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Paso Robles Hotel Month: Stay Two Nights, Get Third Night Free in February

From a romantic couple’s wine country getaway to a gathering with the girls, Paso Robles Hotel Month lodging deals throughout February offer great savings for your special "after the holidays" getaway. From historic inns to quaint boutiques, stay two nights and receive your third night complimentary at the participating hotels. Guests will also enjoy a complimentary bottle of Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon and the additional amenities listed below.

Adelaide Inn - During "Paso Robles Hotel Month" guests will also receive a $5 per person coupon to locals' favorite Margie's Diner for breakfast each morning, complimentary afternoon cookies and wine tasting tickets to more than a dozen Paso Robles wineries. Call (800) 549-7276 to book and ask for the February Hotel Special.

BEST WESTERN PLUS Black Oak - Guests receive a $5 discount voucher good towards breakfast at Margie’s Diner each day. Call (805) 238-4740 to book and ask for rate code "HM."

Courtyard by Marriot - Call (805) 239-9700 to book a room at this newly renovated hotel and ask for the "third night free promotion."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Stay includes a full hot breakfast and free WiFi. Call (805) 238-6500 to book with our guest services staff.

La Bellasera Hotel & Suites - Luxurious Mediterranean-style hotel in Paso Robles Wine Country. Call (805) 238-2834 to book a room in February at this and ask for February Hotel special.

La Quinta Inns & Suites - During Paso Robles Hotel Month guests will receive a complimentary Artisan Series wine tasting at adjacent San Antonio Winery. Call (805) 239-3004 to book and ask for the February Hotel Special.

Paso Robles Inn - Renowned for their therapeutic mineral spa tubs, this serene getaway is surrounded by lush gardens, streams, koi ponds and majestic oak trees. Call for more information (800) 676-1713. Book online only by clicking here: bit.ly/PRIHotelMonth2014.

The Oaks Hotel - The newest hotel in Paso Robles offers a hot complimentary buffet breakfast in the morning and 10% off dinner at the on-site restaurant, Indulge. Call (805) 237-8700 to book and ask for the February Hotel Special.

For full lodging package details and disclaimers CLICK HERE. Also, check out Travel Paso's Facebook page to enter and win a Valentine's Getaway to Paso Robles. 

Win stocking stuffers and Discover Gift Ideas from Paso Robles!

This holiday season give the gift of the Central Coast! Enter to win an amazing bottle of wine compliments of the Paso Robles Wine Club, complimentary Wine Wrangler Wine Tours, Hearst Castle tickets, and holiday recipe cards. Weekly winners will be drawn through December 20, 2013. Enter on Facebook here! Or, enter to win  by signing up for our e-newsletter using promotional code Stockings2013.

Offering a festive Downtown filled with holiday lights, boutique shopping and unique galleries, Paso Robles is a great holiday destination featuring more than 250 wineries, numerous craft breweries, farm-fresh cuisine and a wide selection of accommodations. Visitors can purchase the perfect holiday gifts in Paso Robles or online - from that special bottle of wine to a wide array of hand-crafted items – check out the amazing gift ideas below!  

Vivant Fine Cheese Club – Many Cheeses if you Pleases!

sign up for their e-newsletter using promotional code Stockings2013. Click here to read more. - See more at: http://blog.travelpaso.com/#sthash.sIXYpidG.dpufOffering a festive Downtown filled with holiday lights, boutique shopping and unique galleries, Paso Robles is a great holiday destination featuring more than 250 wineries, numerous craft breweries, farm-fresh cuisine and a wide selection of accommodations. Visitors can purchase the perfect holiday gifts in Paso Robles or online - from that special bottle of wine to a wide array of hand-crafted items – check out the amazing gift ideas below!  Vivant Fine Cheese Club – Many Cheeses if you Pleases!

Sign up your friend for their amazing Cheese Club! Located in Historic downtown Paso Robles, Vivant Fine Cheese is the Central Coast's premier cheese tasting room, featuring premium local and imported handcrafted artisan cheeses paired with the finest Central Coast wine and beer. Experience what their cheese experts have in store to make your cheese tasting experience truly amazing. You can also try their "Wine Parings" and discover which wines pair best with cheese selections from Paso Robles and around the world. For more information visit their online store at www.VivantFineCheese.com.

