the hobby horses were a popular feature at the nut tree resturant in vacaville, california. this recent ebay purchase will make it possible for me to make one should the mood strike me. to their credit the developers of the outlet mall that now sits where the nut tree used to be have recreated a few elements from the original nut tree including the hobby horses.
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I'm a Bay Area native and it was always such a treat to stop at the Nut Tree on the way to the Sierras. I loved those hobby horses, and the mini loaves of hot bread that they served at the restaurant! Thanks for posting this.
Posted by: Saladeater.wordpress.com | March 19, 2011 at 12:36 PM
Those horses are fantastic, and look like they'd actually stand up to some wear and tear.
Posted by: dawn | March 21, 2011 at 05:36 PM
Thoroughly enjoying my first visit to your blog. Sincerely, Morgan of California
Posted by: Morgan G | March 21, 2011 at 06:25 PM
I have so many memories of theses guys:) I miss the Nut Tree so much!
Posted by: Raquel V. | March 25, 2011 at 06:37 AM
Oh and the pralines!!! And the train!!! And the little tree houses!!
Posted by: Megan | April 16, 2011 at 07:53 PM