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Frog’s Tooth Vineyard
“If wine can have legs frogs can have teeth…” That’s what the owners of the down-home Murphys winery state with wry humor and a lovely sincerity. While the winery is young (its first crush was in 2005) its presence in the community of Murphys is already solid as a rock, and their are wines consistently well-crafted gems — from Torrontes, Pinot Grigio and Fume Blanc to sumptuous reds like Tempranillo, Grenache Barbera.
Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program
The Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program offers young people in 1st through 12th grades the opportunity to build a relationship and learn from adults outside of their families and peer groups. In an age dominated by electronic media, mentors offer positive adult role models and provide support, advice and guidance to young people.
What’s with the olive trees?
Have you ever noticed the olive trees dotting the stretches of grapevines in Calaveras County’s wine country? What’s their story? Do they benefit the vineyard soil? Are they used in the winemaking process? …Are they just pretty? What’s with the olive trees?
Moaning Cavern Adventure Park
Moaning Cavern Adventure Park is truly a park for those with the desire to experience something a bit different. With so many options at your fingertips, you could easily bring the family or a group of friends and know that there will be something for everyone. AND it’s just a ten-minute drive from Murphys.
Calaveras Arts Council – Championing the Arts
The Calaveras Arts Council has had one goal since its inception in 1981: to support, awaken and nourish the arts in our community. And that’s just what they’ve done as they continue to champion the arts in all their forms throughout the year.
Havin a Blast Karaoke and DJ at Cactus Jack’s Dawg-House TONIGHT!
What, exactly, do you get when you toss together a sports-bar, a stadium-style hot-dog joint and a neighborhood haunt? Clayton and his crew pondered the very same question as they were pretty darned sure that combination was just what Murphys was missing. The result: Cactus Jack’ Dawg-House in downtown Murphys.
Chatom Vineyards
In the past three decades, Chatom has grown into a full-fledge vineyard of award-winning fine wines, offering 13 varietals (all of the grapes are crushed “in-house”) and hosting dinners, film festivals and tasting events, making Chatom not just an area fixture, but a welcomed part of the Murphys community.
California Winegrape Association’s 16th Annual Presidents’ Wine Weekend
Murphys is part of a wonderful collection of towns and communities that make up Calaveras County — a county rich with stunning natural beauty, a vibrant arts community, a wonderful culinary scene and a brilliant assortment of vineyards. …Now take all of that and wrap it in a Presidents’ Day celebration. The result: a fete for the senses as some of the area’s finest wineries and musicians come together to serve up scrumptious food and wine pairings, live music, a good handful of remarkable deals, and a joyful gathering of friends and neighbors and visitors.
Black Chasm Cavern
With three different tours and a 3,000 square foot visitors center, Black Chasm Cavern is well-known for its wide variety of formations including stalactites, stalagmites, flowstones and a vast arrays of rare helictite crystals as well as for its connection to the Matrix film trilogy.
Allegorie Wine and Art
Allegorie Wine and Art is a tasting bar and art gallery offering Allegorie wines crafted at Val du Vino Winery and a beautiful collection of art. The combo tasting room and gallery also hosts parties and events and even offers Wii night in its courtyard!
Lavender Ridge Vineyard and Winery
Lavender Ridge’s tasting room sets itself apart from many of the areas’ offerings in two big ways. The answer is not only in the name, it’s also in their incredible cheese parings. Lavender Ridge, the labor of love owned and operated by Rich and Siri Gilpin, offers an incredible assortment of lavender offerings — baked goods, dishes, jams, cookbooks, you name it — as well as an artisan cheese market in addition to ten of their very own masterfully crafted wines.
Jillian Day Spa & Salon
Founded by master stylist Jillian Bottomley, Jillian Day Spa & Salon is Murphys’ premiere spot for primping, pampering, relaxing and treating yourself. Featuring highly trained professionals in skin care, massage therapy, hair and nail care, and makeup, the spa offers some incredible packages, including bridal packages and several tailored for the most rugged of men.
The History of Murphys
Murphys is now home to some 2200 people and, in the last century, has become a community in which arts, craft and culture are key. From local art exhibits to beautifully crafted fine wines, from passionate theatre groups to incredible musicians, Murphys is a thriving, forward-thinking community that still never forgets its beginnings.
Parrots Ferry Bridge
The Parrots Ferry Bridge spans the northern end of New Melones Lake on the Stanislaus River and is one of the tallest of its kind in the country. Plunked down between Vallecito and Columbia, it’s certainly a beautiful site and makes for a fantastic turn-around point for you cyclists.
Sutter Gold Mine
Sutter Gold Mine is a modern hard rock mine originally developed for gold extraction in the late 1980s, the mine is now open exclusively for one hour underground tours deep into the heart of the Motherlode offering a comprehensive look into the gold mining process and its historical progression.
Black Bear Inn
Built in 2002, the inn’s modern yet rustic architecture blends seamlessly with the incredible scenery. Surrounded by ancient Sequoias and manicured gardens, Black Bear Inn’s proximity to some incredibly beautiful attractions makes it an ideal weekend retreat.
Bear Valley Ski Resort
Just a 45 minute drive from Murphys, Bear Valley Ski Resort offers an incredible assortment of activities — from snowboarding and skiing to rock climbing and mountain biking — and is within a stone’s throw to a slew of attractions (both commercial and from Mother Nature).
Wines of the World at Murphys Historic Hotel: “Sweets For Your Sweet”
Brought to Murphys Historic Hotel by the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance, the monthly, interactive wine seminar offers a chance to experience and explore the world of wine — from wine tasting to grape growing, from varietal nuances to winemaking techniques. This month, Gary Zucca of Zucca Winery will be pairing Ports with tasty cheese and scrumptious sweets while leading an in-depth discussion on wine’s dessert side.
Saddle Creek Golf Resort
This 18-Hole championship course offers a scenic and challenging course. Stretching just over 6,800 yards from the black tees, the championship tees have a slope rating of 137. The mens’ tees measure 6,044 yards with a gentle slope rating of 122 and the ladies’ tees measure 4,486 yards with a slope rating of 117.
Girls Night at Ironstone Vineyards
A little wine tasting, a healthy dose of shopping, a night with your girlfriends. Your favorite local vendors offer up their best jewelry, makeup and fashion while Ironstone provides its brilliantly crafted wine, and it’s all for a good cause as the $10 admission benefits the Bret Harte Scholarship Fund.
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