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Most people would notput art in the same category asheavy machinery,
but that is not the case withNicholson Blown Glass.Many different types or equipment are used in making these
glass pieces of art. How it is done is quite remarkable. Three
hundred pounds of molten clear glass are kept at extreme
temperatures 100 percent of the time. Never to be cooled.
It is kept in a furnace of 2,200 degrees. HOT! These types
of machinery are very uncommon to an art studio and yet
for Nicholson Blown Glass it is just another day of creating
masterpieces.
Husband and wife, Rick and Janet Nicholson, began Nich-
olson Blown Glass over 30 years ago when they moved to
Auburn. With Ricks background in pottery and Janet’s in
photography making glass creations was the perfect combi-
nation of their two skills.
“In photography, you learn to focus on detail and see color
clearly,” Janet said.
There is so much depth of color to glass that to an untrained
eye it might go unnoticed. Being able to differentiate be-
tween the two like a photographer has proven a skill for eachawe-inspiring creation. Rick Nicholson’s abilities with pottery
have also proven a unique fit for his glass art work.
“Not only are you dealing with shape and form and color;
with glass blowing, you are keeping things on center, much
as the same with pottery,” Rich said.
Everything has a balance. Rick and Janet have combined their
talents and discovered a balance.
There is no end to learning when it comes to blowing
glass. Even Rick, who has been in this trade for years, is still
BEAUTIFULART PIECES
HANDMADEIN AUBURNWRITTEN BY NOELLE KONRAD ▼ PHOTOS BY JEREMY BURKE
NICHOLSON GLASS
5555 Bell Rd, Auburn
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www.nicholsonblownglass.com
Finished piece: Somework from NicholsonGlass (opposite).
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Is it hot in here?: Thefurnace is kept at 2,200degrees. (above).
inspired to learn more. Their shop has expanded in the last few
years with what designs are offered. Glass can be blown into
many different shapes. Some are figurines, bowls, contempo-
rary artwork, vases, even urns, and much more. Rick wished
to create horses for his equine loving wife. After a class with
world-renowned Italian glass sculptor, Pino Signoretto, and a
year of honing his skills, Rick was finally ready to present his
glass horses, amongst other new feats. Anything that is worth
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having takes time and the patience Rick has
to making his art perfect truly shows in the
quality of his work.
Rick and Janet’s vivid imaginations have
led to some incredible designs. Each one is
carefully thought out. However, until it is
finished, it could turn out any unique way.
“There is a big investment when you try
something new. You can have an idea andgo toward it but each piece is going to be
unique; you won’t know until they are done.
Sometimes we make two just to get one,”
Janet said.
Not every piece turns out as planned. With
this art form, which is not exactly “hands-
on,” it can be difficult to achieve the desired
result. Their focus and determination are true
of an artist. Together they make a great team.
Craftsmanship: Muchcare and creativity
goes into each pieceat Nicholson Glass.
An additional member of the team joined a few
years ago, Rick and Janet’s daughter Hannah.
She now plays a large contributing role to the
family business.
“She (Hannah) has a natural talent for art and
steady hand,” said Rick.
The artistic gene runs in the Nicholson family.
Nicholson Blown Glass has been represented a
many prestigious events. Their ornaments hav
been displayed during Christmas at the White
House, as well as sold in the Smithsonian gift
shop.
Their glass is a true gem in Auburn.◆
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A lesser-known foothill celebrity once appeared in30 Hollywood motion pictures and TV episodes. Today,Engine No. 5 has a comfortable retirement back home, away from the glam and glitter of tin-
sel town at the Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum in Nevada City. After a career of riding the rails
throughout Placer and Nevada counties, it was sold in 1942 to a Hollywood film company and
appeared in its first movie, “The Spoilers” starring Marlene Dietrich and John Wayne. It’s last screen
appearance was in a 1978 episode of “Six Million Dollar Man,” said Brian Blair, treasurer and curator
of the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum.
But this story is about the 22-mile railroad that went from Nevada City to Colfax, before Engine No.
5 lived the life of a movie star.
In 1876 a narrow gauge track was built in 15 months and began running during the Gold Rush.
“The reason the railroad was put in was because of the mine industry,” Blair said.
