Yosemite Gold Country is the new affordable Northern California alternative just 2 ½ hours east of San Francisco
Bring your group to Yosemite Gold Country where your money goes further and you still get the WOW factor!
Only 2 ½ hours driving time from San Francisco or Silicon Valley and 2 hours from
Sacramento in the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains is
- Yosemite National Park: A global icon and one of California's most popular attractions
- Secluded mountain retreats and wineries
- Unique venues like… o An historic train that's appeared in hundreds of films and TV pro…grams
o Houseboats on beautiful mountain lakes o A 19th Century old-west opera house
- And so much more! Your group can…
- Go golfing, hiking, biking, white-water rafting or zip lining in the magnificent Sierra Nevada, or just relax on a lake or under the tall pines.
- Enjoy an evening of live theater for a price you won't believe. You can even reserve historic
theaters for a private performance or event.
- Visit any of several wineries, shop for antiques and take in the real, “old west” in places like Jamestown, Columbia, Chinese Camp, Groveland and Sonora – all of which look like movie sets…and frequently are!
- Find quality lodging at prices well below what you'd pay to the north or south of San Francisco and Silicon Valley…even in high season!
Yosemite, Gold Country and the neighboring foothills and mountain communities are the perfect pairing with San Francisco for pre and post experiences or as a standalone destination for those seeking something new and different for their group.
Getting Here – To Sonora; the hub of the region! From San Francisco: 132 miles (210 Km), 2 hrs & 31 min
From San Jose: 129 miles (205 Km), 2 hrs and 29 minutes
From Oakland: 117 miles (188 Km), 2 hours and 15 minutes
From Dublin/Pleasanton: 98 miles (157 Km), 1 hr & 54 min
IDEAS FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT!
- Strike it rich! Pan for gold just like the 49er's did 160 years ago. Spend an afternoon or a few days seeking your fortune.
- Ride the wave! Take your group white-water rafting in the magnificent wild rivers of the Sierra foothills.
- Go on safari! Take a photo safari of Yosemite National Park with professional photographers.
- Be on the next stage out of town! Ride a stagecoach in and around Columbia State Historic Park and experience the Old West the way it really was.
- Go underground! Take a guided tour of Mercer Caverns, Moaning Cavern or California Cavern.
- All aboard! Ride the “Movie Train” at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park. Take in the great photos and history of Hollywood's version of the Old West in the “real” old west! The trains have appeared in over 300 films and TV shows.
- Go natural! Hold your next event under the tall pines. Guest ranches and lodges offer ideal outdoor meeting spaces in quiet, scenic environments that enhance creativity and communication.
- Attend an Authentic Local Event!
Annual events include the Mother
Lode Round-Up, the 49er Festival &
Chili Cookoff, the Celtic Faire, the MeWuk Indian Acorn Festival and the Lumberjack Jubilee.
- Flavors of the Foothills Visit the “other” wine country of Tuolumne and Calaveras
Counties with over 40 wineries to choose from. There is even a hard cider distillery in Sonora where guests can taste the ciders and sample brandy, all produced on site.
10.Enjoy “Broadway” for less than $30 per person! Take in a live theater performance at prices you and your group can afford at one of our three repertory theaters.
11.Take a hike! Be it a nice gentle stroll through Yosemite Valley, an overnight trek in the high country or a horseback or llama ride on 700 plus miles of trails, you'll view some of the most magnificent scenery found anywhere on Earth.
12.Step back in time! Take a leisurely stroll through Gold Rush era communities, like Columbia, where you'll find . local museums, antique stores, quaint restaurants and charming old west architecture.
13.Get out there! Jet ski, motorboat, houseboat, kayak
or paddleboard around one of seven lakes in the area. Choose from lower elevation lakes surrounded by century–old oaks to high country lakes boasting pine trees and scenic mountain views.
