New Book!

By author

Wayne Hunt

"Dedicated to the memory of California’s Pioneers who came to California in search of gold.  Whether or not they found gold, their desire and courage contributed significantly to California’s land development and to America’s development as a great nation.”

“Zack and his three donkey friends make a journey on a wagon through many historic towns located in California’s Gold Rush country. By touring these towns and their museum, they learn about how gold was discovered, how it was mined, and how people lived during that historic time.  Along their path of discovery, they leave behind friends & communities that in turn learn about the good in others.

This is a fictional book in that the characters and their story are fiction. However, the facts, dates and historical info about the Gold Rush towns are factual, as much as I, the author, am able to determine them.”    - Wayne Hunt

This is a great book for the whole family! We have had fun reading the adventures  of these crazy characters as well as thoroughly enjoyed the historic facts and observations of the author along the way.  Truly fun for the kids to read and adults to discover. Available in Ironstone’s Heritage Museum & Jewelry Shoppe for only $19.99.

Theme Division Entries

Take a look at the slide show to the right and see if you can guess which of these great pieces of art will be unveiled at the reception on March 3rd... Post a comment on your favorite painting to let the artist know you care! Have fun, then mark your calendar for March 3 & 4 for a chance to meet the artists and see the real paintings.  They are always so much better in person! Come see for yourself..

Theme Division entries for Ironstone's 15th Annual Spring Obsession Art Show have been selected and will be arriving this weekend. Although the exhibit doesn't open until March 3rd, the selection of the winner of the Theme Division has to happen quite early to ensure the winning poster makes its appearance at the Artist Reception/Food Wine Pairing event, Saturday afternoon, March 3rd.

Call to Artist Open Division Entries Due

This weekend is a big weekend for us here at Ironstone. All the accepted Theme Division paintings will be arriving, hand delivered by the artists themselves.

We are promised a clear crisp sunny day here in the foothills. No better time to deliver these outstanding paintings providing a wonderful weekend day trip or for some an even better weekend get away.  I have received notice from at least one artist that is planning on taking advantage of the weather to set up an easel for a day of relaxed plein air painting somewhere on Ironstone's beautiful grounds.

Make a visit yourself to possibly meet some of the artists in the Tasting Room or search out those that might be painting out and about.

OPEN Division entries are due Friday, Feb. 3rd.  That is just around the corner, so don't waist any more time! It is a wonderful opportunity to get your name & paintings out in front of the buying customers.  You may download the entry forms from the blog (see page above) or you may email
cgomez@ironstonevineyards.com for a copy to be emailed to you.

The Spring Obsession Event opens March 3rd & 4th. Mark you calendars! It is a fun weekend.

Peanut butter!

It is National Peanut Butter Day today!  Ironstone Deli featuring great peanut butter sandwiches today at a discount. Come in and celebrate an American tradition!

Theme Division Art is in!

While the Open Division Art entries are still coming in, all the Theme Division Art entries have arrived! Notifications go out this week, with the originals arriving later this month. Stay tuned for a slide presentation preview of the accepted pieces of art right here on this blog. We are very excited about the beautiful paintings submitted and hope you are as well. Once the images are up, take your time and enjoy, then take your guess as to which will become Ironstone Vineyard's 2012 Spring Obsession Poster! Spring Obsession Art show opens Saturday, March 3. Come see if your choice is the winner at the artists reception Saturday afternoon of that spectacular weekend.

Friday Deadline!

Theme Division Artists, 
Friday is the deadline for your entries! Get them in!

Happy New Year

Wishing all of you a Happy New Year!  With Murphys' beautiful "get out of the fog" weather, we have been blessed with guests from around the world. Even more amazing is the fact that all of the mountain passes are open!  Big Trees State Park is stunning in the sunshine with no snow on the ground and none in the forcast.  Bear Valley is beautiful too and only 45 minutes up the hill..


Yes, we do need the water, but get out there and enjoy what is, the rain is sure to come ... Get out of the fog and enjoy the sunshine! Come on up to Murphys! 

Deadline Theme Division January 6

Artists, just a reminder that there are only 2 weeks left to get your entries in for the Theme Division of The Spring Obsession Art Show 2012.  Open Division entries due February 3.... download entry forms from the pages above... or our website http://www.ironstonevineyards.com/