Please consider joining us for Valentine's Day at the Albert Shafsky House B&B and then spending some time at the wineries. Boeger Winery is having a great, sweet event....details below. They are located just a few minutes from our Placerville bed and breakfast.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
11am-4pm
Fall in love with our Valentine's wine and chocolate event. Snuggle up to your sweetie in our Historic 1872 Wine Cellar while enjoying scrumptious chocolate and other sweets paired with our fantastic wines in a one of a kind Boeger logo glass. As if that were not tempting enough - join us as we release our 2007 Tempranillo and Primitivo wines.
$20/pp (includes glass)
$15/club (includes glass. Limit two per membership)
Proudly Featuring-
Beyond Baked, Fudge Factory Farm & Lavender View Farm of El Dorado County.
Sweet deals...
~Buy one get one free 2008 Vin Rosé. A $30 value for just $15!
~A limited number of Sweetie Sampler Packs will be available this weekend only. The sampler pack includes two library wines -1999 Merlot and 1999 Meritage Reserve.
RSVP today to Tara at 800/655-2634 x: 18
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Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Friday, January 08, 2010
Join us in reading Jack London's "Call of the Wild" in February
Ok, so our library system in El Dorado County has been hit by budget cuts, but they are still looking for ways to reach people and encourage reading (a good thing!). So they got together and set up this cool event with the El Dorado Arts Council and the Office of Education.....We are all going to read Jack London's "Call of the Wild" during February.
Here is the Press Release that went out....
Placerville, CA. January 10, 2010 — The El Dorado Arts Council, Libraries and County Office of Education will launch The Big Read in celebration of The Call of the Wild with a proclamation by the County Board of Supervisors followed by a reception at the Main Library in Placerville on February 2, 2010. The Big Read in El Dorado County is presented with support from The Mountain Democrat, Friends of the Library, Fergerson Financial and other individuals.
The kick-off event will feature the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors reading a proclamation announcing the start of The Big Read :WILD in El Dorado County. Become enchanted with the words of Jack London by listening to dramatic readings from the book. Then, cross the street to the Main Library for a program on wolves, featuring live wolves, book giveaways and snacks.
“The Call of the Wild is a slim book with a huge heart full of adventure. Everyone should pick it up and read it during The Big Read :WILD in El Dorado County. I know I will!” said Jeanne Amos, Director of El Dorado County Libraries.
The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) designed to restore reading to the center of American culture. The NEA presents The Big Read in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and in cooperation with Arts Midwest. Support for The Big Read is provided by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Transportation for The Big Read is provided by Ford. El Dorado County is one of 268 communities nationwide participating in The Big Read from September 2009-June 2010. To date, the NEA has funded more than 800 Big Read programs in the nation’s towns and cities. During February and March our community will celebrate The Call of the Wild with a full calendar of events including “Jack London’s Alive and Well and Visiting El Dorado County,” dynamic portrayals by actor/scholar Michael Oakes in El Dorado Hills, Placerville, and South Lake Tahoe; Iditarod racer Jeanne Ashcraft; and The Battle of the Gold Rushes at the El Dorado County Museum.
For more information visit the web.
While it may not be more fun than geocaching, reading is still tops on our list of fun activities and you can read this short book in just a few sittings...Jack London probably would probably have loved Placerville during the "Hangtown" years, but being a Northern California guys makes him local enough for me.
From Wiki...
Jack London (January 12, 1876 – November 22, 1916)[ was an American author who wrote The Call of the Wild,White Fang, and The Sea Wolf along with many other popular books. A pioneer in the then-burgeoning world of commercial magazine fiction, he was one of the first Americans to make a lucrative career exclusively from writing.
The ranch (abutting stone remnants of Wolf House) is now a National Historic Landmark and is protected in Jack London State Historic Park.
Rita and I have visited the reconstructed house in Oakland and the remains of Wolf House in Glen Ellen, CA. Yep, we at the Albert Shafsky House are fans and will be reading the book along with the rest of the County...have you pledged to read it??? Click here to print out pledge form.
Here is the Press Release that went out....
Placerville, CA. January 10, 2010 — The El Dorado Arts Council, Libraries and County Office of Education will launch The Big Read in celebration of The Call of the Wild with a proclamation by the County Board of Supervisors followed by a reception at the Main Library in Placerville on February 2, 2010. The Big Read in El Dorado County is presented with support from The Mountain Democrat, Friends of the Library, Fergerson Financial and other individuals.
The kick-off event will feature the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors reading a proclamation announcing the start of The Big Read :WILD in El Dorado County. Become enchanted with the words of Jack London by listening to dramatic readings from the book. Then, cross the street to the Main Library for a program on wolves, featuring live wolves, book giveaways and snacks.
“The Call of the Wild is a slim book with a huge heart full of adventure. Everyone should pick it up and read it during The Big Read :WILD in El Dorado County. I know I will!” said Jeanne Amos, Director of El Dorado County Libraries.
The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) designed to restore reading to the center of American culture. The NEA presents The Big Read in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and in cooperation with Arts Midwest. Support for The Big Read is provided by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Transportation for The Big Read is provided by Ford. El Dorado County is one of 268 communities nationwide participating in The Big Read from September 2009-June 2010. To date, the NEA has funded more than 800 Big Read programs in the nation’s towns and cities. During February and March our community will celebrate The Call of the Wild with a full calendar of events including “Jack London’s Alive and Well and Visiting El Dorado County,” dynamic portrayals by actor/scholar Michael Oakes in El Dorado Hills, Placerville, and South Lake Tahoe; Iditarod racer Jeanne Ashcraft; and The Battle of the Gold Rushes at the El Dorado County Museum.