542 Stockton Street(PO Box 4020)
Sonora, CA 95370 USA
Tel: +1 209 533 4420 or
1 800 446 1333 (US only)
YosemiteGoldCountry.com
Traditional Lodging & Conference Facilities
THE HOTEL AT BLACK OAK CASINO RESORT, Tuolumne
148 rooms (72 single-king bed & 60 double queen bed) + 16 suites www.blackoakcasino.com/hotel (877) 747-8777
Contact Amanda Short, Sales Manager ashort@blackoakcasino.com
Nestled in the heart of the Sierra comes the newest addition to the Black Oak Casino, The Hotel at Black Oak Casino. The Hotel at Black Oak Casino offers our guests the charm and natural beauty of the Sierra Foothills. Experience our spacious rooms, wonderful décor and hospitable staff. Immerse yourself in the fun and excitement of Black Oak Casino which features 8 bars and restaurants, including our signature fine dining restaurant, Seven Sisters, 1,200 of the latest slots, 24 table games, music and comedy shows, plus a Family Fun Floor complete with an arcade and 24 lane Brunswick bowling alley.
The Hotel at Black Oak Casino offers 6,000 sq. ft. ofmeeting, events and conference spaces, including our signature outdoor Heritage Park. Our team is ready to help you create the perfect environment that's anything but a
“bored room”. Whether its room set-ups, catering or A/V equipment, we get the big picture: make you a star and your
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BEST WESTERN PLUS
SONORA OAKS Hotel &
Conference Center, East
Sonora
101 rooms + 17 suites www.bwsonoraoaks.com
(209) 533-4400 or
(800) 532-1944,
Fax: (209) 532-1964
Contact Kathy Hakl,
Conference Coordinator bwsonoraevents@heritagehotelgroup.com
Nestled under ancient arbors in the historic Mother Lode area of the Sierra foothills lies the Best Western Plus Sonora Oaks, one of the finest and newest inns in the area. In addition to the spacious and tastefully appointed accommodations, guests also enjoy complimentary coffee, HBO® and free local telephone calls. The Conference Center provides an ideal location for business meetings or group events, with every detail attended to by our professional and courteous staff.
The Best Western Plus Sonora Oaks features three spacious, contemporary conference facilities for up to 160 guests. Relax under the massive oaks and enjoy a quiet, central, full service facility that makes the perfect setting for your next business conference, corporate meeting, wedding or retreat. Choose from the Executive Boardroom, the Oak Glen Room or the Fireside Oak Room to find the perfect space for your next event. The onsite Pine Tree Restaurant or several other local caterers can easily accommodate all your catering needs. Please contact us to discuss your upcoming event or to learn about available catering menus.
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ALADDIN MOTOR INN 61 rooms (44 double queens, 17 Kings) www.Aladdininn.com
209.533.4971 or 800.696.3969 Fax: 209.532.1522
Contact: Elaine Kalash 209-533-2889 or info@aladdin.com
Privately owned and operated, we pride ourselves on cleanliness and excellent service. Our Inn features all the amenities you will need to relax and enjoy your visit: A large pool and heated spa, queen and king size beds and daily complimentary breakfast. AAA rated. Rooms have refrigerators and guest laundry.
The conference center features a warm, friendly environment, with new carpeting and imported European tile floors, new linens, and a cozy, lounge area -- ideal for your special occasion. Conveniently located adjacent to the Aladdin Inn, the East Sonora Conference and Banquet Center is available for any type of event, such as business meetings, conferences or other dining events. Our stateof-the-art audio/visual amenities include an LCD Screen, two mounted televisions with PowerPoint adaptability, microphones and public address system and podium, ideal for any type of presentation.
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THE HISTORIC SONORA INN 30 Rooms (all newly remodeled rooms, 4 Master Suite
Rooms, including the Grace Kelly Suite, 26 single/double rooms) www.Theonorainn.com
Contact: Dolly King, General Managerat 209-532-2400 or laydeedoll64@yahoo.com
Located in the heart of downtown Sonora, the Historic Sonora Inn has 30 newly remodeled guestrooms. All rooms are appointed with the best amenities like premium cable channels, coffeemakers and free wireless high-speed internet access.
A favorite of Hollywood in the Golden Age of film.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily and you'll find free newspapers in the lobby for your convenience. We have two spacious conference rooms that can also be joined to accommodate up to 80 people that are perfect for meetings or your festive occasion. Savor the convenience of our exceptional restaurant, Christopher's Ristorante Italiano.
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LONG BARN LODGE & EVENT CENTER 20 motel rooms (2 Queen beds), 6 cabins sleep 4 people, one cabin sleeps 6 people and one cabin sleeps 8 people.
Contact: Debbie Sharp, General Managerat 209-586- 3533 or info@longbarn.com
Our resort includes a 20 unit motel, 8 fully furnished cabins with kitchens, an Ice Skating Arena (Ice Skating open November through March), Volleyball, Horseshoes, BBQ/Patio area and a beautiful Garden.
