Epic Outside Inn Blog Giveaway
Are you ready for the Epic Outside Inn blog giveaway worth over a $1000? Last year I had an Ultimate Nevada City giveaway (read the comments if you need a reminder why Nevada City is a great place), and this year my end of the year blog giveaway extravaganza sort of took on a life of its own, yet another reason why I love our community. This prize is just one way I can stop and thanks to each and every one of you. One lucky person is going to win this entire basket full of prizes, scroll down for the complete list. What do you have to do to win? Post a comment on this blog post and tell me what you love about the Outside Inn’s InnSide Nevada City blog? Do you have a favorite post? Do you have a favorite photo? Do you have a favorite local event? Feel free to post a link in the comments with your thoughts, you can always search through the blog with the search box on the right hand side. The winner will be announced on Christmas. Want a chance to throw your name in the hat for a second chance? Scroll the bottom of the post for details on how sharing the love will allow you to enter twice.
One free night at the Outside Inn, $114.40
Nevada City Winery 2011 Merlot, $19
Smith Vineyard Primitivo, $24
South Yuba Club one month Personal Training Membership*, $239
Mountain Recreation Camelbak water bottle and $15 gift certificate, $30
Bear Yuba Land Trust Trek Voucher, $12
Enid and Edgar Vintage gift certificate, $25
Yuba Blue gift certificate, $10
J.J.Jackson’s Gift Card, $20
Neva Co Artisan Boutique magnet, soap and candle, $30
Judi’s of Nevada City gift certificate, $25
Kitkitdizzi gift certificate, $20
Gray Goose Gift Certificate, $25
Rosanne Burke Nevada City Greeting Cards, $28
Outside Inn Nevada City Postcards, $10
Free class with Community Canvas, plus mini easel and cavas, $50
Free Ruth Chase Fine Art class, $30
Gift certificate to The Artist Workshop, $10
Pint of ice cream from Treats, $10
Matteo’s gift certificate, $25
Farm to Table Catering boxed lunch, $25
Cello Chocolate, $8
Free meal and latte at Nevada City Eats, $10
South Pine Cafe/Pine Street Burgers gift certificate, $30
New Rome Breads 1/2 share gift certificate, $16
Outside Inn coffee mug, $7
Fable Coffee, $8
CaCoCo superfood drinking chocolate, $20
Carolines Coffee Roasters Holiday Coffee, $13.99
Olive Vitality 4 60ml Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar, $24.95
SandBags coffee holders, $16
LivingWild Manzanita Sugar, $6.99
2 sets Stack’d cloth napkins, $36
Prettywell Feed, $30
Wild & Scenic Film Festival stainless steal cup, $8
Peaceful Valley Farm and Garden Supply steel caddy, $22.99
Want an extra chance to win? Like the Outside Inn’s Facebook page and share this giveaway with your friends (via whatever social media choice you want: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram) and then post a second comment on here telling me that you’ve shared the love). Or if you’re shy and you don’t want share, sign up for my email feed (box on the right hand column). If you have any issues with posting a comment, please see our FAQ.
*SYC gift certificate note valid for current Team Training members, must be redeemed by 3/31/14. One entry per person, for an additional entry please see above. Giveaway must be collected in person, winner must contact the Outside Inn by January 15th, only valid for persons age 21 and above.
© 2013 InnSide Nevada City, Photos by Erin Thiem
I am always excited to read what you have given the time into exploring and writing about! I have learned and enjoyed so much about this town that I have grown up in from you (Erin) through your blog. The give-a-ways are always exciting too : ) Thank you for your beautiful pictures and time!
Thanks Zoey, I love that you post comments in such a timely manner, I know there’s someone out there reading this blog!
Thanks Zoey, I love that your comment #1 over here, you’re so on top of things!
What a fantastic collection of goodies! I always look forward to your posts- especially the photography! I retweeted the giveaway on Twitter and will share on Pinterest! :). Happy holidays!
Thanks Lenka, post a second comment for your second chance to win….
I just love the simple, beautiful approach you take in capturing the heart and soul of the community. Truly the best blog in the best town. Keep the wonderful photos and postings of our many events coming. Happy Holidays Erin!
Thank you! Heart and soul, that has a nice ring to it.
Thanks Cara, did you see that I’m going to be doing a blogging class at Sierra Commons? Maybe your new venture needs a blog?
I love to follow the Outside Inn on Facebook. The pictures Erin posts make the town look so amazing! I’ve decided that I want to take my new husband there late winter/early spring next year as we spent our “honeymoon” as a “familymoon” and took his kids to Disney Land after the wedding. I want to get away for a long weekend just the two of us once the holidays are over and we’ve had a chance to recover from the festivities a bit. I can’t wait to check out all of the local shops and activities and I hope there are some interesting events in February/March that we can pop in for as well. It would be amazing to win the prize basket and have so many things that we’d just “have” to do!
We joined the mailing list and I’ll be posting the link on my fb page as well.
Happy Holidays!!
I don’t follow many people on Facebook, I don’t subscribe to The Union, I hardly ever pick up the NC Advocate, and I tend to fall asleep when my neighbors direct me to their Flickr accounts. So who else is going to show me photos from all of my local faves — the cub scout Pinewood Derby, the downtown Halloween celebration, the Nevada City Classic Bicycle Race, the monthly book sale, the Soap Box Derby, and the Scotts Flat paddleboard racing?! That’s why I love the Outside Inn-InnSide Nevada City blog. You cover the stuff I care about!
Have you seen my postcards? It’s sorta the same thing, I made postcards of my vision of our community (the free veggie box, Farm to Table dinner, Hirschman Pond, the river, etc). Halloween should be its own postcard… And yes, that list includes many of my favorites too…
Thanks Cara, it’d be so fun for you to come to Nevada city and explore…
I absolutely love the pictures. The info we get from this blog is spectacular. Keep it going
Erin:
I love your photography composition. You make our historic areas look fresh and alive! I think the one you took from the film festival office was one of my favorites. Your art brings much joy and recognition to our area. Looking forward to your next subject.
Heather
Thank you! We’ll have to let Jesse let me up from that view again, always a great viewing spot (that and the deck on the National Hotel).
Thanks Heather, and I love having you as a scout, feel free to send along any ideas you think are InnSide Nevada City worthy.
What’s not to love about the InnSide Nevada City blog?! I personally check it out to see what’s happening over the weekend, to read up on the latest and greatest local businesses, and of course to view the beautiful photos of our amazing community! Thanks, Outside Inn/Erin!
Thanks Sasha for your contribution to the basket, yummmmy bread. And we should have another working lunch date for more of your fabulous photos.
Wow, what a great giveaway! My wife and I just moved to Nevada City this year, and I find your site to be a great way to learn about everything that is going in in this wonderful town. I think your photos are really attractive!
I just shared the love on Facebook too 🙂
Thank you, hope you’ve had fun exploring. You could probably just sift through the archives for fun ideas if I run out of news ones.
My husband and I have been visiting Nevada City since we first began dating 13 years ago, and before that I used to visit just as often, includin every April for the Teddy Bear Show at the Miner’s Foundry (sad it’s not there any more!)
Erin, I adore your photos and your way with words – we have learned of many, many more places to visit and things to do since I subscribed to your fabulous blog and “liked” Outside Inn on facebook. Too many favorites to pick just one, but especially loved your post about swimming holes – hoping to find that one next summer!
Will post again after I share with my friends on facebook.
Thank you for all you do, including your epic giveaways!
Wishing you the happiest of holidays – praying for (light!) snow!
Diane ~ in Sacramento
Thanks Diane, glad you can’t pick just one, since I’ve done so many. I also love active FB peeps, always great to know my cheerleading squad is having fun.
I have shared with all my Facebook friends, many of whom have liked your page.
Erin, I just had to comment! Such a wonderful thing! I am grateful for what Outside Inn and you have done for all of my clients this year-blog posts, social sharing, giveaways! Thank you!
I should get a list of all your clients, always love working with people who know how to play the sharing game. Did I tell you I’m teaching a blogging class in January at Sierra Commons, you should come.
Erin, you rock! What I like best are your photos. Anytime I am looking for an outstanding photo image of our way cool town and environs I discover that the best images are yours. I’ve even been known to steal one or two – but giving you credit, of course!
I love that you highlight what is best about our community, the varied and wonderful things that make this such a great place to live or visit.
Thanks Melony, thanks for your contribution for the Bear Yuba Land Trust Trek, get people out and exploring our fabulous area.
Holy horses! This truly IS the giveaway of all Nevada City giveaways! You’ve outdone yourself Outside Inn! Yeehaw!
I have to stay that one of my favorite blog posts was the one about Mountain Bounty Farm. Not only was the adorable Outside Inn Veggie Cart featured (with yours truly!), but also all the vibrant pics of the locally organic produce! The NC Farmer’s Market and all of our local organic farmers and their produce are truly one of my favorite things about living here because it goes back to community and sharing. And that’s what it’s all about, right? Plus, who doesn’t love locally grown food that’s sustainable and delicious. Good luck to all the entries. This is an amazing giveaway (and it’s totally vegan friendly for folks like me). Here’s to a giddy uppin’ end of 2013 and new year in 2014!