For more information visit the web.
While it may not be more fun than geocaching, reading is still tops on our list of fun activities and you can read this short book in just a few sittings...Jack London probably would probably have loved Placerville during the "Hangtown" years, but being a Northern California guys makes him local enough for me.
From Wiki...
Jack London (January 12, 1876 – November 22, 1916)[ was an American author who wrote The Call of the Wild,White Fang, and The Sea Wolf along with many other popular books. A pioneer in the then-burgeoning world of commercial magazine fiction, he was one of the first Americans to make a lucrative career exclusively from writing.
The ranch (abutting stone remnants of Wolf House) is now a National Historic Landmark and is protected in Jack London State Historic Park.
Rita and I have visited the reconstructed house in Oakland and the remains of Wolf House in Glen Ellen, CA. Yep, we at the Albert Shafsky House are fans and will be reading the book along with the rest of the County...have you pledged to read it??? Click here to print out pledge form.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Snow in the Foothills...
I have to say I feel like we lost a whole week of December rather than just a day....have the power go out on us a week ago today and waking up to green flashes in the sky from the transformers erupting all over town was very exciting....then seeing the foot of snow at the inn was exciting....Not so exciting once we realized how cold it was getting without power. Lucky for us, we were one of the first ones back on (24 hours later) and we could get on with things...only there was still a foot of snow everywhere and much of Placerville remained closed as they could not get out of their homes due to trees being down. One of the days I went to work last week it was just 18 degrees out at 7:30 - not sure I want to know what at was a 2 a.m. but our pipes held up. The Albert Shafsky House B&B did just fine.
Happy to say that with the recent rain, most of the snow in town has now melted and is but a photo memory. But I am sure we will all be talking about the "Storm of 09" for some time to come--Placerville had not seen this much snow in twenty years....
Happy to say that with the recent rain, most of the snow in town has now melted and is but a photo memory. But I am sure we will all be talking about the "Storm of 09" for some time to come--Placerville had not seen this much snow in twenty years....
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Some recent reviews
We are so lucky to have the best guests in the world....Apple Hill is happening so we have been staying fairly busy in Placerville.
"Shafsky B&B is clean & comfortable, great food and very helpful owners”
Aug 19, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
They accomodated our late arrival, recommended a perfect restaurant and made the reservations, and served a great breakfast.
“Like Staying with Friends”
Aug 18, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
Beautifully restored home steeped in history, short walk over a foot bridge to Old Town, comfortable rooms that take you back to yesteryear, but mostly hosts that instantly make you feel like long-time friends. Add entertainment by a darling dashund named Lilly, a fantastic gourmet breakfast the next morning, interesting/friendly other guests, and you know you have picked the perfect b&b.
“Very charming B&B”
Jun 17, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
Really fantastic B&B, perfect in every way. Rita and Stephanie were wonderful hosts and made us feel like friends rather than guests. The room was large and very charming, and the attentions to detail was incredible. It was clear that a lot of heart and effort went into this 1902 house. Having the privilege of spending two summer days at such a place is one of the things that make life so wonderful.
The B&B was very easy to get to, and very close to downtown Placerville. We ended up walking to and from Main Street, which was very pleasant. In summary, the best B&B we've ever stayed at, and would recommend it to anyone
"Shafsky B&B is clean & comfortable, great food and very helpful owners”
Aug 19, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
They accomodated our late arrival, recommended a perfect restaurant and made the reservations, and served a great breakfast.
“Like Staying with Friends”
Aug 18, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
Beautifully restored home steeped in history, short walk over a foot bridge to Old Town, comfortable rooms that take you back to yesteryear, but mostly hosts that instantly make you feel like long-time friends. Add entertainment by a darling dashund named Lilly, a fantastic gourmet breakfast the next morning, interesting/friendly other guests, and you know you have picked the perfect b&b.
“Very charming B&B”
Jun 17, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
Really fantastic B&B, perfect in every way. Rita and Stephanie were wonderful hosts and made us feel like friends rather than guests. The room was large and very charming, and the attentions to detail was incredible. It was clear that a lot of heart and effort went into this 1902 house. Having the privilege of spending two summer days at such a place is one of the things that make life so wonderful.
The B&B was very easy to get to, and very close to downtown Placerville. We ended up walking to and from Main Street, which was very pleasant. In summary, the best B&B we've ever stayed at, and would recommend it to anyone
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Apple Hill and Labor Day
Ahh, the hot days of August are winding down---only supposed to be 85 next week. Time for apple season to start! Yes, Apple Hill begins next weekend and we are looking forward to all sorts of delicious treats (ciders, strudels, tarts, pies, and of course the crafts items that are on display). We are going to get apple donuts on Labor Day! I can hardly wait!
The El Dorado County Artists at holding their Annual Studio Tour Sept 18-20 and we still have one room available for you art lovers (or you can come for Apple Hill donuts!). 91 artists, 30 locations, 3 days--how can you go wrong?
Make the Albert Shafsky House B&B your home base for exploring all that El Dorado County has to offer.
The El Dorado County Artists at holding their Annual Studio Tour Sept 18-20 and we still have one room available for you art lovers (or you can come for Apple Hill donuts!). 91 artists, 30 locations, 3 days--how can you go wrong?
Make the Albert Shafsky House B&B your home base for exploring all that El Dorado County has to offer.
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