Its services became necessary because once the easy-to-get surface gold was mined, it was time to
dig deep. The trains hauled needed heavy mining machinery into the foothills.
It also moved people, mail, dairy products, timber and more.
WRITTEN BY JULIE MILLER ▼ PHOTOS BY JULIE MILLER, UNLESS NOTED
Ridin’ the railsRAILROAD ONCE CONNECTED NEVADA CITY TO COLFAX AND BEYOND
NEVADA COUNTY
NARROW GAUGE
RAILROAD MUSEUM
Winter months open weekends
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Beginning May 1, open dailyfrom 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
5 Kidder Court, Nevada City
530-470-0902
ncngrrmuseum.org.
Facebook Nevada Country Nar-row Gauge Railroad Museum
HISTORY
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In 1893 it transported a circus. However, that 22-car train with two engines
tipped on one of the mountain curves between Grass Valley and Peardale.
“The first reports were that the circus lions and tigers had escaped, but it later
turned out they escaped injury,” Blair said.
In the wreck, two people were killed and two were injured. The fatalities were
a Sells-Renfro Circus employee and a young man that was illegally hitching a
ride from Colfax to Grass Valley.
One of the stories that rumored about blamed the circus horses for the crash,
claiming they had turned the train over with their weight.
The official report of the accident said the circus crew had loaded a wagon incor-
rectly causing a flat car to tip.
The tight curves and grades in the Sierra foothills lent itself to a narrow gauge
track being just 36 inches apart. Today’s railroad tracks are 4-feet, 8-inches apart.
With this narrower width, cars could be one-third the size and bridges could
more easily be built, since the trains were less heavy.
John F. Kidder was hired to construct the railroad and soon became its president.
When he died in 1901, his wife, Sarah took over operations, becoming the first
railroad in the U.S. to have a woman president. She ran the company for 12
years, selling the operation in 1913 and moved to San Francisco.
The railroad also boasted the highest train bridge in California for its time. The
1908 Bear River Bridge was 172-feet high.
Over its 66-year tenure, the railroad carried more than $200 million in gold bars
to Colfax where they were transferred to Central Pacific for delivery to the United
States Mint in San Francisco.
Railroad yard: NevadaCounty Narrow Gauge
Museum is open onweekends until May where
it will be open seven days aweek (opposite).
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Engine 5 alive: Thishistorical photo shows
Engine No. 5 sits in frontof the Kidder Mansion.
(top right, courtesy)
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Post retirement:
Engine No. 5, built in 1875by the Baldwin companyin Philadelphia, lives outits retirement inside the
museum (center).
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Railroad family:
John and Sarah Kidder(courtesy).
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However, trucking and busing companies began to give the
railroad competition as roads improved in 1910. The competition
became more threatening as automobiles grew in number. But
the railroad remained profitable, event during the Great Depres-sion. Finally, after Pearl Harbor was bombed, the railroad’s biggest
customer, the gold mines, were not able to get mining equipment
delivered.
“When the U.S. entered WWII, the government said gold mining
was not pertinent. (The mines) couldn’t get any material,” Blair
said.
All efforts were then focused on the war.
With trucking companies in full force, and mines closing or re-
ducing their operations throughout the region, in April 1942, the
railroad was sold to Dulien Steel Company to scrap it. The biggest
engines were sold to the Navy, with one of the engines, No. 9, be-
ing shipped to Hawaii to serve in Pearl Harbor for the war effort.
In 1945, when the last of the operating equipment was sold, the
remaining metal pieces were set to be purged.
“Other parts were sold were melted down to make bombs and
bullets,” Blair said.
But all is not lost for the historical Narrow Gauge Railroad.
A museum opened in 2003 in Nevada City unearthing the rail-
road’s history. The museum gets about 5,000 visitors a year by
families and train buffs alike. It is owned by the city, but receives
all its operating funds by donations and proceeds from the muse-
um’s gift shop. All its 30 employees are volunteers. The museum
has a functional 1901 steam car that runs on compressed air, plus
locomotives, gondolas and cabooses — more than 20 cars total.