Paso Robles Wine Club – Great Way to Get to Know Paso Wines

Become a member and enjoy premium award-winning wines from the Paso Robles Wine Region.  This wine club is a premium wine club for the aficionados who love Paso Robles wine, or want to know more about this fast growing region. It offers a diverse selection of quality Paso wines starting from $80 a shipment. If you want to learn more and taste fabulous wines from one of the fastest growing wine regions in the world, then this is the club for you. For more information visit the online store at www.BuyPasoWine.com.

General Store Paso Robles – the Ultimate Artisan Stocking Stuffer!

Paso-made fabulousness including a whole line of olive oil products and everyone’s favorite “Paso Chick” t-shirts. Joeli Yaguda, Erin Stuck and Jillian Waters are the proprietors of General Store Paso Robles, bringing a combined 25 years of experience in Paso Robles food, farm and retail. This dynamic three-some loves sharing their finds, from the Central Coast and beyond, with visitors, from local-made jewelry, food and pantry items to lots of odds and ends. For more information visit www.Facebook.com/General.Store.Paso.Robles.

Find an Amazing Cabernet Sauvignon to Suit Your Fancy

Along with Zinfandels, Paso Robles gained notoriety for its Cabernet Sauvignons. For some of Paso’s legendary Cabernet Sauvignons, check out Eberle, J.Lohr Vineyards, EOS Estate Winery, and Adelaida Cellars. For a list of wineries visit www.PasoRoblesCab.com.

Find Works of Art at Studios on the Park – Witness the Action

Discover art originals and prints, handmade designer jewelry, scarves and home décor at Studios on the Park in Paso Robles.  A unique open studio environment where you can witness the creative processes of over 40 local artists as they create their masterpieces, Studios on the Park offers classes, workshops and exhibitions. Proceeds support this non-profits goals to share the creative process with all including local children. For more information visit www.StudiosOnThePark.org.

Give the Gift of Paso’s Rhône Varietals – California’s Rhône Zone

Paso Wine Country is gaining popularity for their exciting Rhône varieties such as Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre. Here are just a few wineries offering Rhône varieties: Robert Hall Winery, Tablas Creek Vineyard, Linne Calodo, Halter Ranch, Clavo and Eberle Winery. For a complete list of wineries visit www.RhoneRangers.org/about/pasorobles.php.

Pithy Little Wine Company – So Clever

Located in the heart of historic downtown Paso Robles, they produce and sell fine California wines, olive oils, sodas and lifestyle products. The winery and mercantile is a great place to taste their collection of reserve wines, extra virgin olive oils and old fashioned cane sugar sodas while exploring a selection of California lifestyle inspired products for home and life. For more information visit their online store at www.PithyWine.com.

We Olive – Everything Olive Lives Here

For an urban olive oil tasting experience, head to We Olive in downtown Paso Robles to taste more than 30 specialty, extra virgin olive oils, both local and national, vinegars, olives, tapenade, olive oil-infused gifts sets, jams and more. Great gift ideas and corporate gift baskets. For more information and to visit their online store go to www.WeOlive.com.     

Craft Distilled Vodka and Gin from Grapes – Thirsty?

Paso Robles Craft Distilling, a micro-distillery, utilizes a unique distilling ingredient: premium Paso Robles grapes, a luxury that is normally too expensive for most distilleries to use in production. Paso Robles Craft Distillery applies the excess juice from its sister company, Villacana Winery, to its product, resulting in a high-end vodka and gin made with ultimate sustainability. For more information visit www.RefindDistillery.com.

Firefly Gallery - a Beautiful Boutique

Mother and daughter owners, Emily and Lauren, create holiday magic in their window displays and crafts throughout the store. They feature amazing books, linens, designer clothing, kid’s crafts and high end apothecary items. For more information visit www.Facebook.com/pages/Firefly/103839587506.

