. Doug Fir, Scotch Pines. Packagingavailable. (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-rangechicken eggs. Naturally raised beef, no hormones orantibiotics. No ranch sales. Find us at Farmer’s Marketsor check our website, www.zbranch.com. (530) 622-8923

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El Dorado County’s

JanuaryGold DiscoveryDay Celebration Jan. 23, 2011. Historicdemonstrations, tours, speakers,and Gold Rush music highlightthe discovery of gold in thetailrace of Sutter's Mill.

Bring Out the BarrelJanuary 29 & 30 2011 – ElDorado's vintners invite youinside their cellars and sampledistinctive wines straight fromthe barrel.

FebruaryGirls Night Out Historic Main Street hostsshopping, fashion shows, games,floral arranging, cooking,crafting, health and beautydemos, raffles, massage, specials,samplings and much more.

Cuisine on CarsonFebruary 26, 2011 – Visit any (orall) of the 13 Carson RoadWineries and enjoy tasty farepaired with spectacular wines.Come up and enjoy great food,friendly wineries and really greatwine.

March/AprilPassport WeekendChoose between 26 El DoradoCounty wineries to sample finevintages and gourmet foods.The party atmosphere alsoincludes barrel tasting, art andmusic on two separateweekends.

Fishing Derby and Casting ContestLumsden Park. Toddlers througheighth graders are welcome.Free, bring your pole and bait.

Georgetown Nature FestThe nature area in Georgetownwill once again host this family-friendly all-day event, Studentart exhibits, docent-led hikes,arts and crafts activities forchildren, family musicworkshops, Native Americandrumming and storytelling, andstudent performances.

Kids’ ExpoOver 100 exhibitors provide fun,hands-on activities every yearat the El Dorado CountyFairgrounds.

MayClarkesville DayThis annual event this year willbe held in the "ghost town" ofClarksville. Pony ExpressRemounts, Mormon Battalion re-enactments, antique car rally,music, exhibits and more.

El Dorado Hills Art and WineAffaire Mother’s Day weekendthis event features more than100 artists and 15 to 20wineries, restaurants and liveentertainment at Town Center inEl Dorado Hills.

JuneColoma Blues Live!An annual family-friendly, all-dayblues festival nestled in theheart beautiful Coloma Valley.

Weekend with the WinemakerFair Play Festival – The Festival iswonderfully informal eventfeaturing great wines, music,and food.

Wagon Train CelebrationFounders Day Celebration June12, 2010 – Placerville willcelebrate our golden past bywelcoming the Highway 50Wagon Train with pony andwagon rides, music, chili cook-off, craft faire, BBQ, dance andmechanical bull riding.

Cowboys and CornbreadPony Express CelebrationCelebrates the 150thAnniversary of the famed PonyExpress 1860 – 1861. AndHangtown HarmonicaChampionship at the EDCChamber of Commerce on MainStreet, Placerville.

El Dorado County Fair June 17 – 20, 2010.

Bell Tower Brewfest This popular annual eventfeatures over 40 different micro-brews and several differentbands at venues throughoutHistoric Main.

July4th of July Family Blast This event includes Americanfood, entertainment, oldfashioned kids games andcontests such as watermeloneating, gunnysack races, waterballoon tossing, relays, musicand Fireworks.

Jeepers’ Jamboree This is considered the oldest,toughest and largest organizedevent of this type in the worldon the Rubicon Trail over theSierra Nevada Mountain Range.

August14th Annual Craft FaireCloses to host the Over 100artisans from all over the Westfill Historic Main street featuringpottery, woodwork, quilted anddecorating items, dolls, gardenitems, soaps, candles, jewelry,food and much, much more.

Hattie's Tea Party This annual event is held at theTown Hall. Guests are treated totea and refreshments, customsand stories of the Gold Rush era.Participants are encouraged towear period dress.

Hangtown Destruction DerbyBring out the family to theannual Destruction Derby andwatch police, fire andemergency medical personnelbattle it out in their old cars for asmashing victory! El DoradoCounty Fairgrounds,

Mother Lode National Art ExhibitionHeld at the PlacervilleShakespeare Club, come andenjoy this prestigious exhibit,free!

September29th Annual American River Festival Come watch and participate inthis fun weekend on water andland at Henningsen Lotus Park.Games, food, music, river racesfor those of all abilities, fun festsfor kids, and educational clinics.

American River Music FestivalHeld on the banks of the SouthFork of the American River inthe Coloma Valley, the eventfeatures 23 Americana, Bluesand Folk music performances,workshops, camping/lodging,hiking, rafting, kids activities, liveart, art vendors, food, beveragesand more.

Butterfly Concert Celebration This wonderful family friendlyevening features the SierraSymphony on the main lawn atthe El Dorado CountyFairgounds.

22nd Annual Antique Street Faire Historic Main Street to host over100 antiques and collectiblepeddlers for this huge event.Food, refreshments and more.

Georgetown Divide Founders Day CelebrationThere will be cowboyreenactments, quilters, pottery,woodwork, entertainment,poetry, and fun. Period dress isencouraged.

Teddy Bear Picnic Bring your favorite Teddy Bearand enjoy a day of games, prizes,picnic basket raffle, silliness,yummy-in-your-tummy food, on-stage entertainment and muchmore.

OctoberColoma Gold Rush LiveFor two days Coloma will bepacked with images, sounds, andhands-on experiences datingback to the 1850s and theCalifornia Gold Rush. Live historytent encampments recreateGold Rush history in thisauthentic setting. Gold panning,sawmill demonstrations, historicre-enactments. Marshall GoldDiscovery State Historic Park.

27th AnnualRock & Gem ShowLoads of hands on activities forthe new rock hobbist to theexperienced rockhounds.Dealers, displays,demonstrations, rocks, minerals,gems, jewelry, beads, fossils,petrified wood, and more at ElDorado County Fairgrounds.

OctoberfestTwo full days of family fun, greatfood and handcrafted itemsherald the arrival of fall. kids’carnival, pumpkin patch, facepainting, beer and wine garden,live music, and hay rides byCamp Rich Corral.

NovemberFestival of Lights The day after Thanksgivingmarks the beginning of theHoliday season with the old-fashioned festivities on HistoricMain Street in Placerville. Therewill be music, entertainment,Santa, stagecoach rides andHolly Jolly Trolley rides as well asthe Tree-lighting

DecemberChristmas in ColomaOld-fashioned Christmas withperiod crafts, music, food,strolling musicians, tradedemonstrations, children'sgames, wreath making and avisit from Santa & Mrs. Claus.

Hangtown Christmas ParadeDec 5, 2010

Tea in ToylandThis event relates the Christmasstory of the 1930s CinnamonBear. All friends are in costumesof nursery rhyme characters. Teaand cookies are served at theTown Hall in Placerville

On Going EventsPlacerville ThirdSaturday Art Walk6 to 9 p.m. – Historic Main Streetgalleries and merchants hostchanging art shows and latenight shopping every month.Live performances, wine tasting,music and more.

Stagecoach ridesStagecoach rides on HistoricMain Street in Placerville byWiser Overland Stage Line andFriends. March throughDecember except June, weatherpermitting.

Imagination Theatre (IT!) Imagination Theater provides avariety of highly-creative, andfamily oriented performancesthroughout the year.

Sequoia Comedy NightThe first Wednesday of everymonth – A comedy showcase inthe Ballroom.

Placerville Speedway March-September – Races areheld every Saturday. PlacervilleSpeedway

Community ObservatoryThe Observatory is your windowto the night sky! See the starsthrough the 14-inch reflectingtelescopes on a clear dark night.Open Friday, Saturday andSunday nights. El Dorado Centerof Folsom Lake College.

Olde Coloma TheaterThe theatre performsmelodramas throughout theyear as well as for many schoolgroups. Plays are every Fridayand Saturday night in Coloma.

For Information on these and other events in El DoradoCounty visit www.visit-eldorado.com. Or call (800) 457-6279


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12. Gold Country Artists Gallery13. Robinson’s Pharmacy14. Combellack’s15. Heyday Cafe & Wine Bar16. Winterhill Olive Oil17. City Hall18. Lexington Cary House Hotel19. Dedrick’s Main Street Cheese20. Zia’s Gelateria Artigianale

1. Bob Darling Photography2. Sweetie Pies Restaurant3. Carbon Copy4. Channel 25. Hangtown Tattoo6. Courthouse

7. Arian’s Supply Sergeant8. El Dorado Arts Council9. Placerville Hardware10. Powell Bros. Steamer Co.11. Placerville News Co.

