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I recently had an opportunity to sit down with—to actually cruise the Vista Valley Golf Course in a golf cart with—John Tyler, sales & marketing director of Vista Valley Country Club to learn about all the exciting things that are happening and that are planned in the coming months for this North County private country club.
We talked golf, membership, weddings, clubhouse renovation, and dining in the relaxed atmosphere of the club’s dining room, while enjoying a ride around one of my favorite and one of San Diego’s most scenic golf venues.
Vista Valley Country Club sits in a beautiful pristine valley just off of Gopher Canyon Road, about two miles west of I-15 (“The Boulevard”).
The course is a par 71, 6345-yard championship layout that winds through gently rolling hills and valleys dotted with groves of California oaks and sycamores.
It is a breathtaking setting to enjoy a day of chasing that little round ball with family or friends.
Since the last time I played Vista Valley, about a year ago, the club has replaced all the sand in the bunkers and made significant changes to the length of two holes, number 5, adding about 40 yards to this challenging 352 yard par 4, and about 30 yards to number 8 by adding a tee box that has turned this 152 yard par 3 into a real par challenge.
In addition to these already completed improvements, Number 14, a 198 yard, par 3, the club’s signature hole, will go through a significant modification later this year that will leave club members the option to continue to play it as a par 3 or to increase its yardage by 140 yards, making it not only a scenic par 4, but also a very challenging golf hole.
The length will increase on Number 14 by moving the tee box high into the hill behind the existing tee area.
The course at Vista Valley as always is beautifully manicured and maintained and continues to be a challenging test of golf, especially of you’re short game.
In the last year, to assist the members in improving and maintaining their short game, the club added a 50,000 SF short game facility, Havens’ Hollow, named after the owners (John & Terri Havens).
You can chip, pitch and putt, and soon—with the addition of night stadium lighting—you can do all three well into the evening hours.
Make no mistake about it; the way to conquer this golf course is with your short game. Next year (2010) the club is expected to begin construction on a major clubhouse renovation, actually an almost totally new clubhouse. It will more than double the existing square footage to 40,000 SF. It will include a state-of-the-art fitness center, wet steams and whirlpools for both men and women, new men’s and women’s locker rooms, a private wine tasting room, two fireplaces and a new terrace overlooking the 18th green, along with completely remodeled dining and lounge areas.
If your primary consideration for joining a private club is golf, Vista Valley has the course and will also have the clubhouse to match. Although I must tell you that the existing clubhouse is very attractive and a wonderful facility to relax and enjoy an exquisitely prepared dinner.
The club also has a very active men’s and women’s golf association. The golf course is the centerpiece of this club but by no means the only attraction at Vista Valley.
If golf is not your game and you’re more into the social features of a private club, Vista Valley has a monthly agenda of events to keep you engaged. This includes a monthly wine tasting, featuring wines from the some of the most prominent wine regions in California.
Speaking of wines, the clubhouse dining room, with a marvelous evening view down the 18th fairway, features one of the most delectable menus in all of Southern California.
Food and beverage manager Andrew Williams came to Vista Valley in September. His previous gig was as general manager at the Greystone Steakhouse in the Gaslamp in downtown San Diego.
Andrew along with Executive Chef, James Montejano, formerly of Pamplemousse Grill in Del Mar (and one of five local chefs nominated for Chef of the Year by the San Diego Restaurant Association in 2008) have created an exhilarating, celebrated cuisine that features fresh seasonal locally grown produce and citrus.
Start your dining experience by poring over an extensive list of appetizers. Andrew Williams recommends among others, Singapore prawns and Tandoori lamb lollipops.
The dinner entrees are varied, intriguing and prepared to your liking. A sampling:
• Miso crusted Chilean sea bass with a port wine reduction, garnished with bok choi, asparagus, and mushrooms is a membership favorite.
• New York steak prepared with a port wine reduction and topped with a blue cheese crust accompanied by onion rings and mashed potatoes. Prepared just to your liking.
• A prosciutto wrapped Halibut in a champagne beurre blanc sauce with baby chiaga and golden beets.
Vista Valley has a new pastry chef, and in addition to a fine selection of sorbets and fresh berries of the season, has a scrumptious lemon cloud cake, tiramisu, crème brulee and a chocolate lava cake.
The pastry chef also specializes in wedding cakes if you are inclined to take the leap. You will not walk away hungry.
Complementing the culinary experience is an extensive list of wines from not only California vineyards but most of the finest wine regions of the world. Dining at Vista Valley is a very special evening of culinary delights.
If you’re not interested in joining a private club but are searching for that special place for your company’s annual Christmas party, a Rotary function or a celebration of that special person’s birthday, Vista Valley is the ultimate setting in a relaxed atmosphere. The club offers both indoor and outdoor settings for parties, banquets and weddings.
On my tour with John we also visited the Vista Valley wedding venue, very much secluded from the club in a romantic tree canopied valley with an occasional stream.
After sunset photos with scenic views of the golf course, enjoy an evening of fine dining and celebrating in the Vista Valley dining room.
The club’s professional staff will work with the bride and her family to ensure that her special day is memorable and flawless. The club does seven to ten weddings a year, and if you are considering a North San Diego County wedding ceremony and reception, you should visit with John Tyler and arrange a tour.
Vista Valley is a non-equity club. Here are the important phone numbers and email addresses for memberships and event planning.
Darlene Sayler is the person to contact about membership information. You can reach Darlene at dsayler@vistavalley.com or by phone at 760-758-2800 ext. 38.
Contact John Tyler for information on weddings at Vista Valley. John can be reached at jtyler@vistavalley.com. You can also contact John to plan your next important event at a special place. You can take a complete tour of the Vista Valley Golf Course at their Web site at www.vistavalley.com/         