Thanks Kayle, I love the veggie cart too…and to think that’s what makes the Outside Inn famous- other people’s free veggies 🙂 It’s all about sharing, I hear ya sister.
Erin! I love that you constantly do my homework for me, finding new and fun things to do and see. You’re an NC treasure!
I think I like the ring of that.
My favorite thing about this blog is the bloggess! She rocks!
Ditto !
Thanks Sheila and Ruth 🙂
I’m currently away from my lovely hometown at college up in Portland. This blog brings me bits of Nevada City and makes me nostalgic in the loveliest way. It’s the best comfort when I’m feeling homesick!
So glad we could bring a little Nevada County love to your in box.
Outside Inn is always the first place I recommend for visitors (since 1998-99?). This blog is fantastic as it covers for tourists as well as locals. Erin, your photography is so lovely and artistic it leaves us no choice but to take part of all the events and frequent all the shops, restaurants. It’s been fun to check through and find a location I haven’t been to in a while (sometimes years) and get that gentle reminder that I need to go/do! In fact, I just used the archives to find some info for a friend that will be visiting shortly and I didn’t have the right answer–Nevada County’s Wikipedia!
Nevada City has become one of our favorite weekend getaway/ day trip locations. I was so happy when I found the blog because it makes me feel like I am visiting even when I am at home. The photography is stunning! I’m hoping to make a day trip next weekend for the craft fair! Thanks for sharing your love of Nevada City with the rest of us!
What’s not to love about Nevada county? My husband and I are both natives but had moved out of state for almost 4 years. We started a family all the while our hearts telling us to move back. We finally got the chance last April and its like we never left. The photos in your blog capture Nevada City perfectly. A beautiful small town that I hope never changes. I am so proud to raise our son in such a place and be able to take him to all the places we went to as kids. Keep up the fantastic job of showing the world what a wonderful place we are lucky enough to call home.
My favorite thing about the blog is the beautiful, vibrant photography! Nevada City looks so magical through the camera lens.
Thank you, I’m always in awe myself, and I’m in the places in real life.
I love the Outside Inn blog because it lets me show my out-of-town friends how wonderful it is here. You do such a better job of it than I ever could. And often you spotlight things I wouldn’t have known about otherwise.
Thanks! Hope your friends come and visit and take part in our lovely little community. I’m also amazed by the things I discover too, there’s always something new.
I love that you post about all the stuff going on around town, new shops and events! It’s nice to get a glimpse of town life while living in the hills!
I also liked and shared on Facebook! What an amazing collection of goods you’re giving away! Crossing my fingers!
I am not real sure if I am doing this correct. I fell in love with Nevada City just a few years ago. I volunteer for a K-9 rescue group that is based in the S.F. bay area but our founder retired and moved up to Nevada City years ago. She has now established a relationship with rescue in Grass Valley as well as Nevada City with K-9 rescue. I found myself going up to Nevada City frequently to see a vet that works very well with our organization. I stayed at other places, trying different ones to see what fit me the best. When I discovered the Outside Inn my search was over. The place in full of charm. I grew up in the country and each of the rooms makes me feel as if I have gone back home. I think all the guests either feel that way or indulge in that simple, country, peaceful charm they never experienced growing up. I love all the rooms I have stayed in so far (i try to get a different room each time but they book up so fast). That said, I kind of wish that the Outside Inn had more rooms but I think they want to keep it small and personal for a reason. When you stay at the Outside Inn you are their extended family. Doing K-9 rescue and staying at the Outside Inn is also a plus. They are completely dog friendly. I love the little grass area for the dogs, the picnic table, BBQ’s set for you if you choose, and the lovely little pond. One day late summer I was there and it was such a delight to see 2 mature couples in their beach chairs, just sitting by the pond with their dogs, enjoying the sound of the water trickling down the rock formation and enjoying each others company. Simple. Relaxing. Children are also welcome. I have yet to see an unhappy child even though most of what to do for a child is to swim and enjoy nature. I brought my own son up one time. He is special needs and both my husband and I have a hard time reaching him or any interest. I felt Dad needed a break and I was going up for another rescue and decided to bring my son. He is 12 and I was staying for awhile but I was determined to make the best of it. We ended up having a wonderful time together. We walked downtown (another reason the Outside Inn is great. Walking distance from all the shops and dining). And it is a very pleasant walk. We were there during the summer months and we enjoyed picking all the great berries, tiny little yellow tomatoes, red tomatoes, peppers. The “free” neighborhood veggie cart is just the cleverest and most giving idea. I had to watch my son with that though. The potatoes and squash! “Return it, we can’t eat that much”. It was the first time in years that I actually saw my son smile and be happy. He loves it up there. Even the gentleman working during the night was extremely patient with him. My son felt welcomed in a world that he feels he doesn’t belong. I can never thank you enough for that. But please do put him in his place if need be. haha. I love you all. You are wonderful people and work extremely hard to make everyone’s rooms so clean and welcoming (the little candies…nobody does that!). Always ready and willing to help wherever and whenever needed (i had an air/heat issue. come to figure out it was the son that touched a button), but you were right there for me and so very kind with the mistake my son had made. We are planning our first family get together in 3 years and are staying with you all. I am very much so looking forward to this. We have all rather started living our lives in our own different worlds and there is only 4 of us to begin with. Our daughter that is off at college doesn’t come home anymore as it is too hard for her to deal with her brother. My husband and I have struggled for the past 4 years just trying to manage to stay together. I am in probably too high of hopes here but my wish for Christmas is when we are there, we are able to join together as a family because we want to, accept each other for who they are, respect one another for that and become a team working together, supporting one another through the good times and the trying times. Wish me luck Outside Inn!
I LOVE the blog I read of yours on facebook,have shared some of your photos and came to Outside Inn and bought postcards. And I’d love to win this basket.
So glad you like the postards! Plenty more where they came from, so feel free to fill the stockings with more.
Wow! Erin Thiem, author and photographer for the Outside Inn InnSide blog is a tremendous asset to our community. She tirelessly promotes all the treasures of our town and I think it’s time we all come together and give this woman the thanks she deserves. The images she captures of this community are some of the best I’ve seen. She has an eye that can tell a story in one click. Thanks for all that you do for Bear Yuba Land Trust.
E-R-I-N! We are doing a little cheer for you here (serious dance moves and everything). So we come down to Nevada City from Mt. Shasta every other week or so, and seriously you help us distill the most awesome offerings of Nevada City in one simple blog. No wasted time fluffing around on cryptic event calendars. You give it to us straight up! We come to Nevada City for the food, the music, the art, the culture, the environment, the trails, the love. Thank you and Outside Inn for giving a big heart to a town that I grew up in and still call “HOME”. I recommend the Outside Inn to all my peeps! Yay!
Thanks Laurel, been thinking of ways to plug your upcoming Backcountry Ski Film Festival… thinking cap still on. Cryptic event calendars, for a visual girl, I don’t think that’d work for me either.
What I love about the blog? The fabulous pictures – each one is beautiful and so inviting. I love Nevada City and the Outside Inn. On my last visit, my girlfriend and I spent 4 nights in the Cottage quilting and sewing. How fun! Of course, we had time to hit all the great shops in town (including My Favorite Things/Glitter Girl) and Nevada City Winery. . Wish I was there right now.
Thanks Debbie, so fun to have you ladies come and hang out, and I’m sure your girlfriends would happily help you use up this basket of goodies if you won, perfect excuse to visit again.
Shared on the Facebook page. Hoping that all the local folks in Mt. Shasta load up their mountain bikes and come south to stay at @Outside Inn and bike the amazing trails. This is the mecca of mtn biking.
Your blog has been a wonderful resource to me as I moved here in September from the Monterey Peninsula and had zero local knowledge of what the Sierra Foothills offered. Thank you so much for all of your photos and descriptions of businesses and activities available here! My favorite connection and blog was your review of Elegant Salvage. I fell in love with Jerri’s space and all of the unique, interesting, affordable pieces she had in her space. I’ve furnished my home here with many items from Elegant Salvage and I love what I chose more each day! Oh and did I mention that the level of customer service is the best I have ever experienced. Jerri is definitely following her passion and it is reflected in everything she sells in Elegant Salvage!
Wow! Chock full of goodness:) I’m a huge fan of your fabulous photography!
Thanks ~amy~, one day you’ll come visit and bring all your crafty friends?
I love this blog because I miss my home oh so very much. Your pictures bring back memories of the places I love. Of having lunch at Carolines with my dad when we worked at his store on Saturdays. Of driving around with my mom in the fall just to ohh and ahh over the fall colors. So many memories there’s too many to list.
Also liked your FB page and shared the give-away.
I love Nevada City because I can’t go to SPD without seeing someone I know. This town is family!
I really love the photos – they help me see Nevada County in a different way. I also love to hear about things happening around town – especially when there are pictures after the fact. Thanks Erin for helping to capture and showcase this fabulous area!!
My favorite part of the blog is the weekly events run down. Whenever I am puzzling on what to do I turn to you for inspiration…which in turn reminds me what a great community we live in. The visual aids (your great photos) help entice me out of the woods into the “big city”!