So, if you’ve ever seen such classic movies as “Winchester ’73”
with James Stewart, 1950, “Rails into Laramie,” with John Payne,
Dan Duryea and Mari Blanchard, 1954, “Shenandoah,”1965, with
James Stewart and Doug McClure, you’ve seen Engine No. 5, a
celebrity with its roots right here in the foothills. ◆
Train wreck: In1893, a train carrying
a circus tipped on
one of the narrowgauge’s tight turns, justout of Grass Valley
(courtesy).
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Little engine that
could: This small, butfull-scale switching
locomotive was builtfrom scratch in the
museum’s workshop toresemble those of the
1880s.
___Another No. 5:
This 1910 Lima is onloan to the museum
from South Carolina(opposite).
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Take the high road:
The Bear River Bridgewas 172-feet high
(courtesy).
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Map: The railroadwound its way through
the foothills withmany tight curves
(courtesy).
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With over 800 exhibits, theAuburn Spring Home Show is back again with
collections of exhibitors with home gardens all put
together in one setting.
“We have the exhibitors who showcase their
products and services such as remodeling, con-
struction, interior decorating, carpeting, furniture,
solar installation and many, many more,” said Lani
Johnston Horan, the Home Show’s producer.
This show will have the Outdoor Kitchen PLUS
grand plot prize of a $25,000 giveaway, she said. It
is sponsored by Gloria Landscaping and it includes
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ture, a TV and barbecue, Lani said.
WRITTEN BY RACHEL ZIRIN ▼ FILE PHOTOS
AUBURN SPRING
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AUBURN
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“There will be a Foothills Farmers Market Chop Challenge,
which will feature Mason Partak, the winner of TV Network’s
Chopped Jr.,” she said. “Other chefs and cooks will be given
three items from the farmers market and have to create a
dish.”
There will be a Landscapers Challenge which is where
landscapers will complete for a vote to win the best garden
landscape display, Lani said.
“At the same time, there will be numerous things going on,”she said. “RCO California renovations will be presenting a
building full of remodeling ideas. At the Auburn Fairground,
we will be holding a separate event call the NorCal Recreation
Show and that will have everything from wild to wild.”
There will be many giveaways from various companies includ-
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many more, Lani said.
This year’s event is the 20th anniversary and is expected to
have around 30,000 guests.
“We are putting in extra effort, and acknowledging those who
have been with us for 10 years or more,” she said. “We antici-
pate this to be the best show yet.”
Lani’s favorite part about the Home Show are “the landscapers
because they create garden displays in a natural setting,” she
said. “I also like finding out about all the new products and
services the venders bring in.”
Guests should expect a casual and enjoyable shopping expe-
rience, she said. They will have the ability to do comparison
shopping at one location, she said.
“Guests are encouraged to bring a list of their projects,
blueprints, and a wish list because they will probably find it all
there,” Lani said.
Spruce up the hom
Joanne Naegele, wFoothill Designs, seup for a past AubuHome Show, thisseason’s show will bat the Gold CountFairgrounds.
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Is this a set up?: Vendors are busy
setting up for theSpring AuburnHome Show that wbe May 20-22.
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.7 mile Flume 25Spillgate 8 picnic table
.5 mile W CA 4WD ClubDiamond Outhouse
.4 mile W.
Tel. Pioneers Yuba River Overlook
.3 Mile W.Flume 23 Downey Flume/bench
.2 mile W.Start Jones Bar Hiking Trail
Main entrance and trail underpass:No U-turn, drive .3 mile NE forturnaround and additional parking
.2 miles E. Flume 21 bench
.45 miles E. Flume 19/20 benches
.5 mile E. Tunnel Rock
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1.8 mile E.Augustini CreekFlume 13
2.2 mile E. Miner’sTunnel Overlook
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OldDitchtenderHouse site
Flume 32Jones Ravine,2.6 mile W.
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Six miles northwest of the historic town ofNevada City is one of the region’s premierhiking spots, the Independence Trail.The popular hike offers nearly five miles of mostly wheelchair accessible trail through
dense woodland that opens up to spectacular vistas of the South Fork of the Yuba
River.
With its gradual, level walkways, the Independence Trail offers superior outdoor acces-
sibility for people of all abilities in all seasons. In the spring and summer enjoy a lush
canopy of ponderosa pine, madrone and live oak, and an abundance of colorful wild-
flowers. One of the highlights of spring is to see the California newts mating in primal
clusters near the waterfall at Rush Creek.