Brown Butter Cookie Company – Serious Cookies
Smell the brown butter sea salt cookies in downtown Paso Robles courtesy of the Brown Butter Cooking Company’s new location in the iconic Acorn Building at 12^th and Park Streets. The popular shortbread cookie company has opened the 1,300-square foot spot, complete with a storefront directly under the brick building’s acorn-topped clock tower.  For more information visit their online store at www.BrownButterCookies.com.

Sealed with a Kiss (SWAK) – Retro Cool
The popular store featuring retro, eclectic and, most of all, fun merchandise, has moved to Pine Street.  Treasure hunters will find more cool stuff in the new location, right in the heart of downtown with an entrance on Main Street. For more information visit www.SwakStuff.com.  

Sole Tree - a High-End Shoe Store

Owned by a young woman entrepreneur named Piper, this store is a dream come true for her. She had always wanted to open a shoe and accessories store in Paso Robles; and now she has! Specializing in all leather shoes from brands such as Born, Frye, Corso Como, Me Too and Kork Ease, as well as accessories and handbags, Sole Tree is the only high end shoe store in Downtown. For more information visit www.TheSoleTree.com.

AndBe Boutique – Wine Lifestyle Goods

This store showcases the Paso wine lifestyle with everything from jewelry to premium leather jackets and linens from all over the world.  Also the home of Paso Underground, a collective of small winemakers without tasting rooms. This group utilizes the store’s back patio as a collective space to pour their wines for patrons. For more information visit www.Facebook.com/AndBeBoutique.

Photos courtesy of TravelPaso.com.

 

Looking for that perfect, unique holiday gift? Why not add a little something for yourself by shopping in Paso Robles, CA. This artisan hamlet nestled in the coastal mountain range of central California, mid-way between Los Angeles and San Francisco, is just a three-hour drive from San Jose, making Paso Robles a centrally located destination for holiday shoppers.

Offering a festive Downtown filled with holiday lights, boutique shopping and unique galleries, Paso Robles is a great holiday destination featuring more than 250 wineries, numerous craft breweries, farm-fresh cuisine and a wide selection of accommodations. Visitors can purchase the perfect holiday gifts in Paso Robles or online - from that special bottle of wine to a wide array of hand-crafted items - check out the amazing gift ideas below!

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Hotel Meets Winery in Paso Robles - A Match Made in Wine Heaven

by Lori Ritchey

Well, it’s finally been done.  Hotel meet winery, winery meet hotel.  Yep, that is right, the Paso Robles Inn has partnered with 17 different local wineries and one brewery to create their own version of winery row. 

The Paso Robles Inn has recently renovated rooms and incorporated various winery characteristics into the décor, ambience and amenities of each of the deluxe mineral spa rooms – starting with the unique naming on the door.  Each suite features a variety of unique decorative items, from a real grape vine in the Ancient Peaks Winery room to wine barrel chairs in the DAOU room to beautiful murals over the spa tubs and glass lamps filled with wine corks. 

Other touches include wine barrel art, sculptures, coat racks and photography from the vineyards.  All the rooms are tasteful, educational and entertaining. 

Guests staying in these rooms have a private mineral hot tub with natural hot spring water that has been used for healing and relaxation for centuries.  In 1913, the world’s most well-known concert pianist and composer, Ignace Paderewski, would come enjoy the hotel’s mineral hot springs for his arthritis. What other hotels can you think of that have incorporated artisan healing water and wine together? 

Locals take for granted (or don’t even know) what is behind the big brick building.  Everyone should take a stroll there one day, you won’t be disappointed.  You will find a canopy of trees and shrubs that make up a luscious green garden; you can take a deep breath and enjoy the cool and refreshing atmosphere; stop and listen to the babbling brook and feed the Koi fish; and tour and sample from the Chef’s Organic Kitchen Gardens with local produce that is incorporated into the Steakhouse menu daily.

