The Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead is a historic resource, and California Point of Historic Interest, within the San Dieguito River Park. The Farmstead is located east of I-15, off Via Rancho Parkway.
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The adobe was built by Zenas and Eliza Sikes. Historic site of 1870 Sikes Adobe farmhouse, owned and restored by the San Dieguito River Park. North San Diego Certified Farmers Market held on the grounds every Sunday 10:30am-3:30pm, rain or shine.
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Check these out! There is still 1 week left to post your own entry...
Only 1 week left to submit your entry to the SDRP Gingerbread Trails Contest.
Here are our top entries so far, which one is your favorite?
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Excellent job Lyric, Olivia, Lucy, & Lukas!
Remember there are only 2 weeks left to submit your entry to the San Dieguito River Park Gingerbread Trails Contest.
Check out our first entry to the SDRP Gingerbread Trails contest!
Lyric, Olivia, Lucy, & Lukas made an entirely edible Lake Hodges & Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead!
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SDRP has posted Gingerbread Trail Contest FAQ's - Like if you are entering!
We have received some questions about the Gingerbread Trail Contest.
1. Who can enter the contest? Anyone!
2. Can I use a pre-built gingerbread kit? Yes, pre-built or pre-made elements are allowed.
3. Can I use plants? Yes! But remember all the elements must be edible by humans.
4. How do I enter? After you decorate your gingerbread structure inspired by your favorite SDRP spot post 2 photos to enter - One photo of your gingerbread creation and one of the gingerbread creation with the people/persons who made the house, with a brief description to Instagram or Facebook tagging SDRP.
Rules
1) Everything on your creation and on its platform must be edible,
2) it must in some way relate to or be inspired by the San Dieguito River Park, and
3) It must be made by the individual or group that posts it.
The top 3 gingerbread creations that best depict the River Park will receive a SDRP swag bag!
Facebook: San Dieguito River Park
Instagram: @sandieguitoriverpark
Another great Eagle Scout Project at Sikes!
Introduction and Overview Hello, my name is Tom Weston. I am a Life Scout… Tom Weston needs your support for The Sikes Adobe House Nursery Upgrade & Expansion
Get your baking supplies ready!
All blue skies & sunshine today, but who says we can’t get into the holiday spirit?
How are we getting into the holiday spirit you ask?
By announcing our first ever Gingerbread Trail Contest!
Simply create, post, and share your SDRP inspired gingerbread structure to compete.
This contest is for all ages and skill levels. After you decorate your gingerbread structure inspired by your favorite SDRP trail, tree, topside, house or structure then post 2 photos to enter - One photo of your gingerbread creation and one of the gingerbread creation with the people/persons who made the house, with a brief description to Instagram or Facebook tagging SDRP.
Rules
1) Everything on your creation and on its platform must be edible,
2) it must in some way relate to or be inspired by the San Dieguito River Park, and
3) It must be made by the individual or group that posts it.
The top 3 gingerbread creations that best depict the River Park will receive a SDRP swag bag!
Facebook: San Dieguito River Park
Instagram: @sandieguitoriverpark
Shout out to Friends of Carrillo Ranch, Inc. at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park for the inspiration!
SDRP is seeking a Ranger to join the team!
San Dieguito River Park has an opening for Ranger 1 Position November 15, 2020 Brenda Miller SAN DIEGUITO RIVER PARK JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT RANGER I $29,348.80 (14.11) to $46,759.44 (22.48) APPLICATION PROCESS Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and three profes...
San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy
River Park intern Bailey Calhoun is an environmental studies scholar, gardener, backpacker, rock climber and an avid reader who loves her three kittens.
We did a virtual Farmstead Skill lesson today!
Maybe you've noticed the development of this project in the orchard over the past month?
Thanks for watching! Please support me at https://www.gofundme.com/herman-malik-eagle-project
San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy
The Own One Grow One native plant donation program is taking hold at the North County Farmers Market is open from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sundays.
http://www.northsdfarmersmarket.com/
The Sikes' Creamery is a stones throw from their home. In its day the layered roofing provided optimal temperature for dairy storage.
Its perfect weather to hike the trails nearby or, perhaps, check out the farmers market a few feet away!
