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TOUR SITES
Spring - 2008
This spring we are featuring the following sites and onsite artisans.
1 - Yosemite Valley Alpacas
 Caren
and John Bryant7913 Hunters Valley Rd. Mariposa, CA 95338 jcbryant@yosemitevalleyalpacas.com (click to enlarge) |
Caren and John
Bryant welcome you to Mariposa County’s only working Alpaca Ranch. We have
30 Suri Alpacas with several cria (babies) due in the spring. There will be
alpaca fiber, rovings (ready to spin fiber) and more for display and sale.
Come experience the wonderful world of alpacas and feel the luxury of 100%
alpaca clothing.
Directions:From Mariposa, drive 11 miles on Hwy 49 North. Turn left onto
J-16(Bear Valley Rd). Go 3.4 miles, then turn right on Hunters Valley Rd. Go
2.8 miles, then turn left at the red “FIREHOUSE” sign, go 0.4 miles to our
ranch.
 Kris
and Harold Casto6947 Highway 49 North Mariposa, CA 95338 (209)377-8450 http://mtbullionvineyard.com (click to enlarge) |
Sharon Bortugno - Watercolor
Larry Potter - Oil, Watercolor,
Pastel, Drawing |
Winemakers Harold
and Kris Casto welcome you to taste their Estate Zinfandel, Zinfandel Port
and Cabernet Sauvignon, all grown in Mariposa County. The winery offers a
beautiful setting to enjoy tasting, picnicking, walking through pomegranate
trees and playing bocci ball. Tasting in the barrel room offers a unique and
personal experience.
Directions: From Mariposa, take Hwy 49 North. The vineyard is 9 miles north
of the intersection of Highways 49 and 140, on the left.
3 -
Hibpshman Native Nursery
And Seed Division
 Curt and
Mindi Hibpshman5044 Hornitos Road Catheys Valley, CA 95306 (209) 742-5004 (click to enlarge) |
Lori Setterberg - Oil |
Curt and Mindi Hibpshman grow an extensive selection of native trees, shrubs, and ground covers. They also have a large selection of bulk materials. Combine this with their complete line of quality irrigation, drain and erosion control supplies and you have a one-stop shop for gardeners and landscapers alike.
Directions: From Mariposa, drive toward Merced on Hwy 140 about 10.5 miles. Turn right on Hornitos Rd. about 0.1 mile. Turn right into driveway. On driveway, go 0.9 mile.
 Anne
and Richard Shelton5266 Hornitos Road Catheys Valley, CA 95306 (209) 374-3211 (click to enlarge) |
Montegreene - Medal Art & Custom
Signs
Karen Cutter - Ladybug Embroidery |
Visit a working blacksmith shop where you can make hoof picks. Decorate gourds and make lavender sachets in the gourd shop. The spring garden will be planted. Don’t miss the gift shop, filled with an array of homemade crafts. A vintage fire engine will entice children and challenge their climbing abilities.
Directions: From Mariposa, drive toward Merced on Hwy 140 for about 10.5 miles. Turn right on Hornitos Road for 1.2 miles. Located on the right.
5 - Coyote Springs
 Theresa
CastaldiPatricia Oakander 2100 Old Highway South Catheys Valley, CA 95306 (209) 966-6365 (click to enlarge) KBCSPRINGS@aol.com |
Charles Phillips - Nature and
Western Photography
Fran Shell - Ceramics/Pottery |
Coyote Springs Ranch is a working cattle ranch. Enjoy a wagon ride tour of the ranch and see Angus bulls, draft horses, Indian ponies, cowboys and cowgirls. See a variety of wagons and our famous authentic Coyote Springs stage coach. Hear local folklore and tales from the Old West.
Directions: From
Mariposa, take Hwy 140 toward Merced for 11 miles. Turn left on Old Highway.
Turn right in the first driveway.
6 - Heritage
Lavender Farm
 Diane
and Martin Silguero4107 Heritage Lane Mariposa, CA 95338 (209) 966-2542 (click to enlarge) |
Joan Gladwin - Watercolors |
Visit Martin and
Diane’s lavender farm. They grow five varieties of lavender along with
various other herbs. While you’re here, visit with milk goats or come to the
barn where you can purchase lavender crafts, goat milk soap and herb plants.
Directions: From Mariposa, drive toward Merced for 3 miles on Hwy 140. Turn
left on Yaqui Gulch for 3 miles. Turn right on Heritage Lane. Turn right on
Janean Lane. Turn left in second driveway.
