Travel
Travel Note
THE FLYING SPUR aka Yosemite K9 Kennels
As previously mentioned, all guests can camp at the venue. Here are the things to know: o Free and onsite. :) o No hook-ups! Camping does not include showers or full restrooms. There will be porta-potties onsite. o Car camping and tent camping are both allowed. We can help with some camping gear. Please reach out ASAP on what you need and we'll put it aside for you if we have it! o This choice may not be as quiet as you would like. Please consider. o Do you like the “free” part but not sure about the “party” scene? Bring ear plugs and get set up on the outskirts of the property. THIS IS DOABLE! o No fires. Thank you!
Flight
FRESNO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (FAT)
Fresno is the closest airport to Yosemite. It is a small airport, making it fast and easy, and there are car rentals. The drive to Yosemite Valley or Foresta (the venue) is about 2.5 hours.
Flight
SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (SFO)
Larger airport, with cheaper flights and larger selection of rental cars. About 4 hours drive to Yosemite Valley, and 3.5 to Foresta (the venue).
Train
AMTRAK, YARTS, AND YOSEMITE VALLEY SHUTTLE BUS
If you are not planning on renting a car and you fly into... San Francisco International Airport: o You'll take the Amtrak train to Merced o When in Merced, you'll take the YARTS bus into Yosemite Valley o In Yosemite Valley, there is a free shuttle bus that drops off at various Valley locations Fresno International Airport o There is a YARTS stop at the airport, but it is on a seasonal route, so please look up if it is running at the time of the wedding o The YARTS bus will take you into Yosemite Valley o In Yosemite Valley there will be a free shuttle bus that drops off at various Valley locations
Travel Note
RENTALS IN FORESTA AND YOSEMITE WEST
Use airbnb.com or vrbo.com for rentals in privately owned neighborhoods inside Yosemite National Park gates. **The wording on Yosemite listings can be misleading (ie., actually located in Mariposa but listing says "Yosemite View Chalet"), so please reach out if you have any questions on location. o The wedding venue is within Foresta, where there are several rentals. We also used to live in Foresta and may be biased, but it is truly incredible! o Yosemite West is about 40 minutes from Foresta and Yosemite Valley.
Hotel
CURRY VILLAGE, YOSEMITE VALLEY
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389 (209) 372-8333
o A Unheated Canvas Tent Cabin – 1 Double Bed & 3 Single Beds: $160 / night o About 25 minutes from Foresta o This will book fast. If interested, do it soon!
Hotel
YOSEMITE VALLEY LODGE, YOSEMITE VALLEY
Yosemite, CA 95389 (209) 372-1274
Hotel
THE AHWAHNEE HOTEL
Yosemite, CA 95389 (209) 372-1407
Located in Yosemite Valley. Prices range from $521 - $1260. Gorgeous historic hotel! Even if you are not interested in booking here, go check this hotel out!
Hotel
YOSEMITE CEDAR LODGE
El Portal, CA 95318 (209) 379-3612
o Prices from $189 - $302 per night o Located on highway 140, in El Portal, about 30 minutes from venue and Yosemite Valley
Hotel
YOSEMITE VIEW LODGE
El Portal, CA 95318 (209) 379-2681
o 25-minute drive from venue o Queen Room with two queen beds; cost: $302 / room o This will book fast. If interested, do it soon!
Hotel
RUSH CREEK LODGE
Groveland, CA 95321 209-379-2373
o 30-minute drive from party venue o Cost of rooms range from $465 / night - $660 / night
Hotel
BUCK MEADOWS LODGE
Groveland, CA 95321 (209) 962-5281
o Prices from $195 - $235 per night o Located on highway 120, outside of Groveland, about 1 hour from venue and 1.5 from Yosemite Valley
Travel Note
ENTERING YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK
When entering the park entrance gates, please inform the entrance rangers that you are attending wedding festivities in Foresta. The staff has been informed of the events. You will either pay the entrance fee or receive a guest pass.