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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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MAY• Saturday, May 15

Placerville Art Walk5pm - 9pm

• Sunday, May 16Hangtown Car Show9am–3pm (Info 530-622-1731)

JUNE

• Saturday, June 12Wagon Train Processionon Main StreetTime TBA

• Saturday, June 19Placerville Art Walk5pm - 9pm

• Saturday, June 26Bell Tower Brewfest6pm–9pm

JULY• Saturday, July 17

Placerville Art Walk5pm - 9pm

AUGUST• Sunday, August 8

14th Annual Craft Faire8am–3pm

• Saturday, August 21Placerville Art Walk5pm - 9pm

• Saturday, August 28Girls Night Out6pm–9pm

SEPTEMBER• Saturday, September 11

Kacie’s Ride For Hope8 am - 10:30 am (info @ 626-1450)

• Saturday, September 18Placerville Art Walk5pm - 9pm

• Sunday, September 2622nd Antique Street Faire 8am–3pm

OCTOBER• Saturday, October 16

Art & Wine Festival 6pm–9pm

• Sunday, October 31Trick or Treat on Main Street4pm–6pm

NOVEMBER• Friday, November 26

Festival of Lights 5pm–8pm

S A T U R D A Y S , M A Y 8 - O C T 3 0 , 8 a m – 1 2 p m : F a r m e r ’ s M a r k e t ( I n f o @ 6 2 2 - 1 9 0 0 )D A I L Y , M I D J U N E T O M I D O C T O B E R : B a n n e r s o n P a r a d eW E D N E S D A Y S , J U N E 1 6 – S E P T . 2 2 : M a i n S t r e e t F a r m e r ’ s M a r k e t , 5 p m - D u s k ( I n f o @ 4 1 5 - 2 5 0 - 5 3 3 7 )

Hangtown’s Newsstand since 1856www.pvillenews.com409 Main Street • Placerville, CA 95667Open 7 days week

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PLACERVILLE HARDWARE

“Oldest Hardware Store in the West”

441 Main St, Placerville (530) 622-1151 • Open 7 days a week

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Help Is Just Around The Corner.

Thank You for Keeping us in Business

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339 Main Street • Placerville Open 7 days a week622.2582

Combellack’sSpecializing in Pendleton • LEVI • Brighton • Est. 1888

METAL DRAGONFLY

352 MAIN STREET, PLACERVILLE, CAWWW.METALDRAGONFLYDESIGNS.COM

“The Working Man’s Outfitter Store”

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300 Main StreetPlacerville, California 95667

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www.caryhouse.com 530.626.1091425 Main Street • Placervillewww.powellssteamer.com

CASCADARestaurante & Cantina

384 Main St. • Placerville530-344-7757

Longest continuously operating gallery

in Placerville

379 Main Street (530) 642-2944

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GoldCountry

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(530) 642-9296 • 316 Main St. • Placerville“Gi f ts o f the Southwest”

Complimentary Tastings

HEYDAY CAFÉ & WINE BARLunch & Dinner –

soups, salads, pizza, panini, entréescomprehensive wine list

325 Main Street, Placerville530-626-9700 • www.heydaycafe.com

WINE TASTING Hours: Thurs-Sun 12-6FRIDAY WINE & MUSIC 6-9

ART GALLERY Hours: Daily 10:30-6

440 Main Street • Placervillewww.fusionfindleton.com 530.295.1968


• Underground Cavern & Gold Mine• Natural Food Restaurant & Coffee Shop• Live Music & Entertainment• Local Wines and Draft Microbrews Pub• Room rental for meetings, classes, & parties

Open daily 8am - 8pm (till 1am on gig nights)Check out our menu and events @ www.ourcoz.com

(530) 642-8481594 Main St., Placerville (Parking Available)


The Character: Davey“Doc” Wiser

His Story: Davey “Doc”Wiser knows exactly whenhe moved to El DoradoCounty, Calif. It was 5:15p.m. March 28, 1977. TheLos Angeles nativeimmediately felt at homein the county where theGold Rush began andwhere towns likePlacerville, formerlyHangtown, are steeped inOld West tradition. “ Ifound my niche in lifewhen I got up here,”Wiser said.

Mine Tours ~MuseumsHiking Trails ~Picnic Areas

Stamp Mill Interpretive CenterMine & 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 95667530.642.5207

www.goldbugpark.org

Gold Bug Park & MineVisit Hangtown's

Gold Bug Park & Mine

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Realtor

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530-647-2022DRE #01256601

Short Sale &Foreclosure

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His Vision: I wanted to be a cowboy in the worstway when I was a kid,” Wiser said. Part of hisattraction to the lifestyle was the “cowboy creed,”which promotes honesty, hard work, chivalry andgood deeds. Wiser’s adherence to these principleshas won him many admirers. As one resident put it“…he is part of the identity of our historical town.He’s a historical icon.”

Our strength of character today: Wiser’sdistinct look and love of all things Old West havemade him something of a celebrity in the county.He strolls the streets in old-time cowboy garb,offering free stagecoach rides down Placerville’shistoric Main Street and taking part in just aboutevery historical re-enactment that includes a horse.

Certificate of Authenticity: “When I came to ElDorado County, my childhood dreams began tocome true,” Wiser said.

Taken in part from timesleader.com,

Diana Lambert, McClatchy Newspapers


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El Dorado County’s familyowned wineries beckon visitorswith a wide diversity of awardwinning wines, consistentlybring home medal winnersfrom competitions throughoutthe state and beyond. In fact,El Dorado winemakers creditthe terrain, sunny days andcool nights for creating idealconditions for growing grapesfrom the world’s finest wineregions, including Bordeaux,the Rhone, Germany, Italy andSpain.

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It is difficult to travel anywhere and not find someone thathas 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 colorfulhistory of Poor Red’s does not stop there. Just like a storyout of the old west, it is saidthat Harry P. “Red” Sadler wonthe title to the business in 1948in a dice game with theprevious owner. When thename changed to Poor Reds in1954, it was on its way tobecoming a hub for Gold Rushhistory. Painted on the walls aremurals with prospectors,Chinese, stagecoach stops andbattling miners depicting theearly Gold Rush town of MudSprings when it still existed.

From the day it opened, Poor Red’s has been an“experience,” partly because of the restaurant but mostlybecause of the bar. A photograph of the founders Red and

Opal Sadler, known as “Poor Red and Rich Opal” hangsnear the entrance to the restaurant. The napkins used tofeature a drawing of Opal all gussied up in jewels and furswhile Red looked, well, poor, with his pockets turned insideout. Change is given in Susan B. Anthony silver dollars and

the two level horseshoe bar is made forcruising new arrivals. Poor Red’s is worldfamous for its Gold Cadillac, an alcoholiclibation created by Frank Cline, a formerPoor Red’s bartender. He claimsinspiration for the creamy concoction camefrom visiting honeymooners who drove aCadillac in the 1950s. Gold Cadillac’s are ablended drink of Galliano liqueur, half andhalf, White Cream de Cacao and ice. In1994 Poor Red’s was honored by Gallianoas the single largest consumer of the

beverage in the Western Hemisphere andtoday 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’lldefinitely have a story of your own to tell when you visit.

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For information about the El Dorado County Farm Trails Association, visit www.edc-farmtrails.orgor call (530) 620-1415

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This map and following maps are intended as a general reference guide only. Maps are not to scale.

Including Camino and Apple Hill®

Including Placerville, Coloma,Rescue and Diamond Springs

Including Garden Valley,Georgetown, Kelsey and Coloma

Including Fair Play, Pleasant Valley,Somerset and Placerville


In 1848 James Marshall discovered Gold inColoma. Today visitors continue to discovergold as the Coloma Valley area has become

a world-class vacation destination for outdoorenthusiasts.

The area that lies north of U.S. Highway50, between the Middle and South Forks ofthe American River is often referred to as“The Divide” by its residents. It covers 412square miles and has a population ofapproximately 13,400.

The recreational opportunities arenumerous in both the Valley and the Divide.Hiking, horseback riding, camping,mountain biking, wine tasting, tubing,kayaking and white water rafting are justsome of the activities in the area. Duringthe summer months it is easy to find acompany offering guided river trips frommild to wild on the stunning South Fork ofthe American River. Because of the river’s

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wild and scenic designation, the Coloma Valley andGeorgetown Divide has not, and will never see the type ofdevelopment that usually occurs in tourist destinations.

Historic Highway 49 runs right through The MarshallGold Discovery State Historic Park. It is open year roundand features a replica of the original sawmill where gold wasfirst found. Learn about the California Gold Rush at themuseum or enjoy a few character actors milling about thePark providing authentic demonstrations such asblacksmithing, gold panning and even quilting! For a smallfee, children can even try out gold panning keepingwhatever they find.

Downtown Georgetown (pop: 962) looks much as it didlong ago with its wide streets and historic buildings. Thepeople living here are truly far away from the hustle andbustle of city life. But once a year, in July, 15,000 peoplenationwide descend upon the Divide for the JeepersJamboree. They come with their jeeps to ride the RubiconTrail in the El Dorado National Forest to test their drivingskills in this rocky and challenging terrain.

Cool received its own share of national attention duringthe Amgen Tour of California in May. The natural scenicbeauty combined with the 1,500-foot ascent along windingHighway 49 positioned Cool as an ideal viewing area forthe world-class event.


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#500 – 49er Farms1930 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) 613-2484www.49erfarms.com

#801 – American River InnDowntown Georgetown (via Hwy 49 to Hwy 193).Elegant 1853 “Jewel of the Mother Lode”. Elaboratefurnishings, private baths, lovely gardens. Pool with 50-jet Jacuzzi, biking, rafting. (530) 333-4499 or (800) 245-6566. www.americanriverinn.com.

