Preserving and interpreting the natural and cultural resources of the San Dieguito River Valley
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 »
Award Winning Architecture of the San Dieguito River Park By Dick Bobertz, Executive Director, November 2014 The San Dieguito River Park is primarily an immense conservation effort – conservation of the natural habitat along the 55-mile-long course of the San Dieguito River. Along with the primary objective of conservation are other objectives such as providing… 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 »
Please join us to celebrate the Sikes Adobe Creamery Restoration! June 4, 4pm Click for the Creamery Opening Flier.
The fourth annual Valentine’s Day “Tea for Two or Tea for YOU!” will be held for three Sundays in February at the Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead! Come join us for a cup of tea and a plate of goodies in our relaxed 1880s farmhouse setting. Sunday, February 9th, 16th or 23rd, at either 1:00 or… Read More »
Re-construction of the Sikes Adobe Creamery is proceeding, with funding provided by the Friends of Sikes Adobe and the County of San Diego at the recommendation of 3rd District Supervisor Dave Roberts. In addition, we’ve received donated materials – Portland cement and masonry sand from RCP Block, through owner Mike Finch, and donated services from… Read More »
