Exotic succulents at Grow...

Rare & unusual succulents and inspired local pottery combine to make this more gallery than nursery...  Located at the back of The Garden Shed collective in Cambria, with views of the forest all around...

Nick Wilkenson has created an artful oasis in his unique store...

 www.grownursery.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/GROW/135088629836818

Wild finds at Deer Run...

An innovative gallery and workshop filled with fantastic finds in the heart of Cambria as part of The Garden Shed collective...

Hidden treasures from past & modern artists the world over...

Hand crafted...

Inspired...

Ornamental...

Exotic...

Curator Leslie Clarke Grey,

an artist herself with a discerning eye for the unique & unusual...

www.deerruncambria.com

Picnic in the vines...

A quick stop at Farmstand 46 in Templeton to pick up lunch 

for a picnic at the pond at Terry Hoage Vineyards in west Paso Robles...

Artisan cheese plate and tomato basil soup to go...

Strawberry, walnut, mozzarella pizza...

Tasting room at Terry Hoage Vineyard in Paso Robles...

Early preview of the new Bam Bam estate rose....

Views for days...

Picnic at the pond...

www.terryhoagevineyards.com

Soaking in the views...

Stay for an hour... relax for the day... spend a long weekend...

Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort in scenic Avila Valley has been a destination hot spot for more than 100 years... 

Mineral hot tubs can be rented by the hour...

Private spas in lush natural settings...

A secret Oasis pool with warm waterfall...

Yoga classes daily...

Hiking paths to local beaches...

Labyrinth and meditation gardens...

www.sycamoresprings.com

Crossing paths with The Black Cat Bistro...

Fireside dining in an intimate 1930s house on Main St in Cambria... every bite a perfect bite from chef/owner Deborah Scarborough's fresh and flavor-filled cuisine...

A great meal of seasonal, organic, sustainable, and locally harvested foods... Thoughtful wine & beer pairings, plus a delicious limey pomegranate cosmo to start...

Arugula & Bresaola Salad

Chevre & Pickled Currant Bruschetta

Idaho Rainbow Trout
with cauliflower, raisin butter, eggplant, micro mint, chili oil

Seared Sea Scallops
with butternut, bacon, sage brown butter,
green apple, Brussels sprouts, coriander

Flat Iron Steak
with mescal scented quinoa, green onion,
mole, winter squash, cilantro, pepitas

www.blackcatbistro.com

Town of Harmony, pop. 18...

A quaint artisan town off Hwy 1, Harmony has a rich history as an old creamery town rediscovered as a true artists' retreat...

One of the 18 locals is a sweet spotted dog from Harmony Glassworks, which features personalized glass-blowing lessons...      Harmony Pottery has a working studio and gallery...      And for local music, the Painted Sky Studios has a great concert series...

Harmony Cafe has finally re-opened, serving a fresh Italian lunch from chef Giovanni paired wine from Harmony Cellars...

http://harmonyglassworks.com/

http://www.harmonyca.com/HarmonyPottery/

http://paintedskystudios.com/upcoming-concerts

http://www.harmonycellars.com/

Farmers market soups...

A sellout at every farmers market in San Luis Obispo county, Stephanie Burchiel's soups are so delicious that she is now taking advance orders - leave your jar the week before and she'll have it waiting at the next market...

Many of her favorites available in her new cookbook, and new surprises for the new year at the local markets...

Tried the japanese yam / heirloom sweet pepper soup at home... Yummy!

http://farmersmarketsoup.wordpress.com/

*cookbooks available at farmers markets

  and local stores

Markets:http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Assets/AG/farmersmarket/FarmersMarketSchedule2012.pdf