#515 – Irish Creek Ranch& Retreat5900 Garden Valley Rd. Garden Valley. Cows and horseson site, orchard, plus "Historical Farmstead” Rent by day,weekend, or week. Truly a country "farmstay".Opportunity with wildlife. Walking trails and seasonalpond. (530) 333-1112, fax (530) 333-1110

#530 – Mad Dog Mesa4000 Twin Ridges Rd., Coloma. Over 3000 olive treescomprised of 35 varieties, producing only Estate-grownextra virgin olive oil without herbicides or pesticides.Sold at Farmer's Markets, specialty stores or byappointment at our mill. 530-642-8187, fax 530-642-8017www.maddogmesa.com

#508 – North Star Tree/Shoo Fly Farms6000 Shoo Fly Rd., Kelsey. Christmas trees – all sizes,many varieties, wreaths, garlands, greenery. Walkingtrails, 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 Inn6220 State Highway 193 Georgetown, 95634. Walkingdistance of shops and dinning in historicGeorgetown.Exquisitely decorated rooms offer cabletelevision, WI FI, refrigerator, coffee and King or Queensealy posturepedic beds. (530)333-4359www.rockcreekinn.info

#506 – Twin Pines Christmas Tree Farm5150 Twin Pines Loop, Georgetown. Hwy 193, 3 milessouth of Georgetown. Doug Fir, Sequioa, White Fir & BlueSpruce. Free tree netting, holly, mistletoe, trimmings,pinecones, hot chocolate and hot apple cider provided..Open day after Thanksgiving, daily, 9-5. (530) 333-4226.

#216 Venezio Vineyards & Winery5821 Highway 49, Coloma, Mailing P.O. Box 337, Coloma,Ca 95613. VARIETAL wines for sale. Open Wed, throughSun. 10-5. 885-WINE

#805 Walker’s Cabin 400 Ave Chateau, Placerville. Upgraded 2 bedroom cabinwith hot tub, steam shower and expansive decks on 100acre estate with hiking trails, ponds and wildlife. (530)622-3303. www.walkerscabin.com

Fruits/veggies

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Including Garden Valley,Georgetown, Kelsey and Coloma

Travel the Farm Trailwhere Gold was discovered! FromPlacerville to Coloma, and westto Cameron Park.


Take some time to relax andexplore this historic area

and then return toEnchanted April Farm

for a restorative experience… a welcomerespite from the stresses

of daily life. Savor a touchof European elegance inthe heart of the historic

Gold Rush Country.

Experience the magic of Enchanted April FarmPilot Hill (between Auburn & Placerville)

916.939.9144www.goldcountrybandb.com “Bed and Barn”Including overnight stabling for horses & their ownersMake us your vacation home away from home! Permit #1580

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More information atwww.maddogmesa.com

or by calling (530) 642-8187

Number 530 on El Dorado Farm Trails Map

(north area)

El Dorado County’s Farmers’ Markets give the community access to locallygrown, farm fresh produce and the opportunity to personally interact withthe farmer who grows the produce. These markets help to promote

nutrition education, wholesome eating habits, and better food preparation, aswell as boost the economy of the community.

El Dorado County Farm Trails helps give the local farmer an outlet to sell hisproduce and to interact with the community. Experience the difference!

PlacervilleSaturdays & Sundays9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May – Sept.Placerville Fruit Growers4600 Missouri Flat RoadPlacerville, CA

Wednesdays5 p.m. to dusk, June – Oct.Belltower, Main Street

Thursdays4 p.m. to dusk., May – Sept.Placerville Fruit Growers4600 Missouri Flat RoadPlacerville, CA

El Dorado HillsThursdays8 a.m. to 12 p.m., June – Oct.Community Service District Parking lot betweenHarvard and St. Andrews on El Dorado Hills Blvd.

Sundays9 a.m. to 1 p.m., June – Oct.Town Center, located at El Dorado Hills Blvd. & Highway 50

ColomaSundays8 a.m. to 1 p.m.Marshall Gold DiscoveryState Historic Park

South Lake TahoeTuesdays8 a.m. to 1 p.m., June – Oct.American Legion parking lot, 2732 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

Check website for any changes:

www.edc-farmtrails.org


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Eskaton Lodge Cameron Park Assisted Living

3421 Palmer Drive Cameron Park, CA 95682

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Welcome Home

ENRICHING RETIREMENT IN CAMERON PARK

Stunning El Dorado Countyoffers more than 1,800square miles of

remarkably diversetopography for filmingmovies and commercials, nestledbetween Sacramento and themagnificent Sierra Nevada.

To find out more about filming inEl Dorado County, visit

www.filmtahoe.com or contactKathleen Dodge at the ElDorado County Chamber ofCommerce, (800) 457-6279 or

(530) 626-4400. Below, find a list ofmovies and TV shows that have hadscenes filmed in El Dorado County.

• Who Do You Think You Are? NBCTV, “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 theChupacabras “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”

Coming soon:• Bloodline• The Visitors• Vicary Family Vacation• Unwelcome Strangers• Road to Red • Prize of the Pacific• 7eventy 5ive • Isolated

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

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530.677.2203 Fax 530.676.14223361 Coach Lane, Cameron Park

4 MILES FROM RED HAWK CASINO


Bass Lake Golf Course

RESCUE, CALIFORNIA

Just 30 miles east of downtownSacramento and four miles off

Tahoe-bound Hwy 50,

• Friendly, Fun, Affordable Golf

• Full Service Pro Shop

• Electric Carts

• Junior Camp

• Tournaments of all sizes

• Full Bar and Restaurant

• Weddings, Receptions andBanquets up to 300 people.

530-677-4653 (GOLF)3000 Alexandrite Dr, Rescue

www.basslakegolfcourse.com

Bass Lake is 18 holes of elegance.

Bassi FallsPollock Pines, Eldorado National Forest

If you have not seen Bassi Falls at peak flow, youabsolutely have to make the trip out to see it. BassiCreek hurtles 109 ft. over a granite cliff, crashing

over and through many large rocks. It is simply anawesome display of power and force. It is an easy 10minute walk from the parking area to the falls. There isnow an official, maintained trail leading to Bassi Falls.It is very easy to follow, though once the trail reachesan open area, it becomes indistinct crossing over thegranite rock. A line of rocks has been made so it isfairly easy to continue following the trail to thewaterfall. This is a fairly popular area, so you probablywon't be alone here, unless you come during the week.Sunset is certainly the best time to visit and photographBassi Falls, as you will get the warm light shining on thefalls at the end of the day. In the morning, the suncomes up right behind the falls and hits it early. Thishike is perfect for beginners, kids and dogs!Directions: From Hwy #50 about 20 miles east of Placerville, turn left (north) onto Ice House Rd (Forest Road3). Drive 15.9 miles on Ice House Rd. to Union Valley Reservoir. Turn right onto an unmarked dirt road (Road12N32A), just after crossing the bridge over Big Silver Creek (opposite Big Silver group camp). Drive 0.2 milesto a junction and turn left. Then drive 0.8 miles to another junction and turn right. Drive another 0.7 miles tothe trailhead at the end of the road (total 1.7 miles along the dirt road).

Dutch Creek FallsColoma, Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park

In the wet season, Dutch Creek Falls is a beautiful 112 ft.waterfall in Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Parkin Coloma. The trail to Dutch Creek Falls is now

publicly accessible on state park land. There is no parkingalong Bayne Road. Cars may legally park near the bridge onMt. Murphy Road. Purchase a parking pass at the museum. The trail is easy to follow alongDutch Creek. You can't see the creek from the trail until you get closer to the falls. Afterabout 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 aretwo beauties where Johntown Creek and Dutch Creek come together. Both are quite big (97ft. and 112 ft.). It is stunningly beautiful. It’s dangerous to get close to these falls due to thesteep and slippery terrain. The trail does continue above Johntown Creek Falls, and there isone more 60 ft. waterfall shortly above this main drop on Johntown Creek. This is one hikeyou will definitely want to do in the winter months when the creeks are flowing well. Watchfor poison oak, especially in the winter when it cannot be easily seen as it is not in leaf. Inthe spring, there are wildflowers along the trail and Murphy Mountain has a beautifuldisplay of poppies. Directions: From Hwy 49 in Coloma, turn east on Mt. Murphy Rd., drive across the bridge. Turn right on BayneRd., and drive 0.5 miles to the trailhead on the left. But note there is no parking at the trailhead. There is a $8parking fee, which must be paid at the museum.

Excerpts taken from Leon Turnbull, www.waterfallwest.com

• Easy, short hike toincredible waterfall, 1.2miles round trip, 1 hour

• Best Season: Late Aprilthrough May

• Easy, short hike toincredible waterfall, 1.8miles round trip, 1 hour

• Best Season: Late Aprilthrough May


Heading east on U.S. Highway 50 from the Sacramento Valley towardthe Sierra Nevada mountains, you see a transition in the landscapeas you cross the El Dorado County line. The lovely and welcoming

community of El Dorado Hills is situated at the base of the goldenfoothills, located between the San Francisco Bay Area and the scenic LakeTahoe Basin. El Dorado Hills is one of the most prestigious residential

El Dorado Hills:

…for families and fun seekers from across theregion. Town Center is a genuine downtown hubwith a lakefront walking path, fitness facility,award-winning hotel and suites, charming boutiques and over 25 restaurants creating anexceptional shopping, dining and entertainmentexperience. Plan your visits with our exciting calendar of events including outdoor concerts,streets fairs, parades, movie premieres, holidayentertainment and so much more!