As the summer comes to an end Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead still welcomes visitors that are enjoying Mule Hill trail .....
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COVID19 has prevented us in many ways from showing you the full beauty of Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead.
So pictures will have to do for now. 😌
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Evening impressions of our beautiful Farmstead...
Photos from Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead's post
Photos from Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead's post
North San Diego / Sikes Adobe - Certified Farmers Market
After substantial consideration, management has decided that the North San Diego / Sikes Adobe - Certified Farmers Market will be CLOSED tomorrow Sunday August 2, 2020 due to Health and Safety Concerns. The expected heat for our location exceeds our established safety limits, and pose too much risk to the safety of shoppers and vendors.
Market closure policy: http://www.northsdfarmersmarket.com/#close
- We will be back on Sunday August 9, 2020 with all of our Public Health Protocols in place. https://www.facebook.com/notes/3252803021450021/
- Just a Reminder: **We are STILL a Rain-or-Shine Market.**
Any Questions, please contact us at (858) 735-5311 (cell/text) or email [email protected].
Photos from Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead's post
Photos from Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead's post
The evening scenery never gets old here at Sikes.
Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead needs volunteers to help with the gardens and surrounding River Park habitat.
The schedule can be based around the volunteer’s availability. Duties include watering, planting and weeding the gardens, orchard, grape vines, native plants gardens and nursery.
No experience required, just people who like working outside, need volunteer hours or looking for a way to give back.
Also, looking for volunteers on Sundays to help run the Sikes Adobe Farmers Market booth.
For more information please contact Leana Bulay at 760-716-1214/[email protected]
While the official opening day of the inside of the Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead has been pushed back beyond July, we will be working on showing you more of its interior beauty here on this page. So stay tuned....!
What's it like inside the Sikes Adobe Farmstead?
There's so much history.
Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead will be opening its doors to the public in July!
A definite date will be announced right here shortly!
Our knowledgeable docents are eager to take you back in time while showing you the history of our beautiful Farmstead inside!
Early morning impressions here at the Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead....
Garden/Habitat Restoration Volunteers Needed
Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead needs volunteers to help with the gardens and surrounding River Park habitat.
The schedule can be based around the volunteer’s availability. Duties include watering, planting and weeding the gardens, orchard, grape vines, native plants gardens and nursery.
No experience required, just people who like working outside, need volunteer hours or looking for a way to give back.
Also, looking for volunteers on Sundays to help run the Sikes Adobe Farmers Market booth.
For more information please contact
Leana Bulay at 760-716-1214/[email protected]
What's happening in the Sikes gardens...:
Peaches are slowly ripening, should be ready by July (or sooner) and some will ripen in August.
We always have Swiss Chard, kale and herbs (basil, spearmint, chocolate mint, lemon thyme, lemon balm, Greek and regular oregano).
Eggplants are just now flowering. Carrots are still around. Tomatoes are just forming, think most of them are cherry toms.
Luffha (sponges) are planted and hopefully won't get eaten like the squash plants have been.
New Zealand spinach is really growing well and will all summer. Green beans are starting to form.
Grapes are doing well and so are the blackberries (Mrs Sikes grew blackberries and make jam, traded in town for other goods)
We have potted some herbs for sale and have sold some native plants, California Poppies and a flowering native, for the RiverPark.
Some history lessons...
The inside of the Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead....
Just a few more weeks and you can get a tour with a knowledgeable docent on Sundays!
The Sikes Adobe is getting ready to re-open its doors!
We are excited to prepare the historic farmstead to open to the public again in July (exact date will be announced soon)!
Stay tuned!
When you come and visit the Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead don't forget to take a walk on the trail past this bridge!
12655 Sunset Dr
Escondido, CA
92025
San Diego MTS Route 120 to North County Fair, Via Rancho Parkway; NCTD Routes also available
Located at 12655 Sunset Drive, Escondido, CA 92025, accessed by the Via Rancho Parkway exit off the Interstate 15. Great for school field trips, or group outings. The North San Diego Certified Farmers Market is held on site every Sunday from 10:30am to 3:30pm. The Farmstead is also available for birthday parties, group events, weddings, and meetings.
| Sunday | 10:30 - 15:30 |
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