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B O O K P I CK S Wedding
BOOK PICKS

Venue

Award Winning Wine,

Food and Fun!

APPLEGATE TRAIL:
LIFE IN WAR TORN UKRAINE A TALE OF GRIT AND DETERMINATION
PHOTOS BY CHRISTOPHER BRISCOE BY LINDA LOCHARD Plan to Stay and Play

uesta just buried her husband, alone under the blazing desert
Qsun. Chase Gunner chose to head west for a better life. Both Located 1/2 mile from historic downtown
are venturing along the Applegate Trail in a caravan of covered, ox- Jacksonville, enjoy our elegant yet casual
drawn wagons. Romance sparks when they meet. Can the chivalrous tasting room, grape covered patio, live
cowboy win the heart of this beautiful, independent widow? More music and our gourmet food menu. We
importantly, will they survive the treacherous journey which is sup- are a family friendly winery with beautiful
posedly safer than the Oregon Trail? Dangerous and perilous better grounds to explore that include a pond,
describe the six-month journey over 800 miles as Questa, Chase, and BnB with fire pit heated pool, hot tub,
dozens of families brave wild animals and mountains, along with the alpacas and donkeys!
threat of deadly illness, starvation, and harsh weather.

150 years later, history enthusiast Linda Lochard, inspired by the
pioneers, joined a reenactment 51-day trek on the Applegate Trail.
Along the way, she experienced the grueling realities of wagon train Z
travel, while learning the tragic and triumphant fates of its first The Z Z
travelers. She penned Applegate Trail: A Tale of Grit and Determination RELLIK
to highlight the travelers' hardships, especially those of women who HOUSE
gave birth in harsh conditions. 968

Lochard will host a book signing on November 20, 1 – 3 p.m., at 970 Old Stage Rd | Central Point, OR 97502 | 541-499-0449
Tasting Room Hours: Thursday - Monday 11:30am to 7pm
Ashland’s Peerless Hotel. Enjoy a glass of wine, take a tour, and chat Rellik House: 1-5 bedrooms available for nightly rental
with the author.
rellikwinery.com
The book may be purchased on Amazon.

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