Fit By Design: Finding A Program Fit For You

If you ask ten different people what their most dreaded four-letter word is, you will likely get a handful of responses. Some might say diet, some may say work. Some might say date, debt or love.
But what about that dreaded 8-letter-word? You know, the one that haunts everyone especially when summer comes around.
I’m talking about exercise. We all know it’s good for us, but it’s often difficult to say and even more difficult to do. Motivation is key when it comes to working out and keeping up with a fitness program. It helps to have someone pushing you, and better yet, someone training you.
Nobody knows this better than Peggy Mincey, owner of Fit By Design in Bonsall. Mincey understands the challenges of finding a fitness program, as well as the challenges of sticking to one. She understands the many reasons people have for wanting to get fit, as well as the many excuses people have for not following through on doing so.
With more than a decade of experience as a personal trainer, and a lifetime of experience focusing on her own health and well being, Mincey has the combination of motivation, knowledge and professional edge that not only gets you on the right track with an exercise plan, but will also help you maintain a permanent healthy lifestyle.
“Clients come in for different reasons whether it’s to lose weight for a reunion or a wedding, or for a medical issue that needs to be addressed,” says Mincey. “Sometimes it’s just to tone up and look good in a bikini, but ultimately it comes down to wanting to look and feel better. It’s about being as healthy as you can be to enjoy a better quality of life.”
The name really says it all. Fit by Design professionals do just that – they design a workout program that fits your individual goals and needs. Mincey and her staff customize a program that takes into account your current level of activity and determines what you need to do to achieve your goal.
“We break it down step-by-step and work with you to make sure we’re on the same page and have the same expectations,” Mincey says. “We start with some strength and weakness tests and determine your core strengths.”
Of course, you can’t determine how far you’ve come without first knowing where you started. This is why Mincey has her clients undergo several fitness tests. Don’t worry—they aren’t rigorous tests. They are standard height, weight, blood pressure, heart rate and body fat tests designed to find a base level from which you can then work from.
“I do a report card that is kept strictly between me and my client,” Mincey says. “If they follow the diet and exercise plan that I prescribe, they will reach their goal.”
Mincey adds that the programs she designs are all about balance. It’s not about fad diets or unhealthy drastic measures to drop a few pounds before an event. It’s about building a long-term lifestyle that incorporates a healthy diet and exercise.
“It’s so rewarding to see clients change their lives,” Mincey says. “I’ve had the opportunity to help families from the parents to their children and I’ve seen people reach some really big goals. That’s one of the reasons I do this.”
Proof that Mincey is in it to help people can be found in the price. While some personal trainers charge anywhere from $50 to several hundreds of dollars per hour for a session, Mincey keeps her price at a modest $35 an hour, the same price it has been the past three years.
Fit by Design recently relocated to Bonsall’s River Village in January. With a variety of weight machines, cardio machines, cables, free weights, exercise bands, steps and stability balls, as well as a yoga instructor, a holistic health practitioner and ACE certified trainers, it’s easy to keep your workouts fresh and effective.
If you’re ready to take a step towards fitness, call Fit by Design today at 760-777-0604, or see www.fitbydesign.org.

Local One-Stop Shop Is Here For The Party: Allie's Party Equipment Rental

In North San Diego County, there is a cute little bear in a black tuxedo and top hat with a serving tray and drink glasses that is almost as recognizable to event planners as the Nike swoosh is to athletes.
This little bear represents Allie’s Party Equipment Rental— and he’s been seen at parties, weddings and other events along The Boulevard for the past 22 years.
Allie’s Party Equipment Rentals is family-owned and operated and has been serving Encinitas, Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, Poway, San Diego North, Temecula, Murrieta and all the areas in-between since 1987.
“This is our community,” said owner Mike Nicholson. “We grew up here and like working around our hometown neighborhoods.”
Nicholson and his wife Jen are both Vista natives. They recently moved to Bonsall from San Marcos to raise their two boys, Spencer and Ryan.
From tents, chairs and dance floors to jumpers, slides and rock-climbing walls, Allie’s Party Rentals is a one-stop shop that can truly make any event a success. They offer rentals on silverware, dishes, cooking equipment, glassware, umbrellas, trays, lights, tables, skirts, punch bowls, seminar equipment, staging, cooling & heating systems, balloons, wedding equipment, bubble machines, fog machines and more.
Nicholson said they work hard to offer high-end, top-of-the line party rental equipment. If there is something new in the party world, Allie’s has it for rent. They offer several different tent structures and linings, as well as the biggest and best dunk tank and the trendiest new linen colors.
But it’s not just rentals that you get with Allie’s. The cornerstone of their business is service, which is why they also provide professional event design, power management distribution and on-site assistance.
“Our experience, service and selection are what make us stand out from other rental companies,” Nicholson said. “We solve problems that our customers don’t even know they have yet.”
As most of us are aware, even the most thoroughly-planned and sophisticated event can have unexpected glitches. Allie’s has seasoned party-planning veterans available to address and troubleshoot nearly any kind of issue, be it fundamental or logistic.
“We take care of the what ifs,” Nicholson said.
What if you don’t have enough outlets? What if you don’t have a sufficient amount of extension cords or power strips? What if you don’t have enough generators? What if a strand of lights goes out? What if you set the podium up too far from the sound booth? What if it rains? What if the microphone dies? What if you need more chairs?
It’s comforting to know there are experienced professionals with Allie’s that will be on-site to help, should you need it. It’s also comforting to know they come highly recommended and cover a variety of events.
“We do parties for everyone,” Nicholson said. “From birthday parties, to house parties to corporate parties, to city events and non-profit functions.”
If you plan to throw an event or party this summer, and need to rent equipment, consider Allie’s Party Rentals. Even if you aren’t planning a party, it’s fun to browse through the company’s online catalog. Check it out at www.alliesparty.com.
For more information, or to reserve your party rentals, simply call 760-591-4314 (San Marcos office) or 951-894-6200 (Murietta office).

Wouldn‘t you like to fly in my beautiful balloon with a glass of wine?: Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival

