Dinner Table

Fine Art Photographer Bristol MacDonald presents "Return to Freedom"

Cornell Winery and tasting room will open its doors to an exciting new presentation

Starting Thursday, December 2nd 2010 and running that week only - Thursday through Sunday
Special reception December 4th from 4:00 to 6:00

RSVP is a must for this special reception
Please call 818-735-3542
2 people per reservation only

Retirn to Freedom

Bristol MacDonald will be introducing to us a special edition series of her amazing photographs capturing the essence of the Wild Mustang. All of her photographs will be offered for sale with a portion of the proceeds being gifted to “Return to Freedom” wild horse sanctuary located in Lompoc California.

Cornell Winery and Studio Tharalson are proud to have the opportunity to introduce Neda De Mayo / founder of “Return to Freedom” Sanctuary at a special reception to be held at the Cornell Winery from 4:00 to 6:00 on Saturday, December 4th.

10% of all art sales connected to this event will be gifted to

The "Return to Freedom" a non-profit wild horse sanctuary.

For those of you that are traveling from outlaying areas to attend this event and that have never been here before: Take the opportunity to Discover Cornell!

Make a day of it!

Start or finish your Cornell Experience with:
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner at "The Old Place" located next to the Cornell Winery

Points of interest located within a fifteen minute drive from Cornell

Incredible State Parks

The Rock Store

  • Saturday and Sunday = Harley-Davidson Paradise

Explore the area

  • Local Winery’s and Vineyard’s / Get inside info at Cornell Winery
  • Malibu Country Mart
  • Local Malibu Beaches – Rustic and Remote
  • Santa Monica Mountains – Get lost on the Canyon Roads
  • Mulholland Highways “Three Magical Miles” / Get the book at Cornell Winery

“Studio Tharalson”

  • Douglas Tharalson will open his studio for private viewing of all available works during the “Return to Freedom” benefit at Cornell Winery.
    By appointment: (818) 437-5702

The Old Place Restaurant is back in business!

Back in 1970, Tom and Barbara Runyon opened up the Old Place in a sleepy part of the mountains known as Cornell, CA. The locals welcomed the addition and quickly made it their own. Soon thereafter, it was discovered by a rebellious Hollywood crowd and a certain lore began to develop that spread through the local area like wildfire. With Steve McQueen cooking in the back, Jason Robards and Burgess Merideth drinking at the bar, and Dolly Parton singing by the Piano, the Old Place became a destination like no other. Never advertised, the Old Place became a very "insider experience." Tom only served Steaks ( cooked over an open fire stoked with Red Oak from the local mountains that he and his son, Morgan, cut by hand), Clams and Baked Potatoes. The workings of the Old Place became just as famous as the people that walked through its doors.

Tom was the cook and Barbara was the waitress. Tom kept cooking until he reached 89 years of age and then one day he went home with the intention of not coming back. The wind left his sails immediately. It seems that it was his love for his family and the commitment he made to his customers that kindled his fire. He knew that he had prepared his family, he was smart with his money, and always worked hard. His kids had each created their own families, and his wonderful wife Barbara was tired of showing up each week and wanted to take a break. Tom Passed away on July 17th, 2009. Tom's son Morgan and I have partnered up, and we have re-opened the Old Place. We simply dusted her off, keeping the charm. We did triple the menu however-- from 2 to 6 items. On September 3rd, 2009 we opened the doors. We have not looked back since. Each night we have filled the place and they keep coming back. Please join us for a memorable experience by stepping back in time, to a time when things weren't so flashy, and good was good.

The Old Place

29983 Mulholland Hwy
Cornell, CA 91301
(Right Next door to Cornell Winery)
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