The small towns of Brentwood, Knightsen and Byron have long been touted as tiny farming communities saturated in history, yet overflowing with great schools, reasonable cost of living and people that are dedicated to their community, family and future. Long term residents remember the days of nearly empty roads, miles of orchards and fields of corn, alfalfa and strawberries. Today, the views have changed…more homes and crowded streets and many of the fields once
The term #EatLocal has been one that has danced in the ears and been sung from the mouths of food connoisseurs sitting around tables nationwide. Local movements to #EatLocal became trendy in recent years due to changing climate, difficult economies, and for some – a way to reduce dependency on cheap oil. Yet, what isn’t as commonly recognized is the claim to #DrinkLocal. The #DrinkLocal tag is an important grassroots movement that creates awareness
Two years ago my husband Ric and I opened our Campos Family Vineyards, which is a vineyard and event destination located on 44 acres in rural Byron. We have a tasting room, an event center, concert venues, a wedding garden, a bocce ball court, a baseball field, and more! We are Campos Family Vineyards because the site has a welcoming family friendly atmosphere. Kids and young people compete on our athletic field. Children have fun on our playground,