Nothing beats the tranquility of floating above the land in a hot air balloon.
If you are high enough virtually no sound penetrates your reverie, aside from the occasional blast from the propane flames propelling into the balloon’s belly above your head.
Drifting in the breeze, which, because you are part of it, doesn’t make a sound, so you tend to speak in low, almost reverent tones to your companions.
There’s no experience like it in the world.
Unless it’s being on the ground and looking up at dozens of the huge, but unsubstantial whales of the air, light as dandelion puffs, perhaps enjoying a glass of wine, holding it up to view the sun and sky through its yellow or red filter.
The annual Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival celebrates these cultivated pleasures.
The festival occurs June 5-7 at Lake Skinner (Riverside County Parks Lake Skinner Recreation Area, 37701 Warren Rd. in Winchester.)
It kicks off with the famous “Balloon Glow,” where, as the sun sets, about a dozen balloonists make their balloons “dance” to the beat of live music.
These days there are other pleasures to enjoy as part of the festivities.
Three years ago the organizers of the balloon festival added a festival within a festival: Food and Wine pairing. This costs $50 per person and is not included in the cost of admission to the overall festival.
This is offered for a select few on Saturday and Sunday of the festival, from 1–5 p.m. and includes four gourmet courses prepared by local executive chefs from Baily’s Fine Dining, Gourmet Italia, D’Canters Wine Bar & Grill, Cafe Champagne—just to name a few—and paired with some of the finest local vintages.
The event is often sold out.
“It’s the connoisseur’s way to attend the festival, with four freshly prepared gourmet courses, a sit down affair with table service, and all within the park setting of one of Southern California’s most beautiful recreation areas,” says Carol Popejoy, executive director of the festival.
The wine and food pairing is even more exclusive, because the wines come from some of the boutique wineries in the Temecula Valley that often do not take part in the larger wine gardens as they produce smaller quantities of wines.
They include Baily’s Winery, Palumbo Family Vineyards, Robert Renzoni Vineyards, and Longshadow Ranch Vineyard and Winery.
Wineries participating in both the pairing and sampling in the wine gardens are Frangipani Vineyards, Keyways Winery, Wiens Family Cellars, and Thornton Winery.
Wine tasting in the wine gardens offers tastings from about 22 wineries—for $15 for six tastes.
Participating wineries include Briar Rose Winery, Callaway Vineyard and Winery, Churon Winery, Cougar Vineyard and Winery, Filsinger Vineyards and Winery, Frangipani Estate Winery, Keyways Vineyard and Winery, La Cereza Winery, Masia de Yabar, Maurice Car’rie Vineyard and Winery, Mount Palomar Winery, Oak Mountain Winery, Plateau Vineyards, Santa Maria Cellars, Shadow Mountain Vineyards and Winery, South Coast Winery Resort and Spa – the “California State Winery of the Year,” Temecula Hills Winery, Tesoro Winery, Thornton Winery, Twin Oaks Valley Winery, VR Vineyards & Winery, Wiens Family Cellars and Wilson Creek Winery and Vineyards.
There’s also live music on all three days:
Friday, June 5 - Lonestar, James Otto, Chuck Wicks
Saturday, June 6 - Sugar Ray, Scandal & Patti Symth, Starship starring Mickey Thomas
Sunday, June 7 - Survivor
Balloon rides - Hot air balloon rides are available but must be reserved in advance by calling 800-965-2122.
Hours of operation - Friday—5–10 p.m. Saturday—6 a.m.–10 pm. Sunday —6 a.m. —6 p.m.
Wine Tasting - The hours of wine tasting are Friday, 5–9 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.–9 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. –5 p.m. Wine tasting is an additional charge and you may buy six tastes and a souvenir glass for $15.00.
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Adult admission varies each day. Friday is $18, Saturday $22 and Sunday $15. Youth ages 7-12 are $5 and children 6 and under are free. Sunday also features a $5 discount for active military when tickets are bought at the Festival. Military I.D. is required. Tickets can be purchased online at www.tvbwf.com. For more information visit the Web site or call (951) 676-6713.
Parking costs $5 for autos and $10 for buses and motor homes.

Wine and A Bite Art Walk: A Glass of Wine, A Loaf of Bread and Art

Was it Omar Khayyam who wrote in praise of a “loaf of bread, a cup of wine and thou”?
Well, substitute just that one small thing and you’ve got the concept for the Wine & “A Bite” Art Walk, which kicks off its second annual season on June 20, between 5–7 p.m. in downtown Fallbrook—sponsored by the Fallbrook Area Visitors Bureau.
Here’s the high concept: enjoy the cooling summer evening as you sample gourmet treats prepared by six local restaurants, with vintages from the Fallbrook Winery as you stroll through some of the best galleries in town.
Imagine this sort of thing happening month after month all summer long!
The June 20 kick-off is from 5–7 p.m. and features the following area restaurants: La Caseta, Rio Rico, Lace Apron, Pala Casino, Pala Mesa and the Sweet Sicilian Bakery. Wine that is matched to the foods will be served at each of the stops.
While sipping and munching you can visit the following art venues: the Fallbrook Art Campus, the Brandon Gallery, the Fallbrook Center for the Arts, and Pinnell Gallery & Frame Design.
The Brandon Gallery, which is a co-op of local artists, is preparing for this event in an unusual way, by launching its “Art-by-the-Inch” fund-raiser.
Carol Zaleski, the gallery’s program chairman for the event, says the artists are assigned set portions along a 33-foot roll of media and then turned loose to paint using colorful acrylics.
Art lovers will be able to cut out a piece of whatever they want from the roll and then frame it.
The blank roll will be unrolled on June 2 at the gallery when the public can begin to watch the mural’s creation.
The finished mural will be on display in time for the art walk on June 20.
The Art Campus will feature: Light Sculpture demo with William Leslie, Story Telling in Mixed-Media Painting & Collage with Allessandra Colfi, Ceramics demo with Jo Sebern and Jack Janzen, jewelry demo by Denise Bonaimo, and open studio tour with classically trained artist Igor Koutsenko.
The Art Center will display gourd and fiber art show.
Pinnell Gallery will display the work of artist Rich Stergulz.
Village Square will showcase the work of artist Jan Lee Lumkin.
July 18, 5-7 p.m., the art walk will feature nibbles from La Caseta, Le Bistro, Brothers Bistro, Pala Mesa, Pala Casino and the Sweet Sicilian Bakery. The art visits will include the Village Square, the Gem & Mineral Society, the Fallbrook Center for the Arts, Our Favorite Things, and Jacques Company & Gallery.
Aug. 15, 5-7 p.m. the restaurants providing the eats are Hukilau, AquaTerra, Trupianos, La Caseta, Pala Casino and the Sweet Sicilian Bakery and the art stops are the Village Square, the Gem & Mineral Society, Our Favorite Things, Pinnell Gallery & Frame Shop, Yesterday's, and Jacques Company & Gallery.
Sept. 19, 5–7 p.m. the food will be provided by Brothers Bistro, La Caseta, Pala Mesa, Pala Casino, Lace Apron, and the Sweet Sicilian Bakery. The art scene will be represented by visiting the Village Square, the Gem & Mineral Society, Our Favorite Things, Chattels, and Brandon Gallery.
Cost is $20 per person in advance, $25 at the door, $15 for designated drivers in advance, $20 at the door. Find out more and order tickets at www.FindFallbrook.com or call 877-451-3282.

