Harmony Ridge

During our recent visit to Northern California, we had the pleasure of staying at Harmony Ridge Lodge in Nevada City, CA. http://www.harmonyridgelodge.com/index.phpThe lodge itself is tastefully decorated creating an atmosphere for total relaxation. The gardens, though mostly dormant this time of year, are beautiful. The photos on the lodge's website show what an intimate setting the gardens provide for a small wedding (up to 150 guests). The owners and caretakers provide extraordinary service, making visitors feel most welcome.

The lodge is located on Highway 20, adjacent to the Tahoe National Forest, and in the foothills above Nevada City. Trail heads for the national forest are immediately adjacent to the lodge. http://www.fs.usda.gov/recmain/tahoe/recreation The scenic beauty of the area is just breathtaking. A must see is the South Yuba River, west of Nevada City along Highway 49. http://www.nevadacitychamber.com/play/area_rivers.cfm 

Nevada City has a rich history as a Gold Rush town and before that as a Nisenan Maidu village. Much of the historic architecture remains providing visitors with a glimpse of a time gone by. Within the downtown area is a collection of interesting shops and restaurants. http://www.nevadacountygold.com/about/history-western-nevco/nevada-city-history Historic sites include the Empire Mine State Historic Park in nearby Grass Valley.
http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=499 According to the CA State Parks website:

Empire Mine State Historic Park is the site of one of the oldest, largest, deepest, longest and richest gold mines in California. 

Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Nevada City and Grass Valley have so much to offer visitors.