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Harmony California Central Coast |
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Harmony
California is located a few miles south of Cambria just off
Highway 1. At one time the main coastal highway ran through
the middle of town. After a modern road was built bypassing
Harmony the town almost disappeared off the map. Thousands of cars still pass by Harmony each day heading to Hearst Castle and beyond. However few take the time to stop and enjoy one of California's smallest towns. Harmony can trace its routes back to 1869 when a dairy was founded at the site. Surrounding dairy ranches supported the town processing milk into butter and cheese at the Harmony Creamery. At one time there was a school house, general store, stables, blacksmith, feed store and post office. William Randolph Hearst often stopped by Harmony on his way to San Simeon for fresh butter milk to share with his famous guests. The creamery shut its doors in 1955 with milk processing going to nearby San Luis Obispo. Today only the post office (now closed) and two business are still in town, Harmony Glass Works and Harmony Pottery. Harmony Glassworks is an art gallery that also offers hands on instruction (for a fee). Inside you will find a large collection of hand-blown glass items including sculpture, vases, platters, lighting, wine glasses, hearts, paperweights, ornaments, jewelry, and more. |
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On
the hill overlooking town is Harmony Cellars Winery. The winery
has a tasting room and gift shop. Harmony
Cellars Winery is open
Daily 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Plan on spending about an hour walking
around the town of Harmony, more time if you visit the winery. Harmony California has nearly died out several times but still hangs on. yhis little central coast town is defiantly worth stopping and checking out. Harmony Cellars Winery helps bring in visitors and with Hearst Castle just 12 miles away there is a steady stream of traffic along the main highway. Harmony is one of those places that you always see and think I have got to stop there one day. Well do stop there and you might be surprised at what you find. Harmony Glassworks has some really unique pieces including a huge collection of glass wine stoppers. You can watch the artisan make the glass products and even take a class in glassblowing. Harmony Pottery also has many unique pieces some with the name Harmony inscribed on them. Harmony is an interesting little side trip while exploring the California Central Coast. Bring along your camera and take some pictures of a town where time stands still. |
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| Harmony
California is located between Cayucos and Cambria on Route 1,
one mile south of Highway 46. Slow down and take a trip back in
time and take the turnoff to Harmony . Harmony Cellars Winery
is on the hill overlooking the central coast town of Harmony,
California. |
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