I love your blog Erin… And no not just for the give aways but for what you have done for the community… And whenever I want to know what’s going on in nevada city I just look on your site..thank you Erin for all you’ve done!
Ok I “shared” it on FB…even though it will dilute my chances of winning the great local gift basket! After all it is the “season” of sharing, so I made the sacrifice!
Wow, that’s certainly epic indeed! Here’s hoping I’ve got some good luck! Sharing on FB as well…
I dig looking through the list of folks that have donated to this and realizing that I personally get to experience the sweetness and selflessness of who they are! This place is exceptional – I have the great fortune of living and working downtown, and y’all rock! Big <3 Nevada City folk! Thanks for sharing, Erin!
I love the Outside Inn and blog. The first time I came through town I stayed here and the next time I came to town, it was to figure out how to move here. The folks at the Inn are so helpful. I love the vivid photos and friendly writing on this blog. I’m always inspired to go out and do more!
What an awesome giveaway Erin! Someone will be so lucky to win (I hope it’s me though!) it’s so great to see the generosity throughout our community.
It’s a Christmas miracle! A festivus for the rest of us!
Your blog captures the very heart and soul of our amazing town. I have proudly shared your photos of the cart in front of the Inn with friends around the world. I have shared the blogs of our parades, street fairs and Halloween to inspire others to laugh and dance. I admit I have shown many photos to entice family and friends to come visit (and make a few a tiny bit jealous).
It is hard to convey just what is the magic of Nevada City with photos or words but you do one amazing job of it! Thank you!!
Erin, I just love your blog! I love your photographs and how you capture each moment with such grace and beauty. My recent favorite photos have been the Fall Colors, Halloween and the past two Art Walks. It is always so much fun to read your blog to see what is happening in town and to share it with my friends.
Thank you for bringing so much heart and appreciation of our community and sharing it with so many in the world beyond this one!
Recently discovered your Facebook page and blog. I love all of it. You do a great job in highlighting the BEST that Nevada City and Nevada County has to offer.
Activities and events I enjoy in Nevada City are the Mardi Gras Parada, Victorian Christmas, urban hiking and shopping all around Nevada City, hiking all around the South Yuba River, the wild flower bloom and when Ananada Village opens their gardens to the public in April to bless us with their incredible tulip display.
What I enjoy most about Nevada City is the incredible people who live in your fabulous town. Always warm and welcoming. Always working hard, supporting the community in which you live, such as advocating saving and preserving open spaces, live theater, your rich Gold Country history, for just a few examples.
I really enjoy hiking with Nevada County Walkers. A wonderful group of folks who look out for each other and making sure activities are fun for all.
Thank you for the opportunity to win the Epic Giveaway, showcasing the generosity of your fabulous small, local business! I have shared your Epic Giveaway on my Facebook and Twitter pages.
Wishing everyone Good Luck and a Happy Holiday Season!
I love this blog! I live in Penn Valley, spend time in Grass Valley and work in Nevada City. I drive by The Outside Inn on a daily basis and have always thought it was cute and cool how they have the sharing garden cart out front. What I didn’t know was how involved in building their community they were. I love that I have a place I can check in AND a place I can direct out of town family and friends so they can see what I’m always talking about. Thank you Outside Inn! Sure hope I win!!!
I liked and shared on facebook! Glad I’m connected to such a great blog!
I shared with Facebook because I absolutely love your photography. NC events that I can’t attend I vicariously experience through your lens, and I look forward to each and every Facebook update. You are a treasure, Erin!
Oh my! Look at all these fabulous prizes! If I win I’ll definitely be sharing some of these with my Nevada County friends and family!
Shared on Twitter and Facebook!
Oops I forgot to say what I love about the blog…I love seeing the pictures of “home”. I live in Seattle now and I miss all the beautiful seasons of Nevada County. And I absolutely love your free veggies to share stand. Such a great community. I am so grateful I grew up there!!
I am constantly amazed by your dedication to this blog, Erin. You always come up with new and original ideas of things to cover, produce gorgeous photos, and have these amazing give-aways. I like how you always make everything look great, which certainly adds to its greatness and its ability to succeed. As others have said, this blog is an asset to the community. Thanks!
I love the blog because I like seeing all the fall colors!
Liked and shared.
I started following this blog, since its vibrancy about fun things to do and very common things to do about town were equally treated. Erin had done a remarkable job, informing those that read this, all about what’s happening, or something a bit obscure that many might not know. And what’s fun, is that Erin will interact with those that provide comments. Plus the Outside Inn has a good Halloween display! – Just saying….
I shared the love too! One of our girls favorite stops on Halloween at the Outside Inn. The pictures you post on your blog really capture all the seasons and events our little town has to offer. But most of all I enjoy seeing our little town as it really is. Seeing all familiar faces and all the locals just living here and enjoying the day. The blog keeps us up on all the happenings in town from special event to everyday life. And life here is good. Really, really good.
I am so excited to be part of the giveaway Erin !!!.
Thank you for asking me.
Now remember YOU lucky winner I want to see you in my class next year.
Ruth @ Ruth Chase Fine Art
It’s the community spirit that makes up everything that is Erin and the Outside Inn. You just get it.
Xoxoxo
We live in a wonderland village of people that work hard to bring out the best of what we have, love, and enjoy. Outside Inns (Erin) photo journaling has been a way of seeing the nooks and crannies of any given day. There are days I have sat down sure it was a fairly blah day and a roll of photos will come in Erin’s blog and change my whole perspective? the eyes bring light thanks for seeing in such a wondrous way it brings light to my day as well? I always look forward to the Eye of the day.
I meant exclamations not question marks…dumb Eyepad
Wow! This looks amazing. What an incredible community we are lucky enough to live in and enjoy.
I have to say that my favorite part of the blog are the photos. you capture all the goings-on around our wonderful and event-filled community! I just looked back through many of your older postings and got sucked in for an hour just looking through photos, reading comments etc.!
Of course some of your giveaways are awesome- the ski package, and the ultimate giveaways top the list (and I haven’t ever won so I’m not just saying that!!)
I’ve already liked you on FB so I will pass the email on to all of my employees and hopefully they will post too! After all, what a great giveaway and you can’t win if you don’t play!
posted a link to your fabulous giveaway on FB!
Shauna and I have been coming to Nevada City for the last 8 years for the Wild and Scenic Film Festival in January. http://www.wildandscenicfilmfestival.org. We have always stayed at the Outside Inn and have had the chance to chat with Erin once a year. I remember her telling me about the blog she was starting and I occasionally took a look. It has become such a great resource for the community. Her photos are incredible and really lend so much to the feeling of this incredible place. Thank you so much Erin for your wonderful contribution to Nevada City.
Just tweeted some Outside Inn props, too!
My favorite posts are about the South Yuba River. There are still so many secrets about exploring it, that it takes a knowledgeable NC native to guide the newly arrived. I especially loved your post about the Mountain Dog Swimming Hole with the boys. I had never heard of it before. It looks like a dream.
You and your blog are such an asset to our community! So often, your blog reminds me of events, people, and just everyday life that is happening here. The vegie stand is a wonderful opportunity for sharing. Your pictures are great. Thank you for your efforts and your inspirations!
Shared and liked on facebook. What an awesome giveaway you are doing! Again, thanks from me and thanks from the community.
I love that you share secrets. Generosity is beautiful.
I love the amazing photography in the Outside Inn blog. I enjoy many events in Nevada City, yet your photographs catch perspectives and moments that I’ve missed! The Farmer’s Market is one of my family’s favorite activities, and your photographic tribute is stunning, and shows just how vibrant it is. Thanks for all that you share!
With all those beautiful pictures it’s hard to pick up a favorite, but I like a lot the farmer’s market post. Nevada City is one of my favorite places to visit. Thank you for this giveaway.
I love reading all about what is going on in Nevada City, you do a great job highlighting your beautiful town. I must day i enjoy seeing all the different photos through out the spring summer and fall from the Veggie Box, It is so neat to see how many people share what they are growing. It always give me inspiration to try new veggies and recipes.
I love perusing the Outside Inn Blog for all my Nevada City adventure planning. This past year my favorite post had to be for Avenue Q. The photos are spectacular and capture the unique character of this play!
https://visitnevadacityca.com/blog/avenue-q.htm/
Shared an liked it on facebook, too great of a blog and giveaway not too!
You are the eyes and ears of this little town! You do such a wonderful job of capturing the endearing qualities of our community. It’s yet another aspect of Nevada City that I love so much. Many thanks for the love you put into this blog and all that you do.
Wowee is all I can say!!!!
This basket turned out amazing! Such a good representation of our community.
Epic is an understatement!
I love the contagious enthusiasm for Nevada City that this blog brings! Such amazing adventures & beautiful photography keep me visiting the blog- and wanting to visit Nevada City!
Thanks for the chance!!
Shared on Facebook. 🙂
You are just amazing, Erin, in everything you do for the community! Plus, your blog and Facebook interaction are top notch. Brava, lady! Brava!
My favorite thing about the blog are the contests, not gonna lie! I really enjoy hearing the discussions of the varying blog topics in the mornings a the gym. The photos are fantastic as well. I admire the amount of enthusiasm you have for the blog and appreciate the time and effort you put into it.
I love learning about new shops and restaurants! Super helpful!
