News From Jamul Haven

Everytime I look Marianne’s gift shop is just looking better and better. You definitely need to check it out when you visit.

We’re putting up screens in the corner of the pool pavilian to make a private area for the massages. What could be more relaxing than a massage with the sound of the waterfalls in the background?

We’re almost done planting the hillside next to the pool with ice plant. Because the hillside is granite, we needed to use a rock drill to make every hole for the ice plant. But it does seem to be taking, which proves that ice plant will grow anywhere. Next big project…dig out the bridge!

We have a new coffee machine in the pool pavilian. It brews fresh coffee on demand, and can brew both decaf and regular. So you're never far from a fresh cup of coffee at Jamul Haven.

Jamul Haven History, Here Comes the Stage

The Greenleaf family operated several stage coach lines in San Diego County, including one that made regular trips into Jamul through Jamacha and Mexican Canyon (the canyon where Jamul Haven is located). In 1900 they acquired the rights to have their stage stop at Jamul Haven during the weekly run into Jamul. Jamul Haven was an ideal location, with access to water in the stream across the street. In addition, it was just far enough where the horses would be tired out from the run out from El Cajon. So a circular driveway was installed (highly unusual for those days) around the house and facilities were set up to water and change horses at Jamul Haven prior to the long uphill climb into Jamul proper. A small office was outfitted for use by the stage operator. During the renovation of Jamul Haven the exterior door was removed, and interior door was added, and that office is now the bathroom in the Celtic room.

Romantic Getaway #7: Transportation Scavenger Hunt

Have a transportion scavenger hunt with another couple. Each couple’s goal during the day is to ride on as many modes of transportation as possible, getting pictures of themselves on each one. To count, you must travel a minimum of 500 feet using that mode of transportation. At the end of the evening, share pictures and count to see who found the most number of different ways to get around in San Diego.

Artist-Patron Dinners (continued)

We’ve had good luck lining up artists for our Artist-Patron dinner series, so we’re now looking for prospective patrons who are interested in a free dinner and the opportunity to potentially help some needy artists. Although large donors are obviously welcome, you don’t need to think big to help out. One artist is hoping for people who will donate canvases and paint to allow him to continue painting. A musician is hoping that someone will hire him to play at an evening party, or perhaps have him play at a local restaurant. So even if you’re not ready to build the next wing of a performing arts center, you too can help out. If you’re ready to be an art patron, drop me an email (William@jamulhaven.com).

In This Issue:

Upcoming Local Events

Selected fun San Diego events that are worth a trip.

Through 8/31 - Description: Summer performances under the stars at Embarcadero Marina Park South, downtown San Diego; fireworks on some nights.

Through 9/3 - The seven-week racing season will feature the nation’s top horses, trainers and jockeys, and plenty of fun in the sun.

Through 9/30 - Special evening entertainment and fireworks nightly with extended evening hours at the San Diego Zoo.

Through 9/5 - Concerts on the Green runs every Friday from 6pm-8pm at the Prescott Promenade on Main Street in Downtown El Cajon. Don't miss the musical talent of the Corvetts as they play oldies but goodies on Friday, August 9th. Bring a chair or a blanket and then after enjoy a great meal at one of the wonderful downtown restaurants. Concerts run every Friday through September 5th. For a complete schedule go to www.downtownelcajon.com.

9/25-9/28 -The San Diego Film Festival is an event worth visiting - with over 75 films hosted, the festival was recently voted "One of the top ten hottest film festivals in the US."

For information about any of these events, email us!

Jamul Haven Specials

We are continuing to offer our introductory rate special of $199 per night, holidays excluded, which includes a gourmet breakfast for two cooked to order.

Innkeeper Update

Regina is back from Europe and has completed choreographing a number of dance scenes for a local production of “Big River” to run during August.

William is working with an Orange County Director preparing Eliot for a “Broadway Bound” workshop. The workshop will be held in Los Angeles and will feature Broadway experienced singers doing a staged reading of the musical before a live invitation only audience, followed by a studio recording of the songs. If you live in the Los Angeles area and you’d like to attend, let us know. He’s also excited because he just finished his play “Pound” about the life of Ezra Pound, which wraps up his “Five Poet Plays” series.

Will just got back from visiting Santa Barbara and then hosted a three day marathon computer gaming tournament with a dozen of his friends.

Liz found out that the Navy will be transferring her to Whidbey Island, Washington as her permanent duty station when she finishes her training this fall. Her husband Daniel has started looking for an aviation related job somewhere in the Seattle area so that he can follow her out there.

In The News

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Hints from Yesteryear

Hints from "The Everyday Cook-Book," (c) 1889 and found in the Jamul Haven Angel House.

To keep flies off gilt frames, boil three or four onions in a pint of water and apply with a soft brush.

Recipies from Yesteryear

Recipies from "The Everyday Cook-Book," (c) 1889 and found in the Jamul Haven Angel House.

Clam Chowder: Butter a deep tin basin, strew it thickly with grated bread-crumbs or soaked cracker; sprinkle some pepper over and bits of butter the size of a hickory nut and some finely chopped parsley. Put a double layer of clams, season with pepper, put bits of butter over, then another layer of soaked cracker; after that clams and bits of butter again; sprinkle pepper over; add a cup of milk or water, and lastly a layer of soaked crackers. Turn a plate over the basin and bake in a hot oven for three-quarters of an hour. Use half a pound of soda biscuit, and a quarter of a pound of butter for fifty clams.