Style Magazine - April 2021
Before becoming a parent, I never truly valued or took full advantage of our region’s public parks. Sure, I visited them for the occasional picnic, jog, or game of tennis, and knew they brought natural beauty into neighborhoods, but never realized just how crucial they are to a community. Now, as the mom to a tantrum-prone toddler, parks—playgrounds, in particular—are a daily destination for us. Give my daughter a sandbox, swing set, and an open field to frolic in, and her attitude instantly improves. In addition to providing hours of free, fresh-air amusement, they’ve also proven to be a primo place to meet fellow mom friends. (If you’ve never watched “Dear Cool-Looking Mom in the Park” on YouTube and feel like laughing, check it out. It pretty much sums up my attempt at having a social life these days.) Lucky for us, our region is overflowing with parks (hundreds, in fact, with even more in the works) waiting to be explored. Turn to “Walk in the Park” on page 22 for 10 of our favorites—picked for their abundance of amenities, environmental components, stunning scenery, or all the above. Next time you find yourself in a funk, the solution might be as simple as going for a stroll in one of these gorgeous green spaces. Readers looking for other outdoor diversions are in luck. There’s plenty more ideas in the pages that follow—from our feature, “Choose Your Own Adventure” (page 59) that’s jam-packed with alfresco activities like chasing waterfalls, nerding out on birds, and discovering local downtown districts; to “Nurture Nature” (page 26), where we talk about the importance of Earth Day and easy ways to lessen your environmental impact today, and every day; and “Home Grown” (page 44) featuring nine secrets to garden success this spring. If you’ve never considered yourself “green” or “outdoorsy,” I hope this issue inspires you to think differently, act accordingly, and play outside whenever, however you can. Because, if you’re anything like me, even 10 minutes of fresh air will make a monumental difference in your day. Cheers! —Megan megan@stylemg.com @meggoeggowaffle
Before becoming a parent, I never truly valued or took full advantage of our region’s public parks. Sure, I visited them for the occasional picnic, jog, or game of tennis, and knew they brought natural beauty into neighborhoods, but never realized just how crucial they are to a community.
Now, as the mom to a tantrum-prone toddler, parks—playgrounds, in particular—are a daily destination for us. Give my daughter a sandbox, swing set, and an open field to frolic in, and her attitude instantly improves. In addition to providing hours of free, fresh-air amusement, they’ve also proven to be a primo place to meet fellow mom friends. (If you’ve never watched “Dear Cool-Looking Mom in the Park” on YouTube and feel like laughing, check it out. It pretty much sums up my attempt at having a social life these days.)
Lucky for us, our region is overflowing with parks (hundreds, in fact, with even more in the works) waiting to be explored. Turn to “Walk in the Park” on page 22 for 10 of our favorites—picked for their abundance of amenities, environmental components, stunning scenery, or all the above. Next time you find yourself in a funk, the solution might be as simple as going for a stroll in one of these gorgeous green spaces.
Readers looking for other outdoor diversions are in luck. There’s plenty more ideas in the pages that follow—from our feature, “Choose Your Own Adventure” (page 59) that’s jam-packed with alfresco activities like chasing waterfalls, nerding out on birds, and discovering local downtown districts; to “Nurture Nature” (page 26), where we talk about the importance of Earth Day and easy ways to lessen your environmental impact today, and every day; and “Home Grown” (page 44) featuring nine secrets to garden success this spring.
If you’ve never considered yourself “green” or “outdoorsy,” I hope this issue inspires you to think differently, act accordingly, and play outside whenever, however you can. Because, if you’re anything like me, even 10 minutes of fresh air will make a monumental difference in your day. Cheers!
—Megan
megan@stylemg.com
@meggoeggowaffle
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Wise Villa Winery<br />
4200 Wise Road, Lincoln, 916-543-0323,<br />
wisevillawinery.com, @wisevillawinery<br />
COST: Free to join, but the average two-bottle<br />
membership is $75 per quarter, average fourbottle<br />
membership is $135 per quarter, and the<br />
average six-bottle membership is $165 per quarter.<br />
PERKS OF JOINING: Complimentary vineyard<br />
and winery tours, hosted weekly and led by Dr.<br />
Lee, the owner/winemaker; discounts on all<br />
ticketed events; and wine club exclusive events<br />
throughout the year with early access to tickets.<br />
MUST-TRY WINE: 2018 Sangiovese.<br />
Silt Wine photos by Sarah M. Akiyama. Wise Villa pouring wine photo by Menka Belgal. Other photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations.<br />
Silt Wine Company<br />
50870 Babel Slough Road, Clarksburg, 916-298-9409, siltwineco.com,<br />
@siltwineco<br />
COST: Free to join. Price is based on the wines you select. Three tiers<br />
of membership are available with quarterly shipments/pickups: 4<br />
Bottle Club (receive a 20% discount on all wines, merchandise, and<br />
food), 6 Bottle Club (receive 25% off), and 12 Bottle Club (receive 30%<br />
off).<br />
PERKS OF JOINING: Access to the winery’s private grounds and<br />
tasting room (only open to the public by invitation or appointment);<br />
monthly, members-only, five-course chef wine pairing dinners; live<br />
music on Thursdays in the spring and fall.<br />
MUST-TRY WINE: 2017<br />
Reclamation Red Blend.<br />
Lava Cap Winery<br />
2221 Fruitridge Road, Placerville, 530-621-<br />
0175, lavacap.com, @lavacapwinery<br />
COST: Free to join. Members have the<br />
option of choosing mixed, white only, or<br />
red only options, along with quarterly<br />
or semi-annual shipment options. The<br />
average cost per shipment is around $75.<br />
PERKS OF JOINING: Access to memberonly<br />
wines, complimentary wine tasting,<br />
and 20% off all orders.<br />
MUST-TRY WINE: Lava Cap Cabernet<br />
Sauvignon.<br />
Element 79<br />
Vineyards<br />
7350 Fairplay Road,<br />
Somerset, 530-497-0750,<br />
element79vineyards.com,<br />
@element79vineyards<br />
COST: $75-$125, depending<br />
on membership level.<br />
PERKS OF JOINING:<br />
Discounts on<br />
purchases; tickets to<br />
special events; access<br />
to VIP tasting areas<br />
and experiences,<br />
plus a “Loyalty Point”<br />
program.<br />
MUST-TRY WINE: 2016<br />
Cabernet Sauvignon.<br />
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