I shared the contest on fb, thanks for such a wonderful way to be involved with local businesses.
I love all your pictures Erin! I don’t know how you do all that you do 🙂
Shared the love on Facebook!
Erin! Your Outside Inn blog and photos are so amazing! Thank you for posting all that you do!
And yes, I happily shared your Epic Giveaway on my Facebook!!!
What is outstanding for me is the remarkably fresh and alive photography–the way you capture the joy and wonder and uniqueness of our little town. Completely charming!
I have shared the link on my FB page! A big shout out to all the generous donors! And hope I win so my Dad can celebrate his 85th birthday staying with you in February (we’ll try anyway!).
What a lovely basket full of local goodies. Happy to share on my FB page.
I love this site especially when there is a picture post of the fruit and veggies outside the Outside Inn for locals to take, leave, and enjoy. We are blessed to live in a community where there is love, peace, and friendship among us all. There’s no place like home.
I absolutely love the pictures from the farmers market. Though all the photos are awesome, there is something about those pictures that really draw me in. It is so easy to take our beautiful town for granted, thank you Erin, your images bring the magic back for me!
Oh and I shared to my FB peeps!
I love this blog because your photography makes me feel like I’m totally plugged in to the best of our area – I have a feel for all of the events thanks to your pictures. So glad people from OUTSIDE the area can have the same experience I do. Happy holidays, bloggers!
My Dad loves to come and visit his roots and has wonderful things to say with each stay. The pictures are som wonderful. We are truly luck to live in such a beautiful place.
I love all the wonderful photos you post. Especially those of our amazing town!!
I LOVE seeing the pictures you post and also the upcoming events in our town!! I also love how you promote our town so well!! Thanks!!
I have posted on Facebook as well
I love all the beautiful pics. I love to repost them on FB, so my friends from faraway can see what a picturesque town we live in.
Love the fact that Ruth Chase Fine Art is listed. Have been looking to get a away for a mini vacation and did not know of this Inn. Love the photos will definetly check it out next drive I visit Nevada City.
Jeez .. you are not going to get a favorite out of me .. there are really just so many. The photos are SOO great — fall colors, the river, great trails..But it is all the places and events that you show us … mountain biking, hiking, swimming holes, art walks and more.
For those of us who find this area over-full w/ activities, and we just can’t get out much (and maybe even have a fear-of-missing-out-thing going) — we can live a bit through your blog!!
Thank you for all you do with in the community! Love your blog and happy to share it with my circle <3
From the moment the share your produce stand was introduced, I knew. I hosted our out of town wedding guests in their gorgeous suites, and they LOVED it. I bring my children to watch the fish, and Porkchop and Lulu quench their thirst with endless doggie water. There is also a bottomless bowl of Jelly Bellys!!!
OK, now onto the blog.
Our town has so much character, and Erin captures the uniqueness of our vibrant city eloquently with a quirky edge.
oh, and dude, I shared via FB = Viola!!!
I shared the love on Facebook! Thank you for your beautiful pictures..our family really enjoys them!
InnSide Nevada City is the go-to place for everything Nevada County! From great food to events and activities, Erin truly has the “Inn-siders” view. We steer old-time locals, newbies and tourists to this site for great information. Not only that, it stays fun and exciting with contests, unusual profiles, and wonderful photography. I love the way that the blog is really personal – it gives the true flavor of our community, rather than just a listing of “stuff.”
What I love about this BLOG is it alway features the best local treasures of Nevada County. Neighbors supporting neighbors is the “heart” of these foothills. (I’d love to win too! Nice “stuff”!)
I love the photography. And the local angle is wonderful, as well – so much to learn about this county. Very appreciated.
Thanks for the chance to win!
Awesome giveaway for the holidays! I visit Nevada City twice a year and this package if I were lucky enough to win it, would make those oh so much more exciting. Thank you for putting it together and I have long enjoyed the blog; it gives me such a great idea of new places in Nevada City so that I am prepared before I come.
Love all the beautiful photos you share!
Holy Crap – BONANZA! (Note the importance of the dash.) What an amazing network of local businesses and support.
Without a doubt one of the best things about the Outside Inn blog are the pictures, pictures, pictures. The framing and variety is amazing. The accompanying text content is so descriptive yet straightforward, informative, and with links! It takes a knack.
I love all the info on Nevada City. Even after 17 years I am still discovering new places and activities!
I shared the love on facebook!
Shared via Facebook and Google+.
Of course I Love all your fine photography but you have an incredible feel for weaving our community together. Your blog entices out-of-towners to want to live here or at least visit and spend some $$ here. Thank you for all that you do. You have support from an incredible family 🙂 and friends.
I recently movd back to the area offer growing up in Grass valley, and your blog reminds me that there is still more to discover about my hometown. Thanks for giving me a new perspective on things left to discover here! I discovered your blog when I searched for information on Sugar Loaf Trail, so that is probably my favorite post as my husband and I love to hike there with our 6 month old son. Thank you!
I shared the love on Facebook 😉
Why do I love InnSide Nevada City? Because of Erin’s unique take on our small town and the spectacular images she shares with us all!
Wow, what a bonanza. I love this community, mostly due to the people and businesses located here. You guys have one of the best local flavor websites! Thanks for helping to make the GV/NC area that much better.
All I have to say is WOW! What a prize package. I love to read your blog to see what’s happening around the area. My favorite one was the bear in down town Nevada City. Thank you for giving me a chance to win this amazing gift. It would turn my Christmas from every thin to bountiful. But my Christmas is always blessed when I get to spend it with my friends and loved ones.
Donna Loper
busydee@cebridge.net
I have to agree that the bear was pretty impressive! Thanks for reminding me of that highlight.
I love keeping up on your blog posts! Makes me feel like I’m relearning my hometown every time!
This sounds like a terrific place to go with our family. Good luck to all, and I hope someone local wins! Hope to visit your Inn sometime from the Bay Area!
My favorite posts are about the river. The one this summer about great swimming holes was terrific. The photos are superb plus I love the ‘models’ that you use. Makes my heart warmer knowing that we live in such a cool place thanks to you Erin!
I love your photos of the fall colors. Nevada County is such a great place for fall. 🙂
Shared on FB as well. 🙂
Man, this giveaway is amazing! The thing I love most about your blog is that it introduces the community to new businesses in the area.
Shared some love via facebook!
I love all the things you have done about beautiful river spots and ski/snow related!!
Love me some Grass Valley goods. What a wonderful prize for anyone to win. Happy Holidays
I can’t say enough about this blog and the Outside inside news. You keep me in touch with all that is good about living in Nevada City especially when I’m not there. Thank you so much.
What an amazing blog; someone who truly understands and demonstrates the meaning of “community!” You have taken this on, on you own, to make a difference…and what I positive one it is. If only all the big little towns across the world were so fortunate! Keep up the great work 🙂
PS: Facebook has gotten my like and share 🙂
I’m so glad Sheila turned me onto this blog since all i know about Nevada City is what she and my very old friend and her hubby Greg tell me!
Sheila is a gem!
The picture you take are beautiful! This site reminds me of everything special about Nevada City!! There is no better place to live.
You are epic, Erin! What I love most about the blog are your beautiful photographs of the changing seasons: the Yuba in the spring, the celebration of life triathlon in the summer, the magnificent fall foliage, and Victorian Christmas and a snow covered Outside Inn in winter. When I can’t be in Nevada City, I feel like I’m there when I peruse your awesome blog! Thanks for all you do, Erin!
Shared on facebook 🙂
I love all the variety – and of course those cute boys eating ice cream. InnSide NC shows us all how fabulous this place is that we live! And Erin has a great eye for a good photo. Check out her amazing postcards for sale around town!
I like that your blog is local. I just heard about it from my friend sharing in FB.
Outside Inn is a killer place with a killer owner. Themed rooms abound and the small town hospitality is a great welcome. Nevada City love 🙂
When I first moved here and started blogging, 7 years ago, I dreamed of capturing every cool thing that was happening in Nevada City. I did NOT make that dream a reality, but you did Erin! My favorite thing about the InnSide blog is that it’s the single easiest way to show out-of-towners why this is the place to visit on their next vacay.
Facebooked it, of course 😉
I like seeing all the photos and the devoted and creative marketing that Erin brings to the Blog. As her father what I like most is that all that complaining she used to do about how long I was taking to get a great family photograph in fact rubbed off into real skills for her. I am very proud of all of her success and now I’m learning new Blog skills myself. What goes around comes around.
As relatively recent transplants to NC, your blog has really helped our family integrate into the community and learn about all the fantastic activities going on that we otherwise wouldn’t know about. Your post about biking at Hirschman’s Pond, https://visitnevadacityca.com/blog/biking-to-hirschmans-pond.htm/ is a personal favorite because it introduced us to one of my favorite close jaunts with my son! I also really like that I will invariably see Erin at all the events happening around town!
My 7 y.o. boy has always had a great time visiting the Outside Inn on Halloween, and thus, so have I. Your blog has been helping me learn about Nevada City, and has helped me see the town’s heart and soul, and the more important things about living here: community and celebrating the natural beauty and abundance around us. Thank you for that. And it was nice finally meeting you this evening.
