Travel Writing by Robin

03/25/2025

Wine friends, this is one of my favorite wineries in Highland Valley. The 360° view is spectacular. My friend Colette Hopper sings the a lot too.

03/23/2025

https://robindohrnsimpson.com/unveiling-the-bold-elegance-of-2018-trentadue-petite-sirah/

03/23/2025

https://robindohrnsimpson.com/4100-2/
I love this story!!

This joyful tale will tell you how the desire to work only part-time (or only during tax season) and enjoy camping more, morphed into owning and operating a winery in Ramona! Yes, this is a great story! Continue Reading →

03/23/2025

https://robindohrnsimpson.com/retirement-redefined-rancho-san-martin-winerys-evolution-for-the-future/

Ginny and Gary, like many couples, decided to retire from their corporate jobs and start a winery. They're making great wines in Ramona.

Gary and Virginia (Ginny) Boney started planning their retirement in 2003 and purchased four acres in Ramona Valley. “We completed the house in 2006 and realized we had a lot of land with no plans. Our friends, the Castellis had built a house and planted a vineyard, so we decided to do the same. T...

03/23/2025

https://robindohrnsimpson.com/ghost-hills-cellars-a-farm-a-family-a-legacy/
As a writer, we love a good story. The folks at Ghost Hill Cellars have a great story! Read on!

Life comes full circle. Bernadette Bower grew up on a farm in Carlton Oregon, left to teach in Guam, met her now-husband, lived internationally for many years, and returned to the farm to grow grapes and create Ghost Hill Cellars and Winery. “We’ve lived in Singapore, New Zealand and have visite...

03/23/2025

https://robindohrnsimpson.com/ramona-ranch-winery-pioneering-san-diego-and-ramonas-emerging-wine-industry/
Marc and I love Teri and Micole! They are such great friends to us- and to everyone. Teri never knew a stranger. Micole makes great wines and can fix anything.

Teri Kerns and Micole Moore moved to Ramona in 2004 with a huge desire to live in the countryside. Teri grew up in the country on the Oregon coast and Ramona fit their western lifestyle. “We purchased 10 raw acres, with a stick-framed house, which started our Ramona adventure. I’ve always loved ...

03/23/2025

https://robindohrnsimpson.com/4100-2/
Hatfield Creek Winery and Elaine Lyttleton are forces to be reckoned with in Ramona. Elaine is the founder of the Ramona Heart Mural Project. They have added murals to around 26 buildings in Ramona. Come out and look for them. Download a map at https://ramonamurals.com/the-murals/

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03/23/2025

https://robindohrnsimpson.com/from-horse-ranch-to-winery-the-making-of-old-julian-vineyards-and-winery/
I love Old Julian Winery. Brother and sister dynamo duo are making great wines and offering up great hospitality.

Old Julian Winery, whose namesake derives from their location, Old Julian Highway, had a roundabout inception. Lee Montgomery and his late partner Lynn bought the property in 2011. It was a working ranch with goats and horses, no vines. Lee and Lynn visited Temecula regularly for wine tasting. One d...

03/23/2025

https://sdnews.com/tour-de-tapas-a-culinary-journey-through-europe/
Marc and I totally enjoyed dining here. Their wine list was great!

Celebrating the flavors of Spain, France, and Italy, Tour de Tapas offers a mini-European culinary tour of small plates and sips in the heart of La Mesa.

03/23/2025

https://sdnews.com/taco-megaregion-the-essential-guide-to-san-diego-tijuanas-best-tacos/

My friend Scott wrote this book. I keep it in my car so I can find a restaurant that he recommends whenever I"'m out and about in San Diego.

Let’s go on a taco adventure!

03/23/2025

https://sdnews.com/true-food-kitchen-serving-nutritious-and-flavorful-food/

Marc and I love eating here. We feel healthy at the end of our meal and Marc doesn't get acid reflux either.

“We believe in food that works for you, to nourish you as healthfully as possible…without sacrificing flavor,” said Dr. Andrew Weill, co-founder of True Food Kitchen and renowned doctor of integrative medicine.