Finally! Finally! We are happy to welcome guests back to The Lure next week starting Monday, June 15! We are planning a soft reopening at about half capacity for the first couple weeks and then will transition into full on summer fun by the end of the month. Reservations are open now through Spring 2021! […]
Spring at The Lure in the Time of Covid
Spring in the Lost Sierra is a glorious time! The temperatures start to warm and the river swells with snow melt. Everyday a new kind of wildflower pops up. Longer days are marked by the arrival of various bird species and other creatures. It all seems so normal and natural, except for one thing…we have […]
COVID-19; Thoughts From The Mountains
As the COVID-19 crisis takes over our daily lives, we felt it appropriate to share a few thoughts about why we do what we do. Our little resort nestled in the woods is not immune to the challenges facing every small business in America. We know that even though we are running out of TP, […]
Lure Lore – Volume 3, The Big Nugget
Since the dawn of the Gold Rush, there have been countless tales of finding the “big one”, but one of the most intriguing stories of unearthing perhaps one of the largest gold nuggets ever discovered (221 pounds!) happened right above The Lure property, in Slate Castle Ravine in 1852. The following tale was printed in […]
Lure Lore – Volume 2, A Bridge Away
One thing that makes The Lure property unique is our bridge spanning the North Yuba River. The bridge is symbolic of the getaway feel of this property – once you cross over, you enter an entirely different realm, “a bridge away” from the rest of the world. Since this property was settled by George Hardy […]
Dreaming of Summer – Melanie
Several years ago I visited Downieville for the first time. I remember being enchanted with the crystal clear running waters of the North Yuba River. The Yuba made such a lasting impression on me, I even made a photo I took of the glittering river my cell phone background. I still have the same background […]