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From Fairways to Fine Wines: The Monserate Winery Story

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Monserate Winery entrance

What started as a golf course, has been converted into a state of the art winery and wedding venue. In 2016 Jade and Julie Work bought the 116-acre Fallbrook Golf Course (ironically the site of Jake’s first job where he got fired the first day for accidentally tipping over a golf cart!) and proceeded to plant 75 acres of vines. But not to worry, they saved the 100 year old oak trees along with many sycamore trees. They also replanted many ancient olive trees around the tasting room and restaurant. The winery is a family affair with all the Work children and their spouses working in some capacity at the winery.
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Ramona Ranch Winery: Pioneering San Diego and Ramona’s Emerging Wine Industry

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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 wine, its history, and romance, so I attended and joined the Ramona Valley Vineyard Association in February 2005, intending to plant a few vines and make wine [just for ourselves],” Kerns said. Continue Reading →

10th Annual Art and Wine Festival

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Ramona Art and Wine Festival

The main goal of the Ramona H.E.A.R.T. Mural Project is to create a reason for those passing tourists to STOP to enjoy Ramona’s beauty, charm, character, and heritage and to rest a spell.  After looking at the examples set by other mural towns, a group of Ramona business people came together to launch an aggressive outdoor visual arts program, starting with murals. Continue Reading →