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A Place of Peace

Awe-inspiring flowers and vistas await visitors at Nevada County’s Crystal Hermitage Gardens

Even when the tulips aren’t blooming during the April-May window, Crystal Hermitage is a destination experience that has received accolades by AAA Magazine as a top garden to visit in the West.

Jun 16, 2023 Steve Martarano

Hometown High School Sweethearts Bring Cajun Cooking to Benicia

Lines often form for their homemade cooking

The story of The Workshop, the popular 600-square foot Cajun-Creole walk-up restaurant in Benicia, starts with a teen romance between Danny Glassmaker and Naomi Buskirk more than 30 years ago. 

May 26, 2023 Steve Martarano

Bok Kai Temple in Marysville Preserves Centuries of Culture

The temple is one of the oldest Taoist places of worship in the country

The temple and museum is usually a quiet respite for visitors, open by appointment only. But during one weekend, the serenity is replaced by bursts of firecrackers and thousands of visitors attending the Bok Kai Festival weekend, honoring Bok Eye.

Apr 13, 2023 Steve Martarano

Off the Beaten Track: A Retreat in the Forest

Sugar Pine Lodge much more than just a B&B to isolated Placer County communities

Inspired by its proprietor Brynn Wooden — known to all as Miss B — and Woody, her husband of 40 years, the lodge is a beacon in the tight-knit Gold Rush communities of Colfax, Iowa Hill and Foresthill.

Mar 28, 2023 Steve Martarano

It’s All About the Mead

New Penn Valley establishment fills a niche

Nevada County Mead Company is one of the few places in the Capital Region that produces and serves mead, which the ancient Greeks called “nectar of the gods.”

Feb 16, 2023 Steve Martarano

Museum Tells Unusual Stories of Almost Two Centuries in Benicia

Historic building used to house camels during the 1850s

The Benicia Historical Museum houses tens of thousands of artifacts related to multiple wars and the Gold Rush era, providing a place for visitors to learn something new and appreciate the story of California.

Jan 18, 2023 Steve Martarano

Grass Valley’s Foothill Mercantile Changes With the Seasons

Store has more than 23,000 toys and gifts on display

The store has delighted visitors through several generations while also featuring a wide selection of greeting cards, puzzles, candy, gifts and houseware items. Having an internet presence has helped them return to pre-pandemic sales numbers.

Dec 13, 2022 Steve Martarano

Olive and Wine Tasting Go Hand-in-Hand at Calivirgin in Lodi

New facility helps longtime olive oil business expand into wine

Lodi-based, family-owned Calivirgin has reshaped its business. Part of California’s rich olive oil landscape for almost two decades, its new facility allows the owners to showcase award-winning products, introduce a new wine line and host tastings.

Nov 15, 2022 Steve Martarano

Rosebud’s Cafe in Jackson Is All About Family and a Welcoming Atmosphere

Owners give back and help the community

Rosebud’s is known for authenticity and acceptance as much as for good food, and is a leader on several local issues involving homelessness and LGBTQ rights.

Oct 18, 2022 Steve Martarano

Tahoe City’s Green Envy and Tahoe Tree Company Help Keep Tahoe Landscaped

Serving the Lake Tahoe region for almost 20 years, John Crus’ clients inhabit some of the most beautiful properties in California

Crus’ nursery and landscaping construction company help shape the region’s image and produce plants that withstand the rough high-elevation climate of the area.

Sep 30, 2022 Steve Martarano
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