During the fall take in the cool canyon breezes and the color of changing leaves on
the broadleaf maples, willows, dogwoods and oaks. And in the winter, pull on your rain
boots to visit a magical landscape of lush ferns and granite boulders covered in vibrant
mosses.
For adventurous types, there are several summer swimming holes along the river that
can be accessed from the trail. From the west trail take the 0.4 mile hike down to Jones
Bar. This is a use trail (not maintained) with some very steep sections.
Hiking theIndependence Trail
WRITTEN BY JESSE LOCKS
Explore VIEWS OF THE YUBA RIVERSOUTH YUBA RIVERINDEPENDENCE TRAIL
Directions: Take Highway 49 out of Nevada City towards Downieville for 6miles. There is parking along the eastside of Highway 49 by the trailhead, andoverflow parking just around the nextcurve down Highway 49.
Distance of hike: Highway 49 dividesthe trail with the West trail being 2.5miles downstream of the South Fork ofthe Yuba River and the East trail 2.5miles upstream.
West trail offers a 4.3-mile loop alongswimming trail to Jones Bar Road, up toExcelsior Ditch and back to start.
Degree of difficulty: Both 2.5-milesections are rated 1. West Loop: 5.Wheelchair accessibility: 1.5 miles ineach direction of trailhead.
Seasons: All year.
Rules: Dogs on leash; no bicycles ormotorized vehicles
Bathrooms located at the trailhead andalong the way. Several picnic tables alsoavailable along the trail.
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Other swimming holes are located on the east
trail. Just before the trail ends, a rough road
crosses the trail; this is Hoyt’s Road, which
crossed the Yuba River in the 1850s. The road
takes you to a point directly above what is
called Miner’s Tunnel.
The Miner’s Tunnel was constructed in the
1870s to divert the river flow through a tunnel
in the bedrock to expose the river and its gold.
From this point there are a number of use
trails that you can follow down to the river,
including to the popular swimming hole at
Hoyt’s Crossing, which can also be accessed
from a trail that begins at the Highway 49
Bridge.
The Independence Trail is not only rich in nat-
ural beauty but in history. Built on the site of
the Excelsior Ditch, hikers tread along on the
remnants of a 160-year-old flume networkthat was originally built during the Gold Rush
to transport water from the mighty Yuba
to hydraulic mining sites in Smartsville, 25
miles downstream. You’ll cross a few of these
reconstructed flumes that have now been
adapted to function as foot bridges.
Other historical interests include Jones Bar. For
those who take the side trip to Jones Bar, they
will now find a swimming hole, but during the
late 1840s and early 1850s it was the site of a
lively trading post and the only river crossing
for miners and travelers between the town of
Washington and Bridgeport.
And finally, long before the miners, the
area’s indigenous peoples, the Nisenan, lived,
gathered and traded along the river. It’s not
uncommon to still find cultural remnants of
them in the form of grinding rocks near the
trail.
All along the Independence Trail are interpre-
tative signs identifying the area’s flora and
fauna and explaining more about the localhistory.
Whether you are looking for a relaxing stroll
in nature or to learn more about the legacy of
the landscape, the Independence Trail delivers
both and much more. ◆
Jesse Locks, is an avid writer and hiker. Last summer she hiked
the 165-mile Tahoe Rim Trail. Twice a month she hits the trail
with the Folk Trails Hiking Club to learn more about the tales
of the trails. Interested? Sign up at folktrailshikingclub@
gmail.com.
MUST-READS “The River: HikingTrails and History of theSouth Fork of the Yuba
River,” by Hank Meals “The Nature of thisPlace: Investigationsand Adventures in theYuba Watershed,” byBruce Boyd and LieseGreensfelder.
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FACTS ABOUT THE
SOUTH YUBA RIVER
INDEPENDENCE TRAIL Conservationist John Olmstead stum-bled across the Excelsior Ditch whilehiking near the south fork of the YubaRiver in 1969. Between 1973 and 1986,Olmstead and friends, along with severalprivate parties raised enough money tobuy much of the land containing theditch, which the State of Californiaeventually purchased to create theSouth Yuba State Park.
