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Temecula Wine Country by Limo

November 11, 2018 by Laura Lohr Leave a Comment

We got a family picture with the backdrop of the vineyards. Such a beautiful view!

It’s wonderful when things come together just right and a plan comes together! Recently, we had an opportunity to ride in a party bus limo and it just so happened that Mr. Bear’s cousin was in town from Arizona. We had lunch and took the kids with us to Temecula Wine Country. It was a perfect day—the weather, the company, the limo bus, the service—everything was fantastic!

Our limo bus arrived promptly, ready to go!

We live near wine country in Temecula and we enjoy visiting the different wineries nearby. We often bring our out of town guests to some of our favorite wineries when they come to visit. We’ve gone for many reasons: birthdays, bachelorette parties, anniversaries, reunions, conferences, meetings, and just because. Temecula Wine Country has become a great place for weddings and we are becoming a tourist mecca, especially in the spring and fall, when our weather is just right. What was great about this visit, is we had someone to drive us to place to place. I usually end up being the driver, as I don’t drink, so it was particularly wonderful to be a passenger and really enjoy the company of family and friends.

Abbey and Allie had to check all the snacks and drinks. They got first pick of seating.

AalI In Limo and Party Bus picked us up at our house at 10:00 a.m. The limo driver had a few wineries in mind and Mr. Bear’s cousin, Deann, a wine connoisseur, had some ideas of her own.  Our first stop was lovely Bel Vino Winery. Allie brought a friend and one of Deann’s sons came with us. The kids and I enjoyed some snacks and sodas, while the Mr. Bear and Deann indulged in some wine tasting. We were able to take our time and enjoy each other’s company, at our own pace. Our driver was ready to take us to our next stop at our beck and call.

Our first stop was Bel Vino. We were the first ones to arrive! It was a quiet start to a very busy day!
A family photo! We all had a blast riding in the party bus!

Our next stop was De Anza del Sol. There is a great gift shop at De Anza del Sol and I love to shop there. Sweet DeAnn bought this lovely sign and it was such a nice gesture.

Isn’t it Be You Tiful?

We grab some salami, cheese, crackers, and fruit from the store, then found a shady place outside to enjoy our nosh. The kids played their video games and chit-chatted while we got to visit and relax in the fair weather. We took a leisure walk along the vineyards, before heading back to our comfortable coach.

 

Cheers! Mr. Bear and his cousin, DeAnn with their tasters. Mr. Bear chose white and DeAnn chose red.

The party bus was spacious and fully stocked with all we could need. We were able to charge our phones, in between stops and listen to our own music. The kids stretched out and continued to snack. We had ample room and our driver made sure all of our needs were met. He kept in communication with us. He was knowledgeable about the area and gave us suggestions that he felt would suit our needs.

Allie and I grabbed a selfie at Wiens. It’s such a beautiful place!
The kids hanging out. The adults had one side of the bus and the kids had the other.

Our last stop was DeAnn’s favorite, Wiens, where she is a member of the Wine of the Month Club. She was able to get her wine before she headed back to Arizona where she lives. She used to live in Orange County, California, so it was great to get together.

We love when DeAnn comes out and takes our family photos in wine country!

We hung out outside and enjoyed some music and more snacks! It was time to go and time went way too fast. Our limo wine county tour came to an end. Our driver took us back to our house and we enjoyed a little lunch at a local restaurant.

Filed Under: Reviews, Travel Tagged With: destination, family, Holidays, limo, limo bus, Temecula, Travel, wine country

Taste of Temecula Valley Giveaway 5 Pairs of Tickets!

April 15, 2016 by Laura Lohr 10 Comments

TASTE OF TEMECULA VALLEY FUN FOR ALL AGES: The Bungee Tramp is an example of one of many attractions provided by TOTV sponsor Jolly Jumps to keep kids busy at the 6th annual Taste of Temecula Valley. Saturday is known as the family-friendly tasting day, with live entertainment, activities, and fun for all ages. Photo credit: The Photography Specialist, John Tobin
TASTE OF TEMECULA VALLEY FUN FOR ALL AGES: The Bungee Tramp is an example of one of many attractions provided by TOTV sponsor Jolly Jumps to keep kids busy at the 6th annual Taste of Temecula Valley. Saturday is known as the family-friendly tasting day, with live entertainment, activities, and fun for all ages. Photo credit: The Photography Specialist, John Tobin

I’ve got a really great opportunity to share with you! The 6th annual Taste of Temecula Valley event is coming to Old Town Temecula this month and I have FIVE pairs of tickets to give away to FIVE lucky winners! This year is the 6th annual Taste of Temecula Valley and you really won’t want to miss the food, the entertainment, and the fun! There’s plenty of food and libations for Taste of Temecula Valley patrons. We are, after all, well-situated in wine country and Temecula boasts many microbreweries and top-notch restaurants. You can take part in two days of music, entertainment, nosh, and thirst quenching, in this fun, local community event. The best part? This event supports the local schools in Temecula Valley, as it is put on by the ***Temecula Education Foundation, and all proceeds go back to our schools.

