Karen’s travelogue

Top of the Hill

Top of the Hill

A view of a small part of Daffodil Hill. There are gentle pathways and many places to stop and admire the view.

View of the Tasting Room

View of the Tasting Room

When you wander around the property you will note many old buildings that are a photographer's delight. From this building you can see the new tasting room and the vineyards in the background.

The Original Winery and Tasting room

The Original Winery and Tasting room

The old winery is no longer open to the public, although it is still in use by the winery. Here you can see the picnic grounds amongst the pear blossoms.

The New Boeger Tasting Room

The New Boeger Tasting Room

This tasting room is spacious and beautifully decorated. The grounds have lovely, well-maintained gardens and a large picnic area. The views are spectacular.

Peacock by the Chopping Block

Peacock by the Chopping Block

There are also animals and birds on the property such as peacocks, horses, rabbits and cats.

Cherry Blossoms on the Capitol Grounds

Cherry Blossoms on the Capitol Grounds

View from Picnic area

View from Picnic area

There's a lovely picnic area located on the grounds of Daffodil Hill. Bring your own lunch or buy a hotdog, sandwich and a cold drink from the Soroptimists food stand located across the street.

Daffodil Hill sign on the old barn

Daffodil Hill sign on the old barn

Daffodil Hill

Daffodil Hill

Capitol Police

Capitol Police

Karen Schmautz

Karen Schmautz has been a member since 10 November 2007 and goes by Sierrasprings.

Currently in The Sierra Nevadas.

Subscriber since April 2008!

I am a Christian, a wife of one husband, a mother of three children, and a photography student. I live in El Dorado County, California, which is a photographer's paradise, as far as I am concerned.

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