Visit ElDoradoHillsTownCenter.com or call 916.933.6699 or The Mansour Company at 916-933-3013

EL DORADO HILLS

TOWN CENTERAn Extraordinary Destination

Exit Hwy 50 at Latrobe Rd.

Unique Tasting RoomLocated in the Exciting Town Center Shopping Plaza

4356 Town Center Blvd, #112El Dorado Hills • 916-933-9329

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Family Owned & Operated

Over 40 different Extra Virgin Olive Oils& Balsamic Vinegars from around theworld including Gourmet Food Items,Beauty Products, Books, Art, Ceramics,

Music, Gifts & So Much More!


The Character: Anthony Mansour, Chairman, CEO, of the Mansour Company

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 seeingthe land, he wrote a personal check for a deposit of $50,000 for the 7,500 acres that were forsale 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 realdowntown. His plan revolved around a central, main shopping street, with supporting businesses on the outskirts of theshopping 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 timelessbuildings 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.”

areas in Northern California. In the last few years it hasseen tremendous growth in both facilities as well asactivities available to residents and businesses in thearea.

This is a community that is enthusiastically involvedin steady improvement of the lifestyle of all who workand reside here. With a range of rejuvenating activitiesfor both residents and visitors, El Dorado Hills is awelcoming destination. Fine dining, one-of-a-kind giftshops, art galleries and exclusive retail boutiques make

interesting shopping adventures. The town has its ownlovely hotel, Holiday Inn Express, located in the heartof Town Center, a place where a pleasant evening strollin our glowing downtown is part of the hospitality.

El Dorado Hills is a true gateway to a variety ofleisure and family activities: golfing, plaza style movietheater, skiing in the Sierra, El Dorado County’s winecountry, and fall festivities in Apple Hill, including anapple and berry picking afternoon concluded byexciting evenings at a nearby casino.

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The Character: John MacCready, winemaker andowner of Sierra Vista Winery

His Story: A native Californian and a former collegeprofessor John MacCready and his wife Barbara, boughttheir property in Pleasant Valley in 1977. The winery farmsthirty-two acres of mountain vineyards on challengingslopes from 2800 to 2900 feet elevation. Mountainvineyards are low yielding with intense flavors,outstanding character and provide thrilling tractor driving.

His Vision: Recognizing the area’s similarity to theRhone region of France, John was one of the first to createEl Dorado’s versions of these varietals. He pioneered the rebirth of mountain viticultureand is considered the "founding father" of the Rhone movement in El Dorado.

Our strength of character today: We have witnessed the growing popularityof the Rhone varietals among California wine consumers and winemakers alike.

Certificate of Authenticity: “All the foothills were classified as Zinfandel countryso when we planted Cabernet Sauvignon we were bucking tradition as we have eversince. Luckily we planted the cab on a site which produces great Cabernet Sauvignon.”


Nestled amongst the pine and oak forests in thesouthern part of El Dorado County is one of ourbest kept secrets, Fair Play. Although Fair Play was

once a thriving rural mining, agricultural and timberoutpost of the Gold Rush, now our reference to the nameFair Play has broader meanings.

At an altitude of about 2,300 ft., this area is home to aworld class wine region. The Fair Play appellation isknown for its high quality wine grapes that yield deeplyflavorful intense wines from an amazing diverse range ofgrape varieties. We invite you to explore the beautifulbyways that include the communities of Fair Play, Mt.Aukum, Somerset and Omo Ranch. You will find nearly20 boutique wineries, a variety of family farms offeringseasonal favorites, Christmas trees, flowers and good things toeat, classic horses, exotic Alpacas and llamas. The residentshere take great pride in their land, their products and theircustomers. An overnight stay is quite unique in the Fair Play,Somerset area. Fabulous Bed & Breakfast Inns, charmingcountry homes and rustic lodges await visitors for an overnightgetaway, or a weekly stay all located within the Fair Play

appellation. No need to miss out on the modern conveniencesto enjoy the warm hospitality, gourmet breakfast, and a verypersonal, unique experience. There is a feeling in the Fair Playarea that you have stepped back to a slower, simpler time inAmerica. People welcome you with a warm smile and familiesstill work hard making a living off the land. This feeling willkeep you coming back time after time!

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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 cattleranching and pears, apples, tomatoes, cucumbers and radish farming. They also had a large commercialflower 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 DoradoCounty and the impact the winery industry could have in the county. Meyers RanchVineyard Management as grown over the past 20 years as new families with a passionfor 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 bothpleasing to the eye and captures the excellent growing conditions in our area for raisingand producing the very best quality grapes possible for our customers.

Certificate of Authenticity: Rick has helped to establish and maintain manyvineyards in the Fair Play appellation. Rick’s clients include Iverson, Fleur De Lys,Windwalker, Miller, Cantiga, Firefall, Cappelli, and Verbitsky vineyards. He is currentlyhelping Shaun and Jeannine Blaylock and Jim and Sue Langman in their quest toestablish vineyards and wineries in Fair Play.


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100% Alpaca Sweaters,Teddy Bears and more!

Alpaca Filled Duvets,Blankets and Throws,

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Handmade and imported Alpaca apparel!

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#426 – Alpacas Beyond The Horizon4620 Boo Bear Lane, Somerset. Sales of show quality alpacas, alpaca breeding seminarsand workshops. Sale of alpaca garments and items, call for availability. (530) 622-1619fax (530) 622-9824

#425 – Alpacas of El Dorado4535 Boo Bear Lane, Somerset. Alpaca sales & breeding. Farm visits. Shearing day. Spendtime & learn about these gentle, exotic & spiritual creatures. Call in advance, bring thekids to this peaceful setting. (530) 642-8082. www.alpacasofeldorado.com.

#400 – Alpacas of Somerset Farm8226 Stoney Creek Rd., Somerset. Full-service alpaca ranch offering sales, breeding,boarding, and ranch visits (by appointment). The “Complete Alpaca Boutique” offers aunique shopping experience and alpaca fiber products. (530) 620-6033.www.alpacasomersetfarm.com.

#432 – Alvarez Vineyards/Miraflores Winery2120 Four Springs Trail, Placerville. Enjoy handcrafted wines of distinction in an area ofgracious surroundings and natural beauty. Open for private events/tours. Open daily, 10-5. Private events/tours by appointment. (530) 647-8505. www.mirafloreswinery.com

#417 – Bechard Vineyard4244 Rooster Court, Somerset. We are a small family vineyard and winery located in theFair Play AVA. We produce Syrah, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Grenache, Tempranillo, andSauvignon Blanc. Open by appointment (530)626-0624. www.bechardvineyard.com.

#406 – Bluebird Haven Iris Garden6940 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 & Winery6375 Grizzly Flat Rd., Somerset. One mile from Somerset corner. Taste award winningwines while enjoying panoramic vineyard views & our picnic facilities. Specializing inRhone varietals & Zinfandels. Open Fri-Sun, 11-5:30. (530) 344-9119.www.busbycellars.com.

#821 – CandyStrike Emporium –Olde Tyme Candy & More398 Main Street, Placerville. Producing over 60 varieties of fudge and having the largestselection of licorice, saltwater taffy and olde tyme candies in Northern California. Largeselection of Hangtown souvenirs and “fun-tional” clothing and gifts. Open daily year-round. (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. Boutiquefamily winery crafting classical-style wines for the dinner table. Fri-Sun. 11-5, orweekdays by appt. 530-621-1696. www.cantigawine.com

#407 – Cedarville Vineyards & Winery6320 Mares Tail Rd., Fair Play. We welcome visitors by appointment for tours, tasting andsales. Please call (530) 620-9463. www.cedarvillevineyard.com

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#350 –Chateau Rodin Vineyards & Winery4771 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.

#411 –Colibri Ridge Winery6100 Gray Rock Road, Fair Play. Premium wines made only from foothill grapes. Our views andsecluded picnic areas make it the ideal place to enjoy the afternoon. Fri-Sun, 11-5. (530) 620-7255. www.colibriridge.com.

#806 –The Davies Family Inn3700 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

#420 –dkcellars7380 Vineyard View Drive, Fair Play. Enjoy the stunning views while wine tasting our award-winning, cellar-worthy Bordeaux varietals. Picnic area & tasting room open Fri-Sun, 11-5. (530)620-1132. www.dkcellars.com.

#307 –Fausel Ranch4881 Hanks Exchange at Squaw Creek, Placerville. Sweet Bing and Ranier cherries – Mid-June.Freestone peaches, Aug-Sept. Beautiful outdoor wedding and reception venue. See ourgazebo beside the creek. Call first: (530) 622-4390.