Drive-In Movies Bring A Little Nostalgia To Summer

One day two years ago J.J. Snyder and his 11-year-old son, Ethan, wanted to watch videos outdoors. Synder couldn’t find anyone who could help him do that.
From that simple problem Hollywood Outdoor Movies was born, and so, in a way was “Fallbrook Drive In,” which began showing outdoor movies at twilight in April and will continue until December.
The movies are shown on 46 X 22 foot screens, which is only slightly smaller than the old drive-in movie screens we remember.
Profits made from this season will benefit Ingold Sports, whose rent for the county land where it has its park was recently raised from $1 a year to $25,000 this year.
Snyder’s outdoor movie company is typically hired by schools, parks and other government entities. Besides the screen size mentioned above, he can go up to 100 feet wide.
Snyder, a Fallbrook resident, is not your typical businessman. He proudly calls himself an “entrepreneur.” “If I’m not worried, I’m not happy. The difference between those who have and those who don’t is that the haves are the people that did,” he says.
He has been told by many people that the outdoor movie project won’t succeed.
“When they say to me, ‘you can’t’ watch out! I don’t look at failure as failure. I look at it as a way of learning.”
From West Virginia, he originally majored in psychology and criminal justice at Marshall University until he took a film class and shot a public service announcement—that’s when he realized he wanted to be involved in movies in some way.
He doesn’t just show the outdoor movies, he can help plan and put on the entire event and obtain permits. “I often take care of the things that customers don’t want to deal with,” he says.
He’s on a crusade to “bring back” the old-fashioned family fun of going to the drive-in.
“The only reason that drive-ins are dead is that the cost of the land they are on has made putting shopping centers more profitable. There’s just a few left in California,” he says.
With his portable screens he can be “in today and out tomorrow.” He can’t run first-run pictures, because distributors will demand too much, but he can run crowd-pleasers such as Grease, the 3-D version of Journey to the Center of the Earth, Talladega Nights, Batman—the Dark Knight, Mama Mia! and end with Elf in December.
“We’re trying to do more than just be a drive-in. So, for instance, when Grease was shown in May it was accompanied by an audience sing along of songs from the 1950s and 60s. There will also be an Abba sing along for Mama Mia! on Aug. 1.
For Talladega Nights, Snyder wants to try to get the car that was used in the film’s stunts. The car is owned by a Fallbrook man.
“We tailor the activities that we do along with the movies to the expected crowd,” said Snyder. “We strive to create an atmosphere with high energy pre-show music to coincide with the movie.”
Audiences can have the experience of sitting out in a lawn chair and watching the movie, or they can watch it from their car with sound provided by their own radio sound system.
“Fallbrook needs something. There’s nothing for kids, period. Nothing for high schoolers to do and no place for them to do it,” he says. “This town is half families and there is nothing to do with kids.”
The father of an aspiring film director, and a man who makes amateur movies himself and has entered some of them in the Fallbrook Film Festival, Snyder is a huge fan of Will Farrell (note the two Farrell movies in this season’s line-up).
Snyder is optimistic that this first season of drive-in movies will be a success. “If we can make this work, i.e., if we break-even this year, I’ll be ecstatic because then next year I know we’ll make a profit.
“Ultimate success will depend on the response we get.”
He does everything to make it profitable, including selling sponsorships where the sponsor’s advertisement is projected on the screen before the show.
“It’s better than video,” he says, “because you can’t click past these ads!”
So far people seem to love the idea of sitting around in lawn chairs waiting for the sun to set and then sitting back and enjoying a flick.
“We want to give them an experience. It’s a way to show your kids and your wife the way it used to be,” he says.
“Maybe I’m a dreamer, maybe I live in the wrong time, but maybe we need a little nostalgia.”
For more information contact Hollywood Outdoor Movies at 888-350-DRIVEIN or visit www.hollywoodoutdoormovies.com.

Ten Little Fingers, Ten Little Toes… Captured by Carrie

In today’s world of babies and parenthood, advanced technologies such as 3D and 4D ultrasounds allow expecting parents a peek into the peaceful, undisturbed slumber of their baby while in the mother’s womb.
However, once the baby is born, it is very rare to capture such precious moments.
That’s where Carrie Sandoval comes in.
Sandoval is a children's photographer in Fallbrook who has been recognized world-wide for her work, specifically with newborn babies. Through her lens, Sandoval focuses on the pure essence of her subjects. She documents everything from the golden soft skin of a newborn as he nestles into his daddy’s chest, to the curious, innocent eyes of a 2-year-old as she discovers a grasshopper on her shoe.
A once-established graphic designer and art director, Sandoval said becoming a mother was the inspiration and impetus that turned her love of photography into her destined career.
“I spent countless hours staring at my precious miracle, snapping so many pictures because I wanted to absorb and preserve every amazing bit of him," Sandoval writes on her Web site.
It was this passion for babies that turned Sandoval into a nationally-recognized photographer. One of her photos recently graced the cover of the renowned Professional Photographer Magazine. The issue also featured an in-depth article on Sandoval and her partner Brittany Woodall, who work together on a venture called Baby as Art.
“It’s kind of trippy,” Sandoval excitedly says of her big moment. Yet every bit as humble she adds, “Thanks to the Internet, I have really been able to get my work out there.”
And out there she is, often finding herself booked for two months straight!
“Holidays are really busy times,” Sandoval points out. “It’s important to book early.”
If you’re pregnant, it can never really be too early to book a session, although it can get a little tricky to schedule a photo shoot for an unborn baby. It’s easier to schedule a pregnant mom who wants a photo of her growing belly than it is to schedule a newborn with an unpredictable birth date.
Yet, Sandoval still recommends booking before the baby is born and she will reserve a time frame for you based on your expected delivery date or possible c-section or induction date.
Sandoval prides herself for her original photography both indoors and outdoors, and she loves to do off-site locations like the beach. She has even done destination photo shoots such as Colorado and Hawaii, but her home studio is ultimately where she perfects her craft.
Her Web site is a must see and showcases her unique style and heart-tugging portfolio of adorable babies and children. She photographs kids of all ages— however she does have a few favorite demographics.
“My favorite ages to photograph are newborns two-weeks and younger, and six to eight-month-olds,” Sandoval admits. “Those are just really special ages for me when they are sleeping like innocent little angels and just starting to show their personalities.”
Part of what makes Sandoval’s cherished photographs so special is how she incorporates props with her subjects. Whether it’s an old wagon wheel, a wicker basket, a wooden bowl, an antique scale, or a suspended hammock that cradles the resting newborn, Sandoval has a knack for creating a special stage for your child to star on.
She also has the artistic frame of mind to continually come up with new ideas, props, concepts and poses for the babies.
She thrives when she and her partner get together to bounce ideas off each other. Their professional banter turns into brainstorming sessions as they discuss the best ways to capture and shoot each pose.
In fact, Sandoval and Woodall will be revealing some of their secrets and offering their advice to the public in several up-coming Newborn Photo Workshops. The next event is scheduled for the end of June and will include tips on lighting and posing, as well as editing and Photoshop tactics. However, you’ll have to wait for them to schedule more workshops because the first two have been sold out.
“We sold out within 24-hours,” Sandoval exclaims. “We put it on our Web site and suddenly had two sessions full.”
Yet another reminder to book things early when it comes to being Captured by Carrie.
For more information on Sandoval’s newborn baby photography, or to schedule an appointment at Captured by Carrie, call 760-468-6562 or visit www.capturedbycarrie.com.