The Independence Trail is the firstwheelchair accessible wilderness trail inthe United States.
One mile into the West trail is thecascading Rush Creek, a fantastic spotto see California Newts in late winterand early spring. Don’t touch themthough. The amphibian’s slimy coatingis toxic.
Springtime brings the best wildflow-ers.
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I love autumn in Auburn. People wax poetic about the fall colors in New
England, but what they fail to mention is that the beauty comes with a steep
price tag labeled: “Winter: coming soon.” When I lived in Massachusetts I
oohed and ahhed over those maple leaves along with everyone else, all the
while carrying in my belly a knot of dread, knowing I’d be buried in snow in
the near future.
Autumn in Auburn, though – while maybe not as brilliant as New England’s
– is all about singing “Hallelujah! The hot days are over.” For me, autumn is
hiking season.
When I was growing up Auburn was not yet known as the endurance capital
of the world, and as I’ve mentioned, the only thing I was enduring was
algebra class. I’m still not an “ultra” kind of person. I imagine myself running
sometimes as I pause to sip my English breakfast while re-reading “Pride and
Prejudice” in my cozy spot on the couch. Then I chuckle to myself and put my
nose back my book.
For me, the brutal heat of summer is an excellent excuse to laze around the
house or the cool of the library, but in the autumn, the outdoors calls me
away from even the most thrilling page-turner.
While, as you know, Auburn has some excellent hiking and biking options, myfamily and I recently discovered Deer Creek Tribute Trail in Nevada City. We
were looking for a shorter length of trail, as our sweet 8-year-old boy — we
call him Buckaroo — takes after his mother and tires easily.
The trail officially begins at Pioneer Park and wanders through downtown
Nevada City, but we like to park near the Miner’s Foundry on Spring Street
and follow the signs to the path along Deer Creek. There’s parking farther
down the route, but then we’d miss one neighbor’s wacky collection of sing-
ing “Wizard of Oz” characters.
Closer to the river, there’s a gorgeous rock wall designed with cubby holes
and a blue stone current that runs through it. Above the wall is a water duct,
artistically camouflaged to look like a fallen log. Our son’s favorite part of the
trail is the suspension bridge over Deer Creek. While I enjoy the view of the
river’s rapids and water-worn boulders, my son likes to jump and giggle.
The path is also a history lesson as the trail memorializes the history of the
Nisenan tribe as well as the Chinese. I didn’t know, for example, that during
the Gold Rush it was illegal for Native Americans to mine for gold.
The history is told in posts along a 1.5-mile loop from the suspension bridge.
The loop is not too steep and is fairly shaded. My mushroom-hunting
husband (don’t worry, he doesn’t eat them) has spotted some of his favorite
fungi along there as well.
The complete trail is nine miles long and the funding of it is managed by the
Sierra Fund with $1 million in grants from several different nonprofit, private
and government entities. The land is owned by Nevada City as well as the
Bureau of Land Management and Bear Yuba Land Trust, so the project is also
a lesson for our son about how great things are created when people work
together.
While Buckaroo does enjoy some of the educational aspects of the trail, whathe really enjoys – possibly even more than jumping on the bridge — is the
promise of a trip to Mountain Pastimes toy store and a sweet treat from the
Nevada City Chocolate Shop.
I have to admit that those post-hike activities rank fairly high on my list as
well. You can take the bookworm out of the house, but you can’t take away
her love of chocolate.
For more information about the Deer Creek Tribute Trail visit: Bylt.org/trail/
deer-creek-tribute-trail-east. ◆
Tricia Caspers-Ross is an award-winning poet and reporter for the Auburn JournalShe tweets at @patriciacaspers
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Stella + Parker Revival store prides theirstyle on vintage Americana clothing that owners, Deb Arbogast and Deanna Farchi, wear themselves. The sister duo
not only pick out the store’s lines of clothing, they wear them as well. They lookfor designers who compliment their artistic tastes, as both Arbogast and Farchi
create a fashion style with a purpose.
It’s important to the co-owners to create a welcoming atmosphere at Stella +
Parker Revival while supporting the local merchant and artist. Much of merchan-
dise collections are made in California, including Tysa Designs or NV Blue of San
Francisco. The textiles the sisters seek are of modern rustic Americana, according
to Arbogast.
