California Organics, a specialty grocery store in Nevada City, is known for the Organic Grill Restaurant, but did you know in addition to organic foods and deli counter, they also have a well stocked health and beauty section?  Learn how  to give yourself a natural face lift at the Touch My Face class on June 30th, click here for more info.  With so many choices in the department, from local Floracopeia Essential Oils, poison oak remedies, to candles and gifts it’s hard to chose what you might need.  Karen Carchidi, the Health & Beauty Manager, has put together an amazing basket of goodies for one lucky InnSide Nevada City blog reader.  You’re going to want to get your hands on the Dr. Hauschka Daily Face Care Kit, or try samples from derma e, Endangered Species Chocolate, Mommy’s … Read More »

Have you been to The Organic Grill?  The cafe is attached to California Organics in the Nevada City Seven Hills District and offers lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday 11am-9m and open for Sunday brunch 10am-3pm.  The menu features 100% organic food and offers a nice selection of burgers, wraps, sandwiches and salads.  I definitely recommend trying the curry coleslaw with whatever you order.   Check out their events calendar for upcoming musicians or special events in the shop.  If you’re looking for a healthy alternative to eating out check out their Organic Meal Deal.  The Organic Grill has offered one lucky Outside Inn blog reader a $25 gift certificate, plus a goodie basket full of summer lotions and sunscreen, please leave a comment on this blog post and I’ll draw the winner on May 30th.

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Today I have two special guests on the InnSide Nevada City blog, Jillena and Marcos Hernandez.  They live in Sacramento and have a blog called Eat Well, Live Free.  I met them earlier this year and when they called to say they wanted to celebrate their anniversary at the Outside Inn I asked if they wanted to share their Nevada City experience.  Below is their post, “We Heart Nevada City.”

Today is our 1 year wedding anniversary!  We spent the weekend relaxing in Nevada City to enjoy the beautiful weather, stunning art, brilliant wines and deeply satisfying locally brewed beers.  And we ate.   And ate.  And ate the most inspiring local and organically grown creations, the darkest chocolate cakes and the most decadent truffles.  We first arrived on Friday evening at the Outside Inn.  This ultra charming local hotel … Read More »

Cookie and Kevin Gallegos recently stayed at the Outside Inn to celebrate their wedding anniversary.  While here in Nevada City they checked out the local scene, ate some delicious food at California Organics and South Pine Cafe.  But the outdoorsy pair really wanted to go for a hike, and didn’t let the cool February frost stand in their way.  The South Yuba River in Nevada City offers hiking, biking and swimming (in the summer).  Cookie and Kevin chose the trailhead from Edwards and walked downstream, an 8 mile section of the extensive trail network.  They said it was a little chilly at first, but beautiful and definitely a worthwhile hike at this time of the year. Plus the pair enjoyed the fact that they were the only ones down by the river.