Thornton Jazz Series: Top Stars in an Intimate Setting

If you are an afficionado of “cool jazz” then the annual Champagne Jazz Series at Thornton Winery in Temecula is for you.
This is the 21th year that the winery has put on its Champagne Jazz festival—a festival that is populated by the giants of cool jazz—including this year’s line-up of stars who will play through October.
These are names that anyone with even a passing familiarity with jazz will know. People like Dave Koz, Acoustic Alchemy, Fourplay, Keiko Matsui, Al Jarreau and Boney James, just to name a few.
The festival is unique in that it always presents two separate jazz artists or bands, each playing for slightly more than an hour apiece. This year they are only varying from that once, when Chris Botti performed on Sunday for May 31 for two shows (but that will have already happened by the time you read this).
The venue is intimate, although it can hold several hundred people in the rows of concert-style seats. There are also a smaller number of small tables for four, but you need to grab them quickly. However there is no part of the premises where you can’t hear and see everything very clearly.
Another attractive aspect is that it allows for the fans and the musicians to mix very naturally.
Last year I saw David Benoit and Spyro Gyra (both favorites of mine) and was blown away by how much music you get out of the experience. I was also impressed by how willing they were to chat with the audience members after the music.
The concert area is in the acoustically perfect Mediter-ranean Fountain Terrace. The venue is very relaxing, what with its panoramic vineyard views surrounded by the beautiful Temecula Valley.
The aforementioned David Benoit already took part in the season premier of the series, in April, but there’s plenty more where that came from—until October.
Tickets range from $55–75 apiece for general admission.
The winery serves a good value dinner on the premises from the Jazz Grill for about $17, but if you want to be treated special, the Gourmet Supper packages go for $130.
The Gourmet Supper Package is prepared by Executive Chef Steve Pickell of Café Champagne.
It is available during each performance and includes a reserved table under a covered patio, a three-course gourmet meal from the award-winning restaurant, tax and gratuity. Seating is limited.
Also available are a special selection of Thornton sparkling and premium varietal wines, assorted beverages and bottled water. In addition, freshly prepared items from the outdoor Jazz Grill will be available for purchase before and during the concerts.
The covered patio part of the deal is particularly attractive since these shows occur in the late afternoon, and you should pick your seat carefully to ensure maximum comfort and coolness depending on how deep in summer the season is when you attend.
Season tickets, which offer reserved seating and parking, are also available.
Remaining shows in the series are as follows:
AL JARREAU & JACKIEM JOYNER
Sunday, June 14 - 4 p.m.
JAZZ ATTACK
Rick Braun, Jonathan Butler, Richard Elliot
Saturday, June 20 - 7 p.m.
ACOUSTIC ALCHEMY
w/ Special guest
Saturday, June 27 - 7p.m.
DAVE KOZ & BRIAN CULBERTSON
with Special Guest Peabo Bryson
Saturday, July 11 - 7 p.m.
DAVE KOZ & BRIAN CULBERTSON
with Special Guest Peabo Bryson
Sunday, July 12 - 5 p.m.
FOURPLAY
Bob James, Nathan East,
Larry Carlton & Harvey Mason
Sunday,July 19-5 p.m.
BONEY JAMES
Saturday, July 25 - 7 p.m.
BOBBY CALDWELL
Saturday, Aug. 1 - 7 p.m.
THE RIPPINGTONS
With Special Guest
Sunday, Aug. 16 - 5 p.m.
GERALD ALBRIGHT & KIRK WHALUM
Saturday, Aug. 22 - 7 p.m..
DAVID SANBORN
with Special Guest
Sunday, Aug. 30 - 5 p.m.
JEFFERY OSBORNE
With Special Guest
Saturday, Aug. 8 - 7 p.m.
SPECIAL GUEST TO BE ANNOUNCED
Sunday, Sept. 13 - 4 p.m.
CANDY DULFER With Guest
Bonafide Featuring Slim
Sunday, Sept. 20 - 4 p.m.
For tickets or questions call 951-699-3021. Tickets may be purchased online. View the entire concert schedule at ThorntonWine.com

Common Ground Organic Farm: After the parades and homecomings...

