Tuesday December 10, 2019
An overnight stay at Harmony Ridge Lodge, Nevada City, CA
Hi, this is Vixen Lora … I am going to share a quick little getaway to the well known Victorian Christmas held in Nevada City and a fantastic overnight stay at Vixen Venue, Harmony Ridge Lodge, just 5 miles outside the darling Gold Country town. The costumes, crafts, singers and lighted houses were delightful and certainly brought forth the Christmas cheer.
I had been watching the weather because I was not about to go to this approximate 3,000 foot elevation if it was snowing… I don’t do snow! Here is what Harmony Ridge Lodge can look like all dressed in white – NOT FOR ME!!
Instead, we had rainy weather off and on over the weekend, so no problems with driving. This sweet hotel property, retreat & conference center, and wedding venue sits in the middle of a forest. Naturally, in the winter, the landscaping is “wintery” but it’s perfect for a quiet, natural, serene forested setting. Check out Harmony Ridge’s website to see photos of the grounds in spring and summer. I’ve visited during the summer, and their gardens are truly beautiful.
Greeted by some resident bears, we checked into the inn and soaked up the warmth and hospitality this property has to offer. Love the Great Room for gathering, and indoor romantic winter weddings are perfect for an intimate group in this space. Our upstairs bedroom suite was spacious and had nice views of the grounds and forest. Many of their bedroom suites can accommodate multiple people, such as families or bridesmaids staying the night before. Harmony Ridge Lodge also is known for their conferences and retreats so “bunking” up with fellow attendees is available and helpful in saving costs.
By the way, the bed was very comfortable! The next morning we wandered the pathway on the grounds. The apple orchard is very nice with seating, and there is unique “garden art” dotted about. Their summer gardens have flowers and a lot more cool garden-y things to look upon.
Michelle, the venue manager/innkeeper, made a fantastic breakfast for the hotel guests, and many of us chatted and talk about what we had seen (or purchased!) at the Victorian Christmas the day before. Very relaxing, family style atmosphere and enjoyable. Then, unfortunately, we needed to drive back to Sacramento, but the sun was shining, there was only patches of snow on the ground and we were happy, and relaxed.
Harmony Ridge Lodge is a great get-away place, but also consider all that they have to offer for retreats and conferences, as well as for weddings, birthday celebrations, parties and socials. It’s a lovely little spot in the woods. To read the Vixen Feature Review on this property, click here.