Sept. 28, 2020, SONORA, CA- Many new businesses in Tuolumne County have navigated their way through the process of opening during a global pandemic and they are booming with success. Located just 133 miles east of the San Francisco Bay Area, Tuolumne County’s new businesses are representative of their surrounding areas, Yosemite National Park, Gold Country, and the High Sierra. With safety guidelines in place, these businesses are ready to welcome guests.
The Royal Olive Manor offers a step back in time feeling in Historic Downtown Sonora. The goal of this new Bed and Breakfast is to keep history alive, with much of the décor holding a special place in Tuolumne County’s past while adding modern-day touches like a pizza oven. Each room in The Royal Olive Manor is named after captivating women who had lived on-site since it was built with local lumber in the late 1800s. It is all in the attention to detail around The Royal Olive Manor that really makes the space something special. It is also home to friendly spirits, like Peter who leaves handprints around the property when you visit. Their doors are always open to learning about The Royal Olive Manor.
Around the Horn Brewing Company is a new addition to Groveland, the northern gateway to Yosemite. Opening a brewery close to Yosemite and for the people of Tuolumne County has been a longtime plan for owners Andrew and Rachel Joy Sabatine and Shirley Horn. Around the Horn thrives to make beer that everyone enjoys. Visit with an open mind and get ready to try a unique out-of-this-world beer and delicious innovative food to match.
Sonora Fly Co is a new fly-fishing outfitter in the Gold Rush town of Sonora. Open recently by longtime Sonora local and avid angler, Brian, he hopes to bring his passion for fly-fishing in Tuolumne County to locals and visitors alike. Tuolumne County is the ultimate under-the-radar destination for year-round fishing access, diversity of fish, and uncrowded, clear lakes, and rivers. Sonora Fly Co offers excursions for drift and walk/wade trips. The knowledgeable staff provides advice for catching fish in the area and finding the right gear for the right job. Novice and advanced anglers are welcome.
Rush Creek Lodge Spa offers the lap of mountain luxury at the doorstep of Yosemite National Park. Inspired by the natural beauty of Yosemite, the Rush Creek Spa creates a peaceful and revitalizing environment. From the granite waterfall hot tub to the warm river rock beds, the spa’s many indoor and outdoor features will ignite the senses of any nature lover. Get ready for luxurious robes and enticing treatments like magnesium foot soaks and therapeutic massages. Champagne cocktails and delectable bites make for the perfect girl’s day out or embellishment to a Tuolumne County adventure. The spa is currently open for private parties and soon for the general public.
Joyful Heart Gardens in Jamestown is a gardener’s paradise and has everything to make a home a sanctuary, especially now. The goal for Joyful Heart Gardens is right in the name, to bring joy to people’s hearts. Joyful Heart Gardens is all about locals supporting locals, from locally-sourced plants and goods to local artists’ work’s covering the walls and available for purchase. In the coming months, visitors and locals can look forward to Joyful Heart Gardens being on the forefront of uplifting Jamestown’s vibrancy, hosting socially distant events, and of course, getting new winter produce and flowers.
About Tuolumne County, California
Tuolumne County rhymes with “Follow Me,” located 133 miles/200 km east of San Francisco, is a pristine, scenic expanse reaching into the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Gold was discovered in Tuolumne County in 1848, setting off the major gold rush of 1849. The main highways leading to the picturesque drive from the San Francisco and East Bay Area are Highways 108 and 120 from the west and Highway 49 from the north. The State Highway 120 entrance to Yosemite National Park is considered the “front door” of the park for the San Francisco Greater Bay Area. The Stanislaus National Forest, Yosemite National Park, and other surrounding areas provide natural vistas and settings for hiking, water skiing, horseback riding, rafting, camping, snowmobiling, boating, snow skiing, fishing, and other outdoor activities. Seven restored historic hotels, four golf courses, numerous and varied dining establishments, historic saloons, four wineries, and hard cider distillery, train rides, casinos, seven museums, two state historic parks, two live theaters, many bed-and-breakfast inns, and a variety of Airbnb accommodations are among the many other attributes that make the county a year-round vacation destination.www.visittuolumne.com
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Contact: Katie Kirkland, Communications and Tourism Manager, katie@gotuolumne.com, 209-533-4420
