Author Archives: EricHanscom

The Galleta Meadows Estate at Borrego Springs

Posted on April 16, 2012 by EricHanscom

In addition to its wildflowers, Borrego Springs is rapidly becoming famous for the 120+  metal sculptures that dot its landscape.  The Galleta Meadows Estate, owned by Dennis Avery, a seasonal Borrego Springs resident, commissioned these life size creatures to roam his … Continue reading →

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Borrego Springs Historical Resident – Marshall South

Posted on January 22, 2012 by EricHanscom

Marshall South was an early resident of the Borrego Springs area;  this was a pen name for a man who arrived in the US from Australia and created both a new life along with a new past for himself. It … Continue reading →

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Borrego Fruit Stand – Seley Red Grapefruit

Posted on January 19, 2012 by EricHanscom

  Way off at the end of Borrego Valley Road, about 5 miles out of Borrego Springs, is a quaint little fruit stand that sells the Seley Red grapefruit, among other things.  We personally think the Seley Reds are the … Continue reading →

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New Ricardo Breceda Sculpture installed in Borrego!

Posted on January 16, 2012 by EricHanscom

  The latest of the Dennis Avery metal menagerie has appeared on Borrego Springs Road. The RattleDragon as we call it is over 300’ long, has the head of a dragon and the tail of a rattlesnake, and undulates on … Continue reading →

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Borrego Springs Wildflowers

Posted on January 8, 2012 by EricHanscom

Borrego Springs is known for a few key things:  specifically wildflowers, as well as sculptures and of course, the borregos or bighorn sheep. Various species of wildflowers are actually in bloom in Borrego Springs throughout the year, although the most … Continue reading →

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Borrego Springs Art Walks

Posted on January 4, 2012 by EricHanscom

Do not miss out on the chance to admire art in Borrego Springs!  Borrego Springs is beginning to establish itself as an art gallery town.  They featrure ”Art Walks” the first Friday of every month from October to May,  5pm to 8pm,  located in downtown … Continue reading →

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Palo Verde Tree Farm – Taking Shape

Posted on December 21, 2011 by EricHanscom

Palo Verde translated in Spanish means “green stick”. The name is quite appropriate since the Palo Verde trees from the leaves to the branches, the limbs and trunks are all green.  Their springtime blooms are a beautiful yellow, it is by … Continue reading →

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Visit Borrego Palms for your Winter Getaway!

Posted on December 5, 2011 by EricHanscom

Consider your winter getaway this year at our Borrego Palms Desert Vacation Home. Winter is one of the best times to visit the Desert, it is not too hot or cold.  You can enjoy your morning coffee to the most … Continue reading →

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