The Paso Robles Inn has variety of events for locals and hotel guests.  One of my favorites is their summer wine and tapas series on Tuesday nights.  It is a treat to enjoy the cool breeze on their decadent patio, mingle with friends and enjoy delicious passed appetizers and wine.  The featured winery winemaker is typically there pouring and you can even have a peak at the wine room.  With this Indian summer we seem to be having, you still have the chance to check out a few more events.  DAOU, Eberle, Donati and Castoro will finish up the series.  For more information be sure to visit their website at www.pasoroblesinn.com or call 805-238-2660. Mention you saw this article and receive $2 off your Wine and Tapas ticket.  Code word – Travel Paso.

Lori Ritchey is the Marketing Coordinator at Martin Resorts. Lori is a Paso Robles native who has an intense love and passion for the Central Coast and everything it has to offer.  You can find her out on the weekends enjoying the beautiful weather, savoring good food, wine and beer. 

Have an adventure (or not!) at Lake Nacimiento

Summer days in Paso Robles can get warm and when they do, smart people head to the water.

A favorite attraction for locals and visitors who love to take part in outdoor recreation is Lake Nacimiento, about 20 minutes west of Paso Robles.

One of the best things about the lake is that it's large enough that you can seek out and find whatever type of lake day you're looking for. You can camp, ski, tube, wakeboard, fish, cruise, sunbathe or just sit in a cove in the shade and play cards.

The fact is, most seasoned lake-goers do a combination of all of the above on any given day at Lake Nacimiento, which is why it's such a popular destination.

If you'd like to take a peek at what's going on at the lake, or to check the weather and water levels, check out the live webcams from Lake Nacimiento Live.

Two cameras cover the Oak Shores marina and main channel, and their brand new camera, set to launch any day, is perched on a hill overlooking the main marina at Lake Nacimiento Resort. (This is no amateur webcam, when the Nation Weather Service realized that Lake Nacimiento Live uses the same high quality cameras they use around the nation, the Ventura office started checking the webcams every morning before they post the latest weather report).  

Sneak peek of webcam3 view

Caution: Checking the lake webcam from your office computer may cause an instant urge to pack the ice chest and head to the lake. Use with care and at your own risk.

If a day trip to the lake doesn't sound like enough time for you to enjoy the experience to the fullest, you can always find current lodging and camping information at www.nacimientoresort.com, as well as rental information on boats, houseboats, jet skis and kayaks. 

Vacation rental information, lakefront and otherwise, can be found at www.centralcoastgetaways.com.

See you at Naci soon!

 

 

 

What the Huffington Post Taught Me about Paso Robles

by Shonna Howenstine

I can't say that I'm upset with the Huffington Post, really, I just don't like being scooped. My job description (and pride, clearly) requires that I know all there is to know about Paso Robles, California. How then did two guys from New York City get the jump on me?

This week's Huffington Post Travel article about Paso Robles offered some really exciting, new information about Paso Robles that made me feel glad to live here and simultaneously wish I was a tourist.

For one, did YOU know that there is a vacation rental above Il Cortile Ristorante?  Just like in Paris or San Francisco, yep. It's called Moon Spinners and it even has a rooftop deck. It's offered by a company called Paso Robles Vacation Rentals, I do know that much.  

HuffPo also reported about a new company making honest-to-goodness hand-made caramels in Paso Robles. They are called Sugar + Spoon  and their story is fantastic; so great in fact, that our team immediately reached out to them and talked them into giving away some caramels to our blog readers. So, anyone that posts a comment on this post is entered to win a bag of hand-made caramels, crafted right here in Paso Robles. (We'll pull a winner and email you next week.)  

And finally, they didn't exactly scoop me on this one, but HOW in the heck did they know about cooking classes at the brand new Refugio space? Artisan pizza mastery, mozzarella making and rock star winemakers are all on the calendar there, unbeknownst to many. They must have a really connected Paso connection.

So, I just want to thank Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen at the Huffington Post for making my job a little bit easier this week and for finding some really killer Paso Robles experiences riding below the radar.

Well played, gentlemen.

 

Shonna Howenstine is the Tourism Coordinator for the City of Paso Robles and sometimes wishes she could be a tourist and rent a room above a great Italian restaurant in downtown Paso Robles.

