- The Luffa Farm in Nipomo:
Nestled on the hidden mesa of Nipomo, California, The Luffa Farm is one of the few growers of Luffa (Loofah). From a first crop of 8 luffas grown outdoors on dog-eared fencing in the Northern California area over 20 years ago to the current greenhouses full of luffas now open to the public for tours, their story-like their luffa vines, has grown, and like the plants is ever changing with the seasons. In addition, there are products made from backyard herbs, e.g., lavender, spearmint, mulberry, peppermint, chamomile, rosemary, eucalyptus, roses. Each herb suggests its own benefits, from relaxation, energizing, to calming, memories. All products are lightly scented, never overwhelming. Very soothing place!
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites of Atascadero:
It's so nice to stay at a new upscale hotel! It's only 7-month old. Clean, well-appointed, large rooms. Very nice public areas. New hot bar in town....the breakfast bar! The beds were decent like a typical hotel bed but with ample pillows and plush bedding all. All we needed was a wonderful night's rest. They say it's the Gateway to the Best the Central Coast has to offer.
- Mt. Olive Organic Farm:
A family farm in the truest sense of the term, Mt. Olive Organic Farm in Paso Robles is operated by around two dozen relatives -- parents, children, siblings, and cousins. Their strategy includes maintaining an earthworm farm that produces organic fertilizer. Worm casting introduces rich organic matter into the soil and gradually releases nutrients while inoculating the soil with healthy bacteria and fungi. They combine these efforts with EM technology (Effective Microorganisms), a complex culture of selected beneficial microorganisms which includes photosynthetic bacteria, lactic acid bacteria, and yeasts.
Amazingly, you will find a whole bunch of volunteers coming up during weekends to work on the fields. We even walked a steep trail up to the top of the mountain to visit their holy church. We enjoyed the scenery, clean air, fresh food and friendliness. What an unforgettable tour!
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