Been a while since I have had a chance to update the blog for Placerville

We are winding down the summer here at our Placerville bed and breakfast and have been keeping busy....rafting, geocaching, visiting new and old places on Historic Main Street. In fact in the morning, will be the Annual Craft Faire so Main will be closed for all the goodies to be out.

We have a new ice cream, actually gelato, store open on Main Street so if you are in Placerville, be sure to give them a taste. Zia's artisan gelatos are made fresh daily and they offer twelve flavors of gelato from pistachio to passion fruit. They also have espresso drinks, distinctive desserts and pastries. Zia's is Located at 312 Main Street.

Hours:

Monday CLOSED

Tues - Thursday 10 - 7

Friday, Saturday 9 - 9

Sunday 12 - 6

August 15th once again brings Saturday Night Art Walk to Historic Main Street in Placerville. Come and enjoy gelato, shopping and fine dining for the day.

And just for fun....

Albert Shafsky House B&B Receives 2009 Best of Placerville Award

U.S. Commerce Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement

WASHINGTON D.C., June 8, 2009 -- Albert Shafsky House B&B has been selected for the 2009 Best of Placerville Award in the Bed & Breakfasts category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).

The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2009 USCA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.

About U.S. Commerce Association (USCA)

U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.

The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.