Transportation and Directions

Yes, our retreat is a little out of the way. And once you get here, you’ll be glad it is!

Our guest services staff will greet you:
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Monday -Thursday,
9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Fri
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sat & Sun.

Please call us if you expect to arrive after office hours at 800-346-5350 or 530-478-7518. We will leave a welcome packet for you.

Car Ride

  • Driving: Consult Google Maps. Our address is 13930 Expanding Light Drive, Nevada City, CA.
    Be careful about relying fully on GPS or online maps. Google Maps is accurate, but make sure you do not to miss the exit when I-80 turns toward Reno.
  • If you need a ride to or from the bus, train, or plane, please contact us and we can share contact information for a drivers who have helped our guests in the past.

Fly and Drive/Ride

The best airport to fly into is Sacramento International Airport (SMF). The Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) is also an option, but is less preferable. Both airports are approximately 1.5 hours driving distance from us.

Rides options from Sacramento Airport

  • Rent a car
  • Driving: Consult  Google Map. Be careful about relying fully on GPS or online maps. Google Maps is accurate, but be careful not to miss the exit when I-80 turns toward Reno.
  • Public Transportation, bus or train.

Bus/Train + Drive/Ride

Greyhound Bus

The closest Bus terminal services by Greyhound is Colfax (approximately 1 hour driving distance from us). Contact Greyhound directly for routes, current prices, schedules and reservations at 800-231-2222 or www.greyhound.com.

Amtrak Bus/Train

Amtrak offers bus/train service from available cities into Colfax (if coming from the East) and Auburn Bus Station (if coming from the West), each about an hour driving distance from us. Contact Amtrak directly for routes, current prices, schedules and reservations at 800-USA-RAIL or www.amtrak.com.