Our boutique Ice Skating Arena is transformed into a unique meeting space and is popular for Weddings,
Family Reunions, Retreats, Team building events or
family vacations.
We're out of the smog and fog and close to world famous
Yosemite National Park, Stanislaus National Forest, Dodge Ridge Ski Resort, Leland High Sierra Snow Play Park, Pinecrest Lake, the ghost town of Bodie, majestic Sonora Pass and the historic gold rush communities of Sonora, Columbia & Jamestown.
Guest rooms include: coffee makers, cable TV and WiFi is available.
Cabins have kitchens and are equipped with dishes, towels and linens.
Indoor function areas are the Party room and the Boutique Ice Skating Arena.
Outdoor function areas are the Garden area and the BBQ/Patio area. Our friendly staff will help to make your event a success!
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SADDLE CREEK RESORT & GOLF CLUB
61 rooms (44 double queens, 17 Kings) www.SaddleCreek.com
209-785-8587 or 1-866-785-7829
Contact Linda Beck lbeck@castlecooke.com
Nestled in the stunning Sierra Nevada foothills within 2 hours of the Bay Area and Sacramento, near Lake Tulloch, the Saddle Creek Resort offers great golf, water and equestrian activities, shopping and dining including the nearby newly developed Copperopolis Town Square.
For a one day outing or a more extended retreat, the resort features accommodations for up to 40 guests. Each bungalow offers a master suite with its own bath, plus a second bathroom and bath. The kitchen and great room include a wood burning fireplace, WIFI throughout, with a lofted ceiling adding to the sense of spaciousness. Finely appointed, you will immediately feel the sophistication and comfort that our guests now refer to as the “Mystique” of Saddle Creek. The bungalows are located within a short walk of the lodge and first tee.
Designed by Carter Morrish, Saddle Creek is ranked in the top 8 golf courses of California and rated four and a half stars by Golf Digest.
Dining options include the Copper Grille, our Fireplace Lounge, our Members' Lounge or the patio overlooking the 9th green & Lodge Lake.
Historic Small Lodging & Meeting Facilities
CITY HOTEL & FALLON HOUSE HOTEL 17 rooms (2 twins, 12 queens and 3 tworoom suites with fireplaces and spa tubs) + 1, 2, and 3 bedroom cottages
http://www.reserveamerica.com/camping/columbia-hotels-andcottages/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=CA&parkId=123100 209-532-1479 (Under temporary management – California State Park system) Contact Reserve America at above number for rates
Located in beautiful Columbia State Historic Park (the best preserved gold-rush era town in CA), these two historic inns combined with the City Hotel's stunning Victorian dining room & What Cheer Saloon (opened in 1857), Black Bart's Skillet for casual dining, the Fallon House Theater (offering live performance by the award winning Sierra Repertory Theatre) as well as an ice cream parlor and Angelo's Hall for larger private functions, you can step back in time at your next event.
All facilities are within a 5-minute walk of each other and easily accessible to shopping and exploring the town. Sleeping accommodations include historic rooms (some with private baths) and 3 historic cottages.
Internet access available and A-V equipment can be rented. “Mark Twain” (Patrick Kaunert, local impersonator featured in the NY Times, 1-23-11) is available for presentations including programs
on business development skills.
Historic Small Lodging & Meeting Facilities
GROVELAND HOTEL 17 rooms (2 twins, 12 queens and 3 two-room suites with fireplaces and spa tubs) www.groveland.com
209-962-4000 or 800-273-3314 Fax: 209-962-6674 Contact:
Peggy Mosley peggy@groveland.com or WillowPolson willow@groveland.com
Each of our unique Victorian-style rooms includes a private bath, free highspeed/wireless Internet access, telephone/voice mail, down comforters, European antiques, a coffee grinder and brewer, a CD player and an alarm clock.
The Groveland Hotel's outdoor courtyard provides ambiance and casual elegance for
private parties and special events. Our accommodations feature plush featherbeds, private baths, delicious California cuisine, a full-service saloon and free WiFi/highspeed Internet access in all rooms. Since 2011, the hotel's Cellar Door restaurant has held the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence.
