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New (Feb., 2008) Video on the cowboys of Baja's mountain ranchos!

David K - 2-14-2008 at 05:26 PM

Last night, we had the pleasure to attend a showing of a new 65 minute film at Discover Baja Travel Club, called 'Corazon Vaquero' The Heart of the Cowboy, A Journey into California's Final Frontier.

This documentary shares the rugged life of the Baja mountain people, those called the 'last of the Californios' by Harry Crosby (who provides commentary in the film).

Local life, music, storytelling... why the end may not be too distant for these families' way of life is included. Eve Ewing and others talk about their 40 years visiting with the Arce's, Villavicencio's, Murillo's, etc. Much was filmed at Rancho San Gregorio which is 5 hours by mule from their nearest neighbor, San Francisco de la Sierra.

See how they make saddles, ranch cheese, break-in mules, help each other, compare their sure-footed mules to 4X4 Toyotas (I liked that part)... life that is little changed from the time of the Jesuits.

The video is available on line at http://www.corazonvaquero.com





[Edited on 4-9-2009 by David K]

bajajudy - 2-14-2008 at 05:34 PM

We kept hearing about this video on our recent trip.
Cant wait to see it!

Paula - 2-14-2008 at 06:12 PM

I'm hooked on it. I've seen it 3 or 4 times now, almost every time Trudi of Saddling South (tourbaja.com) shows it I go! I could live in that film...:biggrin:

David K - 2-15-2008 at 09:23 AM

Yes, it is a good addition to the great Baja lovers 'cult' film, "BAJO CALIFORNIA: The Limit of Time" (which is based on the Arce family of San Francisco de la Sierra)!

If you click on 'contacts' on the web page for the film, there is a phone number and email address... otherwise, unfortunately there is no ordering details... no price or order page...?

If you are not able to order from that contacts list, then contact Discover Baja Travel Club http://www.discoverbaja.com The video was twenty dollars the night of the showing.

[Edited on 2-15-2008 by David K]

Russ - 4-8-2009 at 07:28 PM

David I thought you had seen this film before, http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=32339#pid3324...
Is this a newer version?

BajaNomad - 4-8-2009 at 11:45 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Russ
David I thought you had seen this film before, http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=32339#pid3324...
Is this a newer version?
Amy was responding currently (April, 2009) to David's post from February, 2008 - which is about the time of the other post David made that you are referring to.

:)

-
Doug

...and if anyone's interested... this DVD is one of those items actually available in the Tienda BajaNomad:
http://tienda.bajanomad.com/index.php?act=viewProd&produ...

:biggrin:



[Edited on 4-9-2009 by BajaNomad]

CaboRon - 4-9-2009 at 05:09 AM

It is also available at Tecolote Bookstore in Todos Santos.

Price $20- usd






[Edited on 4-9-2009 by CaboRon]

Russ - 4-9-2009 at 05:16 AM

Of course... Duh.... I didn't notice the date on the posts. This is a wonderful film & Doug has made it so easy for Nomads to get.

mulegemichael - 4-9-2009 at 07:23 AM

we bought the film last year at la tienda in mulege...a fine, fine, piece of work

David K - 4-9-2009 at 09:05 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by BajaNomad
Quote:
Originally posted by Russ
David I thought you had seen this film before, http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=32339#pid3324...
Is this a newer version?
Amy was responding currently (April, 2009) to David's post from February, 2008 - which is about the time of the other post David made that you are referring to.

:)

-
Doug

...and if anyone's interested... this DVD is one of those items actually available in the Tienda BajaNomad:
http://tienda.bajanomad.com/index.php?act=viewProd&produ...

:biggrin:



[Edited on 4-9-2009 by BajaNomad]


Thanks Doug... I guess Cabo Ron's post yesterday about this film, and my reply (with a link to this 2008 thread) both were removed?

Anyway, it is a good movie for us Baja nuts to have and see once in awhile... like the CLASSIC Baja cult film 'Bajo California: The Limit of Time'...

DanO - 4-9-2009 at 01:49 PM

Strange that the Amazon.com price for it is over 80 bucks.

[Edited on 4-9-2009 by DanO]

David K - 4-9-2009 at 03:51 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by DanO
Strange that the Amazon.com price for it is over 80 bucks.

[Edited on 4-9-2009 by DanO]


Guess you better get it from Tienda Baja Nomad, then? I paid $20 (I think) when we saw it at Discover Baja last year...

Marie-Rose - 4-10-2009 at 11:44 AM

They showed it at the TS film festival this year and, in attendance were many of the cowboys and a few family members, that were in the movie. It was really so very cool. Great movie!

Corazon Vaquero the DVD

John M - 4-13-2009 at 08:42 PM

Barbara ordered the dvd a few days ago and this evening we enjoyed watching it.

Thanks to all who recommended the purchase. The film was nicely done.

John & Barb M

Neal Johns - 4-13-2009 at 10:02 PM

You twinky, why didn't you invite me over? I have one on order. :lol:

shari - 7-18-2009 at 06:46 AM

I recalled reading this thread and always wondered when we would get around to seeing it....well...at a traditional birthday party in San Igancio, I had the great pleasure of meeting Trudi and she graciously gifted us a copy and we finally watched it...twice...last night.

Words cannot express how I feel about this piece of art, history and folklore. It is magical...informative...unique...awe inspiring...and has changed my life. Because we live in this area and are lucky enough to spend time on some ranches...perhaps i did not fully grasp how special it is and the film made me realize just what an honour it is to be welcomed by these folks and how their lives are a disappearing story.

I plan to visit alot more ranches asap in the heart of baja and hope to learn more of their ways...now about those burros...gotta have one.

Oggie - 7-18-2009 at 01:49 PM

It is rumored that Rancho San Gregorio is coming back to life. I recently purchased some delicious beef jerky made at the Ranch.

shari - 7-18-2009 at 07:31 PM

I sure hope so as I plan to do a pack trip there this winter!