Stella + Parker launched their spring collection with a celebration of harmony
and creativity. Auburn artisan, Tes Sullivan, led a Shibori napkin dying class for all
ages. It’s a Japanese style cloth dying technique with the use of indigo dye where
folding and binding the cloth creates a one of a kind pattern. With each fold andtwist of the cotton napkin, a new movement of light and energy compliments the
pattern.
The store’s spring event was also a chance to meet designer Tysa Wright. She
began her career at the very young age of 15, because she didn’t want to follow
the typical rhinestone embellished clothing that are seen in many stores. Those
clothes didn’t fit her energy, her free spirit. Wright grew up playing dress up
in grandmothers lavish velvet gowns, and the dream of being a designer be-
gan. Wright moved to London where she mimicked the iconic punk rock clothing
genre’s attitude.
“I would buy a shirt, rip it, shred it, and make it into something awesome that I’d
want to wear,” Wright said.
As she grew older, her tastes became more sophisticated and designs came to her
easily. Her line, TYSA Design is a collaboration of inspirations from her worldly
travels and the people she’d met over the years. Wright added that some of her
handcrafted garments are inspired from local travels including the Yuba River,
which as Wright said it’s such a grounding energy to be next to a such a mag-
nificent place She uses luxurious fabrics that are comfortable and free flowing,
designed with a brilliantly colored pattern that is versatile with any accessory. The
California made and designed clothing line feels good on your body with vibrant
printed blends of silks, cottons and rayon fabrics.
TYSA Designs garments are made for the comfort of relaxing around the house,or the same outfit can be easily transitioned into a fabulous outfit with a few
simple accessory conversations.
Wright was on hand at Stella + Parker’s spring collection launch event to meet
with customers and friends, and help them pick the perfect garments in the new
line, including River Nymph, Capri Dress and Ibiza Kimono. Tysa’s apparel is sold
in over 200 boutiques worldwide.
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diversity fashion accessories at Stella + Parker Revival.◆
WRITTEN BY KIM PALAFERRI ▼ PHOTOS BY KIM PALAFERRI
Try this on for size: Designer TysaWright holds up a brightly coloreddress that is available at the store(opposite, upper left).
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Decisions, decisions: Monica Roloffexamines a dress at Stella + ParkerRevival. (opposite, center)
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To dye for: Andrea Chew holds upa napkin she dyed at shop whichrecently hosted a napkin dyeingworkshop. (opposite, lower photos)
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Reservations are now being accepted for thissummer’s grand opening of the Inn Town Campground, a vibrant new year-round
campground located within walking distance of the quaint Nevada City downtown
area. The campground is the realization of a long-time dream by owners Dan and Erin
Thiem, Nevada City residents and owners of the popular Outside Inn, also in NevadaCity.
Featuring a variety of camping experiences that include tent sites, RV sites and rustic
canvas “glamping” tents, the Inn Town Campground will offer experiences designed to
suit different camping styles and preferences, from traditional to turn-key.
“We’re excited to welcome the first campers at the Inn Town Campground this
summer, and to provide them with a personalized camping experience that they
won’t find anywhere else,” said Erin Thiem. “Not only has our extended family been
incredibly involved helping to make our dream a reality, members of our community
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have come together to add elements of
character specific to Nevada City to the
campground. Campers are sure to feel the
welcoming spirit of our community when
they stay with us.”
Located on the western slope of the Sierra
Nevada, Nevada City is recognized as
California’s best-preserved Gold Rush town,
both for its small-town charm and authentic
historical character. The region is an outdoor
mecca, frequented for its convenient access
to the Yuba River, exceptional road routes
for cyclists, miles of mountain biking and
hiking trails, and variety of year-round
events.
After living in and traveling around New
Zealand for five years with their young
family, Dan and Erin came to appreciate the
“holiday park” model, which allowed them to
camp close to town, and provided access to
communal amenities. Since their return toNevada City, the couple took over manage-
ment of the Outside Inn and has been hard
at work creating the Inn Town Campground
from the ground up over the past five years.
Each site was hand-selected and carefully
designed to maintain the peaceful forest
setting.