Top 10 Things That Happened in Paso Robles in 2012

There is always something going on in this town and 2012 offered some more-amazing-than-usual experiences and a couple of "firsts". Based on an unofficial poll, here are the  Top Ten coolest things that happened in the world of Paso Robles tourism in 2012:

10. First Saturdays: Wine & The Arts is launched. This is perhaps the best pre-party activity in Paso Robles. The first Saturday evening of each month from 5-8pm, art galleries serve wine and wine tasting rooms showcase new artists, all in a 3-block strolling radius of the city park. The vibe is relaxed, the artists are friendly and the wine is fantastic. Get a current map here. (Monthly)

9. First Ever "Paso Robles Hotel Month" is introduced, exceeding all expectations and causing a scramble to find enough wine to fulfill guest demand. The Travel Paso Robles Alliance introduced the promotion that offers guests their third night in a Paso Robles hotel free along with a bottle of Paso Robles wine, to great response. February is once again Hotel Month and much wine has been set aside by Hope Family Wines to meet demand.  (February)

8. Earth Day Food and Wine Festival continued its reign as the largest and most environmentally-friendly backyard barbeque on the planet. Over 1,000 wine-swilling and food-munching attendees generated less than 2 POUNDS of trash and saw an impromptu runaway-sheep roping demonstration. Impressive, delicious AND educational. (April).

7. Festival of the Arts brought in The Travel Channel’s “Sand Masters” for a day of epic sand sculpting, the group was able to spend a whole day sharing their sandbox and interacting with the public to offer their sand sculpting tips. Their experience in Paso Robles prompted them to incorporate crowd participation into their live appearances. (May, Memorial Day weekend)

6. Paso Robles Wine Festival celebrated its 30th Anniversary (and launches a hilarious new video that brings clown pathos back to modern cinema). The largest outdoor wine tasting of its kind celebrated the milestone with an outstanding food and wine experience, complete with farm-to-table bites, food trucks, killer music and many winemakers themselves pouring wine for guests. (May)

Bonus Awesomeness: Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest debuted in June, selling 350 tickets in 20 minutes flat and eventually selling out completely. Over 40 breweries and 20 restaurants served their best to an excited crowd of fans. Proceeds from the event went to benefit Paso Robles Pioneer Day, which made this event a win-win-win. (June)

5. Vina Robles Winery broke ground on a 3,300-seat amphitheatre with plans to host its first concert in 2013, thereby ushering in a new era of live music for Paso Robles, so that we have something to tide us over between the world-class line-ups at the California Mid-State Fair. (Opening in 2013)

4. Crush and Roll West extended its run as the only Cigar Festival on the west coast; brought in 18 cigar producers from all over the world (some even hand-roll their wares to order); 18 beer and wine producers, plus 3 distilled spirits producers, featured its annual poker tournament whose proceeds go to Project Manana and has become known as a modern-day couples retreat, complete with cigar and wine pairings. (September)

3. Artisan Restaurant announced plans to move to 12th and Pine and add patio seating, right on Paso’s famed downtown city park. Does it get any better than that for food and Paso lovers? (Announced in November, anticipated to move in spring of 2013).

2. Garagiste Festival brought in Chef Ludo Lefebvre as their guest chef, pretty much turning up the awesome factor to 11 in Paso Robles. The dinner sold out in no time, just like his pop-up restaurants all over LA do. Luckily, this one didn't crash any websites. (November)

1. First Ever “Paso Robles” iPhone App Launched – Filled with useful maps, photos, events info, links and more, the new Paso Robles app is a great tool for visitors to the area looking to explore and discover all that the central coast wine country has to offer!  The app invites visitors to upload their own photos and comments directly from their smartphone or tablet, and share their discoveries with their friends on Facebook and Twitter.

The launch sweepstakes runs through January 18th. Get the app at the iPhone app store, enter the sweepstakes at www.travelpaso.com. (Launched in December)

 

So, what did we miss? What do you think was the coolest thing that happened to Paso Robles tourism in 2012?

The Anatomy of a Tourism Destination - 1800's Version

Tents near bath house, pre-amenities

One of the reasons to love Paso Robles is that everywhere you go, you meet friendly people. Locals, shop owners, waiters, tasting room attendants, bartenders and hotel front desk clerks all exude warmth and a welcoming attitude that is hard to find in other regions.

