“But pleasures are like poppies spread,
You seize the flower, it's bloom is shed;
Or, like the snow-fall in the river,
A moment white, then melts forever.”

~Robert Burns

I went in search of meadows with purple flowers among the orange poppies and was rewarded with this ~ a ring of yellow mustards. And a contrasting sky with rain clouds to the south.

Due to the recent winter rains in Southern California, hillsides are bursting with colors of wildflowers. These hills especially are covered with mostly the poppies-California Flower. Soon the hills will turn brown unless we get more rains. Visitors are flocking to these hills by the thousands these past few weeks to witness this amazing phenomenon!

Hope you enjoy!

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"Nice staff and breakfast Great location"

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SAR 1,317 total

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Reception hall

"Mission Inn is always great!!"

SAR 939 total

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SAR 296 total

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Fountain

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SAR 873 total

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Outdoor pool, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas

"Absolutely worth staying at this amazing winery "

SAR 1,454 total

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8 Aug - 9 Aug

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"Its cheaper but a good place to stay with that in mind"

SAR 301 total

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