Review: Facebook Eden Vale Inn B&B Placerville CA

5/28/10 Posted on Facebook by Kathy,
"Someone's gotta tell Huell Houser about this place... talk about California's Gold"...Eden Vale Inn in Coloma near Placerville, CA, captured our hearts the moment we drove up the driveway. Upon entering the home you are immediately filled with a warmth and belonging. The history of the 20 year labor of love was so rich and the home's lovely world collections are so artfully displayed...
...I have to mention the food! The chef and innkeeper, Kirsten, is such a culinary wizard. The amazing stratas, quiches, stollens, scones, fresh fruits and famous home made granolas are just a tiny taste of what she can do..."
Posted by Innkeeper
"The gardens are amazing... Gayles's plant knowledge and sense of decor, fills every pathway with a visual delight, pairing old and new finds, as decorations between all the fantastic foliage and fountains. The large horse watering trough at the lower back side of the house, has a flowing spigot, trickling into its reflective pollywog pool...The use of bowling balls placed along the west fencetop is visually pleasing as it leads you up to the pond. A postcard picture in a glorious valley. Just set a spell in those Addirondak chairs and kick off your shoes. Who could ask for more?
You'll amazed at this Zen country chic place. You'll return, just like we will - soon! Thanks for our wonderful stay... Now we know where Eden is..."
Kathy and Mike, San Pedro, CA

Events: Wine and Music Eden Vale Inn B&B Coloma, CA David Girard

Memorial Weekend stay at Eden Vale Inn Bed and Breakfast and  Wine and Music at nearby David Girard Vineyard

May 30, Chicago Tribute Authority

David Girard Vineyard is  starting off ther concert season with Chicago Tribute Authority,  the only American rock band to chart the Top 40 in five consecutive decades - the greatest hit-making band of the last 45 years!  Join us on a non-stop musical journey that includes many of Chicago's greatest hits and a few you may have missed!..The concert will be held at the shady hilltop amphitheater overlooking the vineyards...The event area opens at 6PM. The band Crystal Image will open at 6:30 and CTA begins at 7:30PM. Low beach chairs are welcome at the outer circle only... Tickets (if available) will be $35.00 on day of event and at the door...

Beth Sogaard Catering will be selling food at the event beginning at 6PM.  Sierra Rizing will sell dessert at the event beginning at 7:00PM.


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Review BnBFinder.com Eden Vale Inn

Review Posted 5/21/2010   All categories five stars

The setting of Eden Vale is reminscent of the south of France--rolling hills, ponds, fruit trees. The decor of the inn is not the frou-frou "grandma's house" we are used to in B & B's. The house is an old barn redone in a contemporary style (rather Zen in the feeling) with touches of Italy and the US Southwest complete every amenity one can think of--big bathrooms, robes, cd players, down comforters..."  Copied by Innkeeper  "Each room has outside access with a sitting area as well as a fireplace. The grounds are an adventure of discovery--plants, a pond, brick walkways and patios...We went wine tasting and ate at the same restaurant both nights in nearby Lotus because it was so good. We can't wait to go back"

- Posted on BnBFinder.com 5/21/2010

Events & Wine in May near Eden Vale Inn B&B Coloma, CA

 El Dorado County Wineries near Eden Vale Inn Placerville up coming events

May 22	Lava Cap’s Wine Club Pick-up Party. Wine, food and the live music of Jonny Mojo a guitar player of local fame. Delicious appetizers. 3 – 6 p.m. Free/club members. $15/members friends. Call to join and/or make your reservation...
May 22 & 23	Release Party at Crystal Basin Cellars.  60’s Theme!!!
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May 29 & 30	Madroña Vineyards Annual Open House a $7.50/person. Music, gourmet burgers, barrel tasting, new releases and great discounts!!!  Don't miss this one.
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May 29	Jodar Winery’s Wine Maker Dinner with Vaughn Jodar.  Chef John Evans from Zachary Jacques will be preparing food. RSVP to Zachary Jacques.
May 29 - 30	A Collective Event featuring five great wineries.  Rocks & Rhones. Pleasant Valley winery event celebrating local purveyors and artists.  Participating wineries: Sierra Vista Winery, Holly’s Hill Winery, Narrow Gate Winery,Miraflores Winery.  For tickets and info: pleasantvalleywineries.com...11am –4pm. $30 advance/$35 at the door.