Historic Small Lodging & Meeting Facilities
HOTEL CHARLOTTE (& CAFÉ CHARLOTTE) 10 rooms
(4 Queen, 1 twin, 2 family suites and 3 unique suites….photos on hotel website) www.HotelCharlotte.com 209-962-6455 or 800-961-7799, Fax: 209-962-6254
Contact: Jenn Edwards
Located in the gold rush town of Groveland, the Hotel Charlotte, a 10 room bed & breakfast hotel on the National Register of Historic Places, is home to Café Charlotte, a full service Groveland restaurant with a small bar. Nearby is an airport, golf course and stables at Pine Mountain Lake.
The hotel offers Wifi throughout and
has a state of the art sound system for meeting and events and can provide a variety of general business services to meeting/event planners.
Historic Small Lodging & Meeting Facilities
HISTORIC JAMESTOWN RETREATS
(Two properties working as a team located just a few minutes walk from each other.)
1859 HISTORIC NATIONAL HOTEL, 9 rooms (8 queens and 1 twin) www.national-hotel.com 209-984-3446 or 800-894-3446, Fax: 209-984-5620 Contact: GG Gruel gg@national-hotel.com
Boutique historic hotel with full service finedining restaurant and saloon. Enjoy our complimentary gourmet buffet breakfast, including a morning paper and freshly ground coffee. All rooms have private baths with handtiled showers and pull-chain toilets, air conditioning and free wireless internet.
VICTORIAN GOLD B&B, 8 rooms (7 Queens, some with sofa-beds and 1 king suite) www.VictorianGoldBB.com
209-984-3429 or 888-551-1851, Fax: 209-9844929
Contact: Kenneth or Anita Spencer, innkepper@victoriangoldbb.com
Our lodging is quietly located one block off Main Street in Jamestown, and embodies the grace of the past with the addition of modern comforts: air conditioning, TV, Internet access and private off-street parking.
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EVERGREEN LODGE 88 cabins/rooms
(26 for 4-6 people, 12 for 1-2 people and 50 for 2-4 people)
www.evergreenlodge.com 209-379-2606 or 800 93-LODGE
Fax: 209-391-2390
Contact: Tara Stetz taras@evergreenlodge.com
The Evergreen Lodge is a classic mountain resort that is a 'Frommer's Favorite' and 'highly recommended' by Fodor's California. The newly expanded historic lodge offers cozy cabins in the woods, a full-service restaurant and tavern, recreation center, meeting/event hall, general store, guided outdoor recreation trips and nig htly activities.
Groups at the Evergreen can meet in various indoor spaces, or outdoors in the company of towering pines. Facilities can accommodate planning sessions, sales meetings & conventions, retreats, outings, holiday parties, association gatherings, product launches, etc.
LAZY Z RESORT 12 Cabins (2 studio twins, 4 two-bedroom cabins with various arrangements of 4-8 people each, 1 cabin for up to 6 plus 4 two-person cottages with double or queen beds and 2 four-person cottages with bunk beds) www.lazyz.com
(209) 586-1214 or (800) 585-1238, Fax: (209) 586-3857
Contact: Janet Vassar info@lazyz.com
All cabins have refrigerators, microwaves, coffee pot with coffee and tea, toaster, and dishes. Each cabin and cottage has TV with cable. The Cabins have DVD's and VCR's. Most Cabins and Cottages have barbecues.
Our water feature, hot tub, and Clubhouse are at the center to the property. In the Clubhouse you can watch one of the two large screen TV's, read a book from the library, or play a game of pool. Our 40 acres give you room to stretch our and relax.
The Lazy Z Resort provides a unique setting of meeting space for executive retreats, successful board meetings, incentive trips, corporate strategy sessions, sales meetings and seminars.
BIG CREEK MEADOW RANCH 2 queen bedded rooms www.bigcreekmeadowranch.com (209) 962-1942 Contact: Dr. Ann Schafer askdranns@yahoo.com
Originally a stage stop in the 1800s called Smith's Station, this site is now a beautiful working Guest Ranch. Located between Yosemite National Park and Groveland, We have ample space for gatherings, retreats or outdoor events including a stage and food service capabilities for up to 250 people.
The Ranch offers two sleeping rooms, however it's well suited for larger events on a day-use basis who want to meet in “Nature's Conference Room.” Nearby lodging is
available including their sister property: the All Seasons Groveland Inn - www.allseasonsgrovelandinn.com/
Smith's Station was originally a popular stop in the 1800's for stages and horse drawn freight wagons. The original hotel once served guests on their way to Yosemite. Among the visitors signing the guest register at Smith's was Teddy Roosevelt.