We have been in Temecula for about 9 months now and I have to brag about this little city! It took no time for me to get involved in the Temecula Valley community. It’s a really fantastic place to live! It’s family-oriented, there are so many sports the kiddos can get involved in, it is a safe place to live, it’s more affordable than many places in California, and we have enjoyed every moment! There is a small town feel here and there’s always fun and exciting things to do. Old Town Temecula has grown over the years and there are fantastic places to eat and great shopping, and it continues to improve every day, it seems. We’re going to attend the Taste of Temecula Valley on Saturday, with the kiddo and we cannot wait!

A Little Bit About the Event

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Pechanga Chefs: The 6th annual Taste of Temecula Valley is April 29-30. Among the festivities is a Friday-only VIP Concert & Dinner catered by chefs from Pechanga Resort & Casino, who are back for their second year. Sponsored by the nonprofit Temecula Education Foundation, the event raises funds for enrichment activities in local schools. Photo credit: The Photography Specialist, John Tobin

On Friday, April 29, from 6:00-10:00 p.m., a special VIP-only event, featuring a concert and dinner is available for a cost of $60 per person. The evening will include access to all 70+ booths, spotlighting Temecula’s best restaurants, wineries, and microbreweries. Additionally, entertainment will be provided by Golden Crown Productions. The evening line-up includes acoustic singer/songwriter Katelyn Marie and producer and Grammy Award- nominee Billy Alexander, as well as a Journey tribute band from Las Vegas, Another Journey. It’s sure to be a lively and entertaining evening!

TOTV 2015: The area’s best restaurants, wineries, breweries and specialty vendors will gather for the 6th annual Taste of Temecula Valley, April 29-30, in Old Town Temecula. The event is a fundraiser for the Temecula Education Foundation, a local nonprofit that raises funds to support student enrichment in the Temecula school district. Photo credit: The Photography Specialist, John Tobin
TOTV 2015: The area’s best restaurants, wineries, breweries and specialty vendors will gather for the 6th annual Taste of Temecula Valley, April 29-30, in Old Town Temecula. The event is a fundraiser for the Temecula Education Foundation, a local nonprofit that raises funds to support student enrichment in the Temecula school district. Photo credit: The Photography Specialist, John Tobin

From 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Saturday, the fun continues for the entire family! It’s $10 admission for adults and children under 12 are FREE! Tickets for a taste and for additional activities will be sold at the gate for $2 a piece. It’s a great opportunity try something new and support the community! There will be fun activities available for kids of all ages—it’s fun for the whole family!

Some of this year’s booths will be hosted by Wiens Winery, Karl Strauss Brewery, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Blue Water Grill, Mt. Palomar Winery, PF Changs, Pechanga Casino and Resort, Devilicious, Ballast Point, Bushfire Grill, among many, many others!

Vendors interested in being involved in this year’s event can register online at http://tasteoftemeculavalley.com/. Vendors can contact Katan at markk8ten@aol.com, or 951-551-5352.

Community volunteers, including high school students, are needed.  Volunteers must register at http://tasteoftemeculavalley.com/.  Mandatory training sessions will be held Thursday, April 21, 6:30 -7:30 PM, or Saturday, April 23, 10 AM – 11 AM. One training session per volunteer is required.

Taste of Temecula Valley tickets will be available at www.temeculaeducationfoundation.org  or in person, at the gate.

***About Temecula Education Foundation (TEF):  An all-volunteer, 501(c) 3 nonprofit corporation, the Temecula Education Foundation, formerly the Temecula Valley Foundation for Excellence in Education, seeks to assist TVUSD schools by improving and enhancing educational opportunities for students in Grades K-12. The overall goal of the foundation is to support curriculum-enhancement and enrichment programs in the visual and performing arts and sciences.  TEF sponsors summer acceleration and enrichment programs and annual grants for educators. Since 2011, the Foundation has awarded over $100,000 in grants to TVUSD schools to support curriculum enrichment. Website: www.temeculaeducationfoundation.org.

Taste of Temecula Valley Give Away

Filed Under: Community, Temecula Tagged With: Community, Entertainment, family, local, Taste of Temecula Valley, Temecula

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Wife, mom, runner, geek, lifestyle blogger, fitness badass, world traveler, social media lover. San Diego transplant, living in Temecula's wine country.

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