#403 –Fitzpatrick Winery & Lodge7740 Fair Play Rd., Fair Play. “Uncork the magic”. Organically grown premium wines, year roundwine 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 Vineyards3625 Cedar Creek Rd., Somerset. Located at 2000-2400 ft. along Cedar Creek in the SouthernFair Play Appellation. Various microclimates produce high-quality premium varietals withclonal character. (510) 967-3577 or (510) 834-3416. www.hawkcreekvineyard.com.

#345 –Holly’s Hill Vineyards3680 Leisure Lane, Pleasant Valley. Come enjoy Rhone varietals in a serene retreat in thefoothills of the Sierra Nevadas while overlooking the Consumnes River canyons. Open daily,10-5. (530) 344-0227. www.hollyshill.com.

#409 –Iverson Winery8061 Perry Creek Rd., Fair Play. Our boutique winery specializes in small lots of ultra premiumbordeaux and Italian varietals. Enjoy our gift shop & picnic area with views of the Sierras. OpenThur-Mon 11-5. 530-620-7474. www. iversonwinery.com

#401 –Latcham Vineyards & Winery2860 Omo Ranch Rd., Fair Play. Premium wines specializing in award-winning Zinfandels, PetiteSirah, Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Muscat Canelli & Gold RushRed. Tasting Room open daily 11-5. (530) 620-6642 or (800) 638-6041.

#324 –Lima Sierra Ranch5723 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 Inn6701 Perry Creek Rd., Fair Play. Experience quiet, seductively secluded splendor at Lucinda'sCountry Inn. Fireplaces, luxurious towels & robes, evening wine & snacks, sumptuousbreakfasts. Nestled in the heart of Fair Play. (888) 245-8246. www.lucindascountryinn.com

#308 –Narrow Gate Vineyards4282 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.6440 Slug Gulch Rd., (Fairplay Rd to Perry Creek Rd to Slug Gulch). Winery. Tasting and SalesWed-Sun 11-5. 620-5303. www.oakstone-winery.com.

#431 –Omo Ranch Tree Farm7975 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.

#804 –Perry Creek Retreat Vacation HomeFair 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.

#415 – Perry Creek Winery7400 Perry Creek Rd., Fair Play. Home of ZinMan. Enjoy award-winning wines, create adelicious picnic from our deli case and enjoy an afternoon in our wine park. Opendaily 11-5. (530) 620-5175. Fax (530) 620-5368. www.perrycreek.com.

#427 – Rancho Margarita Alpacas7647 Grizzly Flat Road, Somerset. We have a beautiful local view, and would like toinvite you to meet the alpacas and visit our gift shop of alpaca products. (530) 626-4349.

#420 – Renaissance Ridge Alpacas3130 Squirrel Hollow Rd., Mt. Aukum. We are a full-service Alpaca rancher with over 60Alpacas and state-of-the-art breeding facility. We have both males & females withNational Championships. 530-620-7934 www.renaissanceridgealpacas.com

#418 – Retiredice Alpacas6899 Mt. Aukum Road, Fair Play/Somerset. Breeding, Brokering, Boarding & Sales. GiftShoppe 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.

#410 – Sauber Vineyard & Orchard5220 Butte Creek Road, Somerset. Peaches, nectarines, and eight varieties of winegrapes. Commercial and home winemakers welcome. Crusher/destemmer & press onsite. Picnic area. (530) 626-4329. (877) 787-6707.

#301 – Sierra Vista Vineyards & Winery4560 Cabernet Way, at the far end of Leisure Lane in Pleasant Valley. Wine tasting andsales. Rhône style wines and classical varieties. Scenic picnic area with view ofmountains. Open daily, 10-5, year round except major holidays. 622-7221.www.sierravistawinery.com

#421 – Single Leaf Vineyards & Winery7480 Fair Play Road, Fair Play. Open for tasting & sales 11-5, Wed-Sun. Closed majorholidays. (530) 620-3545. www.singleleaf.com.

#303 – Up Country Ranch5220 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) 644-6843.

# 416 – Ursa Vineyards5951 Mt. Aukum Rd., Somerset. Join us for our award-winning Petit Sirah and Tannatas well as other varietals. Bring a picnic and enjoy our courtyard. 11-5 Sat and Sun.(530) 647-2646. www.ursavineyards.com

#805 – Viña Dorado Vacation HomeFair Play/Mt. Aukum area. Perfectly located between Fairplay and Shenandoah Valley.Sleeps six comfortably, beautiful vacation home, ten stunning acres of oaks andpastures, heart of California's Gold County. 916 539-3951. www.VinaDorado.com.

#433 – Windmill Creek Olive Oil2981 Omo Ranch Rd., Mt. Aukum. Producers of fine extra virgin olive oil. (530) 620-1089. www.windmillcreek.biz

# 820 – Winterhill Olive Oil 321 Main Street, Placerville. Tasting room in Historic Downtown Placerville. Certifiedextra-virgin oils and other local artisanal specialty food products. Open every day. Callfor hours, 626-6369. www.winterhillfarms.com


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Alzante N/A by Appointment 4491 Forni Rd. El Dorado (530) 626-0549 N/AAuriga Wine Cellars 154 Fri-Sun 11-5 3500 Carson Rd Camino (530) 647-8078 aurigawines.comBarkley Homestead N/A Sat-Sun 11-4 8320 Stoney Creek Rd Fair Play (530) 620-6783 barkleyhomestead.comBechard Vineyards 417 by Appointment 4244 Rooster Rd Somerset (530) 626-0624 bechardvineyard.comBoa Vista Vineyards 3b Daily 2952 Carson Rd. Placerville (530) 622-5522 boavistavineyards.comBoeger Winery 32 Daily 10-5 1709 Carson Rd Placerville (530) 622-8094 boegerwinery.comBolsters Hilltop Ranch 45 Daily 10-5 2000 Larsen Dr Camino (530) 644-2230 bolsers.netBusby Cellars 424 Fri-Sun 11-5:30 6375 Grizzly Flat Rd Somerset (530) 344-9119 busbycellars.comCantiga Wineworks 423 Fri-Sun 11-5 5980 Meyers Lane Somerset (530) 621-1696 cantigawine.comCedarville Vineyard 407 by Appointment 6320 Marestail Rd Fair Play (530) 620-9463 cedarvillevineyard.comCharles B. Mitchell 402 Daily 11-5 8221 Stoney Creek Rd Fair Play (530) 620-3467 charlesbmitchell.comChateau Rodin Winery 350 Wed-Sun 11-5 4771 Green Hills Rd Placerville (530) 622-6839 chateaurodin.comChateau Routon 429 Wed-Sun 11-5 2800 Omo Ranch Rd Fair Play (530) 620-5818 chateauroutoninc.comChevalier Winery 309 Fri-Sun 11-5 Pleasant Valley @ Bucks Bar Placerville (530) 677-1676 chevalierwinery.comColibri Ridge 411 Fri-Sun 11-5 6100 Grey Rock Rd Fair Play (530) 620-7255 colibriridge.comCrystal Basin Cellars 803 Thu-Mon 11-6 3550 Carson Rd Camino (530) 647-1767 crystalbasin.comDavid Girard Vineyards 202 Sat-Sun 11-5 741 Cold Springs Rd Placerville (530) 295-1833 davidgirardvineyards.comdiVittorio Winery N/A Tue-Sat. 11-4 6230 Enterprise Dr. Diamond Springs (530) 621-2166 divittoriowinery.comdkcellars 420 Fri-Sun 11-5 7380 Vineyard View Dr Fair Play (530) 620-1132 dkcellars.comFenton Herriott Vineyards 132 Fri-Sun 11-5 120 Jacquier Ct Placerville (530) 642-2021 fentonherriott.comFindleton Estate & Winery 155 Fri-Sun 11-5 3500 Carson Rd Camino (530) 644-4018 finzinwines.comFitzpatrick Winery & Lodge 403 Wed-Mon 11-5 740 Fair Play Rd Fair Play (530) 620-3248 fitzpatrickwinery.comChalet Fleur de Lys Winery N/A Fri-Sun 11-5 7696 Perry Creek Rd Somerset (530) 620-2246 fleurdelyswinery.comGarnet Sun N/A Fri-Sun 11-5 3500 Carson Rd. Camino (530) 647-8466 garnetsun.comGold Hill Vineyard 201 Thr-Sun 10-5 5660 Vineyard Ln Coloma (530) 626-6522 goldhillvineyard.comGrace Patriot Wines N/A Fri-Sun by appt. 2701 Carson Rd Placerville (530) 642-8424 gracepatriotwines.comGranite Springs 405 Daily 11-5 5050 Granite Springs Rd Fair Play (530) 620-6395 latcham.comHolly's Hill Vineyards 345 Daily 11-5 3680 Leisure Ln Placerville (530) 344-0227 hollyshill.comIlluminare Estate Winery 151 Fri-Sun 11-5 3500 Carson Rd Camino (530) 647-1894 illuminarewines.comIverson Winery 409 Fri-Sun 11-5 8061 Perry Creek Rd Fair Play (530) 620-7474 iversonwinery.comJodar Vineyards 152 Daily 11-5 3405 Carson Ct Camino (530) 644-3474 jodarwinery.comLatcham Vineyards 401 Thu-Mon 11-5 2860 Omo Ranch Rd Mt Aukum (530) 620-6642 latcham.comLava Cap Winery 26 Daily 11-5 2221 Fruitridge Rd Placerville (530) 621-0175 lavacap.comMadrona Vineyards 6 Daily 11-5 2560 High Hill Rd Camino (530) 644-5948 madronavineyards.comMining Camp Winery N/A Thr-Sun 10-5 4801 Rock Barn Rd Shingle Springs (530) 677-6510 N/AMiraflores Winery 432 Daily 10-5 2120 Four Springs Rd Placerville (530) 647-8505 mirafloreswinery.comMount Aukum Winery N/A Wed-Sun 11-5 6781 Tower Rd Mount Aukum (530) 620-1675 mountaukum.comMV Winery/Miller Vineyards N/A by Appointment 7261 Fair Play Rd Fair Play (530) 620-1067 N/ANarrow Gate Vineyards 308 Fri-Sat, 10-5; Sun 12-5 4282 Pleasant Valley Rd Placerville (530) 644-6201 narrowgatevineyards.comNello Olivo Winery N/A Daily, call 643 Bee St. Placerville (530) 622-5222 nelloolivo.comOakstone Winery 422 Wed-Sun 11-5 6440 Slug Gulch Rd Fair Play (530) 620-5303 oakstone-winery.comObscurity Cellars N/A by Appointment 6440 Slug Gulch Rd Fair Play (530) 620-2463 obscuritycellars.comPerry Creek Winery 415 Wed-Sun 11-5 7400 Perry Creek Rd Somerset (530) 620-5175 perrycreek.comParaVi Vineyards 12 Daily 11-5 2875 Larsen Dr Camino (530) 647-9463 paravi.comShadow Ranch N/A Thu-Mon 11-5 7050 Fair Play Rd Fair Play (530) 620-2785 shadowranchwinery.comSierra Oaks Estates N/A Wed-Sun 11-5 6713 Mt. Aukum Rd Somerset (530) 620-7079 sierraoaksestates.comSierra Vista Winery 301 Daily 10-5 4560 Cabernet Way Pleasant Valley (530) 622-7221 sierravistawinery.comSingle Leaf 421 Wed-Sun 11-5 7480 Fair Play Rd Fair Play (530) 620-3545 singleleaf.comSogno Winery 250 Fri-Sun 11-6 3046 Ponderosa Rd Shingle Springs (530) 672-6968 sognowinery.comStone's Throw Winery 153 Thr-Sun 11-5 3541 N. Canyon Rd Camino (530) 622-5100 N/AMining Camp Winery N/A Thu-Sun 10-5 4801 Rock Barn Rd. Shingle Springs (530) 677-6510 N/AToogood Estate Winery N/A Daily 11-5:30 7280 Fair Play Rd Fair Play (530) 620-1910 toogoodwinery.comUrsa Vineyards N/A Fri-Sun 11-5 5951 Mt Aukum Rd Somerset (530) 647-2646 ursavineyards.comVan Der Vijver Estate N/A Wed-Sun 11-5 7451 Fair Play Rd Fair Play (530) 620-3210 zinwithus.comVenezio Vineyards 216 Wed-Sun 11-5 5821 Highway 49 Coloma (530) 885-9463 venezio.comWindwalker Vineyards 408 Daily 11-5 7360 Perry Creek Rd Fair Play (530) 620-4054 windwalkervineyard.comWinery by the Creek N/A Thu-Sun 11-5 8085 Perry Creek Rd Fair Play (530) 620-2402 winerybythecreek.comWofford Acres Vineyards 25 Thu-Sun 11-5 1900 Hidden Valley Ln Camino (530) 626-6858 wavwines.com


