Bear Valley Lodge
265 Bear Valley Rd
Bear Valley, CA 95223(209) 753-2327
https://www.bearvalley.com/stay/bear-valley-lodge/
Bear Valley Lodge is the reception site and bad-weather backup ceremony site. We'll be staying there for the weekend of the wedding. If enough wedding guests opt to stay here they won't rent any rooms to outside guests, and we'll have the run of the place. The rooms are simple and spare, but there's a pool, an 'adventure park' for the kids, and nearby options for mountain bike and canoe rentals. A free shuttle bus runs from the Bear Valley Lodge to Lake Alpine every hour on weekends.
Bear Valley Lodge is the reception site and bad-weather backup ceremony site. We'll be staying there for the weekend of the wedding. If enough wedding guests opt to stay here they won't rent any rooms to outside guests, and we'll have the run of the place. The rooms are simple and spare, but there's a pool, an 'adventure park' for the kids, and nearby options for mountain bike and canoe rentals. A free shuttle bus runs from the Bear Valley Lodge to Lake Alpine every hour on weekends.
At the moment the whole lodge is blocked off for our group for Friday and Saturday nights. To reserve a room:
1. Go to https://www.bearvalley.com/stay/bear-valley-lodge/
2. Click the "Book Online" button.
3. Click the link "+ Do you have a group code?" and enter "Sam&Lori".
4. Choose your dates*.
5. Choose your room*.
*Note about dates: As far as we can tell, this group code works ONLY for the nights of June 29, 2018 and June 30, 2018. If you want to either start your stay before June 29 or end your stay after the morning of July 1, you will need to call the front desk (209-753-2327) to reserve your room. Be sure to mention that you are coming for Lori and Sam's wedding!
*Note about rooms: If you require anything even remotely out-of-the-ordinary (i.e., you are bringing a dog, you need handicapped accessibility, you want an extra cot in the room, etc.), it's probably best to just call the front desk (209-753-2327) to reserve your room. Be sure to mention that you are coming for Lori and Sam's wedding!
Bear Valley, CA 95223
877-897-8828
http://bearvalleyvacationrentals.com/
An independent company runs a cluster of ski condos in the village around Bear Valley Lodge. They operate out of an office in the commercial center (tiny mall) attached to the lodge. These condos may be a more comfortable alternative for folks staying after the weekend, as food service gets a bit sparse at the lodge and you'll want a full kitchen. We'll likely move to one of these condos after the weekend.
4000 Highway 4
Bear Valley, CA 95223
(209)753-6350
http://www.lakealpineresort.com/
1. Go to https://www.bearvalley.com/stay/bear-valley-lodge/
2. Click the "Book Online" button.
3. Click the link "+ Do you have a group code?" and enter "Sam&Lori".
4. Choose your dates*.
5. Choose your room*.
*Note about dates: As far as we can tell, this group code works ONLY for the nights of June 29, 2018 and June 30, 2018. If you want to either start your stay before June 29 or end your stay after the morning of July 1, you will need to call the front desk (209-753-2327) to reserve your room. Be sure to mention that you are coming for Lori and Sam's wedding!
*Note about rooms: If you require anything even remotely out-of-the-ordinary (i.e., you are bringing a dog, you need handicapped accessibility, you want an extra cot in the room, etc.), it's probably best to just call the front desk (209-753-2327) to reserve your room. Be sure to mention that you are coming for Lori and Sam's wedding!
Bear Valley Condos
PO Box 5250
Bear Valley, CA 95223http://bearvalleyvacationrentals.com/
An independent company runs a cluster of ski condos in the village around Bear Valley Lodge. They operate out of an office in the commercial center (tiny mall) attached to the lodge. These condos may be a more comfortable alternative for folks staying after the weekend, as food service gets a bit sparse at the lodge and you'll want a full kitchen. We'll likely move to one of these condos after the weekend.
Lake Alpine Resort
4000 Highway 4Bear Valley, CA 95223
(209)753-6350
http://www.lakealpineresort.com/
Lake Alpine Resort rents out cottages and yurts just across the road from the day-use area where we plan to hold the ceremony.
2280 State Route 207
Bear Valley, CA 95223
Bear Valley Glamping Tents (rented by Bear Valley Lodge)
2280 State Route 207Bear Valley, CA 95223
877-897-8828
https://www.bearvalley.com/stay/glamping-tents/
https://www.bearvalley.com/stay/glamping-tents/
Bear Valley Lodge also rents out some "glamping tents" over by the downhill ski area. A little too close to some infrastructure for my taste, but the view across the valley is pretty amazing.
On Highway 4 about 10 minutes west of Bear Valley
38.41639, -120.105
38°24'59"N, 120°6'18"W
US Forest Service Website
We have reserved the Big Meadow Group Campground (directly west of the main Big Meadow Campground, see embedded google map below) for Friday, Saturday and Sunday (the nights of June 29 - Jul 1). The site is right off Highway 4, and well shaded in pine trees. There are restrooms and drinking water, but no showers. Anyone in our party who'd like to camp out is welcome to camp here for free. We can lend out some camping gear to folks flying in as well, if that makes packing easier. As of mid-May it sounds like at least a few people will be staying here, but not a big crowd.
Several more campgrounds are available on a first-come first-served basis around Lake Alpine, but competition can be fierce for them.
Big Meadow Group Campground
On Highway 4 about 10 minutes west of Bear Valley38.41639, -120.105
38°24'59"N, 120°6'18"W
US Forest Service Website
We have reserved the Big Meadow Group Campground (directly west of the main Big Meadow Campground, see embedded google map below) for Friday, Saturday and Sunday (the nights of June 29 - Jul 1). The site is right off Highway 4, and well shaded in pine trees. There are restrooms and drinking water, but no showers. Anyone in our party who'd like to camp out is welcome to camp here for free. We can lend out some camping gear to folks flying in as well, if that makes packing easier. As of mid-May it sounds like at least a few people will be staying here, but not a big crowd.
Several more campgrounds are available on a first-come first-served basis around Lake Alpine, but competition can be fierce for them.
