Red Tail Ranch is a stunning 50 acre property nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills community of Groveland, just outside Yosemite National Park. Surrounded by meadows and oak woodlands, all amenities are present on site for individual gatherings, events, weddings, workshops or retreats. There are numerous trails on and off the property for hiking, mountain biking, nature walks, or simply strolling. Connect with the community by tapping into our network of local businesses that provide yoga, massage, catering, photography, and more. Plan your visit or event at Red Tail Ranch. With everything here, you may never make it to Yosemite

Rustic & refined... an inviting and ideal setting for gatherings of all sizes. For an intimate weekend or large celebration hidden in plain sight. The property also offers trails for walking, running, and hiking. Union Hill Inn is close to Historic Columbia, Sonora and Jamestown. We're also a short drive from Murphys and Twain Harte. In fact, a day trip to Yosemite is also possible. There are lots of local attractions to keep you as busy or leisurely as you might want! At Union Hill Inn, there are plenty of tales to tell of the property's history and how our style was acquired for the rooms and cottages. And let's not leave out, "The Barn Stead" consisting of three party friendly structures steeped in Gold Country history. The grounds are everyone's favorite including the pavilions, gazebo, the foot bridge, various ponds, barns and the pool. The Union Hill Inn is among the best event venue in Tuolumne County.

Surrounded by soaring Sonoma redwoods and ideally situated between the Russian River and the charming nearby town of Guerneville—an outdoor and wine destination. Sleep next to the redwood forest, then wake up with coffee in your private outdoor space. Tucked into a grove of trees that feels secluded but is only a five-minute drive from hiking trails, swimming spots, and Guerneville’s charming main street, it’s the best of every world.

Dreaming of a perfect lakeside wedding in the woods? Bass Lake is ideally located in Central California, in between LA and SF and 30 min. from Yosemite's South Gate, which makes this destination very accessible to your families and guests. Whether it’s an elopement, micro wedding, or minimony, Bass Lake is the perfect place for an intimate wedding celebration. Enjoy a reception dinner at the quaint, critically-acclaimed Elderberry House followed by weekend celebrations from hiking to barbecuing to a day on the lake. A unique venue, this perfect micro wedding venue is located right along Bass Lake. Here you can enjoy a wedding retreat with up to 25 of your closest family and friends. You truly have the place to yourselves, and with plenty of spaces throughout the property for your wedding day events and weekend celebrations.

Our expansive property offers a wide variety of indoor and outdoor spaces, capable of accommodating both small and large groups. Ceremony and reception areas, dining halls, auditoriums, amphitheaters, pools, gorgeous vista views, commercial kitchens, all set within a beautiful and inspiring landscape. Most couples and their guests join us for a multi-day stay, buying out some or all of our property. One-day events may also be possible weekdays or off-season.

Originally called Cold Spring Ranch due to an ice cold spring. The Dorrington Hotel was built in 1852 by John Gardner who married Rebecca Dorrington and moved her out from Scotland. It served as a depot for stockmen and provided lodging for guests visiting the Giant Sequoias at Calaveras Big Trees State Park. Read more about our history and our permanent guest Rebecca below.

Nestled halfway between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite in the high Sierra, Bear Valley is a paradox of sorts — a vast alpine basin filled with all the means to explore four seasons while being so small it feels like a private escape to granite-filled solitude. Winter’s snow brings unhindered-by-lines access to skiing and snowboarding amidst 360-degree views of the Sierra. Mokelumne Peak, the shining star of the Mokelumne Wilderness and the Stanislaus National Forest, plays as the immediate backdrop to a day making turns at Bear Valley Resort. By summer, the snow gives way to hiking and mountain biking trails (rentals available), a disc golf course in the Village, and kayak rentals for the surrounding lakes, the closest of which, Lake Alpine, is only a small trek up the road. If you are staying on the Mountain in a glamping tent, Lake Alpine is just about a mile away.