I love your photography, and the photo collages you do. My favorite post is probably the swimming spots on the Yuba! Thanks for all you do for our town 🙂
The author is the best. She is fun and makes Nevada City a great place to go to.
It’s hard to pick a favorite post because all your photos are always so enjoyable, but I do love the Point Defiance Loop post. That’s one of my favorite walks, especially in the Spring.
I shared it on Pinterest.
I love seeing all the pictures of the changing seasons around town. Thank you for sharing!
I have shared the love…..spelled out the odds…..explained how foolish it would be not to enter…..threatened to remove people from my will if they don’t use their winnings on me when they come up and visit…. oh, i GOT this!
My favorite thing about this blog is the sense of community I get from it. Also, the fun ideas for things to do and places to see are priceless and allow me to be the best tour guide I can be when friends and family come to visit. Artwalks, fun hikes, wine tasting events…”these are a few of my favorite things” (yes, I will be watching tonight’s live performance of Sound of Music on NBC.)
Dang Erin!! You really went all out on this one! =) My favorite part of your blog are all your pictures! They are always so beautiful! So glad I finally got to meet you too!! I still think we should have a “Nevada City Instagram meet up walk!”. Let’s organize one soon! Happy Holiday to you and your family! =)
Wow! I just love our generous community and so thankful we made this our home where our children can grow up in such a caring and unique place. Thank you for all that you do! Merry Christmas!
I shared this on my facebook page! I forgot to mention above that my favorite local event is the boxcar races in June!
Great Job Erin, What an amazing collection of gifts you have put together for some lucky person. You truly deserve the title of ambassador of Nevada County. We are a better community because of you. Happy Christmas, love your biggest supporter, Mom
Definitely posted to Facebook! Your blog has been away for me to keep in touch with the new and old traditions of Nevada City. The moments you capture at events and through the seasons create this wonderful sense of nostalgia for me. Reading this blog makes me want to go back in time and attend everything I missed just to be a part of the spirit captured through your photography. Thank you for being such a loving and thoughtful part of this community!
I think Erin’s post card pictures are my favorite Outside Inn creation of 2013. I use them to send quick notes to people and remind them that NC is a very special place.
After recently moving to the area, I have found your blog very helpful and inspiring when searching for things to do and gaining a better understanding for what the community has to offer! I especially enjoyed a recent post about the south yuba swimming holes. Fabulous photography as well!!
Erin you do a wonderful job of representing the communites of both Nevada City & Grass Valley. I use your blog as a reference, I often check to see what’s happening currently as well as your archives for ideas on shopping, eating, and enjoying the beautiful outdoors! Your photos are wonderful and make me feel proud to live in such a beautiful community.
We absolutely love The Outside Inn. It’s the oily place we stay when we visit the beautiful, charming Nevada City. We especially love bringing our dogs on our trips, and The Outside Inn makes that so easy for us. I can’t wait to check out your blog to see all of your pictures and read for posts. From what the others are saying, it sounds like you have done an amazing job. We haven’t visited in too long, so I will look at all your pics as a reminder of what we are missing. I hope we can visit soon. If I win this prize, that may just happen! Here’s hoping! 🙂
Erin: Nevada County’s Ambassador!
As a local business owner I really appreciate all that Erin does to promote this wonderful area. Her photography always speaks volumes of this beautiful place we call home! Cheers!
It is so hard to pick a favorite thing! Erin, you do such a wonderful job! I suppose if I HAD to choose, I would say the pictures are the thing I love the most. They are so well shot and really capture the beauty of Nevada County, and all of the people and things in it. Now, I am off to share your epic giveaway on facebook. Good luck, everyone!
Love officially shared. 🙂
I love the simplicity and currency of content. Your blog showcases our county beautifully! It’s such a great source of local information .
Incredible prize!
I love seeing all the happenings in NC through your blog, and all the wonderful pics!
The blog is an amazing reflection of this incredible community and, as others have commented, the photos are especially great. When the “honorary uncle” of my “honorary niece” was coming down for a special celebration of her 21st birthday, he wanted a recommendation for a place to stay, and of course the Outside Inn was the first one that came to mind. Even though I have never stayed there, I just knew he would feel most welcome there and get a good feel for this community I think because of the inviting tone of the blog. And not only did he love it, he got our girl Oona a job there for the summer! Thank you Outside In for being you!
I liked it on Facebook too!
Dang Erin! That’s quite a generous give-away. Just had to throw my virtual hat into the ring. I’m so grateful for all you do to give props to our amazing community, and I’m so grateful I get to live here! Long live Nevada City.
I’m so grateful too, and can’t wait for your new venture to be featured on the blog…
What I love most about your blog, is your amazing coverage of Nevada City culture and events. Thank you for your dedication to your blog and our town!
Thanks! Dedication is a good word choice, sometimes I have to wonder about my desire to have things done immediately.
I’m just a twee bit biased… I absolutely love the postcard post the best ;p
https://visitnevadacityca.com/blog/nevada-city-postcards.htm/
your blog is the whole reason why I proposed that project in the first place… you capture visually how I feel about living here, and I suspected you’d be an awesome person to work with… which you were/are! (I, on the other hand, have dropped the ball on 2 components of that project that I still owe you, dangit).
You go girlfriend, I think our postcards are going to have a life of their own.
The reason this blog is so unusually captivating is it really grabs hold of the community and culture of this town and shows the beauty that we might forget in the day to day grind. We have so much to offer here! There are so many really neat shops and events and you pull them all out of hiding and remind us what is out there!
Glad to know that you’re a fan of sharing the love with those hidden gems.
When my son was little, he thought the Inn was an extension of our house since we lived next door and whenever his grandma was in town she stayed there. I just asked my little one what his favorite room was and he said, “I don’t just have one…. I like the The Bike Room and the Rock Climbing Suite oh, and the Cabin….and don’t forget when they tell us about all the things that are happening in our town so we don’t forget.” Out of the mouth of babes, I swear.
I’ll have to tell Margaret that when I see her next. Glad to hear we’ve got him hooked from a young age.
I posted on my Facebook page too!
I love how your blog “connects all the dots”!
Thanks Valerie! You know me and dots…
I love finding out about all the cool activities in town while looking at gorgeous pics of Nevada City. Overall great, informative, beautiful blog.
Thank you, so much to do in our community, I don’t even think I cover it all.
Erin, your blog is beautiful! I love working for the Outside Inn!
I liked and shared the Outside Inn on facebook about the giveaway. Erin, you totally rock! 🙂
I love the InnSide Nevada City blog because it really captures what Nevada City is all about. The blog showcases both the hidden and obvious aspects of our community that locals and visitors appreciate. It is well written and the photography is so special that I sometimes think I can hear and smell the scenes just by looking at them.
Thanks for sharing your love of Nevada City with us.
Thanks Robert, excited to share some of my blogging knowledge with Sierra Commons, it’s been a lot of trail and error, but I’ve picked up a few tricks along the way.
Posted on my FB page and on Sierra Commons’ page.
What I love most about this blog is that my daughter, Cathy, talks about it all the time. I can see why. Such lovely pictures!
I love having Cathy on my support team– and she’s an excellent PR resource, tell her her contract is being renewed.
I love how you and your photos take us all over Nevada County. We get to “travel” to beautiful, special places and your photos always make me wish I was there! Thanks, Erin!
I love that I too am constantly finding new things in our own backyard, like our walk to points of historical interest last month, have you ever stopped and read the plaques downtown? Who knew!
I love the pictures you post! They capture the charm of our little town.
And we’ve certainly got plenty of charm 🙂
I love that I can always turn to the Outside Inn blog to see what’s going on in our town. I might not be able to attend every event due to family, work, LIFE! But I can get home, sit back, and log on to the blog to scroll through and view some gorgeous pics! It’s like we’re really there.
Thank you so much Outside Inn!
Glad I can do some of the leg work for you!
I love the photographs you post.
Thanks Jason! You can play the I spy game to see if you see the boys (as they make appearances from time to time).
Your blog and lovely photos make us appreciate where we live even more, and helps us know what is going on around here! I routinely share your posts on Facebook to inspire people to come up to check it all out for themselves. Thanks for writing it!
So glad I can help inspire you to get visitors, and when they can’t all fit at your house you can send ’em on over to the Outside Inn!
I feel so blessed to live in such a special town filled with so many creative, thoughtful and innovative thinkers. I am always awed at how when someone is in need here the community steps up to help out.
That said, I really think that the InnsideNevadaCity blog serves an important and valuable role in this community, informing the locals of happenings and creating a published hub of information about our gorgeous town. So often in a small place like ours information goes unshared and Erin and the rest of the blog staff make sure that doesn’t happen.
Plus, THE PHOTOS! Always timely, always beautifully framed and processed, with an eye for the beauty and the relevant. As a photographer myself, I truly appreciate your work in this realm! Your photos in particular, along with your knack for keeping your pulse on this town’s heartbeat make the Innside NC blog more than a promotional newsletter; it makes all of you on staff there part of a valuable community resource. So… THANK YOU! <3
I’ll tell my blog staff they’re doing a great job (since that’s really just me!).
