Yosemite and Tenaya Lodge… Words Just Can’t Express
awe-inspiring granite outcroppings to amazing giant sequoia trees to lush green forests and the waterfalls…raw, natural beauty every- where you turn. Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite sits on a cozy and secluded expanse
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of the Sierra National Forest just a few minutes from the south gate of Yosemite National Park. From here, it’s easy to access the Mari- posa Grove to see the incredible giant sequoia trees and it’s also close to Glacier Point if you want to explore that area. If you’re looking to hike during the day and be pampered at night, Tenaya Lodge is the place for you. With luxurious rooms, an amazing spa, fi ve seasonal dining options, indoor/outdoor pools, a fi tness center and loads of activities that your personal concierge can plan for you – you will be hard pressed to fi nd better lodging than Tenaya near the park. The words to describe Tenaya and Yosemite… escape, play, feel, learn, wonder. And you can feel good about staying there as their list of ecofriendly initiatives goes on and on, from water-saving fi xtures to biodegradable laundry detergents to sustainable food products and reducing the use of disposable products. Their awards are numerous including: double Silver LEED certifi cation, TripAdvisor® Green- Leaders™ Program, Gold Level and Environmentalist Level in the California Green Lodging Program. When you fi rst walk through the entryway to the lobby you’ll notice the smell of their roaring, rock-hewn fi replace and the soar- ing, open-beam ceilings with classic lodge furniture – so cozy you could stay in the lobby all day. We stayed in one of their spa suites with 550 square feet of living space that included a luxurious king size bed, private balcony overlooking the forest, full wet bar and refrigerator, extra-large bath and large whirlpool tub separate from the shower.
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nd that’s how I truly feel, but being a writer you kind of have to put things into words, don’t you! The beauty of this place is unbelievable – it’s like being on another planet. From
If you can bear to leave your room, you’ll fi nd poolside ca- banas and the Bearfoot bar that provide the perfect place to relax after the day’s adventures or you can unwind in one of the four spa hot tubs situated throughout the mountain resort property. There is also an arcade on property to keep the kids entertained. Need some pampering after those day long hikes? The Ascent Spa features 12 treatment rooms and offers signature organic treat- ments, men’s and women’s steam rooms and saunas, relaxation rooms, a fi tness center, and a spa boutique with local and organic product lines. A Silver LEED-certifi ed spa, Ascent Spa is recognized for its green building design and sustainable operations. In addition to hiking, biking, climbing, and sightseeing in Yo- semite National Park, the resort features plenty of on-site seasonal activities like archery, rock wall climbing, swimming, a kids’ camp, sledding, ice skating, and guided hikes. You’ll also fi nd world-class golf, horseback riding, fi shing, rafting, skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing. Don’t miss the fl ashlight hike which they do every night and will give you a completely different experience of being in the Sierra forest. We saw amazing constellations, bats that fl ew effortlessly around our group all night and a couple of tarantulas! With all this activity, you’ll certainly work up an appetite –
and Tenaya Lodge has no shortage of dining options. They have a partnership with Greener Fields Together which demonstrates the dedication to sustainability in the food service supply chain. Offer- ing stylish regional cuisine under the direction of award-winning Executive Chef Frederick Clabaugh CCC, Tenaya’s Embers Restau- rant leads the lineup of resort restaurants ranging from casual and family-friendly to upscale and candle-lit. Tenaya Lodge is proud to serve Double R Ranch® Beef which has a commitment built on sus- tainability, total quality, animal well-being, and responsibility. Fish cuts are fresh, “never frozen,” and are source approved by the Mon- terey Bay Aquarium sustainable seafood program. If you’re looking
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