Geyserville Grapevine by deTraci Regula - June 2018
Geyserville got a new resident—a giant new wild horse, permanently installed at the end of the Sculpture Trails display area at the southern end of town. The statue was welcomed by about 150 Geyservillians, and the ceremonies included a presentation by theGeyserville Boy Scouts, a stirring rendition ofAmerica the Beautiful, and a blessing from local pastor Hilary Marckx of the Geyserville Christian Church. The artist Bryan Tedrick spoke about the creation of this statue, and several other artists who have works on the Sculpture Trailintroduced themselves. The unveiling was accompanied by a spray of water from the Geyserville Fire Protection District, so for once Geyserville had its own geyser! The name of the statue was kept a secret until the ceremony, when it was revealed to be called “Victory”. This is a fitting name for the piece, because it survived the October 2017 fires which wiped out the artists’ property and studio. A few smudges on its patina are the only mark left on the metal sculpture showing where the fire “lent a hand” in its creation. The statue was commissioned by the Geyserville Community Foundation in an effort spearheaded by Vice-President Victoria Heiges, who suggested that a proud horse be the subject. Tedrick had displayed two other pieces at the site along the Sculpture Trail, a giant howling coyote and a massive boar. Fortunately for the artist but unfortunately for Geyserville, both of those pieces sold with the boar going to permanently adorn the Wilson winery. While both those pieces were originally displayed at the popular counterculture “Burning Man” festival, this one is purely for Geyserville.
Annual BBQ Dinner from the Geyserville Chamber of Commerce
Each year, the Geyserville Chamber of Commerce wraps up its dining schedule with a special barbecue dinner held at a local winery or other distinctive site. This year is no exception - the June 12th event will be held at the deLorimier vineyards. Guests can choose from two options—the “regular” ticket for $50 and the special indoor VIP seating inside the Library Room for $75 per person.Ken Rocioli of KR Catering will be providing the food, which begins with a “chili bar” and proceeds into a barbecue sirlion and Italian marinated chicken buffet. In addition to deLorimier itself, there will be many local wineries providing tastings. As of this writing, they include Forchini, Francis Ford Coppola, Virginia Dare, Pedroncelli, relative newcomer Zialena, Preston Dry Creek, Meeker, Toad Hollow and Locals. You can reserve on line at geyservillechamber.com/
Trentadue Happy Hour is Back!
Launching the summer season on May 31st is the return of Trentadue’s weekly Thursday “Happy Hour” which is much more than that—it’s a live concert enhanced with wine, a local gourmet food provider, and the chance to mingle with hundreds of your neighbors. While most of these are held at the winery on he southern portion of Geyserville Avenue, the August 9th event will be at the Ranch at Lake Sonoma. The concert is free but bring a blanket to assure a spot on the grass; wine and food is extra. For more information, visit trentadue.com/events/happy-hour-thursdays/.
