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Sugar Loaf Mountain

Want to get 365 degree views of downtown Nevada City?  Take a short walk up to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain.  Bring a picnic and sit and enjoy the views.  The trail starts at the top of Coyote Street on the left hand side and takes approximately…

Briar Patch Co-op

Briar Patch Co-Op has something for everyone, whether its fresh local organic fruits and veggies, local wines, healthy meals to go, amazing fresh criossants, tickets to the latest local performance or bulk foods.  Really, you just need to…
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Nevada City Mountain Biking

It's spring, time to dust off the bike and hit the trails.  If you're looking for a community of riders try BONC (Bicyclists of Nevada County) or stop by the Outside Inn for a map of some of our local singletrack rides, you're bound to find…
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Jernigan’s

Hungry?  Head to Jernigan's Tap House & Grill on Argall Lane, Nevada City and check out their menu of burgers or sandwiches (my vote is the tri-tip sandwich) and wash it down with one of the many beers on tap.  Live music Wednesday/Friday…
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Strawberry Shortcake

Wendy Van Wagner's In the Kitchen offers hands on cooking class, for all ages.  When I asked her for her favorite spring time receipe she replied with, "Did you know that Strawberry Shortcake is really one of the EASIEST desserts to make?…
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Hirschman Trail

The opening cermony for Hirschman's Trial is April 21st, 9am.  I've complied a few of my favorite photos from the last year.  If you need directions the Outside Inn office has a free map of the trail.  It's become a favorite of our guests,…
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John Burnett Photography Winner

I'm super excited to announce our winner of the web design and photo shoot contest is Sheila Cameron.  She has won a prize package by John Burnett.  When I asked Sheila her thoughts on winning she replied with the following, "Thank you so…
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Spring at Ananda

Today's post is brought to you by local photographer G Aronow Photography, many thanks to Georgette for these beautiful photographs and write up.  This weekend and possibly next, Ananda is having their Spring celebration at the Crystal…
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Carolines Coffee Crate

The Outside Inn's blog has teamed up wtih Carolines Coffee Roasters to help celebrate their 30th birthday celebrations.  Holly provided the coffee and I decorated the goodies.  The fun coffee crate includes 2 coffee mugs, 3 sample packs of…
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Spring Flowers at the Outside Inn

Spring is in bloom at the Outside Inn, all of these beautiful flowers were found around the property, come on by and smell the flowers. © 2012 InnSide Nevada City
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Ruth Chase Portrait Workshop

Get inspired to paint and draw, take a fine arts class by Ruth Chase at As If Studios in Grass Valley.  Her next class is all about Portrait Drawing, April 14th 10am-1pm.  "Using traditional exercises with a twist. You will come out of…
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Friends of Nevada County Libraries Book Sale

Need a book? Check out the Friends of Nevada County Libraries Book Sale, held the first Saturday of every month from 9am- 3pm at the Doris Foley Historical Library.  Thousands of books available priced between 25 cents to $3.  You're bound…
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Photo Shoot and Web Design Contest

The Outside Inn's blog InnSide Nevada City has teamed up with local photographer and web designer John Burnett for a chance to win a professional photo shoot and custom web site design, click here for details on the prize package.  Check out…
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Indian Springs Winery Tasting Room

Indian Springs Vineyards Tasting Room in downtown Nevada City is a welcoming place to stop in, sample some wine or perhaps sit in the front window and have a glass.  Our friends at Indian Springs have offered us a special "Friends of Outside…
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Pearl at the Outside Inn

Pearl came to visit us over the weekend, she loved her stay in the Paddler's Suite.  She joins the Outside Inn flickr   club of furry friends of the Outside Inn.  We allow dogs in 13 of our 16 rooms, so if you have a dog and want to visit…
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Lunch at Matteo’s

Looking for a casual place to have lunch in Nevada City?  Check out Matteo's Public, open for lunch Tuesday through Sunday.  Matt is offering a special giveaway to Outside Inn's fans, post a comment on this blog post about your favorite…
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Sierra Farm to Table

Sierra Farm to Table brought a Equinox Dinner to the Stonehouse and treated an intimate gathering of people to a delicious meal with local, organic and sustainable ingredients.  Jim Gates, owner of Nevada County Free Range Beef, was the special…
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John Burnett Photography and web design giveaway

The Outside Inn's blog likes to help promote local activities, events and businesses.  We have partnered up with John Burnett Photography to offer a special contest to one lucky Nevada City/Grass Valley business.  The prize is a Free…
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Snow at the Outside Inn

It doesn't snow in downtown Nevada City very often, so it's always amazing to see Outside Inn covered with a blanket of snow.  I'm glad I snapped these photos early, because the photos below were both taken today, within hours of each other. ©…
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Sierra Knolls Vineyard and Winery

Sierra Knolls Winery Bear River Tasting Room is easily located on Highway 49 just past Combie Road.  For St. Patrick's Day they celebrated with a "Bit 'o' Blarney Day", complete with Irish snacks, fiddlin' by Doug Fulton and a special discount…
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Living Lands Soup Night

Living Lands Agraian Network hosted a soup night tonight at the Stonehouse for a fundraiser for the Food Love Project.  A fabulous event for a rainy winter night, full of delicious soup and bread, local wine and good friends.  Special thanks…