Historical Mission Orchard House - Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel, California
Most of us have driven by this historical property on Rio Road, nestled between the Carmel Mission and Larson Baseball Field, but few have the opportunity to tour the grounds.
It has been open for special events in the past decade such as: the Carmel Heritage Society's Home and Garden Tour 2003, the California Mission alfresco dinner in 2013, marking the 300th anniversary of the birth of Blessed Father Junipero Serra, and the inaugural Carmel Bach Festival House and Garden Tour in 2014.
There are two main houses on the property, one built of adobe and one of wood. The two structures (adobe left, wood right).
It is a special place with quite a bit of history. In fact the adobe on this property is considered the oldest private residence in California. Well at least one of the walls of this residence can claim to be almost 250 years old having been erected in 1772.
Pentecost Sunday, June 3, 1770 Blessed Father Junipero Serra said Mass and erected the cross that would establish the second mission in California, Mission San Carlos Borromeo (Carmel Mission). The mission was originally located near the Monterey Presidio beside the Bay of Monterey.
On August 24, 1771, Blessed Father Junipero Serra moved the mission from Monterey to its present site in Carmel. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
It has been open for special events in the past decade such as: the Carmel Heritage Society's Home and Garden Tour 2003, the California Mission alfresco dinner in 2013, marking the 300th anniversary of the birth of Blessed Father Junipero Serra, and the inaugural Carmel Bach Festival House and Garden Tour in 2014.
There are two main houses on the property, one built of adobe and one of wood. The two structures (adobe left, wood right).
It is a special place with quite a bit of history. In fact the adobe on this property is considered the oldest private residence in California. Well at least one of the walls of this residence can claim to be almost 250 years old having been erected in 1772.
Pentecost Sunday, June 3, 1770 Blessed Father Junipero Serra said Mass and erected the cross that would establish the second mission in California, Mission San Carlos Borromeo (Carmel Mission). The mission was originally located near the Monterey Presidio beside the Bay of Monterey.
On August 24, 1771, Blessed Father Junipero Serra moved the mission from Monterey to its present site in Carmel. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Historical Mission Orchard House - Carmel-by-the-Sea
Guide Location: USA » Carmel
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Lynn Momboisse
Read it on Author's Website: http://carmelbytheseaca.blogspot.com/2014/05/mission-orchard-house-historical-house.html
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: USA » Carmel
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Lynn Momboisse
Read it on Author's Website: http://carmelbytheseaca.blogspot.com/2014/05/mission-orchard-house-historical-house.html
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Mission San Carlos Borromeo (Carmel Mission)
- Orchard adobe wall
- Squatters house
- Ramada and garden
- separate living quarters
- art studio
- Sir Harry Downie expansion to Adobe House
Insider Tips for Carmel, California
Carmel Heritage Society and First Murphy Park
A quick self-guided walking tour in and around First Murphy Park; home to the Carmel Heritage Society, a non-profit organization formed to preserve and protect the history of Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Carmel-by-the-Sea Scenic Loop Walking Tour Part 2
This is the second part of the Scenic Loop Walking Tour featuring three miles of historic homes, amazing architecture and some of nature's most stunning coastlines along the Carmel coast.
Mission Trail Nature Preserve/Flanders Mansion Walk - Part 1
Part 1 of a beautiful "Nature and Historical Walk" through the Carmel Mission Trail Nature Preserve, including a guided tour along the unspoiled walking paths once followed by Father Serra.
Carmel Wine Walk-by-the-Sea Tasting Room Tour - Part 2
Part 2 of a two part self-guided walking tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea's many enjoyable wine tasting rooms. This tour features wineries included in the Carmel Wine Walk Passport offered by the Carmel Chamber of Commerce.
Carmel-by-the-Sea - Walking Tour of Ocean Avenue
This brisk one hour walking tour of beautiful Carmel-by-the-Sea is tailored for those visitors who don't have a lot of time but still want to get a feel for what our little village by the sea has to offer.
90 Minute Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea
This is a 90 minute self-guided walking tour starting and ending at the Carmel Visitors Center. The tour will cover historic hotels, shops, art galleries, wine rooms, fairy tale architecture, Devendorf Park, Carmel Beach, and quaint courtyards and passageways that beg to be explored.
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