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Showing posts with label Ceago. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ceago. Show all posts
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Site Inspection - Ceago (Part 2)
Thought I would post a few detail shots of this beautiful property - Ceago Vinegarten, located on the Northern Shores of Clear Lake, in Lake County, California. The word Ceago is a Pomo Indian word with a rough translation of "Valley of the Grass Seed."
The architecture and decor is Spanish/Mediterranean and there are so many wonderful accent pieces and design elements. The balconies overlooking the reception courtyards are lined with bright Geranium plants. Weathered window shutters, and massive wood doors are everywhere.
Many quads and courtyards have focal fountains. This sweet one is on an adobe wall in an inner patio and once the climbing rose bush blooms, it will be even more beautiful.
Decorative tiles accent stairwells and many other focal spots. The design with the triangular dots is Ceago's iconic symbol. It's a design from the Milk Snake - another reference to Pomo Indian life.
Check it out! These cool chairs are make from wine barrels. Fantastic!
When entering the property you'll pass by a pasture with walnut orchards and sheep grazing. A darling hen house is off to the side of the pasture. In addition to the organic winery operation, they use Biodynamic farming techniques as well.
The Venue Vixens had a wonderful time touring Ceago Vinegarden and are considering a return trip to stay in their three Casitas located along the lake's edge. That way we can totally immerse ourselves in the experience. Heaven!
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Site Inspection - Ceago (Part 1)
Stunningly gorgeous!!! Recently the Venue Vixens were conducting site inspections in lovely Lake County. After leaving our overnight accommodations at Villa La Brenta we drove to the Northern shores of Clear Lake to meet Carleen the Dir. of Hospitality at Ceago Vinegarten. And was she ever hospitable! A fantastic display of artisan cheeses, dried fruits and honeycomb awaited us as we sampled tastings of Estate Grown wine.
The fields of lavender (in June the above field is a sight to behold!), olive, fig and walnut orchards add to this Spanish/Mediterranean slice of heaven.
Tiled roofed hacienda design, heavy Spanish furnishings and lovely courtyards cornered by sturdy towers are perfect for gatherings or wedding receptions. Interesting, unique and very cool details are everywhere. I was captivated!

My shot of the Grand Pomo Room did not turn out. The picture below is from their website. It is a fantastically dark, rich, handsome room for dinner receptions - and has a huge fireplace at one end . The one photo I am including is of the huge bar area. My mouth dropped when the massive wood doors opened into this room.

Ceago is an organic, Biodynamic winery and farm...which means they cultivate quality grapes without the use of pesticides or synthetic fertilizers (but there is so much more involved to this concept)! The developer and property owner of Ceago is Jim Fetzer, past President of Fetzer Vineyards.
Note to self... the Venue Vixens must take along a professional photographer when we do these site inspections! I'll post more photos in the next couple of days with lots of wonderful details.
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