New Eden Vale Inn Bed and Breakfast Placerville Coloma Named Regional Small Business of the Year

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SEDCorp news release

Auburn, CA  May 11, 2010

Local Bed and Breakfast Named Regional Small Business of the Year

Entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence

SEDCorp Provides Loans for Small Rural Businesses in Cooperation with local government and the USDA.   Press Release:

"The Small Business of the Year Award for 2010 has gone to Eden Vale Inn of Placerville.  Each year, in honor of Small Business Week, the Sierra Economic Development Corporation  (SEDCorp) selects a small business for the award.  Placerville resident and business owner, Mark Hamlin was presented with the award on May 5, 2010 at the SEDCorp Board of Directors monthly meeting in Auburn.  Mark and Gayle, the owners of the Eden Vale Inn, were one of several nominees considered for the award.  Businesses were evaluated on such criteria as economic impact, increase in sales, product line expansion, penetration into new markets, job growth, upgrading management capabilities, participation in trainings and workshops, community involvement and dedication to the community that the business serves."

"During Small Business Week, SEDCorp honors small business owners and workers for their important role in leading the way in an economy distinguished by low unemployment and sustained job creation.   Brent Smith, SEDCorp CEO states, “We applaud the men and women who own and operate small businesses and spur economic growth. Through their entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence, they help ensure that America remains a place where dreams are realized”."

"Mark and Gayle are committed to the success and growth of their Bed and Breakfast.  SEDCorp provided Eden Vale Inn a business loan under the USDA micro-loan program, they also benefited from SEDCorp’s technical assistance and small business training workshops. The Hamlin’s are active in their community, having hosted Chamber Mixer events and donating free stays to a silent auction that provides support to women in their area. The Eden Vale Inn’s lush gardens and beautiful pond have been featured as a stop on the Garden Tour of El Dorado County many times. You can view their video on youtube.com by searching Eden Vale Inn."      You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lCLAY-Bq-A

"SEDCorp offers small businesses financing through the SBA Micro enterprise Loan Program and several other programs in loan amounts up to $150,000.  SEDCorp’s Loan Program Supervisor, Colleen Crowden, said, “The SEDCorp Rural Revolving Loan Program really compliments our SBA Micro enterprise...Loan Program that provides funding up to $35,000.”  SEDCorp also has a loan program specifically targeted at expanding small businesses in Sierra County.  The loan programs are available to businesses in a nine-county region: El Dorado, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, Sierra and Yolo. These loans can be used for equipment, inventory, supplies, furniture, vehicles, and working capital.   SEDCorp is the only Small Business Administration designated microlender in northeastern California.  For more information, call SEDCorp at 530-823-4703 or visit www.sedcorp.biz."

Contact SEDCorp at:  530-823-4703   www.sedcorp.biz

PRESS: Eden Vale Inn Bed and Breakfast near Placerville and Coloma featured Sac Bee

May 9, 2010 PRESS: The Sacramento Bee featured Eden Vale Inn B&B near Placerville and Coloma in this morning's Sunday Travel Section.  Rick Kushman, a writer for the Sac Bee and the photographer Lezlie Sterling did a real fine job: "Good Life: Foothills couple embrace innkeeping after all"  here's the link: http://www.sacbee.com/2010/05/09/2733427/the-good-life-foothills-couple.html   Thanks Rick!

Review: "Eden Vale Inn a World Class B&B" located in Placerville, CA

4/27/2010 Review on Trip Advisor

“The Eden Vale Inn is a true gem among Bed and Breakfasts.  The entire Inn from the beautiful gardens and pond, the amazing common rooms, the luxurious bedrooms with European showers and outdoor Japanese soaking tubs for two.”

“ The owner and Inn Keeper Mark was extremely helpful on many levels. I had planned a trip to Placerville for white water rafting on the American River. The original trip I had planned was canceled.   Mark recommended a great company, W.E.T River Rafting.”  This outfitter “ turned out to be a better price and we had both trips I had originally wanted to go on.”  Copied by Innkeeper…Mark “had wonderful hiking recommendations and maps of the areas.” (Note from Mark: They went to the Waterfalls on Johnstown Creek and up Mount Murphy near Coloma and the Marshall Gold Discovery Park)  “On the second night of our stay he had an impromptu pizza dinner with pizza’s fresh from the on the premises outdoor pizza oven and a wonderful local wine maker” (Toogood Winery) “who provided more then ample tastings of their delicious wine “foreplay” http://www.toogoodwinery.com/”

…” The Eden Vale Inn is world class service, luxury and most of all hospitality.  The entire place is a wonder. I have stayed at B&B’s all over the US and world.  It was a wonderful stay and I hope we can return soon. It is a destination in and of itself.”

Review originally posted by Lana from Texas on Trip Advisor 4/27/2010.