I always enjoy the “shameless’ promotions for the Outside Inn 🙂 You help me to remember how blessed I am to live here. Love to all for the Holiday Season! Pepper
Thanks Pepper, glad to know you’re on my team, and happy to help promote the amazing shows that come to The Center for the Arts.
Hi Erin, I appreciate everything you do to support your community, year ’round! I especially love all your fall photos, your posts about the Yuba, and the pictures of your Share Your Own food cart. I already like your page, so I’ll sign up for your email feed. 🙂 -Kim
Thank you Kim, I love what you do with your Community Harvest community!
What terrific prizes!
A little bit of everything! Confident you’d find something for you in the basket.
I’m new to the area. I love the town and am loving this blog. Fabulous photographs!
Thank you, hope you’re having fun exploring all the great things our community has to offer.
These posts connect me to home… from far away.
How far away are you? Loving hearing about Nevada City fans around the globe.
Ha – Only Eugene, Oregon now! Feels far, but luckily close enough to make it home every once in awhile. Looking forward to seeing all your beautiful faces soon…
i love all of the photographs here especially the one of all the goodies i am going to win!!!
I love the power of positive thinking!
Your Nevada City contributions are appreciated. My husband and I moved here September 2012 and your blog has been an informative go-to for happenings around town, as well as letting us in on new places to explore. Very thankful! 🙂
Wow! Look at that gift basket! What a wonderful Christmas present.
So looking forward to spending time at the Outside Inn and enjoying the Victorian Christmas for the first time.
Love this blog as a great source of local info and help for visiting friends!
Success! So glad we could work through the tech glitches, thanks for the comment and glad to hear it’s your go-to source for local info.
We love the Outside Inn! We stayed there the night before we moved into our house 11 years ago, for awhile when we were remodeling, and sometimes when we get a lot of snow and lose power. We also recommend it to all our friends and family – and they love it too. We also love the blog – a constant reminder of just how amazing Nevada City is. Thank you Erin for being such an awesome ambassador for Nevada City and environs – we all so appreciate what you do to showcase and promote our magical little town!
(and of course I shared it on FB – multiple times -and emailed to friends and family)
Thansk Roseanne, thanks for the contribution to the basket and all that you do to share the love of the arts in our community.
Best blog ever! I love your photos. Thanks for doing what you do. I love our little town!
Thank you!
I like seeing your photos at work – blending your love of photography with your passion for marketing your business and the pride you take in your town. 🙂
Lydia
I’m glad you think I have pride in our little town, grin. We want you guys to come visit more, maybe if you won this basket you’d share the love with me?
What an amazing prize!!! We are so lucky to live in such a caring community. I love seeing all the local input and insight your blog has to offer. Thank you so much for all you do Erin!
Thanks Kurtis, it’s fun to get out and see what our community has. Please keep taking photos, I look forward to adding your perspective on more events in 2014.
Erin, I mainly like that you do so much work for me. I don’t get to a fraction of the events and places you do, so I appreciate (and am inspired) by the breadth of your interests and your energy in pursuing them. You supplement those efforts with a skill at both taking and editing photos so that you document your posts perfectly. I’m especially glad about how much you prize art, especially emerging local artists like Anna Snelgrove and Ruth Chase and many others. Thanks.
Ed how kind of you to mention our work. I love Anna’s work too. We are lucky to have so many talented artist such as yourself. Thank you for your support my friend.
I live in SF but have a weekend/future-retirement home in Grass Valley. Originally, I fell in love with your photos of the area on Flickr, and then followed your profile to your blog site. Your blog and photos have been, and continue to be, a great introduction to the area. I especially love the fact that you feature and promote other local businesses!! Your site has become my go-to shopping guide for the holidays and beyond.
Many thanks, it’s amazing how many choices we have for such a small town, yeah for shopping locally! What’s your favorite store I’ve promoted?
There have been so many, but the Wooden Spoon sticks out in my mind (maybe because I like food).
Oh… and probably A Foreign Affair. I’m sad that they shut down their store. I found the place fascinating and spent many hours chatting with the owners.
Oh… I also “shared the love” on Facebook!
Liked and shared your awesome giveaway on FB!
Obviously, the best part of the blog is the one who writes it. Erin, thanks for all you do for our community with your blog. I love directing friends from out of town to your site. (Also, yes, I’m aware sucking up here isn’t going to help my chances!)
Thank you my friend!
nevada city, why i love it. in words? that is difficult for me. all i know is that my heart skipped a bunch of beats when i first drove through in 1997, and i haven’t wavered in my devotion and dedication to this town since. it took me until 2001 to actually make this wonderful town my home, but it had my heart from the get-go. now, there is no where else i want to be. the people are FIRST on my list of positives, never before have so many people returned my smile, or smiled at me first. for the most part, people are happy here, for they have chosen to live in a sacred and beautiful place, away from the hustle and bustle and running that so many in this world call life. we call this God’s country, because HE/SHE already lived here, and now we do too!
a community like this is not common, and i feel incredibly privileged to live amongst people that CARE about each other. Blessed be Nevada City……
What’s not to like about your blog, Erin? It is so informative, especially for someone like me who doesn’t have the pleasure to live in Nevada City. We plan to move there in 2 years, so it’s nice to be informed about what is offered there from your fun & interesting blog. Thanks!
Thanks Janis, I love that you’ve got your support crew on the streets here, but that I’m helping you learn even more.
Hi Erin – What an amazing blog and giveaway once again. What I enjoy most about your blog is the vibrancy of your photographs and the sense of community they bring to mind. You always have a fun item or event to highlight. Some for kids some for adults – all described with flair and grace. Your blog ever so subtly lets us all know that we can and should get out there and have some fun!
Your giveaways are interesting in their own right. Just enough to bring attention to a business and always a small hoop to jump through to get in the running. The nice thing is that occasionally, you actually do win!
I don’t have a Facebook presence, however I do often forward your blog on to friends near and far. It’s a wonderful way to let them know what we’re doing up here.
I have had many favorite blogs. Among the top would be hiking and biking by the South Yuba (fun to see friends and family), Pinewood Derby (who else covers Cub Scout events?) and the First Friday Art Walk (I decided I really needed to go!). Keep up the good work. You help to bring our community together. Thanks. Pam
erin, you are fantastic! look at this amazing thread of comments!! woo hoo nevada county! we are so lucky. xo
I look forward to your posts every day. Thank you for sharing such beautiful pictures: https://visitnevadacityca.com/blog/nevada-city-snow.htm/
You’re welcome, I was so excited to capture the beauty of our little town, so glad so many other people have enjoyed them. Now if only I could manage to post every day… (that, by the way, is not a realistic goal).
I do love your photos. ALot of the time i don’t even need to read what you have written to know the story. THe photos tell it all. And i love that you focuse on the great parts of the town you love.
Can you imagine if I wrote a blog about the parts I didn’t like? (laughing). I know most people don’t want to read much, that’s why I keep it short.
I’m new to this blog, but not new to Nevada County….I’m afraid I may be developing a mild addiction: Erin’s photographs! I love the scope and tone of the blog….very positive and effectively captures essences of Nevada County. For me, the natural beauty of our watershed has always been the hook….and then the architecture and funky idiosyncrasies of small town living…SPD as the city square….nightly entertainment (theatre, dance, music!)…art, art, art; local agriculture (share veggie basket is a delight!) and a sustainable life pace all constitute the line and sinker. These qualities attract quality people and I am so grateful to live in this real life magical place. 🙂
(I retired recently from my job in Sacramento, having commuted daily to downtown since 1984. I FINALLY get to enjoy my home community full-time, hiking and biking the trails, swimming in the river, strolling the streets and volunteering for various like-minded organizations–State Parks, SYRCL, The Sierra Fund, Center for the Arts, Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra, and Holt Ballet Conservatory.)
Such a pleasure to meet you, thank you for your kind words, I love cheerleaders on my PR team!
Shared via email and FB. 🙂
Erin,
Awesome job promoting our community and demonstrating what a beautiful place all of us get to share. Tremendous sense of good will from all the different posts. Feels good.
Keep it up!
Thanks Matt, and woo hooo for motivating to comment, now you wont have to hear me remind you for the next two weeks!
Having just moved to town from Chicago, your blog has helped reinforce the feeling that this was the right move. I’m still new here, but the tone of your posts on Facebook and Pinterest make me feel right at home. And the fact that you find enough fun, outdoorsy, and cultural to-dos to share helps me not miss the big city so much.
It’s sort of like how, when I read that Outside Magazine voted NC second best river town, it gave me a warm and fuzzy feeling. Small doesn’t have to be stifling and boring; it can be wonderful and exciting when there are good people doing good things.
So…thank you!
What to say? I love this blog. It just captures the essence of our town so beautifully. Thank you for putting your passion in to action and celebrating all that is good about our little corner of the world. Love!!!
Thank you, and I’m glad my enthusiasm is contagious, come to the blogging class I’m co-teaching in Jan at Sierra Commons!!!
my favorite thing about the blog is when i see photo’s of myself when i didn’t know you were even there! you’re the best stalker ever & i wouldn’t trade ‘ya for nothing…thanks for all the hard work & remember, housework can ALWAYS wait! xo
I didn’t know I was up for the best stalker award, who else was in the running? Since I last saw you sweeping, not sure you’re taking your own advice on the housework.
