Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and my guest from Scotland will soon be leaving. She and her new husband started their new life at my property. They must soon end their honeymoon and my property will again be available for rent. I have openings the first 3 weeks in December. This is a very special time in Julian, as the living nativity will be performed every Saturday in the townsite. Here are all of the exciting small town events for the month of December:

Every Sunday (weather permitting): Julian Doves & Desperados  – historic comedy skits at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. – stage area between Cabbages & Kings and the Julian Market & Deli. For information call Krisie at (760) 765-1857 more info...

The Julian Art Gallery, Quarterly Fine Art Exhibit, Local and Greater San Diego Artists, 2229 Main Street, Julian CA 92036, 760.765.1551
www.thejulianartgallery.com

Every Sunday (weather permitting): Julian Certified Farmers' Market -- fresh and local organic produce, nuts, eggs and specialty foods including salsa, jams & jellies, avocado oils, sausage and jerkey and fresh baked breads, cookies and pastries.  Wine, beer & hard cider tasting inside.  Live music some weekends.  Patio and play area for children.  Farmers' Market takes place from 11am to 4 pm at 4470 Julian Rd.(Hwy. 78), at the Wynola Farms Marketplace, 3 miles West of Main St.  For more information visit us online at www.wynolafarms.com

Every Monday: Live Music/Open Mic on the Patio at Jeremy's on the Hill starting at 6 p.m. – 4354 Highway 78, WYNOLA – (760) 765-1857
Every Friday & Saturday: Live Piano Music with Steve Clark at Jeremy's on the Hill – 4354 Highway 78, WYNOLA – (760) 765-1857 www.jeremysonthehill.com

Every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 5 to 8:30 p.m. – Mountain Beadworks Bead Therapy – (760) 765-3100 – 4470 Highway 78, Julian, CA 92036 www.mountainbeadworks.com

Every Saturday: Live Music at Bailey's BBQ – (760) 765-3757 – www.baileybbq.com

TBA: Wandering Julian Carolers 4 to 6 p.m. – Town site

December 3-10-17: Living Nativity – 5 p.m. – Cider Mill, corner Main & B

December 10-17, 26-31: Town Hall Crafters Craft Show – 9a.m. to 5 p.m. – Town Hall

December 2: Community Christmas with Santa – 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Town Hall

Dec: Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, by Julian Stage Company, at the Julian Town Hall. Evening performances (7 P.M.): Dec. 9, 10, 11, 16, 17. Matinee performances (1:30 P.M.) Dec. 10, 11, 17, 18.  For reservations call (760) 765-3789. Adults $10, children 12 and under $5.  Credit cards accepted with 6% handling charge. Reserve early--last year sold out!  REFUNDS OR TICKET EXCHANGES REQUIRE 48 HOURS' NOTICE!

December: Breakfast with Santa at the Pine Hills Lodge – 9 am to 1 pm – Enjoy an old fashioned Christmas Brunch every Sunday in December, but, Santa will only be at Lodge on the 12th! $15.95 Adults, $10.95 Children 10 & under, $5 for a high chair. Please call for reservations 760-765-1100, www.pinehillslodge.com

December 9: Holiday Home Tour – 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. – $20 – This tour of country homes in the Julian area is an annual event sponsored by the Julian Woman's Club.  Transportation is provided by the club members.  For information call: (760) 765-3647.

December 17: Borrego Springs Half Marathon – Based out of Borrego Springs High School – Half Marathon, Half Marathon relay and Quarter marathon running races – contact R&B Club, (760) 765-1598 www.julianactive.com

December 18: Julian Community Choir Handel's Messiah – 7 p.m. – Town Hall

December 18: Borrego Springs Century – Road rides from 35 to 100 miles.  Fantastic desert riding with no stop lights!  Work off the holiday fat on the finest desert ride – R&B Bicycle Club (760) 765-1598 www.julianactive.com

December 24: Christmas Eve Specials at Jeremy's on the Hill – reservations (760) 765-1587
December 25: Christmas Dinner at Jeremy's on the Hill – reservations (760) 765-1587
December 31: New Years Eve Dinner at Jeremy's on the Hill – reservations (760) 765-1587 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            (760) 765-1587

Additionally, the entire townsite is decked out in white lights, with a community Christmas tree decorated on the museum property. You can see it  on the right from Highway 78 as you approach Julian if you were coming from Santa Ysabel. You can't miss it as it is a living pine tree that is huge. I hope you find your way to Julian soon!

Hello to all my guests!

Just thought I'd let you know that today is full of sunshine in Julian, at 4500ft elevation. Here are a few new things about 2 Lilac Acres from this year:

I've added a new pellet stove in the living room, it is more powerful than the old one and works on a hand held thermostat! Guests say it really keeps the common areas toasty warm. Of course, there's still central heat for the rest of the house.

I put in an organic garden this summer. There were tomatoes, squash, beans, zucchini and herbs. Next year I will be making it larger and ground squirrel proofing it more! I just took it back out yesterday, and will replace it with mums for the fall. The lavendar is growing wild now, and there are deep red roses as well.

I have been pleased to say this year has been the best one in the 4 years I've been in business. Thanks to everyone, I truly appreciate your business and keep striving to make your stay one you'll remember for a long time.  To show my appreciation, here are some specials you may be interested in. 

Specials:

Refer a friend who names you as their referral source and you and your friend will receive a one time 25% discount! If you keep referring friends you will keep banking those 25% discounts that will apply to your future stays. You can only use one discount at a time.

Valentine's Special: Stay 3 nights and receive the 4th free.  You will have a box of chocolates and bubble bath waiting for you when you arrive.  If you would like other additional items, please contact me.  I am happy to provide anything you would like!  Well, most anything! ;)

Have a great holiday season and I hope to see you and your friends very soon!  All of the holidays are now taken but I still have the first two weeks of December available.

My best,

Mary, your host