About Us
WHAT DOES "COLTIVA" MEAN?
Coltiva comes from the Italian word “to grow or cultivate”, which is something this
property has been doing for more than 150 years. The Gazzolos were Italian, and
were here doing most of the cultivating, so this name was chosen largely to honor
them. It also sounds a bit like “Coulter” and “Coulterville”, which adds recognition
for the founder of the town and the original property owner.
Coltiva comes from the Italian word “to grow or cultivate”, which is something this
property has been doing for more than 150 years. The Gazzolos were Italian, and
were here doing most of the cultivating, so this name was chosen largely to honor
them. It also sounds a bit like “Coulter” and “Coulterville”, which adds recognition
for the founder of the town and the original property owner.
ENVIRONMENTALLY AWARE
All of the gardening at Coltiva is done organically and we make every effort to
minimize our impact on the environment. We use environmentally friendly products
wherever possible, and for longer term guests, we schedule cleaning and fresh
linens on Mondays and Thursdays. If you need additional service, please let us
know.
All of the gardening at Coltiva is done organically and we make every effort to
minimize our impact on the environment. We use environmentally friendly products
wherever possible, and for longer term guests, we schedule cleaning and fresh
linens on Mondays and Thursdays. If you need additional service, please let us
know.
FOR THE HISTORY BUFFS...
Mr. Coulter was the first merchant and the founder of our town. He built the main
house at the request of his wife in 1857, then sold the ranch to Giacomo and Maria
Gazzolo in 1869. The Gazzolos owned a restaurant, saloon, dance hall and livery in
town, and started the first stage line to Merced. On the ranch they raised olives,
vegetables, livestock...and seven children! After Giacomo and Maria passed away,
their daughter Leonora made some improvements to the property and added the
guest cottage. By the time it was sold in 2002, the Gazzolo family had owned the
ranch for 133 years, and left a legacy of success and longevity for us to explore!
Mr. Coulter was the first merchant and the founder of our town. He built the main
house at the request of his wife in 1857, then sold the ranch to Giacomo and Maria
Gazzolo in 1869. The Gazzolos owned a restaurant, saloon, dance hall and livery in
town, and started the first stage line to Merced. On the ranch they raised olives,
vegetables, livestock...and seven children! After Giacomo and Maria passed away,
their daughter Leonora made some improvements to the property and added the
guest cottage. By the time it was sold in 2002, the Gazzolo family had owned the
ranch for 133 years, and left a legacy of success and longevity for us to explore!
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