Bocce is an ancient game that dates back to at least the third century B.C., when Rome fought Carthage in the Punic Wars. Soldiers selected a small stone called a “leader” and threw it onto the ground some yards ahead. Then, launching much larger stones, they tried to land theirs closest to the leader. Today, the 1.75-inch leader is called a palladino, and the ball that you try to roll or throw close to it are called, yes, bocce. The bocce coming closest scores a point, and 12 points wins the match.
Bocce is a competitive game of skill that helps to sharpen reflexes and improve visual acuity, but it can be played and enjoyed by all ages and at all skill levels—with the emphasis most definitely on enjoying. If you’ve ever played bocce, then you know why it’s the fastest growing leisure pastime in America. If you haven’t played, then now is the right time, and Limoneira Ranch is the right place.
Limoneira Tours 12 new bocce courts are nestled among fragrant lemon groves in the shadow of the Topa-Topa and South Mountain ranges. Designed to comply with strict regulations issued by the sport’s governing body, the courts are ideal for your group or corporate event—or, for that matter, your family-and-friends event. A large area above the courts offers the perfect place for alfresco refreshments and socializing.
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