There’s no question that the men and women who serve in our Armed Forces are heroes.
But after the parades and the celebration of a soldier’s homecoming fade away, our heroes are often left on their own as they try to readjust to society.
That’s where Bob Bornt and the folks at Common Ground Organic Farm come in.
Common Ground Organic Farm (CGOF) is a new venture at Tierra Miguel Farms in Pauma Valley that stems from the success of other similar programs such as Operation Recovery. The purpose of CGOF is to expand therapeutic attention to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and combat operational stress issues by developing a decompression zone and job site for active duty Marines, OIF/OEF Veterans and their families.
“When a person is put under this kind of stress load, different chemicals are stimulated by the memories of being in the battlefield,” Bornt says. “By being in the outdoors and working the land, it helps the neurochemicals stimulate the neurotransmitters. It also gives each person the opportunity to decompress after a very intense experience. Going from military culture to civilian life is a very difficult transition, so we’re doing our best to give the proper attention to that process.”
Bornt has experience in both major aspects of the CGOF project, as he comes from three generations of farmers, has earned his master’s degree in clinical psychology and is a licensed therapist.
He says he is especially proud of the CGOF project because it’s designed to be a financially self-sufficient organic farm with the intent of providing short-term lodging, long-term career opportunities and veteran services to active duty and veteran service members.
“We designed this farm to be a sustainable program that grows produce for sale in the community,” he says. “The goal is to create a model for therapy that shows the community that they can participate in the recovery of our returning Marines and soldiers. It’s a collaborative effort to combine the educational benefits with the agricultural and community benefits from the farming.”
The program will operate on 12.5 acres at Tierra Miguel Farms (TMF), which includes a residence on the western edge of the existing 84-acre farm that is being remodeled into a bunkhouse with a meeting room and kitchen for the veterans. The soldiers and Marines will work the land and grow organic vegetables that TMF will distribute under production contracts. Eventually, Bornt hopes that other programs, such as raising sheep dogs, will be available for the veterans.
“Since we’re just starting out, we needed certification from the government and support from the community,” Bornt says. “Tierra Miguel gives us an infrastructure that we can build on. It gives us the opportunity to take what’s been successful in other similar programs in the past and build on what was missing to make it even better.”
Bornt has been a part of other successful programs, but he says the seeds for CGOF were sown more than two years ago in the process of finding solutions to the recurring problems of PTSD.
“I was working in Oceanside at the time, and I had an enormous sense of purpose to try and do something about the overwhelming need,” he says. “I was able to do something with a bias towards the mechanics of healing, but I found that even though there are plenty of therapists around, there aren’t that many who are experienced in this culture of PTSD and all that goes along with it.”
From his experience with other programs, Bornt saw a need to have the returning veterans not just talk about their problems, but to have a place where they could work in a low-stress environment while slowly and steadily readjusting to civilian life.
“The established culture leans towards psychiatrists, which usually means medications,” he says. “But the same chemicals can be stimulated in specific situations. We want to create situations that prohibit the need for medications and help address the root cause of the problem.”
“It’s all about community participation,” Bornt says. “The community can come see how we are a unique expression of things already in use that collectively have more potential. It’s very exciting.”
For more information on CGOF, visit the Web site at www.cgof.org or visit the Tierra Miguel Farms Web site at www.tierramiguelfarm.org.

Pump Your Septic Tank or Else!

It can come without warning, and it usually happens at the worst of times, like Christmas or during a wedding reception.
You might be doing laundry so that there is a lot of water running into your septic system. Suddenly your toilet starts to gurgle like the water is boiling, black water rises in the bath tub or bathroom sink.
It can bubble up out of the toilet and spread out over the bathroom floor or even beyond! It can cause a lot of damage and it will smell worse!
Other warning signs include sluggish drains in the shower or sinks—although isolated sink clogs can also be the cause. But if all of the sinks are sluggish you may have a problem.
Your septic tank may have failed.
If things are so bad that your leach field is clogged, the black water could start pooling in your yard, a phenomenon that septic service professionals call “daylighting.”
If your effluent sees the light of day you are definitely not going to be a happy homeowner.
You would have been a lot better off if you regularly got your septic tank pumped.
According to Jeff Abell, a partner with Honey Bee Septic Services, the rationale behind regularly pumping out your septic is the same as getting the oil changed regularly on your car.
His Vista-based company has been helping residents with this issue for over 20 years.
“It’s preventative maintenance,” he says. “If you don’t pump it out regularly the sludge will build up and it will cause a problem.”
Most people who have moved into the country from the city have little experience with septic systems because cities are served by sewers.
In most rural septics all of the household waste is disposed of through the septic system—including such things as laundry water and water from bathroom and kitchen sinks.
That system’s proper operation is essential to private and public health. If the septic effluent we were talking about earlier gets so far as to see “the light of day,” or to spread inside your house, it could pose a health threat to you and your family. And we’re talking about serious problems, since diseases like Hepatitis C can result from exposure to these contaminants.
Septic tanks have been around for a little over 100 years.
If a septic system is working correctly then bacteria in the tank—which can be made of concrete, plastic, or fiberglass, is causing the material to decompose.
When household waste goes into the tank, organic solid materials float to the top and form a layer of what is called “scum.”
Inorganic and inert materials and the material that has been “digested” by the bacteria sinks to the bottom and forms what is normally called “sludge.”
If the system is working properly only the clear water that is between the sludge and the scum will overflow out of the tank and into the leach field, where it is absorbed into the soil.
Problems are caused if the solid material overflows into the soil absorption area.
This is caused by two things:
1) lack of bacteria
2) lack of sludge removal
You can keep the bacteria healthy by additives that you can buy in a store that carries such supplies. You can also occasionally add baking soda to the mix.
Putting baking soda in the laundry or just flushing some down the toilet occasionally is good for the system.
Don’t put things into your system that might kill bacteria. Products that say “Harmful or Fatal If Swallowed,” should be disposed of in a different way.
If you can’t remember how long it’s been since you’ve had your septic system pumped, and you can smell some telltale odors, it’s probably time to get it done.
“A rule of thumb for a family of four is to get it done every two to three years. We don’t like to see a household of two go more than five years,” says Abell.
If you don’t pump your septic tank regularly and it does back up, it might require replacing the whole unit.
Abell’s favorite horror story is about an Escondido man who called Honey Bee to pump out his tank.
“He was going up and down about never having to pump his tank in 50 years.” But it turned out that every ten years or so he put in a new leach field because his old one would clog up.
When they opened his tank it was so solid that it couldn’t be pumped out.
“He had to have the tank removed, the sludge removed with a backhoe and a new tank put in,” says Abell.
If your system fails, Abell and his colleagues at Honey Bee can offer suggestions as to the repairs that are required.
“We do everything, including pulling the permits that are required to fix things,” he says.
Getting septic tanks pumped these days is more expensive than it used to be, in part because companies such as Honey Bee have to pay the City of San Diego (the only place in the County where you can dispose of it) much more than they used to do to dispose of the waste. Recently the city raised its disposal fees nearly 2,000%.
It will cost about $400-500 if the job is simple. Less if you uncover your tank so that the serviceman doesn’t have to dig up the lids.
Generally a septic tank is anywhere from 12 inches to three feet below the surface.
Costs will vary depending on the company and where you live.
If a tank is ready to go it will take 30-40 minutes to pump. The longer it has been since servicing, the longer it will take because the sludge will be less liquid.
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To reach Honey Bee Septic Service, call 760-734-1030 or 734-1099.