I love how you selflessly promote other small businesses in our beloved Nevada County. Always paying it forward!
Thanks Sarah, thanks for all your support online, love seeing your likes and shares and comments… and in real life visits to the veggie cart.
Halloween!
Why am I not surprised that’s your favorite thing?
Oh gosh I’m not sure if I can just pick one thing about Nevada City that I love. My family moved here from Orange county two years ago and I’m just obsessed with this county:) Its so magical everything about it. I have to say above all I love the Seasons here and Nevada City is by far the most beautiful in all 4 of them. My friends back home go crazy when I post pictures. It just looks like a storybook. It looks like a town that you’d see in a snowglobe its so cute!!:) I really could name a zillion things I love!! Its the best city ever!!!
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Thank you for all your updates on what’s going on Erin! ! I love your blog and your pictures are so amazing all the time!! My favorite thing you shared was tbe U picks at tbe food love project! Our family enyjoys that so much…so thanks for bringing it to our attention! !
Oh I’m so glad I inspired you to go to the U Pick (I’m going to assume it was Food Love Project?), gotta support our local farmers!
Yes 🙂 Food Love Project .Those farmers are AWESOME we love them! My 5 year old had a blast picking veggies every Thursday:)
I love all your photos and Nevada City info on Facebook, but I must admit I didn’t know you had a Blog. Well your Give-away did the trick and brought me here. Now I’ll check your posts and make some comments from time to time. Thanks for being our local rover. You make me wish I lived closer to town when you capture those quiet moments that only a town dweller could get out and experience. Thanks for sharing those moments with us all! Bravo!
So glad you discovered the blog there are significantly more photos on here then FB, and I love giveaways… mind you they’re not normally this large, but the smaller ones have better odds of winning, so keep checking in.
Erin, you’re a gem in our little town. Thanks for this and everything else you do. My favorite thing about the Outside Inn’s blog is YOU!
…and of course I shared on FB for an extra chance to win. 😉
Thank you Erin, I love that the first time I met you you knew me because of my photography, always a blessing to have your reputation proceed you.
I love Nevada City! Every year we meet our cousins and stay at the Outside inn. We always book this around Hot Summer Nights.We spend the early part of the day at the Yuba. Swimming in the Yuba is so fun and and the backdrop is amazing! Even though we share a summer cabin in Healdsburg we always make a vacation together to Nevada City.
The Halloween decorations at the Outside Inn!
I love how Outside Inn promotes small businesses in Nevada City, and seems to capture the lesser-known things that people passing through and locals alike would never know about. I especially love the consideration in your creation of a free veggie exchange, what a great way to support community, both for people who have an abundance of produce without an easy way to share, and in support of so many who really need the food support – thank you! https://visitnevadacityca.com/blog/nevadacity-free-veggie-cart.htm/
I love how you tie marketing of our town, local business and events into a fun blog that is informational and fun to read. As a business owner I always appreciate your efforts is promoting what it is the Nevada County has to offer. Thanks Erin!
i think erin gives the best insight to local happenings, shops, trails, river spots & tasty finds. i would say your coverage of such great things as KitKitdizzi’s opening with 4 local artisans is a great example of such blog pieces (https://visitnevadacityca.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/2013-12-12_0001.jpg). i know the community wouldn’t be as informed and as delighted to see such beautiful photographs of this mountain’s bounty. great work & happy holidays!
I just recently discovered your blog, and I love all the wonderful photos of Nevada City! This is also a great contest!!
2nd entry: Liked your Facebook page, and I shared the love with my friends!
Great blog, wonderful gift!
Very nice site. I have actually only driven through Nevada City once. We are fairly new to California and I’m loving it. I don’t have a favorite event yet since I’m so new here but when I found out we were moving to California last year I researched. I found pictures here of Victorian Christmas. The pictures really capture the spirit of Christmas. I cannot wait to see it with my family in person tomorrow. See ya soon Nevada City.
Nevada City is always a great destination for us down in Sacramento. The ride up there is beautiful and the locals are so friendly. Spend the day shopping for that special holiday gift, warm your spirits with a warm beverage, and later enjoy a meal in one of the many fine eating establishments. Nevada City, “showing the love” this holiday season! Fa la la la la tee dah dah dah. Seasons Greetings from your neighbors down the hill.
So glad you found the blog, now you can peek in from time to time and have more reasons to make it up the hill! Happy Holidays!
Love looking through your photos! Reminds me how amazing our town is! Thanks Erin!
I love seeing all the wonderful places to visit in Nevada City. I am a big fan of the Outside Inn and Nevada City Eats too! have a wonderful holiday!
Thanks Maureen, so many places to visit, who has time to do it all?
This blog has been invaluable to me as I decided to take the plunge, follow my heart, and relocate from San Diego to Nevada City. I learned so much about the community and culture and somewhere between posts on the farmers market, the bicycle tour, the storytelling festival, and photos of the beautiful river and local hikes, I made up my mind to make Nevada City my home. Thank you for inspiring this leap! I don’t think I could possibly have felt as confident and as enthusiastic about this decision without the info, images,and inspiration I got from this blog. When I started to doubt myself or get bogged down with all the logistics of ending a life chapter and starting another, I’d look at the blog again for reassurance and confidence. And now I’m here! In time to enjoy Victorian Christmas and the upcoming fungus foray! And to enter my very first Outside Inn Blog Giveaway! What a welcome! I can’t thank you enough!
Thank you… I’m honored to have played a role in your decision to move to Nevada City, your comment truly made my afternoon. I hope you had a fabulous time at Victorian Christmas.
Welcome Annie! We relocated from LA about 5 years ago and never regretted the decision for a minute. Here’s to many happy years in Nevada City!
I just “liked” The Outside Inn on Facebook and posted the Giveaway post to Facebook with the following comment:
The Outside Inn is pretty darn awesome and the blog is full of great info and images about upcoming events in Nevada City. I’m hoping to continue my raffle luck by winning this giveaway, but I welcome some competition. Bring it!
Well Annie…you say you are up for a little competition eh….well here you go. I have lived here all of my life except for 4 years of college, traveling the world, and then Seattle for two years. I always knew that I wanted to come “home” – I love Nevada City and everything about it and it makes me proud to say where I live. Erin’s blog InnSide like you said – solidified your choice to move here – and for me…it solidifies my choice to STAY here. We have such a cool community, wonderful stores, architecture, fabulous restaurants, theater, music, amazing schools, a safe place for us to raise our family…the lists go on and on – the best part about it is Erin captures the flair of our town with her photos, her words and her amazing giveaways…THANK YOU ERIN for loving “our town” I am also a huge fan of it.
Wow, that is an epic giveaway! I love this blog for the photos and seeing what an awesome community that you live in. It is definitely on my ‘checklist’ to stay at the Outside Inn!
This blog is so fun. I love your posts. The pictures capture the essence of the scenes and I love to see them. My favorite post was of the swimming hole. We had to check it out ourselves after that. So thanks for sharing all of you in this blog.
I love InnSide Nevada City blog, because I sometimes forget just how many restaurants, shops, concerts, festivals, gatherings and special events our little town has to offer! And if I miss an event, I can catch up on the fun with all the photos! Heres to a great new year!!!
Erin reveals the joy embodied in our wonderful town. Her blog highlights so many of the reasons we feel proud to call this home.
Thank you, Erin. Cheers to a great new year!
My favorite thing about Nevada City is staying at the Outside Inn….esspecially the Rock Climbing Suite!
I love all the info on local activities and stores. We’re new to the area and I’m still learning my way around.
Liked and shared. 🙂
I love the passion that Erin has for Nevada City. It is quite the amazing town!
Wow, glanced through this blog and there is a wealth of interesting information. I will definitely go through it in more depth on my laptop. I also shared this blog post, and liked the facebook page.
I have always thought your name “Outside Inn” was so clever. I have lived out of town for 32 years now and the Outside Inn has really come to life. I have a pin for their post and I just shared 2 of their beautiful photos of NC. They are really stepping out to make this community a homey place and I just can’t keep up with all the shops changing. By the way, I wish we could do something about Harmony Books having to move with nowhere to go. It’s gotta be the oldest business in town! Thank you for your work!
I love your farmers market blog post. Gorgeous pictures, plus it reminds me of all of the great ways you support local produce access in this community–both by hosting Mountain Bounty Farm’s CSA and by having your free produce stand out front of the Outside Inn all summer. I love the Outside Inn too–clean, cute, cozy rooms at an affordable price with links to all of the great outside stuff going on around here.
I shared the love on my Facebook page. But I asked my friends not to click the link and register because I want to win. Does that disqualify me? 🙂
Erin, you have become Nevada City’s very own Entertainment, Visitor and Marketing rep. Your photos and articles about our great little town are not just informative, but full of great pride and visual beauty of our community. As an up and coming artist, I truly appreciate everything you do to help get our own home grown creatives get noticed. Thank you for all that you do. I always recommend the Outside Inn for all of our out of town friends and family. Have yourself a beautiful holiday!
I love reading the blog! Living in town I sometimes miss events and it is great to read a brief about the great things I miss out on. It also gives me a heads up to different happenings that I may want to attend. Great job.
