G is for Geocaching...and David Girard Vineyards

Yep, they really do go together....as one of my passions is geocaching and the other is wine, I have been guilty of mixing the two at this winery....yes there is a cache there, but the real find is the wine.

Our favorite is the
2006 COEUR ROUGE
El Dorado-Estate Vineyard

This blend creates an elegant impression of fruit. A very lush and velvety mouthfeel seamlessly delivers big fruit. Framed by granitic tannis that expand with a never ending finish. Over time this wine expresess many nuances of spice and meat. Aged in 2 & 3 year old French oak for 18 months.

Enjoy the wine tasting year round at David Girard Vineyards

11:00am - 5:00pm Open daily!

Wakamatsu Event - Tickets on Sale

Wakamatsu Farm Festival Tickets on sale TODAY!

A Celebration of the Diverse History of the Wakamatsu Tea and Silk Colony Farm

Saturday, May 18th, 2013
Wakamatsu Tea and Silk Colony Farm
941 Cold Springs Rd., Placerville, CA 95613
9 am to 4 pm

 $20/adult; $7/youth (ages 10-17), under 10 is FREE
Group rates available for parties of 10 people or more. Call American River Conservancy's main office for group ticket sales and information - 530.621.1224

Purchase advanced tickets HERE. 

Tickets are limited and advanced purchase is strongly recommended.

The American River Conservancy Presents:

Festival Features:

Japanese Music, Dance, Arts, Crafts
Samurai Martial Arts - Mikuni Sushi
Native American Artists, Performers, Dancers
Gold Rush Living History - Historic Farm Tours - Petting Zoo
Wine, Beer and Sake Tastings - Music - Hay Wagon Rides
Organic Farm Tours -  Food Vendors and much more!

For a complete listing of performers and vendors, visit the Wakamatsu Farm Festival event page on ARC's website.

Special Thanks to our Festival Sponsors:

California Rice Commission   El Dorado Arts Council   David Girard Vineyards   Gold Country Artists' Gallery

Mailing Address:

American River Conservancy

PO Box 562

Coloma, CA 95613 

US 

Contact Name: Michael Dotson

Telephone Number: (530) 621-1224

Sheets!

Ask how you can put our Comphy sheets on your bed!

Merry Christmas

Wishing you happy holidays!!!

Upcoming goodies at Boeger!

Boeger Winery's Annual Holiday Sampler Sip, Nibble & Shop! Saturday, November 17th 11AM - 4PM $5 per person & FREE for members (limit 2 per membership)

From ARC...stuff to do

This just in from our friends at the American River Conservancy

THIS WEEK Workshop: Pine Needle Basket Class Saturday, November 10th 9 am – 4 pm Come learn the technique of coiling and how to start a basket out of pine needles in this one day workshop led by basket maker and ARC member, Nettie Fox... cost: $40/members, $50/non-members FUTURE Hike: Dog Hike at Cronan Ranch Friday, November 16th 8 – 10 am For well-socialized dogs only - bring leashes. We will discuss canine control, effects on wildlife, and practice some basic training. Suggested donation: $5/members, $10/non-members.  Tour: Wakamatsu Historical Tours Saturday, November 17th, 9 – 11am Join trained docents for a historical tour of property recently acquired by ARC. This ranch is an interesting mosaic of springs, streams, wetlands, blue and live oak forest, sweeping vistas and prime agricultural soil... Cost: $5/Children 12+ years old, $10/Adults (18+). We encourage you to support ARC programs Donate Today    Contact Julie at 530-621-1224, or Julie@arconservancy.org

We have rooms for Veteran's Day weekend!

It is Fall in the Foothills, why not come and enjoy wine, Fall colors and celebrate Veteran's Day at the Placerville Monument with us.

At 11 am the Monument will celebrate and honor all those who have served their county....some gave all, all gave some.

This is always a well attended and very moving event.  As always, the American Legion will have the honor of putting the American Flags out along Highway 50 to remind motorists that freedom is not free and that our vets deserve thanks and respect.