Perk Up With A Dining Club Membership at Pala Mesa Resort

The Pala Mesa Resort in Fallbrook offers several incredible membership opportunities. There are memberships for tennis, golf and the fitness club, as well as a wine club.
And then there is the Aqua Terra Dining Club Membership.
The Aqua Terra is one of Fallbrook’s best fine dining restaurants. It’s warm, friendly, sophisticated, fun, elegant and unique all rolled into one and makes for a completely relaxing and satisfying experience. If you are looking for a destination lunch or dinner, Aqua Terra is a great choice. It overlooks the pristine green golf course and is surrounded by beautiful landscape.
The annual membership fee for the Aqua Terra Dining Club is $149. Benefits of this membership give you year-round dining and hotel room discounts, as well as a personal invitation to special events like wine tastings and pairing dinners.
In fact, exclusive dining events are held quarterly for Pala Mesa Resort’s valuable dining members and guests. One recent event was the Fortaleza Tequila-Avocado Dinner. Members who attended enjoyed a delicious four-course meal made specifically to pair with the textures and flavors of the Sauza family’s world-famous tequilas.
Food and Beverage Director Kevin Poorbaugh said they try to hold pairing events like the tequila dinner every quarter as a thank you to their members.
“We usually do wine pairing dinners, but we wanted to try switching it up a little,” Poorbaugh said. “And we try to bring an educational element into each event.”
The tequila dinner was hosted by special guest Guillermo Erickson Sauza, Founder and General Manager of Tequila Los Abuelos.
Members were treated to a slide show presentation covering the history of the Sauza family and how they make their top-notch tequilas. In between courses, Aqua Terra Executive Chef, Sean Sullivan, took time to describe the dishes he and his staff had prepared, and explain why each one paired so well with its chosen tequila.
Chef Sullivan outdid himself working an avocado-themed menu to pair perfectly with the Sauza tequilas. Every course, even dessert, included avocado which intentionally tied-in with Fallbrook’s Avocado Festival that happened to be taking place that weekend.
Here’s a recap of the menu. For starters, guests were treated to baked avocado bruschetta that was drizzled with three cheeses, prosciutto, sun-dried tomatoes and a Chianti glaze.
The second course introduced seared scallops and potato leek cakes smothered in a rich, creamy avocado hollandaise sauce. Its tequila partner was Fortaleza Blanco.
The third course was paired with Fortaleza Reposado. It featured spice-rubbed barbecued halibut, watermelon coulis, purple Peruvian mashed potatoes, avocado chipotle butter and a julienne carrot sauté.
The final course (dessert) was avocado-pistachio gelato and a baked phyllo-cup paired with Fortaleza Anejo.
When a course was ready, four servers appeared stocked with a plate in each hand. There was one server for two guests and the presentation was flawless. Once the head server announced, “Pardon us ladies and gentlemen, we have a dish to present,” the plates were simultaneously set in front of each guest.
This coordination of the food delivery really added to the ambiance of the evening. You could tell the staff is enjoying the dinner as much as the guests.
“This is the fun stuff for us,” said Chef Sullivan. “We love doing the day-to-day specials and menu items, but events like this really break it up for us. I love the challenge of finding the right dishes for pairing.”
Sullivan’s next pairing challenge will most likely be for a beer-tasting event. Poorbaugh said he definitely sees one in the future.
“We’ve usually only done wine tastings and wine pairing dinners,” Poorbaugh said. “We’re excited to start expanding and trying new ideas for these events.”
Events such as the dinner pairings are just one of the many reasons dining membership pays at Pala Mesa. It makes financial sense to join because the value of the perks is more than the annual membership fee.
Just for signing up, members receive a complimentary one-night room stay and a gift certificate for another 50% room rate discount.
New members also receive two gift certificates for a free round of golf including green fees and cart rentals, a $20 gift certificate for a golf lesson with a golf professional and another gift certificate for 25% off any retail item.
In addition, new members receive a certificate for a 10% discount on banquet or catering events (ie: weddings, etc.), and a free one-hour Hors d’oeuvre party for up to ten people in the Aqua Terra Bar or outside patio. And finally, new members receive a bottle of house wine or desert for two people when dining on a special occasion.
But you don’t need a membership to enjoy the delicious fare. If you simply want an enticing menu of fantastic food at a relaxing, fun, and comfortable spot, stop by the Aqua Terra Restaurant or Oyster and Sushi Bar.
By the way – sushi is Chef Sullivan’s specialty. He has been known to convert sushi skeptics into sushi lovers. Why not test his claim?
The Pala Mesa resort is located just off Old Hwy 395 about one mile north of Hwy 76. For more information, call 760-731-6805 or see www.palamesa.com/

