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THINGS
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Harmony California
Hearst Castle Side Trip
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Harmony,
California can be visited on your way to Hearst Castle.
Take time to stop and visit this little town on your next
trip along Highway 1.
Farmers from northern California settled in this area
because of the vast grasslands in San Luis Obispo County.
Some of them started dairy farms, leasing property from
land owners in the area, including William Hearst, who
built nearby Hearst Castle.
Many of the settlers were Swiss who were enchanted with
the grass, the climate, and the gently rolling hills.
The Harmony Valley Creamery was established in the 1860’s
to service the surrounding dairy farms.
The Harmony Valley Creamery Association was comprised
of these farms and thrived for over 90 years. William
Hearst and his guests sometimes stopped at the creamery
to pick up fresh buttermilk and butter.
With their Harmony Valley Creamery, the residents were
granted a post office, making it an official town. The
post office opened in 1915 and was in continious operation
up until a few years ago. When you visit Harmony be sure
to sign the post office petition, take a peak in the door
and it should be there. Plan on spending at least 30 minutes
in town longer if you go up the hill to Harmony Cellars
Winery. |
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Harmony Wedding Chapel |
Things to do Harmony,
California:
Back roads Gallery is a small gift and art shop. Harmony
Glassworks is an excellent little glass making and blowing
shop where you can watch demonstrations, get a tour, or
even take classes.
The winery that is on the hill is Harmony Cellars. They
sell award winning wines, offer wine tasting, a gazebo,
and a gift shop. You can roam around; take beautiful photography
of the views from the top of the hill where you can see
the coast and the rolling hills from all directions.
The Harmony Post Office is closed but you can sign a petition
to reopen it and take a peek inside. The road that runs
through the center of town used to be the main highway
along the coast but know dead ends into a field.
You can make this a short day trip or add it to your day
trip to the surrounding towns of Cambria, Cayucos, San
Simeon, or
Morro Bay. The trip does not take long from Templeton,
Paso Robles, San
Luis Obispo, or the Five Cities area.
Directions: Take Highway 1 and about 3 miles north of
the 46 junction you will see a line of buildings, turn
into the driveway and you have reached Harmony. There
are a few shops that are worth making a day trip to and
visit the winery on the hill to finish off your day.
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Welcome to Harmony |
Downtown Harmony, California |
Harmony Cellars is a
small family-owned winery committed to producing fine
wines at affordable prices. Founded in 1989 by Chuck and
Kim Mulligan. Hours: Fall, Winter & Spring Hours:
Open Daily 10am - 5pm Summer Hours: Open Daily 10am -
5:30pm
Directions: Take Highway 1 and about 3 miles north of
the 46 junction you will see a line of buildings, turn
into the driveway and you have reached Harmony. There
are a few shops that are worth making a day trip to and
visit the winery on the hill to finish off your day.
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Hearst
Castle A must see for any trip to the
central coast. 50 miles from Pismo beach. |
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San
Simeon Lodge Located in a resort area,
is the closest hotel to Hearst Castle. |
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Cambria
is a quaint English
style village located along the California central
coast |
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Morro
Bay Fishing trips, dinning, kayaks
and harbor tours. 25 miles from Pismo Beach. |
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