Valentine’s Day kicks off a three-day weekend and what’s not to love? Especially when Yosemite Gold Country (aka Tuloumne County) businesses are offering visitors a sweetheart of a deal for the long Valentine’s Day and Presidents Day Weekend. Yosemite Gold Country is located just two and a half hours east of San Francisco and two hours south of Sacramento. Over half of Yosemite National Park is located in Tuolumne County. In addition to Yosemite, Tuolumne County is home to Gold Rush towns, two state parks, eclectic shopping, wine tasting, fun dining and four-season recreation.
Romance is in the air and special Valentine deals can be found throughout Yosemite Gold Country. To get started, here’s some examples:
The Evergreen Lodge is located off Highway 120, just minutes north of Yosemite National Park. A Frommer’s Guide ‘Favorite’, ‘Highly Recommended’ by Fodor’s and a Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence recipient, the Evergreen Lodge is a newly expanded historic resort. The Evergreen Lodge Sweetheart Package this Valentine’s Day is just $630 for 2 nights in a Deluxe Queen Cabin with a gas fireplace; includes a delicious 3-course dinner with a bottle of wine (or sparkling cider), a hearty mountain breakfast one morning, freshly made trail lunches for your day’s adventures on one afternoon, a romantic Valentine’s Day welcome gift, and guaranteed late check-out. Plenty of upgrades are available, such as massages or professionally guided hikes. Enjoy live music at the Evergreen Lodge Tavern on Saturday night, February 15th. Visit www.EvergreenLodge.com or call 209-379-2606 for details and reservations. (Price does not include tax or gratuity.)
All Seasons Groveland Inn offers those seeking a Valentine’s Weekend Getaway a High Tea for Two included in the price of the room, chocolates on the pillow and a red rose for the ladies plus a cooked-to-order full gourmet hot breakfast each morning of your stay during Valentine’s Day Weekend. All Seasons is located on Highway 120 in Groveland, just 23 miles north of Yosemite National Park. The town of Groveland is a quaint, historic town complete with local saloon, tea cottage, community gardens and golf course. Visit www.allseasonsgrovelandinn.com or call (209) 962-0232.
The 1859 Historic National Hotel in downtown Jamestown is offering visitors a special Valentine’s Day Package for two available February 13, 14 or 15. Guests who take advantage of this lovely package receive one night lodging, full breakfast and a special Valentine’s Dinner for two for just $275 (tax and gratuity included). Dinner includes a toasted garlic and gorgonzola cheese appetizer, Caesar salad, Chateaubriand for two and tableside flambé apricot bon bon. A quick exit off scenic Highway 108, Jamestown is home to wine tasting rooms, antique shops, fun novelty stores and Railtown 1897 State Historic Park. Visit www.national-hotel.com or call (209) 984-3446 for reservations.
The Gunn House Hotel is an iconic, historic gem in the heart of Sonora. Sonora is located on Highways 108 and 49. To celebrate Valentine’s Day, the Gunn House Hotel is providing its guest with a Champagne and Dessert reception for guests on Valentine’s evening, February 14th in their quaint Parlor. Guests to the Gunn House will find it conveniently located to downtown dining, shopping and entertainment. Visit www.gunnhousehotel.com or call (209) 532-3421 for reservations.
Christopher’s Ristorante in historic downtown Sonora inside of the newly remodeled Sonora Inn has a special offer for Valentine’s Day diners. An exquisite four course meal, prepared by Chef Christopher will give guests the choice of an appetizer, soup or salad, an entrée (choice of butcher’s platter – New York Steak, stuffed chicken, pork sausage with whipped potatoes and tomato chutney or a seafood platter of crab cakes, cocoanut shrimp and pesto crusted swordfish). Of course a Valentine’s Day Dinner is not complete without dessert – diner’s choice of Chocolate Lava Cake or Bananas Foster and vanilla gelato. Visit www.christophersristorante.com or call (209) 533-2600 for reservations.
Like we said, what’s not to love?
Tuolumne County is located in California’s Gold Country and High Sierra regions. 58% of Yosemite National Park lies within the borders of Tuolumne County. Two State Historic Parks – Columbia and Railtown 1897 greet visitors year-round. Just a two hour drive south of Sacramento, east of San Francisco and north of Yosemite Valley, Tuolumne County is easily accessible from all points on the compass. Visit us online at www.YosemiteGoldCountry.com. #LoveTC