While it’s easy to believe that it’s sort of a happy accident, it turns out that Paso Robles has gone above and beyond regular “hospitality” since the mid 1800′s.

Long before Highways 101 and 46, or even the railroads, brought visitors here for our wine, Paso Robles was a visitor destination for our healing hot mineral springs and mud baths.

As far back as the 1850’s, visitors were arriving via stagecoach, buckboard, on horseback and even on foot to find cures for their ailments that the hot springs would reportedly cure. And to show their appreciation for visitors, the town rolled out the red carpet, Paso Robles style.

The Paso Robles Inn uncapped the old hot mineral springs wells in 1999 and now select guest rooms have spa tubs on their balconies

Right smack dab in the middle of town, where our Library and the Paso Robles Inn currently sit, was an underground hot spring (you may have heard of its resurgence, as it were, after our 2003 earthquake, but that’s another story for another day). In short order, guest cabins were built around the spring, as well as the first iteration of the soon-to-be-world-famous Paso Robles Hot Springs Hotel, which would eventually be replaced by a large, resplendent version that would attract the likes of celebrities such as  Ignace Paderewski and The Pittsburgh Pirates, among others.

Streetcars were added to get people to the hot springs and mud baths more easily

There was also a taxi service to get folks from their hotel to the hot springs and as demand increased, a horse-drawn trolley on rails was installed to get more people to the hot springs and mud baths more easily.

Pretty impressive, big-city service for a town of less than 500 people.

That spirit of hospitality is still alive and well today. Paso Robles residents are some of the warmest, most welcoming people you will ever meet, to friends and strangers alike. Our wineries, restaurants and hotels are happy to give visitors suggestions on making the most of their visit to Paso Robles, and there is a pretty good chance that if you walk around our downtown, more than one friendly stranger will give you a warm smile and greeting.

If you’d like to experience “taking the cure” in Paso Robles, there are three places to still experience hot mineral springs baths – the Paso Robles Inn, River Oaks Hot Springs Spa and Franklin Hot Springs.

And you don’t have to pitch a tent either, we have 20 hotels, numerous bed and breakfast inns and vacation rentals to choose from.

We’re good like that, our history is hospitality.

Why Holiday Shopping in Paso Robles is Good for Humanity

by Shonna Howenstine

Over the course of the past few years, many of us have scaled back our holiday celebrations and gift giving. With more and more people concentrating on the joy of being with family and friends during the holidays, a heartwarming trend is emerging...

Thoughtfulness is back in style.

And Paso Robles, in all its authenticity, is a great place to find gifts with meaning and purpose that suit each recipient, all made right here in Paso. Many products are made by hand, and all have a terrific story to go with them.

Does your mother-in-law love to cook? How about a bottle of your neighbor's olive oil and a copy of your favorite local caterer's cookbook?

Does your best friend love wine? Sneak out to your favorite boutique winery and grab a bottle of something that can't be found outside of their walls.

Got a beer lover in the family? Firestone Walker Brewery is right down the street and their 805 Ale is only available in the 805. Pick up a gift certificate for FW t-shirts, tap handles and.... cornhole??  

If you are shopping for someone who has everything, here is a list of unique, Paso-made items to choose from that will make the recipient feel special, keep small business owners in business and keep the thoughtfulness trend going strong:

Paso-Made Goods:

• Art, Sculpture, Pottery, Handmade Jewelry, Fine Crafts: www.studiosonthepark.org, www.piercemodern.com, www.valefineart.com, www.daleeversstudio.com or www.thefireflygallery.com 
• Balsamic Vinegar: www.weolive.com
• Beer www.firestonewalker.com
• Body Care Products made with local olive oil: www.pasolivo.com or www.oluvskin.com
• Books by Local Authors: http://bit.ly/FriendsPasoLibrary
• Cheese or a Cheese Club Membership: www.vivantfinecheese.com
• Cooking Spices and Gourmet Provisions: www.pasospices.com or www.pithywine.com
• Honey www.ntnah.com
• Italian Soda: www.pithywine.com
• Olive oil www.weolive.com
• Walnut Oil www.limerockorchards.com
• Wine, Champagne, Port and Handcrafted Spirits: www.pasowine.com