“Every detail of this project is important to
us, as we want the guest experience to be
anything but ordinary,” Thiem said.
Custom headboards have been created for
each of the beds in the glamping tents, and
custom lighting fixtures have been commis-
sioned from a local artist. The couple has
involved the local community in the camp-
ground’s concept, design and construction;
with their collective ideas resulting in a
product that is largely community influ-
enced.
At the heart of the campground, a
3,000-square-foot heated amenity building,
called The Commons, will offer conveniences
such as: a camp store, kitchen (complete
with modern appliances and cooking acces-
sories), laundry facilities, TV area, reading
nooks, a swimming pool and barbecue area.
Additional comforts will include bath houses
featuring flush toilets, an indoor shower, as
well as an enclosed outdoor shower.
Visitors will also enjoy picnic tables at each
site, and the ability to have individual gas
firepits at their site, daily maintenance of
Glamping with G: Luxury-type tents are available for rent at the Inn Town
Campground (opposite, photo by Erin Lenkaland).
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Setting up camp: Tent camping is an option at the new campground in Nevada City. (above, photo by Katie White)
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communal facilities by the campground’s housekeeping staff, as well as
a communal outdoor gathering area that will bring people together for
activities such as family movie nights. Two staff-managed, wood-burn-
ing fire pits will be offered adjacent to the communal building.
Of the 70 campsites within the Inn Town Campground, the majority
will be traditional tent sites where guests will pitch their own tent. For
those interested in a turn-key experience, 15 sites will feature canvas
“glamping” tents complete with beds, linens, bedside tables, electrici-
ty, outdoor seating and peaceful views. An additional 15 sites will be
available for those with their own RV or camper, with most offering full
hookups.
Located approximately one and a half miles from downtown Nevada
City, the convenient location of the Inn Town Campground will offer
guests easy access to the neighboring Nevada County Narrow Gauge
Railroad Museum, the historic Chinese miner’s cemetery, and the ability
to walk to the variety of restaurants, boutiques and cultural events that
regularly take place in Nevada City.
Rates range from $45-50 for tent sites, $50-65 for RV sites with hook-
ups (some with water and electric, some with full hook-ups), and $90-
100 for deluxe, furnished canvas glamping tents that have electricity,real beds and linens. All site types include full access to the communal
building featuring the camp store, kitchen, laundry, television and
reading nooks, swimming pool and barbecue area.
Leashed pets are welcome for an additional $5 per night, per pet (max
two) in tent and RV sites. Some of the glamping tents are also dog
friendly, with an additional $20 per night required.
Reservations can be made online for dates beginning July 1. All camp-
ing will be short-term only, with a 14-day maximum and a two-night
minimum for weekend night stays between April and October.◆
Trail riders: Thereare bike trails atthe campground.(opposite, photo byKaite White).
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Tall tales: Camp sitesare nestled amongtrees. (above, photoby Simon Weller)
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LIMITED ADVANCE TICKETS
Adults$20
Kids 4-12
$153 and Under FREE
goldcountryprorodeo.com
Gold Country Fairgrounds1273 High Street • Auburn
R o d e o S t r e e t P a r t y