7 - Chappell Vineyard
 Doug and Kathy Chappell5888 Colorado Road Mariposa, CA 95338 (209) 966-7697 (click to enlarge) |
LUNCH
Ken Webster - Oil Paintings |
Taste wine in an underground cellar with winemaker Doug Chappell and his wife Kathy. Enjoy their Estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Grenache and Syrah on a hillside surrounded by pine and oak forests. Then, wander through the vineyard and enjoy views by a babbling brook.
Directions: From Mariposa, drive toward Yosemite on Hwy 140 about 3 miles. Turn left on East Whitlock Road. After 2.5 miles, turn right on Colorado Road. Take the first left up the driveway.
 Marvin
and Karen Silver4683 Morningstar Lane Mariposa, CA 95338 (209) 966-4800 http://silverfoxwine.com (click to enlarge) |
Michael Frye - Photography
Donovan Peterson -
Sculpture |
Vintners Marvin
and Karen Silver have owned and operated this winery since 1989. Taste their
premium red wines, handcrafted in the best Bordeaux traditions. A 2.5-acre
pristine vineyard adjoining the winery utilizes organic growing methods.
Directions: From Mariposa, drive toward Yosemite on Hwy 140 for 5 miles.
Turn right on Triangle Road. Turn right on Carleton Road. Turn right on
Morningstar Lane. The winery is 0.5 miles in on the left side
9 - Butterfly
Creek Winery
 Bob
and Darlene Gerken4063 Triangle Road Mariposa, CA 95338 (209) 966-2097 http://www.yosemitewine.com (click to enlarge) |
Althea Stevens - Paintings &
Sculpture |
Witness life at a
winery with vintner Bob Gerken and his wife Darlene. These gracious hosts
will captivate you with their stories of grape production since 1972. The
quality of their Estate-grown Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
and Zinfandel wines reflects their years of experience.
Directions: From Mariposa, drive toward Yosemite on Hwy 140 for 5 miles.
Turn right on Triangle Road. Drive for about 4.5 miles. Turn right in
driveway
10 - Wires Ranch
 Bill
and Marilyn Wire5520 Darrah Road Mariposa, CA 95338 (209) 966-6698 (click to enlarge) |
Catherine Crandall - Sculpture,
oil |
Bill and Marilyn
Wire welcome you to visit their scenic ranch nestled in the foothills of
Mariposa County. This working ranch is home to registered St. Croix hair
sheep. These gentle, playful animals from the Caribbean are moderate sized,
polled, white sheep. Spectacular views and antics by sheep are not to be
missed.
Directions: From Mariposa, take Hwy 49 South to Darrah Road. Turn left on
Darrah Road for 2.5 miles. Turn right at 5520 Darrah Rd through gateway to
the end.
11 - Mariposa Coffee Co.
.jpg) Gerry and Daryel
Lee Caputo 2945 Highway 49 South Mariposa, CA 95338 (209) 742-7339 (click to enlarge) |
David Hoffman - Photography
Charlotte Hoffman - Pastels,
Watercolor Paintings |
Owners Gerry and
Daryel Lee Caputo look forward to showing you around this historic location.
The farm features 6 varieties of blueberries, as well as an assortment of
orchard trees. The Coffee Company roasts year-round and the 23-acre property
is beautiful in all seasons.
Directions: From Mariposa, take Hwy 49 South. The farm is located about 0.5
miles beyond Usona Rd., on the right side of the Highway. .
12. Bryce Farms
 Alan
and Florence Bryce2855 Highway 49 South Mariposa, CA. 95338 209-742-4719 http://www.brycefarm.com/ (click to enlarge) |
Judith Ann Durr - Fiber Art |
A renovated 40
year old vineyard, an apple orchard, extensive vegetable gardens and flower
beds surround this historic house. The home was built over many years and is
constructed around a restored log cabin that was a stage stop bunkhouse on
Hwy 49 South.
Directions: From Mariposa, take Hwy 49 South about 10 miles. Go past
Stumpfield Road 100 feet to first driveway on the right at Bryce Farms.
California Native Plant
Demonstration Garden
Mariposa Creek Parkway
The Mariposa Master Gardeners have developed a California Native Plant
Demonstration Garden along the Mariposa Creek Parkway. Having planned and
planted the site with native plants and identification markers, they now
maintain the area. The Master Gardeners are currently participating in a
research project with the University of California, Davis, to evaluate the
adaptability of various native plants to growing conditions in Mariposa
County.
Enjoy a stroll along the walkway. Master Gardeners will be available all
weekend to answer questions. Park in the public lot on 5th Street west of
Hwy 140 in downtown Mariposa or on Stroming Road.
More Information:
Kris Casto
209-377-8450