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ake Tahoe's unique West shoreis an area of unspoiled naturalbeauty that provides a

spectacular vacation. Frompromontories such as RubiconPoint in D.L. Bliss State Park youcan see over one hundred feet intothe depths of Lake Tahoe. On thecrest of Eagle Falls in Emerald BayState Park, you can see a brilliantpanorama of Emerald Bay (one ofthe most photographed spots in theworld), Fannette Island, LakeTahoe, and the distant Nevadashore. Balancing Rock, “130 tonsof granite resting precariously on a

slender stone base,” is the featureattraction of a short, half mile self-guided nature trail in the northwestsection of D.L. Bliss State Park.Vikingsholm Castle, a 1929 38-roomreproduction of Scandinavianarchitecture is a 1.5 miles hike down tothe shores of Emerald Bay. Meeks Bayoffers a variety of activities and is theperfect trailhead for entering theDesolation Wilderness, Meeks BayMeadow, and Sugar Pine Point StatePark, site of the 1960 WinterOlympics. Highlights of the parkinclude summer tours of the EhrmanMansion, and General Phipps Cabin.

trip to Lake Tahoe’s southern shores is unique. Richlyvaried, it offers whatever you need to relax away life’stension. A breathtaking Heavenly vista or a heart-

stopping mountain bike descent. The thrill of pulling afreshwater salmon from the deep blue or the pure serenity of alakeside sunset painted before your eyes. The jangle of a jackpotor 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 needto feel restored – body and soul. Bottomless blue waters,emerald pine and fir draped just below granite peaks that trace afine line between heaven on earth. Cruise to Emerald Bay toview Vikingsholm Castle on the Tahoe Queen authenticsternwheeler, or gain some altitude and the birds eye view fromthe top of the Heavenly Gondola. Stroll through the historicValhalla Estates near the locals’ favorite, Camp RichardsonResort, or fly down the 3100 foot Heavenly zip line. Golf?There’s plenty. Jet ski and power boat rentals? You bet. And forthe day’s grand finale, it’s definitely one of the lakesiderestaurants for great food and drink complimented by one ofour spectacular sunsets. Peppering the summer season is alineup of great events, including around-the-lake bike tours, theLake Tahoe Marathon, outdoor music events and of course, therenowned 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 HeavenlyMountain Resort and Sierra-at-Tahoe. There’s tubing,snowbiking, snowmobiling, sledding, sleigh rides and iceskating. And for those who simply enjoy breathing the pristinemountain air, the choices for snow-shoeing and cross-countryskiing are as plentiful as our pine trees.

The Tahoe Rim Trail, a 165 mile natural wonder, is open tohikers, equestrians and in some areas to mountain bikers,encompasses the ridge tops of the Lake Tahoe Basin and isaccessible from 12 different trailheads.

El Dorado County


El Dorado County Historical Museum104 Placerville Drive • Placerville, CA 95667

(530) 621-5865co.el-dorado.ca.us/generalservices/museum.html

Gold Bug Park - 18882635 Gold Bug Lane • Placerville, CA 95667

(530) 642-5207 • goldbugpark.org

Lake Tahoe Museum3058 Lake Tahoe Boulevard • So. Lake Tahoe, CA

(530) 541-5458

Marshall Gold Discovery State ParkGold Discovery - January 24, 1848P.O. Box 265 • Coloma, CA 95613

(530) 622-3470 • parks.ca.gov

Fountain-Tallman Soda Factory Museum524 Main Street • Placerville, CA 95667

(530) 626-0773

Mileage to locations (From Placerville):

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.

ClimateAverage Temperature for Winter:Placerville: 30º-50º FSouth Lake Tahoe: 20º-30º FAverage Temperature for Summer:Placerville: 75º-95º FSouth Lake Tahoe: 65º-75º FAverage 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”

TransportationCommercial air service is provided viaSacramento International Airport which isapproximately 55 miles west of Placervilleon Highway 1-5. The County has fourgeneral aviation reports: Placerville,Cameron Park, Georgetown, and SouthLake Tahoe. In addition to bus service byGreyhound business, bus service is alsoavailable on the Western Slope via ElDorado Transit, and South Lake TahoeGeneral Express (STAGE) in the Tahoebasin.

GovernmentEl Dorado County is governed by a fivemember Board of Supervisors. The Countyoffices are centered in Placerville andemploy more than 1,700 people. There aretwo incorporated cities in the county,Placerville and South Lake Tahoe, and over20 towns and communities.

IncomeA statewide comparison shows El DoradoCounty at 97.6% of the California percapital income level. The medianhousehold income is around $60,250.

Sacramento: 44 Lake Tahoe: 60 Los Angeles: 450 San Francisco: 146

Stockton: 69Reno: 110

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Facts and Figures About Lake Tahoe

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Elevation: The average surface of Lake Tahoe is 6,229feet above sea level. The highest peak rising directlyfrom the shoreline is Mt. Tallac at 9,735 feet. The highestpoint in the Tahoe Basin is Freel Peak at 10. 881 feet.

Location: Lake Tahoe covers the Nevada/Californiaborder. It is 198 miles northeast of San Francisco, 100miles northeast of Sacramento and 58 miles southwestof Reno.

Size: Lake Tahoe is the largest alpine lake on the NorthAmerican continent. It is 22 miles long and 12 mileswide, with a surface area of 122,200 acres or 193 squaremiles.

Depth: The average depth of Lake Tahoe is 989 feet.The deepest point is 1,685 feet. It is the third deepestlake in North America.

Temperature: During summer, the upper 12 feet of thelake can warm to 69° F. Below depths of 600 feet and inthe winter, temperature remains constant 39°.