CAMP SYLVESTER 21 Buildings sleeping up to 220 (Guest house sleeps up to 16 + 18 sleeping cabins that sleep 10-13 each, dormitory style, the Nurses Cabin that sleeps up to 6 and the Cooks Cabin adjacent to the dining hall that sleeps up to 8) www.campsylvester.org
Contact Irene Ulm at 209-402-9871 or ulmfarms@aol.com
Rain or shine, Camp Sylvester is alive with activity year-round. Just beyond the borders of camp, guests will find Dodge Ridge Ski Resort, Pinecrest Lake, Crabtree Emigrant Wilderness Trailhead and more.
Area activities and facilities include boating, fishing, camping, hiking plus all winter sports.
UNION HILL INN (4 rooms in the main house plus 3 cottages for accommodations) www.unionhillinn.com
Contact Barbara or Don Stutzman at (209) 533-1494 or (888) 533-4885
Rustic refined.....an inviting and ideal setting for gatherings of all sizes or for an intimate weekend hidden in plain site. Get away right in the middle of everything! The property offers trails for walking, running and hiking. There is room for horse and buggy rides and even a regatta (of sorts) in the old Miners ditch.
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SIERRA OUTDOOR SCHOOL AND CONFERENCE CENTER (Dormitory style
accommodations for up to 350 people plus 2 smaller cottages sleeping up to 16 each) www.sos.cusd.com
Contact Mike Olenchalk at (209) 532 – 3691 or michaelolenchalk@cusd..com
Located at 4000 Ft. (1200 M) elevation on a picturesque hilltop overlooking the Stanislaus National Forest, this unique school and conference center offers a wide range of teambuilding and nature activities in a stunning forest setting.
Ample indoor and outdoor function space is available and sleeping accommodations are available for up to 350 people.
Function & activity space includes the dining hall/multi-purpose room, the large conference room, a full gymnasium, amphitheater, six full-sized basketball courts, eight classrooms/break-out rooms for small group meetings and meeting spaces located outside in forested areas. Sierra Outdoor School and Conference Center has enough space for your group to move around, offering an alternative to the traditional resort conference center.
Each sleeping lodge can accommodate 66 people (one with a common room/meeting space), plus separate VIP housing with kitchen facilities. Shower, restroom and toilet facilities are located inside each lodge. There is no walking through the forest to a central shower facility!
Equipment: TV, VCR, DVD, LCD projectors and screens.
Onsite meal service includes breakfast, lunch, dinner with refreshments available. SOS staff may be available to lead team building and/or challenge activities or nature hikes. Please inquire if interested in staff led activities.
ADDITIONAL VENUES AND ACTIVITIES
SONORA OPERA HALL in downtown Sonora www.sonoraca.com/operahall
Contact Sheala Wilkinson at (209) 532-7725 or at swilkinson@sonoraca.com
The Opera Hall was built in 1885 & the City of Sonora acquired this "Jewel of the Mother Lode" in December of 1986. Located right in the heart of the central business district and between two hotels makes it the perfect location for a meeting or event.
The Historic Sonora Opera Hall has been beautifully restored and offers many unique features and amenities that give it character that you will not find in other facilities: Elegant burgundy velvet draperies, coordinating carpet in entrance area, and beautiful hardwood floor in main area. The Hall is 72'7" x 52' with a stage area that is stage area that is 16' x 34'. There's a large prep kitchen, sound system & microphones, disable lift to the stage, nearby free parking and complimentary Internet access courtesy of Front Porch Communications.
All rentals include: 25 Eight Ft. rectangular Gray Tables, 5 Six Ft. rectangular Gray tables, 205 gray chairs, a projection screen (no projector) and wooden podium with a microphone.
Furniture for other set-ups is available locally. With rounds the Opera Hall can accommodate up to approximately 170 banquet style.
RAILTOWN 1897 STATE HISTORIC PARK
Contact Kim Baker at (209) 984-3953 or at kbaker@parks.ca.gov
Located in Jamestown, in California's Gold Country, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park is home to the Historic Jamestown Shops and Roundhouse of the Sierra Railway. This one-of-a-kind attraction combines industrial heritage and railroad history with the lore of Hollywood's film industry. The Railtown 1897 Interpretive Center, the authentic roundhouse and shops, and the Depot Store (a railroad specialty gift shop) are among the Park's unique year-round offerings.
