The Sacramento River Delta at Clarksburg is home to Heringer Estates Vineyards where artists will enjoy the lush surroundings of beautiful vineyards, the stunning grounds of the Heringer family estate and the Elk Horn Slough which winds its way along the property. It is also where owner Steve Heringer grew up on the land and did the "Huckleberry Finn thing" building forts and camping along the banks of the slough. Now he and his grown children, Mike the winemaker, Stephen the vineyard manager, and Stacy the Wine Club manager, representing the sixth generation to farm the region, work together on this successful family business, which also includes their tasting room in the Old Sugar Mill.
There definitely is a magic to this 220-acre property where the family has farmed since the early 1900s. They originally grew grain and row crops, moving into grapes in 1972; now, their 120 acres of premium grapes include 24 distinct varietals. There is a deep sense of history on the land first settled by the family from Holland, from the 120-year-old barn which the family plans to turn into a family and ag museum to the 1950's home with its Frank Lloyd Wright inspired look, designed by Stephen's uncle and mother, Marjorie, (who at 94 is still enjoying the garden and grounds she spent 65 years creating).
During the farm visit artists can choose from a variety of intimate settings including the old oaks on top of the levee, towering over the broad slough, to sweeping vistas of the coastal range to the east and Mt. Diablo in the distance.
Please note: A photographer will be on site to take photographs of artists painting which the Heringer family would like to use on their website. Artists who agree to be photographed will be asked to sign a release form.
The Heringer Family has farmed Clarksburg soils since 1868.
For more information on their heritage
CLICK HERE.
Thursday, June 16 ~ 8am-12pm Saturday, June 18 ~ 8am-12pm
Google Maps directions:
Take the I80 East to I5 South
Take Cosumnes River Blvd/Exit 510
Turn right on Cosumnes River Blvd
Turn left on Freeport Blvd
Turn right onto Freeport Bridge
Turn left onto South River Rd
Turn right on Clarksburg Rd
Turn left on Rd 146B
Turn right onto Rd 154/Netherlands Ave
Look for Heringer Estates and Art and Ag signs on your left.
On Thursday Nancy Muller will greet you. Her cell 530-304-1902
On Saturday Janice Purnell will greet you. Her cell 530-908-4321
Hooray for Harlan Ranch!
There were so many scenes to choose from at Harlan Ranch in May. Thank you Blake and Melissa for opening up your beautiful property. And shout out to Laura Hanke for a great painting workshop under blue and cloudy skies! If you have a photograph or painting you created there please email a jpeg to [email protected] and we will post on our Art and Ag webpage.
