Save the date!

Who: Open to all

When: Saturday, May 21, 2011 10am-3pm

Where: Gold Hill Ranch, 941 Cold Springs Rd. Placerville, Ca 95667

What: Bring a picnic lunch and come enjoy the beauty of Gold Hill Ranch. 

Tour the newly restored Graner House, Okei's Gravesite, and explore the 272-acre ranch that includes a mosaic of springs, streams, ranch ponds and the small lake that is a draw for wildlife. Activites to inlcude: Tours, Taiko Drummers, Brian Hayes Pottery Demonstration, Calligraphy, and Origami. Bring the whole family to enjoy this historic, culturally rich and natural wonderland that will be preserved forever!

P.S. Bring your kite.

Valentines Day at Bella Vista

Stop by Venezio for some delicious ports and scrumptious chocolate. This is a treat you won't want to miss!!! Visit www.Venezio.com for more information. 

Bella Vista Weddings

Bella Vista is now featured on weddingwire.com! If you were married here, worked as a vendor at one of our events, or attended a wedding here, we would greatly appreciate a review. You can leave a review at the following website: http://www.weddingwire.com/biz/bella-vista-bed-and-breakfast-placerville/84cfacec507614db.html 

New Changes on the Horizon for Bella Vista

Stay tuned... Bella Vista's website is undergoing a major make over. Projected to launch in three weeks, you wont want to miss the new face of Bella Vista online!!!

Tibetan Monks of Gaden 

Shartse 

Monastery return to 

Placerville

Placerville Friends of Tibet is pleased to announce the return of the Tibetan Monks of Gaden Shartse Monastery to the Cozmic Café, beginning Jan. 4, with the opening ceremony of the sand Mandala and ending with the dedication and dissolution of the sand Mandala on Jan. 12.

This 10 day visit by eight monks of the Tibetan Gaden Shartse Monastery in India, including four “Geshes” or “high teachers,” begins Tuesday, Jan. 4, with the opening ceremony, upstairs at the Cozmic Café, 594 Main St. in Placerville, inaugurating the beginning of construction of the sand Mandala, a beautiful sacred painting of sand, created throughout the course of their visit.

Creation of the sand Mandala upstairs at the Cozmic Cafe will go on continuously throughout the visit and the public is invited to observe.

Other events with the monks include a number of public talks and presentations throughout their visit, including a special Tibetan dinner and cultural night at the Sequoia Restaurant in Placerville, Saturday, Jan. 8.

For More information read the rest of this article on the Mountain Democrat.

Mark Your Calendars!!! Venezio's Holiday Boutique-Soup & Wine Pairing Is Coming Up!!!!!

It is time again for Vinezio's ANNUAL Holiday Boutique and Soup & Wine pairing. Join them both days from 11-5 for a jump start on your Holiday Shopping, while you enjoy samples of handcrafted soups from Sierra Rizing paired with their delicious wines. Featuring many local businesses, artisans & craftsmen so you can buy local this Holiday Season. Also, Ron Adamovich Photography will be here taking pre-orders for Christmas Cards with photos taken in the barrel room!

B & B Bazaar

Have you ever wandered through the B&B's of El Dorado County and thought, "I love this- I wonder where they got it- and can I get one?" Well, now's your chance! The B&B's of El Dorado County are hosting a Bazaar where we will have gently used items from our Inns up for sale... Come check it out on November 6th from 8:00-4:00 and November 7th from 10:00-3:00 at the Davies Famiy Inn, 3700 Fort Jim Rd. Placerville, Ca 95667. We hope to see you there!