Known as "The Movie Railroad," Railtown's survival has been aided by the film industry. The first known filming was in 1919, for a silent serial called "The Red Glove." Railtown 1897 and the historic locomotives and railroad cars preserved here have appeared in more than 200 films, television productions, and commercials. Still a popular Hollywood location site, Railtown 1897 has been called "the most photographed railroad in the world." "Petticoat Junction," "The Wild, Wild West," "High Noon," "The Virginian," and "Unforgiven" were all filmed here. Recently, movie crews produced the railroad sequences in "Back to the Future Part III" at Railtown.
Function space includes the station itself with 3 separate rooms accommodating small groups, the parlor car shown at the right plus other individual cars, the entire train for private train rides and an expansive lawn area adjacent to the station that will seat up to 400 in rounds.
Groups are welcome to tour the historic roundhouse and museum containing many film props used over the years.
Rustic Lodging & Conference Facilities
MARBLE QUARRY RV PARK www.marblequarry.com
Contact Ralph Squire at 866- 677-8464 or (209) 532.9539or info@marblequarry.com
Marble Quarry RV Park offers cabins, campsites, indoor and outdoor function space and is a 5 minute walk to Columbia State Historic Park – the best preserved GoldRush era town in California.
Adjacent to the facility is also an historic marble quarry dating back to the 19th century. Guests can tour the facility and will find abundant outdoor recreation of all types and history all in very close proximity. Whether you're planning a one day event or looking for a rustic and affordable setting for a multi-day event, Marble Quarry RV Park offers a unique and fascinating experience.
Available A-V equipment on premises includes a 4X8 screen, projector, portable PA system and white board.
ADDITIONAL VENUES AND ACTIVITIES
BANNY'S CAFÉ & WINE BAR at Mountain Springs Golf Club www.bannyscafe.com Contact Rosetta Banworth at (209) 533 – 4709 or at bannyscafe@sbcglobal.net
Banny's features contemporary Mediterranean cuisine and will customize your menu for any F&B function with or without golf. Mountain Springs Golf Club is located above the fog and below the snow in historic Sonora, California. Play this scenic 18-hole Robert Muir Graves designed championship course while enjoying the scenic beauty of the Sierra Nevada foothills. Mountain Springs: a fully stocked Golf Shop, driving range, putting greens, and four sets of tees to accommodate golfers of all abilities! For golf only, contact Mike Cook at (209) 532-1000 or visit www.mountainspringsgolf.com.
ADDITIONAL VENUES AND ACTIVITIES
Y EXPLORE YOSEMITE ADVENTURES www.yexplore.com
Contact John DeGrazio at 209 532 7014 or 800 886 8009 or tours@yexplore.com
Guided Yosemite Hiking Tours: from gentle half-day journeys that uncover natural beauty only seen on a particular trail to all-day treks that deliver rewarding vistas and a true sense of accomplishment. Strenuous hikes are also available to satisfy the demands of eco-tourists who strive for extraordinary challenges.
Photograph Yosemite from a different perspective. Our unique Yosemite Photography Workshops present opportunities to take control of your camera and achieve your artistic goals in the natural setting of Yosemite National Park. Photo tours are designed to help you sharpen your skills and learn interesting techniques from exciting shooting locations throughout the park. Interpretive educational sessions are available to everyone with an interest in photography and a love of the outdoors.
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IRONSTONE VINEYARDS
Contact Kerry Keeney, at 209 728-1251, xt. 20 or events@ironstonevineyards.com
Nestled in the Sierra Foothills just outside the charming Gold-Rush town of Murphys, Ironstone Vineyards is one of California's most unique wineries.
The grounds offer a variety of private function areas perfect for small intimate groups or thousands in their outdoor amphitheatre which hosts major headliners on summer weekends.
The tasting room features an historic oak bar and 42 ft high fireplace and includes a gift shop and gourmet delicatessen. The adjacent facilities include meeting space, a jewelry shop and the Heritage Museum focused on gold-rush history and containing a magnificent 44 pound crystalline gold leaf specimen – the largest in the world!