Volume: Lake Tahoe contains an estimated39.75 trillion gallons or 122 million acre

feet of water. That’s enough water tocover the entire state of California to

a depth of 14.5 inches.

Purity: The water in LakeTahoe is 99.7% pure, about

the same as distilledwater. It’s so clear that a

white dinner platecan be seen at 75

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California has two types of licenses:1.) California Confidential Marriage LicenseNo blood test, no waiting period. Applicantsmust be living together as husband and wifeand must be at least 18 years of age and haveI.D. The license must be issued in the samecounty in which the ceremony takes place. Thefee is $45. Licenses are available at Californiawedding chapels and the El Dorado CountyCourthouse.

2.) California Marriage License (traditional)No blood test, waiting period. The couple mustbe at least 18 years of age and have I.D. The feeis $50. The license is available at any Californiacounty courthouse including the El DoradoCounty Courthouse.

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7 Seas Inn 4145 Manzanita Ave South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-7031968 Park Hotel 968 Park Ave. South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-0968Alder Inn 1072 Ski Run Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-4485Alpenrose Inn 4074 Pine Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-2985Alpine Inn & Spas 920 Stateline Ave South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-3340Ambassador Motor Lodge 4130 Manzanita Ave South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-6461Angora Lakes Resort 1214 Angora Ridge Road South Lake Tahoe, CA 96158 (530) 541-2092Apple Country Inn 2920 Paul Bunyon Rd Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 647-9017Best Tahoe West Inn 4107 Pine Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-6455Best Western Placerville Inn 6850 Greenleaf Dr Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 622-9100Best Western Stagecoach Inn 5940 Pony Express Trail Pollock Pines, CA 95726 (530) 644-2029Best Western Station House Inn 901 Park Ave South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 542-1101Best Western Timber Cove Lodge 3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96157 (530) 541-6722Big Pines Mountain House Of Tahoe 4083 Cedar Ave South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 541-5155Blue Jay Lodge 4133 Cedar Ave South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-5232Blue Lake Inn 4095 Laurel Ave South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-4101Blue Lake Inn 944 Friday Ave South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-6459Quality Inn & Suites 3361 Coach Lane Cameron Park, CA 95682 (530) 677-2203Cameron Park Motel 6 3444 Coach Lane Cameron Park, CA 95682 (530) 677-7177Capri Motel 932 Stateline Ave South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-3665Cedar Inn & Suites 890 Stateline Ave South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 543-0159Cedar Lodge 4069 Cedar Ave South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-6453Days Inn 968 Park Ave South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 541-4800Days Inn 3530 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-3445Edwards Tahoe Lodge 6845 W Lake Boulevard Tahoma, CA 96142 (530) 525-7207Elizabeth Lodge 3918 Pioneer Trl South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-2417Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe Resort 4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-5400Embassy Vacation Resort 901 Ski Run Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 541-6122Fantasy Inn 3696 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 541-4200Forest Suites Resort 1 Lake Pkwy South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 541-6655Gold Country Inn 1332 Broadway Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 622-3124Gold Trail Motel 1970 Broadway Placerville, CA 95667 (530)622-2906Green Lantern Motel Manzanita Ave & Poplar South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-6336Hangtown Motel 1676 Broadway Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 622-0637High Country Lodge 1227 Emerald Bay Rd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 541-0508Highland Inn Inc 3979 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-4161Hilltop Motel Hwy 193 Georgetown, CA 95634 (530) 333-4141Lexington Historic Cary House Hotel 300 Main St Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 642-0106Holiday Inn Express 3961 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-5900Holiday Inn Express 4360 Town Center Blvd El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (916) 358-3100Howard Johnson Express Inn 3489 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-5266Inn By The Lake 3300 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 542-0330Lazy S Lodge 609 Emerald Bay Rd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 541-0230Lone Pine Lodge 864 Stateline Ave South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-3316Lotus Inn 1006 Lotus Rd. Lotus, CA 95651 (530) 622-9587Mark Twain Motel 947 Park Ave South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-5733Marriott’s Timber Lodge 4100 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 542-6700Matterhorn Motel 2187 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 541-0367Midway Inn 3876 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151 (530) 544-4397Motel 6 2375 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 542-1400Mother Lode Motel 1940 Broadway Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 622-0895National 9 Inn 3901 Pioneer Trl South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 541-2119National 9 Inn 1500 Broadway Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 622-3884Norfolk Woods Inn 6941West Lake Boulevard Tahoma, CA 96142 (530) 525-5000Paradise Motel 953 Park Ave South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-6800Park Tahoe Inn 4011 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-6000Pine Cone Acre Motel 735 Emerald Bay Rd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96158 (530) 541-0375Pinewood Lodge 3818 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-3319Pistante’s Coyote Den 1211 Emerald Bay Rd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 541-2282Quality Inn And Suites 3838 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 541-5400Rock Creek Inn 6220 Hwy 193 Georgetown, CA 95634 (530) 333-4359

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Royal Inn-South Lake Tahoe 3520 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-1177Royal Valhalla Motor Lodge 4104 Lakeshore Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-2233Secrets Inn 924 Park Ave South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-6767Shamrock Inn 4127 Pine Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 541-7150Sierra Inn 13666 US Highway 50 Kyburz, CA 95720 (530) 647-2163Sierra Nevada House 835 Lotus Road Coloma, CA 95613 (530) 626-8096South Shore Inn 3906 Pioneer Trail South Lake Tahoe, CA 96157 (530) 544-1000South Y Lodge 1120 US Highway 50 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96158 (530) 544-0114Stardust Lodge 4061 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-5211Stonehenge At Tahoe 1082 Mountain Canary Dr South Lake Tahoe, CA 96158 (530) 577-0732Stovalls Tahoe Inn 4075 Manzanita Ave South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-2285Strawberry Lodge 17510 Highway 50 Kyburz, CA 95720 (530) 659-7200Sunshine Inn 1184 Emerald Bay Rd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 542-3500Super 8 Motel 3600 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-3476Tahoe Beach & Ski Club 3601 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 541-6220Tahoe Colony Inn 3794 Montreal Rd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96157 (530) 544-6481Tahoe Hacienda Motel 3820 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 541-3805Tahoe Lake Cottages 7030 West Lake Boulevard Tahoma, CA 96142 (530) 525-4411Tahoe Lakeside Lodge 942 Poplar St South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-9655Tahoe Queen Motel 932 Poplar Street South Lake Tahoe, CA 96157 (530) 544-2291Tahoe Valley Lodge 2241 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 541-0353Tahoe Villa North Lodge 4123 Manzanita Ave South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-6700The Block Motel 4143 Cedar Ave South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-2936The Budget Inn 3496 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-2834The Tahoe Lake Shore Lodge And Day Spa 930 Balbijou Rd 50 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 541-2180Three Peaks Resort 931 Park Ave South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-4131Thunderchief Motel 1008 Echo Rd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 541-6231Time In Tahoe 756 Kiowa Dr South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 318-6065Travel Inn 3536 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-2036Ussery’s Kyburz Resort Motel 13666 Highway 50 Kyburz, CA 95720 (530) 293-3382Vagabond Inn 3892 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-3642Value Inn 2659 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-3959Washoe Motel 751 Emerald Bay Rd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 541-4223Westhaven Inn 5658 Pony Express Trail Pollock Pines, CA 95726 (530) 644-7800

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Albert Shafsky House Bed & Breakfast 2942 Coloma St Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 642-2776

American River Inn Main & Orleans Streets Georgetown, CA 95634 (800) 245-6566

Barkley Historic Homestead 8320 Stoney Creek Rd Somerset, CA 95684 (530) 620-7683

Bella Vista Bed & Breakfast 581 Cold Springs Rd Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 622-3456

Black Bear Inn Bed & Breakfast 1202 Ski Run Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-4451

Blair Sugar Pine Bed And Breakfast 2985 Clay Street Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 626-9006

Camino Hotel 4103 Carson Rd Camino CA 95709 (530) 644-1800

Coloma Country Inn 345 High Ave Coloma, CA 95613 (530) 622-6919

Davies Family Inn 3700 Fort Jim Road Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 295-1000

Eden Vale Inn 1780 Springvale Rd Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 621-0901

Fitzpatrick Winery and Lodge 7740 Fair Play Rd Fair Play, CA 95684 (530) 620-3248

Fleming Jones Homestead Bed And Breakfast 3170 Newtown Rd Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 344-0943

Glen Morey Country House Bed And Breakfast 801 Morey Drive Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 306-3481

The Green Toad B & B 5821 Spanish Flat Rd Garden Valley, CA 95633 (530) 626-0983

Lucinda’s Country Inn 6701 Perry Creek Rd Fair Play, CA 95684 (888)245-8246

Seasons Bed & Breakfast 2934 Bedford Ave Placerville CA 95667 (530) 626-4420

Seven Up Guest Ranch B&B 8060 Fairplay Rd Fairplay, CA 95684 (530) 620-5450

American River Resort 6019 New River Rd Coloma, CA 95613 (530) 622-6700

Americana Vacation Resorts 3794 Montreal Rd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-8463

Americana Vacation Resorts 3845 Pioneer Trail South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 541-8022

