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IN COWBOY WINE COUNTRY JUST SOUTH AND SIDEWAYS OF SUNDANCE
EL PASO DE ROBLES...Found in the hills of the upper Salinas River Valley. One Have the feelings of the early days of Santa Fe, NM, Austin, Texas...laid back and beautiful, artistic, picturesque, undiscovered feeling...Victorian-era charm. For untold centuries Native American tribes enjoyed the area and the thermal springs in the area and was called "Heaven's Spot." Might say looking at history, it is the hot springs that is why Paso Robles is here. And now we have the wine... |
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COME BACK HERE FOR PASO INFORMATION
stay tuned for info on
HOUSING WINERIES WEATHER DINING DIRECTIONS WHERE TO EAT SCREENINGS SCHEDULES etc. etc. etc.
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Rancho Paso de Robles (Spanish for "Pass of Oaks", was created by a land grant in 1844. Couple years after the Civil war, a half interest in the town site was purchased by Drury James, the uncle of outlaw Jesse James. He envisioned an elegant city offering first-class amenities, with the hot sulfur springs serving as the main attraction. The stagecoach line brought customers for the new bath- house, hotel, and some small cottages built for the bathers.
When the Southern Pacific Railroad brought the railway to town in 1886, plans for the town went into high gear.
Stay tuned to the Jesse James Paso Robles Saga, and more about hot springs and energy vortexes, underground rivers and more magic here in Paso. Even talk that the fly in restaurant at the airport is the best fly in restaurant in the West.
Now wine vineyards, the hot springs, almond and olive orchards make the area rich with these fine products...the town is known for its great festivals and car shows. And weekends you'll always find something going on for families and tourist. AND IF WE HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH IT...GOIN' TO GET MORE MUSIC HERE HAPPIN' HERE IN COWBOY WINE COUNTRY...CHECK OUT OUR FILM FESTIVAL
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Thanks to Frank Mecham for listening to the idea of this festival last year, at breakfast one morning... Paso's Mayor Frank Mecham is running for 1st District Supervisors...check out his website and give your support. |
See Crossroads Guitar Festival at PRDFF
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One of the movies we will screen at the festival |
Paso Robles Wine Festival -
May 17
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Merle's sound company will be here helping us with the Festival Concerts... |
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Wineries: Paso Robles has more than 180 wineries and the number grows each year. The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance
(PRWCA) represents most of the wineries in the area. PRWCA provides links to the wineries and extensive information regarding
the wine related events including but not limited to the annual Wine Festival, the Zinfandel Festival, and the Harvest Festival. Further
details available at the website or by calling (800) 549-WINE (9463).
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SPONSORSHIP INFO
We can work out a sponsorship arrangement with wineries and local business to fit your Branding needs
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The PRDFF will take place in different locations in town and at the wineries...stay tuned for list and dates.
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Rex thank you for the SIDEWAYS frame of mind.
Rex Pickett, author of SIDEWAYS, the book that became blockbuster movie, is at a wine festival, and I had a great time with him that night and next morning, there is the story about drinking wine in the trunk of car... I love livin' sideways in cowboy wine country. |
and special tribute to The Last Waltz, Fallen Angel, Don't Look Back, and more |
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You can also check out the PASOROBLESCHAMBERS.com they have some great contacts and wine directory
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| Sulfur/Geothermal Spas: Paso Robles has
long been known for its hot sulfur springs. In the 19th and 20th
Centuries many visitors came to Paso Robles for what they believed to be
the curative powers of the geothermal waters. The
Salinan Indians—the most historical inhabitants of
the area—were here thousands of years even before the mission era.
They knew this area as the “Springs” or the “Hot Springs.” The Indians,
and later the Mission Fathers and their congregations, found relief from
various ailments in the therapeutic waters and soothing mud baths, later
cam the tourist and the famous, even baseball teams would come to heal
in the springs. Downtown Events: City Park is the focus for many different events and celebrations throughout the year. Parades, festivals, exhibits, and shows are all part of the downtown calendars maintained by the Paso Robles Visitors and Conference Bureau and Paso Robles Main Street. Paso Robles Event Center: Formerly known as the Mid-State Fairgrounds, the State’s fairgrounds are home to the annual California Mid-State Fair (end of July through early August) and a great variety of year-round activities, shows, and exhibits.
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An earthquake struck several miles from Paso Robles on December 22, 2003, The quake registered 6.5 magnitude
on the Richter Magnitude Scale. The dormant underground springs that had once been used for the spa were brought
back to life by the quake, causing flooding and a sink hole in the parking lot of the city hall/library. The sinkhole still
requires pumping to move the water from the center of the city to the riverbed, where it is allowed to flow unimpeded.
The sinkhole has also continually released sulfur gas since the earthquake, creating an odor that occasionally lingers
over the area surrounding the hole. Seems the city is not sure what to do with this...seems to me being next to a
library and with the city shooting for tourist, this could be made a great stop for tourist and a learning place for kids.
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Lakes: Two lakes west of Paso Robles, Lake Nacimiento and Lake San Antonio, draw visitors to the Paso Robles area and provide a setting for both vacation homes and permanent area residents. Boating, water skiing, fishing, wildlife programs, and camping are among the many activities in the area. Golf: Paso Robles currently has three 18-hole golf courses with additional in the planning stages. Clear weather makes golf a pleasurable past time anytime of year. Please contact the Paso Robles Visitors and Conference Bureau regarding details. Some great Guest Ranches, Camping, Hunting, Wine tours, the ocean and other recreation in the area...just up 46 you can visit the site where James Dean had his fateful ride. He was on the way to Paso when he died. |
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Don't miss this screening |
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We plan a late night screening here...
Franklin Hotsprings |
WE ARE PROUD TO SCREEN
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PRDFF TO HELP KIDS OF PASO AND THE NATION |
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Other Area Attractions: Paso Robles is the gateway to the scenic and historic attractions of the Central Coast.
From convenient lodging in Paso Robles a visitor can enjoy the wild country side, travel just few miles to the ocean
and return for a relaxing dinner in the downtown area:
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to be screened with songwriter TRAVIS HOWARD
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See this classic in a state of the art Home Theater
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