Don Padro

I live at entrance the Sierra foothill hamlet of Lake Don Pedro, on two and half acres that overlook Barret Cove in the distance. The cove itself has two camp grounds surrounding the big lake. Everyday in the summer the campgrounds are jam packed with fisherman or water sports enthusiasts. Rental house boats leave the dock and drift across the lake. Folks stop at either the general store at the campgrounds or at the Barret Cove Port supply store and restaurant. The Barret Cove Port is larger and has a variety of different things to buy, like hats, bathing suits, fishing gear, ice chests, and other items necessary for those visiting. On a patio is an outdoor restaurant that serves burgers, fries, and milk shakes. Sometimes I sit out on the veranda with a cup of coffee and watch the boats go by. Since we are also near the road leading to the campgrounds, we wake up to the sounds of early morning recreational traffic. During the last five years my husband and I have sweated to create our paradise, so it's interesting to see so many folks coming in search of the peace and tranquility that we have everyday of the year.