“But pleasures are like poppies spread,
You seize the flower, it's bloom is shed;
Or, like the snow-fall in the river,
A moment white, then melts forever.”

~Robert Burns

I went in search of meadows with purple flowers among the orange poppies and was rewarded with this ~ a ring of yellow mustards. And a contrasting sky with rain clouds to the south.

Due to the recent winter rains in Southern California, hillsides are bursting with colors of wildflowers. These hills especially are covered with mostly the poppies-California Flower. Soon the hills will turn brown unless we get more rains. Visitors are flocking to these hills by the thousands these past few weeks to witness this amazing phenomenon!

Hope you enjoy!

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Garden

"Great location"

SAR 450 total

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11 May - 12 May

Exterior

"Nice property and the restaurant in the parking lot was very good."

SAR 272 total

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25 May - 26 May

Casino

"It’s a fun place to stay with great food"

SAR 479 total

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12 May - 13 May

Outdoor wedding area

"Wonderful stay"

SAR 818 total

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27 May - 28 May

Outdoor pool, sun loungers

"Great stay with clean rooms, friendly staff, simple breakfast, stellar location, for an unbeatable price. Highly recommend this hotel to anyone!"

SAR 550 total

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18 May - 19 May

Fountain

"location was great. "

SAR 452 total

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11 May - 12 May

Exterior

"I loved this place! Great room, beautiful grounds and very friendly staff."

SAR 398 total

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11 May - 12 May

Front of property

"Good staff, clean, affordable, easy access"

SAR 301 total

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25 May - 26 May

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