“I was contacted by Denise Jackson who wanted to help with the beautification of the Yountville Pioneer Cemetery. Denise has brought some of her vineyard crew to the cemetery three times where they rake leaves, sprayed weeds and trimmed broken branches. Denise brought five of her vineyard crew the first time, seven the second time and twenty-one the third time. The crew members arrived early and worked hard.

Thank you very much Denise, Paul and the vineyard crew for a great job!”

Lee Hart, President

Colinas Farming Company employees led by volunteer work organizer Denise R. Jackson have successfully organized a number of volunteer efforts on ground maintenance of the George C. Yount Pioneer Cemetery and Ancient Indian Burial Grounds located in Yountville, California.

Colinas Farming Company is grateful to all employees who have participated and made such a significant difference. The volunteer work was done as specified below. We acknowledge all those who participated. Click on each image to view more volunteer pictures.

George Calvert Yount (1794-1865) was the first United States citizen to be ceded a Spanish land grant in Napa Valley (1836). Skilled hunter, frontiersman, craftsman, and farmer, he was the true embodiment of all the finest qualities of an advancing civilization blending with the existing primitive culture. Friend to all, this kindly host of Caymus Rancho encouraged sturdy American pioneers to establish ranches in this area, so it was well populated before the gold rush. California Registered Historical Landmark No. 693

Plaque placed by the California State Historical Commission in cooperation with George C. Yount Parlor No. 322, Native Daughters of the Golden West, Colonel Nelson Holderman Parlor No. 316, Native Sons of the Golden West, and the Yountville Cemetery Association, October 18, 1959.