Paso Robles Experiences:

• Art classes, seminars and workshops www.studiosonthepark.org
• Cooking Class at Dining with Andre www.diningwithandre.com
• Lodging or Dining Gift Certificates www.travelpaso.com
• Hunter Ranch Golf Course www.hunterranchgolf.com
• Massage/Facial/Spa Day www.replenishmassage.com, www.twistway.com and www.travelpaso.com or www.riveroakshotsprings.com
• River Oaks Hot Springs Spa www.riveroakshotsprings.com
• Steinbeck Vineyards Crash Course www.steinbeckvineyards.com
• Wine Tours www.travelpaso.com

The recipients of these thoughtful gifts will be thrilled by the human touch that went to each of them and the heartwarming stories behind each one. Support small business and give thoughful gifts, it's good for humanity!

Here is a quick video about shopping in downtown Paso Robles. 

 

Shonna Howenstine is the Tourism Coordinator for the City of Paso Robles and vows to shop thoughtfully and locally this holiday season. If you have an item that you think should be on this list, she can be reached at [email protected].

 

Paso Robles Hotel Joins the Fight Against Breast Cancer

The newly upgraded Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Paso Robles is partnering with the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) in an effort to help aid in the fight against Breast Cancer and raise awareness for early detection.  

During the month of October, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Paso Robles will be donating 10% of all proceeds back to the NBCF for all reservations booked through their special "Breast Cancer" rate code.  

All month long the hotel will be offering complimentary special themed cookies baked fresh every afternoon along with other pink goodies.  

Reservations can be booked online at www.hixpaso.com or call us at 877-449-7276 for more info or to book direct.  

Established in 1985, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an international health campaign that brings more than 15 different major charities and medical groups - including the American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the National Cancer Institute, AstraZeneca Healthcare Foundation, and CancerCare - together with the larger community in order to support those affected by breast cancer and raise funds for breast cancer research that leads to improved prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and an eventual cure.

Many in the business community sponsor special events, walk-a-thons and other fundraising activities to benefit National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and encourage awareness and education during the month of October and throughout the entire year.

For more information about Breast Cancer Awareness Month activities in your area, visit the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) website at www.nbcam.org 

Come relax in Paso Robles and help support this important cause!

The California Mid State Fair in Paso Robles: July 26, 2012

by Tina Swithin

I have been fortunate enough to see several concerts at the  California Mid State Fair this year including last night's HUGE performance with Easton Corbin, The Band Perry and the headliner, Brad Paisley.  I have been to a lot of concerts in my lifetime but last night's show was one of the best that I have ever seen.  If you have an opportunity to catch these guys on tour, I highly recommend it.  What a show!     

Brittany App sent over a few photos from last night's stellar performance.  Enjoy!     

Tonight the California Mid State Fair is proud to welcome Joan Jett & The Blackhearts and Paul Rodgers.  Here are just a few of the things on tap for today:   

Here just a few things going on at the fair for Thursday, July 26th, 2012:

• Team Roping
• Swine, Goat and Sheep Showmanship
• Sewing Machines Demonstration with Sew Fun
• Mutton Bustin’
• Olive Oil Demonstration 
• Local Chef of the Day – Cass Winery & Catering
• Big Bad Voodoo Daddy (Free Stage)
• Steve Sturgis & Roadhouse (Free Stage)
• KJUG Barn Dance
• Headlining Act: Joan Jett & The Blackhearts AND Paul Rodgers

 

Check the full Daily Mid-State Fair schedule, throw on your best boots and enjoy the concerts and activities that only the fair can provide.  For a full list of lodging options, please visit the Travel Paso Robles Alliance.

Brittany App, Photographer & Vagabond, is the Official Photographer for the California Mid State Fair. Throughout the rest of the year, she photographs life & love, and has been known to ride her bicycle really really long distances.  She invites you to join her journey across the United States, with  "Water Tension : A Web Series".