is offering a Summer Escape Special at their Hideaway Cottage for two.  Regularly $185.00/night (plus tax, TBID) for two people -- save even more with the Summer Escape Special the longer you stay:

$495 - three-night stay

$635 - four-night stay

$775 - five-night stay

$880 - six-night stay

$1025 - seven-night stay

 

Hideaway Cottage is located at Bass Lake and includes one bedroom with king-size bed, living room with stone fireplace, color cable TV with VHS/DVD player, full-size kitchen, bath with shower/tub, large deck, and large patio with charcoal grill.

 

Reserve now by calling 559/642-2211 (weekdays, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time) to enjoy your own Summer Escape Special at Bass Lake.

Coarsegold Emporium announced several new vendors recently. Angelica's Gemstone Jewelry features luminous gemstones such as tourmaline, amethyst, rose quartz, and others designed into necklaces, bracelets, and earrings; BEKT, a selection of intricately woodburned & painted gourds; an exciting collection of hunting/fishing/outdoorsy décor and novelties to entice our male customers; leather moccasins, wallets, and other accessories from Leathernecks Leather; the impressive skills of Steve's Sawdust Factory,with bottle toppers/balancers, cutting boards, carved wooden pens, bowls, and much more; and Mushrooms by Steve-a whimsical garden collection. Carol's Corner has expanded to include even more of the breathtaking Soap Rocks, Swarovski figurines, and more; My Grandma's Aprons (which have been flying off the rack!) has an even bigger selection, including men's barbecue aprons; the ever-popular handcrafted & recycled accessories from Off The Hook now includes the trendy Skinny scarves by Linda; and Melody's Mosaics continues to specialize in custom orders. Our talented crafters offer monthly crafting classes such as mosaics, beading, painting, Cake decorating, knitting/crocheting, and more. (559) 683-4222.

Tthe only five star restaurant in central California, is offering several deals.They are offering a 3-Course-Fare as enjoyed during Fresno Restaurant Week for $39. There is the Your Own Renaissance on Saturday, July 24. Join Jill Hendrickson, author of

and Elderberry House Executive Chef Karsten Hart for a delicious day of exploring the rapture of eating, cooking and mastering the mind Italian Style. For more events, click on the link above.

Hillmar Cheese announced five new exhibits recently. Open through August 27, take a guided tour of the visitor center and exhibits are available daily. 

Holiday Inn Express in Chowchilla is offering their "Stay With us for the Summer" program and get double priority club points or stay two nights on any Friday and Saturday and get a $50 gift card!!! This promotion is through Priority Club!

Idle Hour Winery in Oakhurst is offering wine pairing classes by reservation at noon on Thursdays and Saturdays. It is a four course appetizer pairing with our wines. The price is $25/person and they receive a $10 credit to a two-bottle purchase if they decide to buy wine.

QUEEN'S INN & WINEBAR: On Saturday, July 3rd, HR7, a Fresno SKA band, will be back to play in the wine bar & beer garden from 6:30 pm to 10 pm. We are also having a beer tasting with Fresno's Tioga Sequoia Brewing Company that evening. Check the website, www.queensinn.com for weekly updates on wine tastings and live music on the weekends in the wine and beer garden.

Ravensbrook Bed and Breakfast is offering low rates throughout the summer. They offer amazing customized breakfasts for breakfastsfor honeymoons, anniversaries, birthdays, graduations or any other special event.

Paradise Springs Resort  has their Bear Cottage (2 to 4 people) and Enchanted Cottage (2 to 5 people) on special thru the summer for $175 per night plus tax....they are perfect for a family vacation or romantic getaway.  Paradise is also offering special on group cabins and event areas.  For more information or reservations call Rhonda at 559-642-2613

Paradise also has one cabin available for the 4th of July weekend.  The Lake House which has 3 bedrooms, sleeps 8 people, full kitchen, living room, dining room, wrap around deck with bbq overlooking 2 ponds and amazing forest views - special price is $1,050 for 3 nights or $800 for 2 nights plus tax.

The San Joaquin Wine Company  Grape Stompin' Release Party! - their first Wine Club Event - at 6:30 pm at San Joaquin Wine Co. Featuring our Moody Press & Green Eyes Wines & NEW Releases, Delicious Food & Live Music - plus Grape Stomping & more surprises. Each Wine Club member gets 2 tickets, additional tickets are available for $25

Sierra Meadows Golf Course is offering a $60 golf/shuttle package for visitors coming to our area. It is $120 value that includes 18-Holes golf w/cart, large bucket of range balls, shuttle service & rental clubs. This package will be available through the month of July. Shuttle service is subject to availability, so make sure that they call to reserve their ride.

Sierra Mono Museum in North Fork announced their Craft day at the museum Thursdays 10:30 am  - 1:00 pm approx. Elders are working on various crafts & Native American traditional arts such as basketweaving and beading

in Fish Camp is offering the chance to explore the scenic park "with your top down"...on your original Ford Model A or T. For more information contact, Yosemite Model T Tours  through The Tin Lizzie Inn - (559) 641-7731  We are located 2 miles from the south entrance to the park and 4 miles from the Mariposa Grove.