Preserving and interpreting the natural and cultural resources of the San Dieguito River Valley
Valentine’s Tea returns for the sixth year at the Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead! Find those special people in your life and invite them to share tea in our 1880s farmhouse! Tickets are $12 each and available two Saturdays in February- the 13th and 20th, at 1pm and 3pm. Please purchase your tickets early, as seating… Read More »
UPDATE: David Vidal was hired to fill this position in early 2016. Read his bio on the Park Staff page. —Original Post Follows— The San Dieguito River Park has an opening for a Park Ranger I – Interpretation/History. This is an entry level, full time (40 hours/week), and permanent position. Please visit our Employment Page… Read More »
Like major retail stores, the San Dieguito River Park is already getting ready for Halloween! Save the date for the 3rd Annual Sikes Spooktacular at the Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead- Sunday, October 25th, 11am-2pm! Join us for family fun with games and prizes, trick-or-treating at the North San Diego Farmers Market, touring the farmhouse, and… Read More »
What better way to celebrate your Valentine’s Day this year than by sharing a cup of delicious tea with a friend or loved one at the Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead? We will be celebrating with you on three Saturdays in February during our Fifth Annual ‘Tea for Two or Tea for YOU’ at the farmhouse! Reservations… Read More »
Did the Sikes family celebrate Thanksgiving? What was it like? Such questions are not likely to be answered directly, but with the wondrous internet, we can make inferences based on historic newspaper collections. The San Diego papers of the 1870s and 1880s are filled with notices and news regarding Thanksgiving, beginning in the last weeks… Read More »
Over 100 years ago, Halloween was celebrated in the San Pasqual Valley, by the youth of the little town of Bernardo. In keeping with some of these traditions, we are inviting you to join us for the second annual “Spooktacular” at the Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead! Halloween fun will be shared on Sunday, October 26th,… Read More »
The San Dieguito River Park preserves and protects cultural and historical resources in addition to natural resources. Museum Manager Anne Cooper takes viewers on a tour of the Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead, the Battle at Mule Hill, and the Town of Bernardo in this short video. The Sikes Adobe Historic Farmhouse and Creamery are open… Read More »
Ever watched a Great Egret hunting? In the early evening at the Sikes Adobe, just a few wing flaps north of Lake Hodges, an egret recently found some good pickings in the way of lizards! Like much of the San Dieguito River Park, the Sikes Adobe sits on the edge of the urban interface. This… Read More »
August may be a time for a diversity of events in our calendars. Typically it is the month of winding down the summer and bracing ourselves for the new school year and those Labor Day barbecues! At the Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead, it is the month when we witness an annual renewal – the mysterious… Read More »
Volunteering at the Sikes Adobe is a great way to give back to your community! Whether working with school children, or providing tours of the 1880’s farmhouse to the public on a Sunday afternoon, your time with us will be appreciated. The Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead benefits from the sharing of your skills, knowledge and… Read More »
