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Episode #13: Marcelo Castro, Owner of La Cava de Marcelo

This bilingual podcast features Marcelo Castro, a fourth generation cheese maker and owner of La Cava de Marcelo located at Rancho la Campana in Ojos Negros, Baja, California. Marcelo talks about the history of La Cava de Marcelo, which is one of the oldest cheese caves in Mexico.

Episode #12: Tru Miller, Owner of Adobe Guadalupe Vineyards & Inn

In December of 2017, a year before the 1st episode of Tales From Baja, we wrote a list of places we wanted explore and people we wanted to interview in Baja, California. At the top of that list was the legendary Tru Miller of Adobe Guadalupe. In this episode, Tru shares the 22 year story of Adobe Guadalupe, how she selected the land, her first winemaker and agronomer, and her love for Valle de Guadalupe.

Episode #11: Tim & Marcela Jacobson, Voyage Vacation Club

A few years ago, real estate developers, Tim and Marcela Jacobson were approached to work on a real estate project in Baja California. They were intrigued, but didn’t know much about Baja. Then, they visited the Voyage Vacation Club site in Rancho Descanso and were hooked. Tim and Marcela talk about their move to the Rosarito area, their real estate development project, favorite wineries in Valle de Guadalupe and their new found love for Baja.

Instagram & Facebook: @voyagevacationclub

Mentions

  • Voyage Vacation Club
  • Rancho Descanso
  • Primo Tapia
  • Rosarito
  • Valle de Guadalupe
  • Ensenada
  • Rancho Descanso
  • Villa Monte Fiori
  • Finca La Carrodilla
  • Bettucinis

Episode #10: Katia Stsefaniak, Founder of Alma de Baja

As a Child of Chernobyl, Katia Stsefaniak received wonderful support from non-profits after the Chernobyl disaster in 1986. Katia tells the story of how the programs supporting the Children of Chernobyl personally helped her and how that support was the trigger to finding her travel bug, ultimately leading her to Baja, California.

You’ll hear about the wonderful work Katia is doing with children in Northern Baja Orphanages.

For more information about Katia, visit www.almadebaja.com.

 

Episode #9: Katri Rantala, Lumi in Valle de Guadalupe

This podcast is a story of a young Finnish woman who moved to Baja California and settled in Valle Guadalupe. Within three years she was welcoming guests to her very own boutique hotel. Kari Rantala, owner of Lumi talks about the challenges of opening a new business, the style and vibe of the property, and she even shares some of her favorite restaurants in Valle de Guadalupe.

Social Media – @lumivdg

Website: www.lumi.mx/en/home/

Contact Information: +52 (686) 261 8030 – reservationes@lumi.mx – Ensenada, Mexico

 

Episode #8: Nate Abaurrea, Radio Voice of Tijuana Xolos

Hear the story of a soccer fan from Northern California, chasing his dream of covering Liga MX, ultimately becoming the English language play by play voice of the Tijuana Xolos. Instagram: @nate_abaurrea – Twitter: @nateabaurrea

Episode #7: Ana Orta, Terra del Valle

As a child, Ana Orta would dream about owning property surrounded by orange trees. From grapes to oranges to a charming Bed and Breakfast in Mexico’s Wine Country of Valle de Guadalupe, hear how a wise real estate investment, over 30 years ago, helped her dream became a reality.

Website:
www.terradelvalle.com

Social Media:
@terradelvalle – Instagram
@terradelvalle – Facebook

Contact Information:
Rancho La Concha, Camino San José de la Zorra S/N Ejido El Porvenir, Baja California, Mexico, B.C.

(646) 117-3645
From U.S. (011 52 1) 646 117-3645
Email: terradelvalle.bb@gmail.com

Mentions:
Nacho Orta
Terra del Valle
Ensenada
Valle de Guadalupe
Linares, Mexico
Adobe Guadalupe
Vina Emiliana
Baron Balche
L.A. Cetto
Domecq
Casa de Piedra
Hugo D’Acosta

 

Episode #6: Krystal Cates & Meghan Speakerman, Pretty Horses Rescue

From Wimberley, Texas to Baja, California … how surfing led a young Tejana to Baja, California and ultimately finding her calling as the founder of a horse rescue. Pretty Horses Rescue y’all!

Mentions: Primo, Tapia, Wimberley, Texas, Baja, California, Rosarito, La Mision, Las Tejanas, Horse Rescue

Websites:
www.prettyhorsesbaja.org 
www.lastejanasevents.com

Social Media
@prettyhorsesrescue – Instagram
@prettyhorsesofbajarescue – Facebook
@lastejanasevents

Episode #5: Stephanie F. Lagos, Alximia

Hear how a true respect for the environment was the core element of a family project that led to the building of Alximia, an eco-friendly winery in Valle de Guadalupe, Baja, California.

Mentions:
Alximia, Alvaro Alvarez, Valle de Guadalupe, Guadalupe Valley, Santo Tomas, San Vicente Valley, Oso Negros, LMA Wines, La Mision, Rosario, Ensendada, Vineyards

Episode #4: Max Katz, Baja Real Estate Group

Hear why a couple decided to move from the United States to Rosarito, B.C. almost 30 years ago, open up a real estate business and raise their family in Northern Baja, California.

Mentions:
Baja Real Estate Group
Calafia Hotel
Calafia Condos
Cuatro Cuatros
Bonita High School
San Diego Jewish Academy
Tyler, TX
San Diego
Rosarito
Ensenada
Valle de Guadalupe
Tijuana
Baja, California
Real Del Mar
San Antonio
Baja Mar
Ollie’s Brick Oven Pizza
Brown Dog Gelato
Max Katz
Kathy Katz
Larry French
Richard Cargill
www.owninginmexico.com