Summer Soirees: Where to hold weddings, anniversaries & celebrations
THE BEAUTY OF THE FOOTHILLS AND Sierra is perfect for weddings, anniversaries, parties and celebrations. There also are charming B&Bs, deluxe hotels, historic buildings— even sailboats and yachts. Rates are reasonable compared with the rest of Northern California. The Empire Mine State Park in Grass Valley was the oldest, largest and richest gold mine in […]
Starry, Starry Nights: Dancing under the stars
PICTURE A STARRY SUMMER EVENING, twinkling lights in the trees, guests dressed in white, dining and dancing on the lush grounds of the historic Empire Mine State Park in Grass Valley. Every year 300 guests attend Starry, Starry Nights, a highlight of the summer event season in Nevada County. Starry, Starry Nights celebrates its 20th […]
Good Times Roll Below the Snowline
GRASS VALLEY IS A JEWEL among the foothill’s gold-rush towns. At times, the snow does fall, but most of the winter it is snowless. This season you can attend the Foothills Celebration food and wine festival on March 3 and a classic Car Show on April 28. Visitors can enjoy boutiques, gift shops and art […]
“A few of our favorite things” for the holidays
Editor’s note: These are a few of our favorite things in the foothills: Breakfast at Ike’s Quarter Cafe, Nevada City We like the Applewood smoked ham topped with caramelized onions, eggs with a side of fresh-made bbq sauce, served with Yukon hash, potatoes and cornbread. Ike’s uses naturally raised meats, organic eggs and makes its […]
Grass Valley Courtyard Suites: “A suite hotel”
TUCKED IN A QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD a block from the charming downtown, Grass Valley Courtyard Suites is an ideal spot for a getaway. Courtyard Suites—now celebrating its eighth year—blends the charm of a B&B with the amenities of a deluxe hotel. It features luxurious, spacious rooms on lovely landscaped grounds with a heated swimming pool, sauna […]
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