Oak Grove Family Cabin: August 2007

Our Julian Favorites

Afternoon Tea
perfect for a mother-daughter lunch
Bird Watching
We have a TON of differenet variety of birds on our property. Grab some birdseed and drop them our bird-feeding plank on the balcony deck.
Candied Apple Pastry Company
Our friend started this quaint, and I must say, WONDERFUL little gem of a shop. New owners have taken it to the next level with catering and specialty cakes for all occasions. If you are planning an event, baby shower, wedding shower, wedding, birthday, etc, stop by and look at their portfolio.
Carriage Rides
Ride through town the classic way- in a horse and carriage.
Gold Mine Tour
My son and I had a great time doing this. We learne a lot about the historic side of Julian we never knew.
Julian horseback riding
Our favorite place to horse-back ride because of Kathleen's private family tours. This is a great and memorable experience for all!
Miner's Diner
Great for the kids! Serving delicious sandwiches---the Banner Queen is a fav---and very kid-friendly. Don't forget to have a float at the original soda fountain bar.
Mom's Pies--pies a plenty & free Wi-Fi
You can't go to Julian without having some apple pie! I have yet to have a bad pie in Julian but if you need that Wi-Fi with your coffee then Mom's is the place to go! Yes there really is a "Mom" and she has laid out the store so you can blend in like the locals.
Old Time Photos
get an old-time family portrait in-town
Romano's Dodge House
The BEST Italian food in town! This is our favorite place to go when we are in town. The pizza is delicious and the Italian entrees are amazingly good.
Rongbranch
This restaurant is a Julian landmark and has recently been renovated with a whole new menu. Don't miss stopping in. They even sell their BBQ sauce among other Julian goodies.
Star Gazing
We have heard nothing but rave reviews!
The Julian Grille
Steaks, seafood, prime rib, cozy cottage, outdoor dining. Lunch daily, dinner Tuesday through Sunday. (760) 765-0173. 2224 Main Street, Julian, CA 92036
Winola Pizza Express
Come enjoy brick oven-fired pizza with a glass of Orfilia wine. Worth the ride into Winola.

August 23, 2007

OCTOBER

The FALL is a WONDERFUL time to spend in Julian and at our mountain cabin! The town is alive with the smell of apple pie and hot apple cider or coffee, and if you need that internet service you can always get FREE Wi-Fi at Mom's Apple Pies.
I have many fond memories from my childhood in Julian. As always, our house is especially suited for people traveling with small children and pets so we have made the utmost effort at making our place safe and enjoyable for all involved. Even if you never leave the property you will feel like you are staying in a cozy place like home.

Take a short drive to Santa Ysabel for some world-famous Dudley's Bread then head to the Ramona Pumpkin Patch to pick your home-grown pumkin right off the farm!
http://www.ramonajournal.com/news/2006/1001/Ramona_Community/007.html

APPLE DAYS!!!
October TBA: until apples are gone: Apple Picking at the Calico Ranch – every Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 10 a.m. until dusk – located 3 miles West of Julian at 4200 Highway 78 – (858) 586-0392

October 6-7: Julian Merchants Association Julian Apple Days Festival – Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Menghini Winery – $3 Adults, Children 15 under free. (760) 765-1083

October 27: Julian Elementary & Jr. High Halloween Carnival – 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. – Cake Walk, Wheel of Luck, Go Fish & Duck Pond, Tattoos & Face Painting, Ping Pong Toss, Dime Toss – 1704 Cape Horn Drive (behind the Julian High School)

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August 18, 2007

GRAPE STOMP FESTA!

SEPTEMBER 1, 2007
Don't miss the annual Grape Stomp Festa at the Menghini Winery in Julian, CA! It is an old-fashioned grape stomping event complete with activities for children, food, music, and fun! Come watch the grapes get loaded into the huge barrels and then climb in to stomp away!