Journal

Fall Happenings in Julian

09/26/2019
Dear friends, After a concerning call from my younger sister Linda, Darrell suggested that perhaps a “road trip” might be in order. Linda lives in St. George, Utah. Timing could not have been better at the Inn and we began to discuss places we have been and might like to revisit. I called our pilot friend in Montana (who still flies a P51 out of Ramona) who was on the mend, recovering nicely from cancer treatment....

Spring is busting out all over…

04/13/2019
Perhaps it follows that a “Super Bloom” would be the heralding of a “Super Spring.”...

Something extra-special for Valentine's Day

02/08/2019
I don’t think it’s necessarily being boastful to declare that after twenty-five years of Orchard Hill ownership, we do some things just about perfectly. Sure, we may still tweak this or that, but in the main, Thanksgiving and our New Year’s celebrations remain as good as it can get for our particular venue...

'Tis the Season!

11/13/2018
Hello friends... Some things require repeating, other things just sneak up on you. Then, one must leave room for inspiration and last minute drops from the heavens. This hopefully covers all the aforementioned: Happy holidays to everyone, keep healthy, eat and drink moderately, rest, and... hug everyone! Pat and Darrell

Award-winning wines...in our own backyard

10/15/2018
As the above events were unfolding, Lili Dierenfield joined our staff. We LOVE Lili. Lili came to us from Orfila Winery where she had worked for eight years. Lili graduated from the International Wine Institute in Denver, Colorado and is a Certificated Wine Cellar Master...

2018 Julian, California Summer Announcements

07/01/2018
Hello friends... our Saturday breakfast buffet usually has a pancake component to accompany the feast that Chef Doris prepares for our guests...

Spring in Julian...best time of year?

05/01/2018
Every guest eventually will ask, “Who has the best pie in Julian?” For good reason, I don’t elaborate much, other than to say, they are all good – mostly because they are...

Rooms freshened up and menu update!

03/01/2018
We are only the third month into this year but I am ready to declare this a very good year in the making...

Spring is in the air at Orchard Hill!

02/27/2017
The annual Daffodil Show showcasing a variety of daffodils, view the Desert Wildflowers and Julian’s Webcams.

Orchard Hill Celebrates New Year's Eve and Holds a Special Blessing on January 1st.

12/26/2016
Arrive Friday, December 30th and you'll begin celebrating the holiday with an hors d'oeuvre party at Pat's and Darrell's home. It's a wonderful way to get together to watch the second-to-the-last sunset of the year. On the 31st, you'll experience the wintry holiday night with an eight-course dinner followed by a party with music, noise makers, and, of course, a midnight champagne toast. Your stay also includes a full breakfast each day with extended hours on January 1st...

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