Briar Rose Winery: Where Winemaking Is An Art Form

If you’ve ever been turned off by the “assembly line” aspect of winetasting, where you barely lift a glass to your lips before an elbow pokes your back—and forget about asking questions—then Briar Rose Winery is for you.
This small, boutique winery—one of the youngest but most exclusive in the Temecula Valley—is situated in a building like Snow White’s cottage (that was, in fact, designed by a Disneyland contractor), under a towering patriarch of an olive tree that may have been planted nearly 250 years ago when the Spanish first arrived.
Les Linkogle, owner and winemaker, isn’t a wine snob. “I’m not a UC grad. I’m not overly educated,” he says. “The problem most guys in this business have is that they stick to the book. If you do that you’ll make wine like everyone else.”
An expansive working man type with a twinkle in his eye—he mixes well with people as he talks about his favorite subject—wine.
On the afternoon that I visited, he entertained a small bus load of seniors —assisted by his wife, Dorian and an employee.
“I’m a mad professor when it comes to new things,” he told them. “I make my wine like a caveman! I don’t filter it because you can filter out all the good stuff. I also keep the use of sulfites to a minimum.”
Instead he uses ultraviolet radiation to prevent his wine from developing infections like film yeast, mold, and acetobacte and to prevent oxidizing.
“We love to talk about our wines. We talk about what makes a value wine,” he says.
Value wine is not a synonym for “cheap.” There are no “Two Buck Chuck’s” at Briar Rose. Not even close. The least expensive bottle will cost about $60 and there is one vintage (a 1997 cabernet) that sells for $1,300 a bottle. Yes, you read that right.
“I just sold four bottles of that last night,” he says.
Briar Rose Winery is no stranger to the rich and powerful. Its label has graced the Library of Congress, U.S. Senate and House of Representatives and at places you have heard of if you spend even a little time watching the evening news.
Briar Rose is a rarity: a winery that requires an appointment for a tasting. It is out-of-the-way and there is no crowding.
“If you call and we have a lot of people we’ll ask you to come later. This is a sit down tasting rather than a ‘belly up to the bar’ tasting. It’s not a cattle call.” says Linkogle. “You are assigned a taster who gives you personal attention. You can ask questions. We talk about fermentation. We walk through every facet of wine-making. It’s the full experience—not just a tasting!”
You won’t find the obnoxious, noisy types that frequent wineries where quantity trumps quality. “We don’t tolerate anyone being drunk, obnoxious or loud. If they are they will be asked to leave,” says Linkogle.
He has been making wine for himself since 1995, although he bought the original 23 acres in 1984 so his son the celebrated motocross star Larry “Link” Linkogle would have a place to ride. “Link” is one of the biggest names in the “extreme motocross” industry.
But winemaker was something that always interested him. “My uncle had a winery in Napa called Los Gatos. I used to say to myself that someday I would have a winery like him. One thing led to another…”
He planted vines and started to make wine for himself and friends. Pretty soon he had 40 acres.
When his wines started to win awards, he and Dorian decided to open a winery, which they did in 2007.
Linkogle grows many kinds of grapes, unified by being used in a blended wine of the type grown in Franche’s Bordeaux region.
He blends Temparnillo, Barbera, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Blanc, Petit Verdot, Zinfandel, Viognier, Reisling and Mission grapes, among others.
He does what is called a Bordeaux field blend. To understand what that is you must first know that winemakers usually make wines first and then mix them.
“But the best way to make a Bordeaux blend is by fermenting them with one yeast,” he says. “That requires that you pick and crush them all together.”
He smiles triumphantly. “The highest of quality results,” but adds, “Of course, if you screw it up then the whole batch goes.”
That’s part of the uncertain excitement of wine-making. “When you make a wine you never know how it will turn out,” he says.
This requires advance planning, including mapping out exactly how many acres to plant in a particular grape.
“All of my varietals are planted right here,” says Linkogle.
Besides the Bordeaux-type wines, the winery also makes a 100% varietal Petit Verdot, a straight Malbec, and a straight varietal Cabernet Franc.
What are his own favorite wines? “Well, I like the ‘04 Cab and the ‘05 and I like the Zin, but my favorite is the Petit Verdot, which is a light wine,” he says. “I drink that instead of water!”
The only place to buy Briar Rose wines is at the winery and a few exclusive restaurants, such as Fiore (at Harrah’s Rincon Casino), Palumbos Ristorante in Temecula, and Dominic’s in Oceanside. It makes about 5,000 cases a year.
“I love creating something that someone is going to enjoy. Winemaking is an art form,” says Linkogle. “It’s not something that you have to do. It’s a form of expression. It’s hard work but what results are quality wines that people enjoy.”
He is a “big time” experimenter. “I believe that making a wine is not like flying an airplane. There are only three gauges to follow: alcohol, pH and SO2. Some people get hung up on perfect acid levels, which creates technically flawless but not very complex or interesting wines,” he says.
Every December Briar Rose transforms into an English village of Dickens’s era.
This year the festival will be highlighted as part of a two-hour PBS special Intoxicating Cuisine with Steve Spitz.
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Briar Rose Winery is open seven days a week, 360 days out of the year (you can work out for yourself which days it’s closed).
It is located at 41720 Calle Cabrillo in Temecula. Visit www.BriarRoseWinery.com or call 951-308-1098.

Get Swinging This Father's Day

Happy Father’s Day to all those dads out there along The Boulevard. We thought we would help you out and give your loved ones some ideas for that perfect gift that doesn’t include a tie or a pair of socks.
If you are the golfer, simply leave The Boulevard open to this page in a conspicuous place so your loved ones cannot miss this clue. You can even circle a particular item or two if you wish to be more “helpful.” If you are a loved one trying to find that perfect gift, we hope we can help with some ideas.
You could go to your golfer’s favorite course pro shop and purchase a hat, visor, or golf shirt that bears the logo of the course. If you wish, you could also add a round of golf for your golfer, the two of you or your golfer and his friend.
A trip to the Golfsmith store in Vista offers many options in a wide price range. If your favorite golfer is talking about getting a personalized set of clubs, you could buy a “Smartfit” custom fitting and swing analysis session for your golfer at a very nominal price to help determine whether the golfer needs to have clubs with an increase or decrease in the lie, flex of the shaft and size of the grip.
If you know what kind of golf balls your favorite golfer prefers, you can go online and order personalized golf balls, towels or tees.
Also, did you know that there is a new tee out where the ball sits on a “brush” with bristles rather than a traditional wood tee? This provides less resistance and eliminates the marks caused by traditional tees on the driver.
An intriguing practice accessory (and there are many for golfers) that makes a great gift is a Medicus Dual-Hinged Swing Trainer. The swing trainers come in wood and iron versions.
The training aids are designed to “break” when a flaw occurs as you practice your swing at home. They apparently not only help “groove” your swing, but can also help improve your club speed. There are also hitting nets, practice mats and many, many more options.
One of the most technologically advanced golf accessories your favorite experienced golfer would be thrilled to get is a GPS unit such as the SkyGolf SkyCaddie SG5.
A GPS unit can provide distance to front, back and center of greens as well as hazards. Up to 10 courses either in California, the US, or the World can be entered at a time and switched in and out through an online library membership.
This particular model is about the size of a cell phone and has an outdoor-readable color display,
Another great gift is golf lessons. One option is lessons from the golf pro at your favorite golfer’s favorite course. Vista Valley Country Club, Welk Resort & Pala Mesa Resort all offer great packages for those that are wanting to polish their game or create a new swing all together. Pala Mesa Resort has a great Father’s Day Package that includes Deluxe accommodations for one night, one round of golf per person with 50% off on golf attire merchandise in the Pro Shop and Barbeque lunch for two in Aqua Terra Restaurant. Pala Mesa Resort can be reached at 1-800-722-4700.
If you have a really avid golfer consider the gift of the special TaylorMade Kingdom Experience. Described as a unique, unparalleled and unforgettable golf experience that includes access to an incomparable club-fitting process previously reserved for tour professionals alone, it includes a full set of TaylorMade clubs precision-built to the golfer’s personal specifications by TaylorMade’s renowned Tour Department.
There are also 20 Ultimate Tour experiences available through the PGA that might be a dream come true for your favorite golfer.
And, of course, there could be the trip to the hallowed St. Andrews, in Scotland to play at the world’s first course and perhaps do some sightseeing.
Happy Father’s Day!

 

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