S a t u r d a y , A p r i l 2 3
F e a t u r i n g “ “ B u c k F
o r d P u r e
C o u n t r y B a n
d
i n O l d T o w n A u b u r n 8 p m- 1 1 p m
AUBURN BODY SHOP196 Nevada St.,
Auburn885-5582
www.AuburnBodyShop.com
EISLEY NURSERY, INC. A Master Nursery
380 Lincoln Way, Auburn885-5163
www.EisleyNursery.com
TERRY’S PLUMBING
SERVICE & REPAIRFree Estimates &Senior Discounts
Call Your Local Guy…(530) 613-1175
FORESTHILL TOWING14300 Musso Rd., Auburn
878-2043www.ForesthillTowing.com
THE FOOTPATH825 Lincoln Way, Auburn
885-2091www.FootpathShoes.com
AUBURN TROPHIES1221 Grass Valley Hwy.,
Auburn885-2669
Email:[email protected]
FRANK CALABRETTA’S
BAIL HOUSEDirectly across from the jail 11410 Atwood Rd., Auburn
823-8340www.BailHouse.com
HARRIS INDUSTRIAL GASESAUBURN IRON WORKS ~ 80 Years In Business ~578 Lincoln Way, Auburn8475 Auburn Blvd., Citrus
Heights885-1971 • (916) 725-2168
AUBURN JEWELRY & LOAN948 C Lincoln Way, Auburn
885-9219www.AuburnPawn.com
AUBURN HONDA 1801 Grass Valley Hwy.,
Auburn823-7234
www.AuburnHonda.com
AUBURN RAVINE TERRACE750 Auburn Ravine Rd.,
Auburn(530) 823-6131
www.AuburnRavineTerrace.org
AUBURN CAR TUNES3910 Grass Valley Hwy.,
Auburn885-5132
www.AuburnCarTunes.com
MICKEY’S BOOTS875 Lincoln Way, Auburn
885-3710www.MickeysBoots.com
SOUZA’S TIRES“Striving To Give You The Best
Values On Tires & Wheels” 153 Cleveland St., Auburn
823-8232www.SouzasTireService.com
GOLDEN SWANN Jewelry & Collectible Gallery
581 Lincoln Way, Auburn823-7926
www.GoldenSwann.com
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• Mutton Bustin’
• Bronc Riding
• Steer Wrestling
• Businessmen Steer Tie• Saddle Bronc Riding
• Tie Down Roping
• TeamRoping
• Barrel Race
• Bull Riding
• Cowboy FMX Freestyle
FOSTER FREEZECorner Hwy. 49 at Fulweiler
Near Staples in Auburn888-1119
ANDERSON’S SIERRA PIPE825 Nevada St., Auburn
885-8475www.AndersonsSierraPipe.com
ROSE ROOFING &SUPPLY INC.
144 Teamtrack Rd., Auburn823-3812
www.RoseRoofngAndSupply.com
ABBEY FLOORS & MOR1775 Grass Valley Hwy
Auburn888-8889
www.Auburn.Abbey.com
THE GROOMING ROO
“We love em all… youn& older pets!”
457 Grass Valley Hwy.Ste.#5, Auburn
823-0163
PLACER PARALEGAL161 Palm Ave., Ste. #3
Auburn(530) 292-8555
www.PlacerParalegal.co
STRING’S ITALIAN CAFÉ250 Bell Rd., Auburn
886-8703www.StringsInAuburn.com
HALL’S AUTOMOTIVE345 Sacramento St., Auburn
888-6451www.HallsAutomotiveTheShop.com
TGH AVIATION2389 Rickenbacker Way,
Auburn823-6204
www.TGHAviation.com
JR’S TRANSMISSIONS“Family Owned & Operated
Since 1980” 2125 Grass Valley Hwy.
(across from Bel Air Mkt.) • Auburn
885-5458www.jrstransmissions.com
PLACER FARM SUPPLY 10120 Ophir Rd., Newcastle
(916) 663-3741www.PlacerFarmSupply.com
SUNSHINE FLYERS“Aircraft Rentals &
Flight Instructions” 2410 Rickenbacker Way,
Auburn820-3442
www.SunshineFlyers.com
ICON HEARTH & HOME1163 Grass Valley Hwy.,
Auburn823-3396
www.IconHearthandHome.com
MCDONALD’S OF AUBURN2865 Bell Rd. Auburn
823-1521
ROPER’S JEWELERS“Your Hometown Jewler
Since 1956” 818 Lincoln Way,
Downtown Auburn885-4852
www.RopersJewelers.com
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YEE HAW
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THURSDAY APRIL 216 – 8 p.m.: Official Gold Country Pro Rodeo Kick Off
Party and Dummy Roping Contest at Auburn ChryslerDodge Jeep Ram, 1901 Grass Valley Hwy Auburn. Host-
ed by the Auburn Chamber of Commerce and Bootleg-
gers Old Town Tavern & Grill Auburn.
FRIDAY, APRIL 226 – 10 p.m.: Official Rodeo Pre-Party at the Auburn
Alehouse, 289 Washington Street, Old Town Auburn.
Hosted by the Auburn Alehouse, 289 Washington
Street, Old Town Auburn. Featuring live music, drink
specials, food, beer and a great time.
6 – 11 p.m