This state-of-the-art wine production facility, built in
the style of a 19th century gold stamp mill, has antiques and gold mining artifacts on display both inside and throughout the grounds. Just below the tasting room, you can find the artfully restored Alhambra Theatre Pipe Organ. Ironstone Vineyards also houses a culinary exhibition center (ideal for team-oriented cooking events, the adjacent amphitheatre and lakeside gardens, wine aging caverns and indoor function space.
ADDITIONAL VENUES AND ACTIVITIES
Historic Hurst Ranch
http://www.hurstchuckwagon.com
Contact Leslie or Joe Hurst at 209- 984-0171
Located on CA Highway 108 just east of Jamestown, CA, this working cattle ranch offers a beautiful lakeside setting for outdoor functions among the olive groves and vineyards.
There is an outdoor stage available for entertainment or presentations in this perfect setting for a casual meeting or retreat.
The ranch has a gift shop and also offer olive oil produced on the ranch and a variety of locally produced items..
There's a barbeque area for cooking onsite in this wonderful rustic setting.
The ranch is only a few minutes from Historic Jamestown and Sonora as well as the Railtown 1897 State Historic Park in Jamestown.
Enjoy a wonderful old-west style event at the Historic Hurst Ranch.
INDIGENY RESERVE
Contact Matthew Rose matthew_t_rose@me.com or Jay
Watson (owner) at
Jay.Watson@indigenyreserve.com . Tel:
(209) 533-9463
Nestled in the hills of Historic Sonora, CA the world-class tasting bar features hard cider. Organic apple orchards, shaded picnic areas and indoor function rooms offer a variety of space. Founded by the Watson Family in 2007, Indigeny
Reserve is a lush 160- acre preserve created with one thing in
mind: To create the best hard ciders and spirits with organic apples. The facility offers self-guided nature trails, insights on sustainable living, natural history, local flora and fauna, recycling, and, of course, the lifecycle of an apple!
Dining – A Sampling of Offerings
Christopher's Ristorante in the Historic Sonora Inn, downtown Sonora www.christophersristorante.com 209-533-2600 Christopher's features fine southern Italian cuisine along with California contemporary offerings. Chef Chris Segarini emphasizes the use of local fresh ingredients and local wines and can customize and appetizing array of dishes at affordable prices to meet the needs of today's tight budgets.
Seven Sisters at Black Oak Casino in Tuolumne www.sevensistersdining.com 209-928-9348 Located on the top level of Black Casino, this stunning gourmet restaurant offers indoor and outdoor dining in a sea of pine trees. Focusing on fresh locally grown food, Executive Chef Clinton Sontag provides some of the finest gourmet dining in the area. Private function space is available as well.
1859 Historic National Hotel & Restaurant, Jamestown www.national-hotel.com/dining 209-984-3446 or 800894-3446
This historic hotel's dining room and patio offer a delightful gourmet dining experience for breakfast lunch and dinner. Featuring many local wines and homemade desserts, the extensive menu offers a wide variety of starters, light fare and sumptuous meals.
The Jamestown Hotel & Restaurant, Jamestown www.thejamestownhotel.com 209-984-3902 This 4-star restaurant opens at 6am and provides breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy the intimate full bar with bistro tables and a cozy fireplace – the perfect place to relax after a full day. The The menu offers California cuisine.
The Standard Pour, historic mill town of Standard www.standard-pour.com 209-532-7687
The Standard Pour is a fun, casual restaurant concept that features craft beers, primarily from California, Oregon and Colorado. Our menu focuses on beer friendly dishes, many of which sport a level of spicy heat. Located in an historic building, the restaurant features private dining areas and a fun relaxed atmosphere.
Dining – A Sampling of Offerings
The Diamondback Grill & Wine Bar in downtown Sonora www.thediamondbackgrill.com 209-532-6661 One of the area's most popular restaurants, the
Diamondback Grill always features “real” food prepared from scratch on the premises with an emphasis on locally grown meats and vegetables. The adjacent wine bar offers special tastings and an extensive selection of local and international wines. It's a great place for a fun evening in the heart of downtown Sonora.
Historic Iron Door Saloon in Groveland near Yosemite
National Park
www.iron-door-saloon.com 209-962-8904
The oldest continually operating bar in California (since 1852) offers the, “best food in the forest.” Fine Family Dining with California Cuisine made with the finest and freshest ingredients. superb salads, pleasing pastas, sizzling steaks, as well as traditional American Fare.