Amador County – Daffodil Hill, a famous local ranch known for its floral beauty, is preparing to reopen to the public. Located minutes from Volcano, the property formerly known as the McLaughlin Ranch has been a favorite with visitors who travel from miles around to see thousands of daffodils sprinkled over the hills. The Ryan brothers, including Amador County Sheriff Martin Ryan and his brother, Tax Collector Mike Ryan, have been the force behind the ranch’s upkeep since the passing of their parents, Martin and Mary, in 2008. The Ryan family said in a release that they are extremely proud of a new monument that was just completed as a memorial to Martin and Mary, featuring a poem written by local CHP Officer Joy Palmquist. They said the monument is a “tribute to the prior generation’s hard work on the Hill, their dedication to Amador County, and their love for their family.” Daffodil Hill was a regular stopping place for teamsters hauling timber from the Sierras down to the Kennedy and Argonaut Mines, and for eastbound travelers heading for the Comstock Lode on the Amador-Nevada Wagon Road. Today, much of the landscape around the old homestead is covered with more than 300 named varieties of daffodils. More bulbs are added each year, with the help of private donations. The bulbs number more that 300,000 and include not only 300 varieties of daffodils, but also a large number of other varieties of bulbs and flowers as well. Last Fall, family and friends planted over 16,000 new bulbs, but warned that “blooms are totally dependent on Mother Nature.” The best time to visit Daffodil Hill is the spring, usually from the end of March through the first three weeks of April. Daffodil Hill is set to open in mid-March, when at least 25 percent of the flowers are in bloom. From then on, gates will be open seven days a week from 10 am to 4 pm, weather permitting. Please call Daffodil Hill at (209) 296-7048 for additional information and daily updates. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Monday, 22 February 2010 10:12
Daffodil Hill Will Soon Reopen to the Public
Amador County – Daffodil Hill, a famous local ranch known for its floral beauty, is preparing to reopen to the public. Located minutes from Volcano, the property formerly known as the McLaughlin Ranch has been a favorite with visitors who travel from miles around to see thousands of daffodils sprinkled over the hills. The Ryan brothers, including Amador County Sheriff Martin Ryan and his brother, Tax Collector Mike Ryan, have been the force behind the ranch’s upkeep since the passing of their parents, Martin and Mary, in 2008. The Ryan family said in a release that they are extremely proud of a new monument that was just completed as a memorial to Martin and Mary, featuring a poem written by local CHP Officer Joy Palmquist. They said the monument is a “tribute to the prior generation’s hard work on the Hill, their dedication to Amador County, and their love for their family.” Daffodil Hill was a regular stopping place for teamsters hauling timber from the Sierras down to the Kennedy and Argonaut Mines, and for eastbound travelers heading for the Comstock Lode on the Amador-Nevada Wagon Road. Today, much of the landscape around the old homestead is covered with more than 300 named varieties of daffodils. More bulbs are added each year, with the help of private donations. The bulbs number more that 300,000 and include not only 300 varieties of daffodils, but also a large number of other varieties of bulbs and flowers as well. Last Fall, family and friends planted over 16,000 new bulbs, but warned that “blooms are totally dependent on Mother Nature.” The best time to visit Daffodil Hill is the spring, usually from the end of March through the first three weeks of April. Daffodil Hill is set to open in mid-March, when at least 25 percent of the flowers are in bloom. From then on, gates will be open seven days a week from 10 am to 4 pm, weather permitting. Please call Daffodil Hill at (209) 296-7048 for additional information and daily updates. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Latest from
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