About Carlouise

On the eve of retirement, late in the last century, Carl and Louise started a vineyard of 125 vines. The three varietals include two reds and a white — Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. Harvest time is typically in late September thru October.

We welcome you to come and join us for a glass or two.

Salute & Skål

Travel & Hotels

Newcasle is nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Placer County, California. There are various hotels in neighboring towns such as Rocklin, Roseville, Auburn and Sacramento though it is a bit futher. Several offer AAA discounts, other deals may be found on Groupon, TravelZoo, etc.

Travel

Air Transportation
The closest airport is Sacramento International. Newcastle is approximately 50 minutes from the airport.


Parking
Parking is limited; please carpool if possible.


Driving Directions

From the Auburn area:

1-80 West (Sacramento)
Exit Lincoln/Hwy 193, go straight at light
Turn Right onto Ridge Road
Drive 1.8 miles, turn Left onto Lehi Lane

From Sacramento or Rocklin:

1-80 East
Exit Lincoln/Hwy 193, turn left at light
Please be aware that there is an earlier “Lincoln” exit,
be sure to take the Lincoln/Hwy 193 exit after the Newcastle exit.

Right on Ridge Road. Go 1.8 miles
Left onto Lehi Lane


Download map and driving directions.
Map It Google

Hotels

Rocklin, CA

Howard Johnson Inn & Suites
4420 Rocklin Rd, Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 624-4500
Visit: Howard Johnson Inn & Suites


Roseville, CA

Hilton Garden Inn Roseville
1951 Taylor Rd, Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 773-7171
Visit: The Hilton Garden Inn Roseville

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Roseville — Galleria Area
1398 E Roseville Pkwy, Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 774-6060
Visit: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Roseville


Auburn, CA

Holiday Inn
120 Grass Valley Hwy, Auburn, CA 95603
Visit: The Auburn Holiday Inn

Power House Mansion
195 Harrison Ave., Auburn, CA 95603
Visit: The Power Mansion Inn

Places to Explore

If you're arriving early or staying late, feel free to explore the area!

Empire Mine
Empire Mine State Historic Park is the site of one of the oldest, largest, deepest, longest and richest gold mines in California. The park contains many of the mine's buildings, the owner's home and restored gardens, as well as the entrance to 367 miles (the distance, as the crow flies, from Grass Valley to Magic Mountain) of abandoned and flooded mine shafts. The park consists of 805 acres, including forested backcountry and eight miles of trails — including easy hikes (for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding) — in the park.

Address:
10791 East Empire Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945

For more information please visit:
California Parks—Empire Mine


Machado's Orchard

By far the best place in the county to buy a fruit pie or caramel apple.
Open 8am to 7pm eve

Address:
100 Apple Lane, Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 823-1393

For more information please visit:
Machado's Orchard


Placer County Courthouse & Museum

The first floor of the courthouse originally held the county jail, the Sheriff'’s Office, the Treasurer's Office and the County Clerk’s Office. Today, the jail is a Museum Gallery, which provides an overview of Placer County's history. Some of the highlights include: a holographic image of a miner, the stagecoach which ran from Auburn to Michigan Bluff, a video presentation on the history of the transcontinental highway system that runs through the county, and the County's gold collection.

Open Daily 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
There is no admission charge.

For more information please visit:
Placer County Courthouse & Museum


California Museum
1020 O Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
California Museum Armenian Journey Exhibit
California Museum Signature Exhibits


California State Capitol Museum

Visiting California’s seat of government is a memorable experience enhanced by a guided tour of the historic State Capitol. After the re-opening of the restored California State Capitol in 1982, California State Parks began offering tours of both the historic State Capitol building and Capitol Park.

Open Daily Weekdays 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Weekends 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
There is no admission charge.
On weekends enter through the L Street entrance /p>

For more information please visit:
California State Capitol Museum


LOCAL EATS & TREATS

Newcastle — Downtown

Newcastle Produce & Deli
9230 Cypress Street
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 663-2016

The Rat Trap (Newcastle Cheese & Sandwhich Shop)
455 Main St
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 663-3704


Auburn

Fosters Freeze Auburn
403 Grass Valley Hwy
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 888-1119

Tre Pazzi Trattoria Casual Italian
928 Lincoln Way
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 823-2994


Sacramento

Hot Italian (one of our favorites)
1627 16th St
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 444-3000




ARMENIAN CHURCH OF SACRAMENTO

St. James Armenian Apostolic Church Sacramento
St. James has recently moved to a new location with great potential for growth and a long term home for the Sacramento Armenian Community.
3300 Business Drive
Sacramento, Ca 95820
(916) 443-3633

For more information please visit:
St. James Armenian Apostolic Church


OTHER GREAT RESOURCES

Things to do in Placer County — Wineries, Breweries, Rafting, Museums, etc.

Old Town Auburn California

Old Town Sacramento California

Arthur & Erin's Wedding

Come celebrate with us this September!

Da PARTAAAAAAAY
The wedding of Erin Isaacson and Arthur Okhkian will start promptly at 6:00pm, Saturday, September 19th.
Dinner and dancing to follow under the oaks.

You may want to wear low heels as the ground in the vineyard may be soft.

100 Lehi Ln, Newcastle, California


REGISTRY

Anthropologie
Visit: anthropologie.com

Macy's
Visit: Our Macy's Registry

Crate & Barrel
Visit: crateandbarrel.com

HoneyFund
At Honeyfund.com, guests can contribute to Arthur and Erin's first house fund.