Berkely Echo Lake Camp Po Box 228 Echo Lake, CA 95721 (530) 659-7506

California Land Management Po Box 14000 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151 (530) 544-5994

Camp Concord Mt Tallac Trailhead Road South Lake Tahoe, CA 96158 (530) 541-1203

Camp Lotus 5461 Bassi Road Lotus, CA 95651 (530) 622-8672

Camp Richardson 1900 Jameson Beach Road South Lake Tahoe CA 96158 530) 541-1801

Chiquita Camp Campground 9092 Wentworth Springs Rd Georgetown, CA 95634 (530) 333-4673

Cisco Grove Campground And R V 1221 Aaron Cool Dr Cool, CA 95614 (530) 426-1600

Coloma Resort & RV Park 6921 Mount Murphy Road Coloma, CA 95613 (530) 621-2267

Enchanted April Farm N/A Pilot Hill, CA 95664 (530) 939-9144

Fallen Leaf Campground Hwy 89 South Lake Tahoe CA 96150 (530) 544-0426

Finnon Lake and Recreation Area 9100 Rock Creek Road Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 622-6832

Ghost Mountain Ranch 5560 Badger Hill Rd Pollock Pines, CA 95726 (530) 644-5476

Hansens Resort 1360 Ski Run Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96156 (530) 544-3361

Ice House Resort Campground 9000 Ice House Road Pollock Pines, CA 95726 (530) 293-3321

Kit Carson Lodge Hwy 88 at Silver Lake Kit Carson CA 95644 (209) 258-8500

Lake Tahoe Koa Kampground North Truckee Road South Lake Tahoe, CA 96155 (530) 577-3693

Leoni Meadows Campground 6100 Leoni Road Grizzly Flats, CA 95636 (530) 626-3610

Lovers Leap Campground Hwy 50 Twin Bridges, CA 95721 N/A

Masonic Lodge Georgetown #25 6329 Lower Main Georgetown, CA 95634 (530) 333-1950

Meeks Bay Campground Highway 89 Tahoma, CA 96142 (530)525-4733

Meeks Bay Resort And Marina 7941 Emerald Bay Road Tahoma, CA 96142 (530) 525-6946

Placerville Koa 4655 Rock Barn Rd Shingle Springs, CA 95682 (530) 676-2267

Ponderosa R V Resort 7291 Highway 49 Coloma, CA 95613 (530) 642-5830

Sierra Pines Baptist Camp Sierra Pines Road Twin Bridges, CA 95721 (530) 659-7111

Sierra Tahoe Vacation Resort 3840 Pioneer Trail South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 541-6226

Ski Haus Lodge Po Box 4129 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96157 (530) 544-2544

Sly Park Recreation 4771 Sly Park Rd Pollock Pines, CA 95726 (530) 644-2792

Tahoe Valley Campground 1175 Melba Drive South Lake Tahoe CA 96158 (530) 541-2222

Accommodation Station 2516 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 542-5850

Alpine Rentals & Realty 1008 2nd St South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-6978

Best Rentals 2877 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-7707

Bobs At Beach Po Box 8096 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96158 (530) 541-3731

Casita Del Oro Po Box 732 Lotus, CA 95651 (530) 621-3030

Gold Country Deck House 241 Diana Street Placerville CA 95667 (510) 638-2250

Gold Hill Retreat 5601 Gold Hill Rd Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 621-7073

Irish Creek Retreat 5900 Garden Valley Rd Garden Valley, CA 95633 (530) 333-1177

Lake Tahoe Properties 2048 Dunlap Dr Ste 3 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 542-1845

Perry Creek Retreat Perry Creek Road Fair Play, CA 95684 (818) 681-8552

River Gables Vacation Rental Po Box 860 Lotus, CA 95651 (877) 499-8609

Sierra Rentals Llc Sierra Rentals Llc Pollock Pines, CA 95726 (916) 295-4235

Squirrels Nest Vacation Cabin 2002 Magic Mine Fair Play, CA 95684 (530) 620-7317

Tahoes Finest Rentals 2264 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 541-4725

The Cottage At Perry Creek 7424 Perry Creek Road Fair Play, CA 95684 (530) 545-2000

Villa Tregua at Spencer Farms 1120 Wallace Road Placerville, CA 95667 (916) 293-2136

Viña Dorado Po Box 202 Mt. Aukum, CA 95656 (916) 539-3951

Walkers Cabin 400 Ave Chateau Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 622-3303



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Abel’s Apple Acres 38 � � � � �

All About Ewe 231 �

Alpacas Beyond The Horizon 426 � � �

Alpacas of El Dorado 425 �

Alpacas of Somerset Farm 400 � �

American River Cherry Co. 204 � � �

American River Inn 801 � � � �

Argyres Orchard 22 � �

Auriga Wine Cellars 154 �

Barsotti Ranch (wholesale only) 30 �

Bavarian Hills Orchard 11 � � � � � � �

Bechard Vineyard 417 � �

Blue Bird Haven Iris 406 � � �

Boa Vista Orchard 3A � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

Boa Vista Vineyard 3B � �

Boeger Winery 32 � �

Bolster’s Hilltop Ranch 45 � � � � � � � � � �

Busby Cellars 424 � �

Cafe Mahjaic Restaurant & Lotus Inn 808 � �

Candy Strike Emporium 821 �

Cantiga Wineworks Winery 423 � �

Cardanini’s Pumpkin Patch 42 �

Carson Ridge Evergreens 157 �

Cedarville Vineyards & Winery 407 � �

Chateau Rodin Winery 350 � � � � �

Chevalier Winery 220 � �

Colibri Ridge Winery 411 � �

Crystal Basin Cellars 803 �

David Girard Vineyards 202 � �

dkcellars 420 � �

Eden Vale Inn 807 �

Fausel Ranch 307 � �

Fitzpatrick Winery & Lodge 403 � � � �

Fudge Factory Farm 40 � � � �

Goldbud Farms 39 � � �

Gold Hill Retreat & Olive Co. 230 � �

Gold Hill Vineyard & Brewery 201 � � �

Grandpa’s Cellar 17 � � � � �

Greenstone Gardens 326 � �

Harris Tree Farm 84 � � � � � � � �

Hawk Creek Vineyards 436 �

High Hill Ranch 1 � � � � � � � �

High Sierra Iris & Wedding Gardens 29 � �

Holly’s Hill Vineyards 345 � � �

Hooverville Orchards 206 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

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Illuminare Estate Winery 151 �

Indian Rock Fly Fishing & Christmas Tree Farm 117 � �

Irish Creek Ranch and Retreat 515 � �

Iverson Winery 409 � � � �

Jodar Vineyards & Winery 152 � �

Kingsate Farm 161 � � � � �

Larsen Apple Barn & Bake Shop 9 � � � � � � �

Lava Cap Winery 26 � � �

Lima Sierra Ranch 324 � �

Lotus Bonsai Nursery 207 � � � �

Lucinda’s Country Inn 803 �

Mad Dog Mesa 530 �

Madroña Vineyards 6 � � � � �

Marvin Larsen Ranch 49 � � � � �

Meadow View Gardens 232 � � � �

Meyer Ranch 209 � � �

Miraflores Winery/Alvarez Vineyard 432 � � �

Narrow Gate Vineyard 308 � � �

North Star Tree / Shoo Fly Farms 508 � � � �

Oakstone Winery 422 � �

O’Halloran’s Apple Trail Ranch 18 � � � � �

Omo Ranch Tree Farm 431 � �

Owen’s Acres & Fortune Farms 268 � � �

Perry Creek Winery 415 � � �

ParaVi Vineyard 12 � � � �

Rainbow Orchards 10 � � � � � � � �

Rancho Margarita Alpacas 427 � �

Renaissance Ridge Alpacas 430 �

Retiredice Alpacas 418 � � �

Sacred Paths Farm 156 � � � �

Sauber Vineyard & Orchard 410 � � � �

Sierra Vista Winery 301 � � �

Single Leaf Winery 421 � �

Sundance Tree Farm 215 �

Twin Pines Christmas Tree Farm 506 �

Up Country Ranch 303 �

Ursa Vineyards 416 � �

Venezio Vineyards & Winery 216 � �

Walkers Cabin 805 � �

Willow Pond Organic Farm 130 � � � � � � � �

Windmill Creek Olive Oil Co. 433 � �

Winterhill Olive Oil 820 � �

Wofford Acres Vineyards 25 � � �

Z & B Ranch 222 � � � � �

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.

“Wines With an Altitude”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.”

Iverson Winery

Boutique style wines

8061 Perry Creek Rd. 530.620.7474

IversonWinery.com

MVWinery

National & internationalaward winning wines

7261 Fair Play Rd. 530.620.1067

MillerVineyards.com

Mount AukumWineryElevation matters

6781 Tower Rd.530.620.1675

MountAukum.com

Perry CreekWinery

Home of Zinman™

7400 Perry Creek Rd. 530.620.5175

PerryCreek.com

Shadow RanchWinery

Taste the quality of ourpremium vineyards

7050 Fair Play Rd.530.620.2785

ShadowRanch.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!

“Ask for our Fair Play wines at restaurants, wine bars and your favorite wine shop!”

www.fairplaywine.com

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