www.hsresort.com 12 TWO LUXURY BUS NARRATED TOURS TO LAVENDER FESTIVAL IN BEAUMONT Saturday, <strong>June</strong> 13 & 20, <strong>2015</strong> Join Tallgrass Trading Company, Hiking, Van and Bus Tours, for one of two luxury bus tours to the 11th annual Lavender Festival at Highland Springs Resort on either Saturday, <strong>June</strong> 13 or <strong>June</strong> 20. The round trip narrated tour departs promptly at 10 a.m. from the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce parking lot at 72-559 Highway 111. Enter parking lot from Painter’s Path at El Paseo (west end) and park in the west section by the chamber building. Bus boards at 9:45 a.m. Cost for the trip is $55 per person and includes admission to the Lavender Festival and professionally narrated tour from the desert to Highland Springs in Beaumont, covering the fascinating history and geography of the area by longtime desert area tour guide Nancy Cohee. At the Lavender Festival will be live classical music, guided tours of the Highland Springs historic grounds on horse drawn hayrides, an organic marketplace, and lavender-inspired cuisine from lemonade and ice cream to lavender lattes and much more, all amid fields of fragrant lavender and under cool shade trees. Onsite activities, food and beverages are additional cost. Bus departs from Highland Springs Resort at 1:30 p.m. and returns to the Palm Desert Chamber parking lot at approximately 2:15 p.m. Advance paid reservations are required by calling (760) 219-3000 or (760) 568-4422. Checks or credit cards are accepted. Checks must be made payable to Tallgrass Trading Co., 45300 Portola Ave, Box # 1514, Palm Desert, 92261. Please note: All tour bus guests must be able to walk unassisted. Please wear walking attire, bring hats and sunscreen. C M Y CM MY CY CMY K About the Lavender Festival The Lavender Festival is <strong>June</strong> 13-14 & 20-21, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Highland Springs Resort, 10600 Highland Springs Ave., Cherry Valley. The historic resort is surrounded by fields of lavender which bloom in early summer, bringing a delightful fragrance and stunning vistas to the San Gorgonio highlands. Festival activities include live classical music, an organic market place, horse-drawn hayrides, aromatherapy/massage, workshops and lectures, lavender inspired cuisine and much more. About Highland Springs Resort In the early 1800’s, the area surrounding Highland Springs Resort was known as the San Gorgonio Rancho, an outpost for the San Gabriel Mission. A large portion of the area was a Spanish Land Grant, later sold to Dr. Isaac William Smith. In 1862, Smith’s ranch became a stagecoach stop and dubbed “Smith Station.” From 1864 to 1866, the route through Highland Springs connected to the Bradshaw carrying prospectors to the Colorado River. Smith’s Station slowly developed into a bustling hotel. By 1884, a three-story hotel called Highland Home was built on the property. The first cherry trees in the area were planted here, contributing to the name that it is still known by today - Cherry Valley. Today, Highland Springs Resort encompasses a 100% certified organic farm and ranch that spans 1500 acres north of the resort property. Purchased by a coalition of neighborhood and environmental protection groups in 2006, the ranch preserve now protects the organic and natural habitat of hundreds of wildlife species and the area’s natural water supply. Highland Springs Resort offers a friendly staff with the same warm smiles which have welcomed guests since 1884. About Tallgrass Trading Company Tallgrass Trading Company, Hiking, Van and Bus Tours offers professionally guided tours since 2005. Nancy Cohee, owner/guide, moved to the Coachella Valley more than 25 years ago from the Los Angeles area. She expanded her love of the region: Hiked the mountains, biked across the valley, and four-wheeled the back roads. College classes and self-study enhanced her knowledge of the environment, ecology, botany and history of the Coachella Valley including the geology of the Sonoran and Mohave Deserts. These studies continue to this day. She has been a professional tour guide since 1996 with Desert Adventures Jeep Eco Tours doing hiking, jeep, and bicycle tours. All Tallgrass Trading Company guides and staff are professionals with a wide range of knowledge and experience who bring a love of the desert and the desire to share the Coachella Valley with visitors.
13 New summer hours: Wang’s will be closing Tuesdays and Wednesdays starting <strong>June</strong> <strong>2nd</strong> through summer Be sure to check out our all new selection of half size plates and discounted prices on appetizers available on Sunday in the bar and patio during happy hour.
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