While I love all things Outside Inn – I’d have to say the Fudenjuce post has been the most transformative. I would’ve never know about the place and their tempeh apple salad rocks my WORLD. I also just love the consistent awesomeness of the photography. Especially the yuba river shots. Really really spectacular.
Thanks Bailey, I love that you guys came all the way up the hill from Sacramento to see a play, because of the blog! What about Halloween though, that didn’t make your top 10 list?
I love that anytime I think there’s nothing interesting happening in the area, your blog proves me wrong. 🙂
Thanks! And one of these nights I’ll make it to trivia night, perhaps you should do a bit more nudge, nudge to get me out the door on a Tuesday evening.
When I first move to this area 2 years ago and didn’t know all rhe fun and exciting things to do I was referred to this blog. I live ready everything this area has to offer. My favorite find is Bridgeport. I read about all the trails and have made that one if my favorite monthly weekend walks.
I love the local events, and tidbits about our town I didn’t know. It encourages me to try new places and revisit those I haven’t been in too long.
Your blog is full of beautiful photos & great local information! I love that you share about the whole area & include so many local business!
Wow Erin!!! That’s a lot of comments on here!!!
Well, I love your blog because you keep us totally up on the local events. And yes we get the local paper but believe it or not, but you catch much more of what’s going on. You are out and about and keeping us informed, Thanks Erin!!!
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I shared the love on Facebook!
Love the sharing of unique photos on instagram and through your blog of a great little town. Thanks for doing and caring so much!
Also shared on facebook!
You take the best pictures of our favorite place! Love seeing the highlights of what NC has to offer on my instagram feed. Sometimes I even use that as a go to for what to do that day for our family!
We live in a tiny house and could not have wished for a better town to get outside and go exploring! Loved all of the shots of the Yuba River over the summer, all of the fairgrounds events photos you take (like the Celtic Festival)… Loved the post on KitKitDizzi, I checked them out yesterday at Victorian Christmas because of your posts and photos of the Juniper Ridge line on Instagram!
The photos are amazing. They artfully captureour community! Thanks!
Thanks Tyson…
Just stayed in the “cabin” last night…very nice, clean, cozy with the fireplace. Actually more amenities than I expected. From the outside it looks small but feels much bigger when inside. Comfy, cozy chairs and large bathroom. Staff is quite nice and helpful, I recommend the Outside Inn!
Being out of state, Erin’s awesome blog not only keeps me up to date on happenigs around town, it also clues me in to the coolest new things to try when I’m visting. And her photos help with homesickness, especially in summer when I miss the river and all the fun activities around town. Thanks for keeping me in touch with home even when I’m far away 🙂
Thanks Courtney, I’m glad to hear you’re living life in Nevada City vicariously through me.
My favorite thing about your blog, besides the fabulous photos is the way you tirelessly promote local businesses and community to both the locals and those who visit from out of the area. As the inn keeper for Outside Inn you are an amazing ambassador for our community. THANK YOU.
Ambassador huh? Wonder what the diplomatic privileges are? I think tirelessly is a good work choice to describe my efforts, since you’ve seen me dash in and dash out without as much as a hello… But we’ve all got to work together, keep up your hard work! And if you know anyone who’s interested I’m teaching a blogging class in January at Sierra Commons.
The best of Nevada County!
Thank you!
I love that I can count on the Outside Inn’s blog to let us know what’s happening in town. Having just moved back to NC, it’s a super easy way to get connected. Also, fate since we ended up moving right up the street and can now enjoy (and hopefully share our own bounty) our neighbor’s excess fruits and veggies in your famous free veggies baskets.
But what I really love are the pics – an easy, beautiful, share-worthy way to showcase our cute little town. Thanks Erin, for keeping us all informed 🙂
I’m glad you know that the veggie cart is famous… part of Nevada City-lore. And I love that my social media followers (mostly Instagram and Twitter) always know when there’s a bounty to be shared (you could just use the good ol walk down the street option too). Welcome back to Nevada City!
I am always happy to see your posts about Nevada City. The photographs are just beautiful. We stayed with you back a couple years ago when we were buying a house out in Cascade Shores. I’ve learned so much about Nevada City from you Erin, and now have a list of places to check out when we move out there in 2014! So exciting! Thank you!
So glad the Outside Inn was on your path to life in Nevada County. And the list of places to visit is long, my advice- pace yourself. Even us “old timers” are still discovering new things around here.
I live the amazing work you do for our town and it’s businesses! I shared on Facebook.
Thanks Polly, I need to drag you on some more blog research, been far too long since our date at the Willo!
Thanks for this once in a lifetime opportunity to win! I love that this blog is a true fan of small business owners and the unity of our unique community. I’m always impressed with the creative ways this blog imagines to bring our small into into the homes of its members. Thanks for putting this together! ~Sadie xox
Oh who knows, at the rate I’m going, there’ll be another epic giveaway next year… Small business owners gotta stick together, think local! Thanks for your comment. Check back tomorrow to see….
Just found this blog today. I can’t wait to go through all the post and learn even more about this town I grew up in. Especially excited to do this, https://visitnevadacityca.com/blog/nevada-city-walking-tour.htm/, when I next visit!
Merry Christmas, I have no idea i this eneters me into all of the possible giveaways, or noee. There seem to be three links in the priginal post.
What do I like most? More than just an ad for your Inn, you truly interact with the community with the wide range of topics and excellent photos.
I’m getting in at the last minute! I love reading about all the fun things happening around town but also a big fan of the PHOTOS! https://visitnevadacityca.com/blog/nevada-city-snow.htm/ So pretty 🙂
Thanks Corisa, I love that you forgot to mention the stampede of people I sent to your shop Green Light when I plugged it on the blog! I too love those snow photos, I was like a little kid walking the streets with my camera.
There really is nothing better than reading The Outside Inn blog to keep my Nevada City roots intact! This Nevada County girl turned San Franciscan has a sweet spot for home and I stay connected through posts and pics from The Outside Inn. Even better is my built in buddy and tour guide, Erin, who knows everything going on when we come home for a foothill escape! See you soon.
I really enjoy all of your photos of Nevada City and information about community events.
I come to the Outside Inn blog to check out the photos, which are taken by the owner Erin. Her photos and accompanying articles give great takes on every local occasion, supplemented with plenty of information about local spots to adventure or otherwise investigate.
We moved to Nevada City over a year ago and when friends and family come to check out our cool little town, we advise a stay at the Outside Inn because every single room has a unique theme, which really is pretty awesome.
What an amazing blog! Erin you do a wonderful job.
I love the Outside Inn’s blog for staying true to local businesses, showcasing the most beautiful spots in the area, helping the community, and beautifully showing the outside world a great example of what it means to be from this amazing little town. Thank you Erin for all you do!!
Thank you Katie for sharing some of your gorgeous images with me from time to time! Happy holidays to you and your family.
I love that you are so involved with Nevada City and your promotion of all the events and businesses. I love Victorian Christmas and Hot Summer Nights, both excuses to see old friends and be part of the energy that is one of the most attractive aspects of the town!
Favorite photo? Oh, that’s easy!
Herm & Fleshy dancing and handing out candy on Halloween!
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The Outside Inn blog captures so much that is beautiful and unique about our area: the events, the seasons, the restaurants and shops, and the people. Erin’s photographs are charming and often breathtaking and even though I know this area well I’m always seeing it in a new way. Thank you Outside Inn for helping make Nevada County a great place to visit and to live!
What do I love about the Outside Inn blog? Everything! Especially the woman who runs it. Erin makes me want to move to NC, sip coffee by the creek, have lunch downtown, and sip wine by the fire at night. Miss you!
Thanks Erica, come visit!!!!
My husband and I watched The Christmas Card AGAIN
yesterday. We are 69 and 70, and I am only so so on the computer, so I hope this comes out good. Also this is the first time I have logged into a blog. We wanted to get the details on Nevada City, and I was not just surprised but delighted that this wonderful place actually exists. I am still going through all the items on the web site, but your blog has helped me to feel at home. I have signed up to receive future blog postings and I look forward to this beginning. You and your wonderful town have just made the most fantastic impression on both of us. The first thing my husband said to me was “How would you feel about moving?”, which may sound extreme, but we are thinking about it. Thank you and I look forward to your future blogs.
It’s the photos!
They catch my eye and make me curios to find the spots, or go get a fresh cucumber! Thanks for a great blog!!
I love that the blog keeps me informed about community events and new businesses!
What an awesome package! I love what you do for Halloween for the kids…fantastic blog and great topics. Thanks
I absolutely love our town, Nevada City. It’s “Small Town USA” at its most authentic. Strolling down Broad Street, you’re not sure if your at Disneyland on Main Street or the real deal. Not only is Nevada City the “real deal”, but it represents true community as well just like small town USA should be. Just today, my son and his father were able to serve at a homeless shelter among community friends at a moment’s notice. That’s how our community is……family. What I appreciate most about Innside Nevada City blog is that with its professional photography and detailed descriptions it depicts Nevada City to a T. It doesn’t sugar coat the community, but presents the reality of the beauty, culture, and all that this amazing community has to offer.
What an awesome giveaway! I’ve signed up for your blog postings. Happy Holidays!!