Monthly Archives: June 2011

Lost Hill Farm

Today, we took a short walk up American Hill Road to visit a small farm known as Lost Hill Farm. Juniper is the gardener and owner of Lost Hill Farm, along with a few interns part of the Living Lands … Continue reading

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Nevada City Bicycle Classic 2011

This year marked the 51st annual Nevada City Bicycle Classic. The race makes a one-mile loop around Nevada City starting on Broad Street. Five races took place, Junior’s, Master Men’s, Women’s, Men’s Elite, and Men’s Pro. The Men’s Pro Race … Continue reading

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Nevada City Adult Soapbox Derby 2011

In case you missed the very first Nevada City Soapbox Derby, we took plenty of pictures! The course ran down almost all of Nimrod Street in Nevada City. The soapbox cars went flying by Pioneer Park this afternoon to improve … Continue reading

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Busy Father’s Day Weekend in Nevada City!

It’s a busy weekend in Nevada City. The 36th annual Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival is going on all weekend at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. Today, the 4th annual Nevada City Farmers’ Market is from 8:30-12:30, and is every Saturday until … Continue reading

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Nevada City Bike Classic and Soapbox Derby

This weekend, the first annual Adult Soapbox Derby is taking place in Pioneer Park the day before the 51st annual Nevada City Bicycle Classic. The Soapbox Derby is a family friendly event as a fundraiser for the benefit of Pioneer … Continue reading

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It’s warming up! Time to use the patio and fire pit!

The backyard at Broad Street Inn is so relaxing. It’s sunny most of the day, yet has shady parts too. We have bistro tables and comfortable outdoor furniture scattered around the patio. Our guests love to use our patio for … Continue reading

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Being a Green Hotel

Each day at the Broad Street Inn, we strive to be as eco-friendly, or green, as possible. When the weather is enjoyable, we line dry the linens and open the windows and doors and turn off the thermostat. We have … Continue reading

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Pete’s Pizza in Nevada City

Yesterday, we went downtown to try out the newest restaurant in town, Pete’s Pizza. Their first restaurant was opened a few years ago in downtown Grass Valley and after great success, they have opened a second restaurant in Nevada City. … Continue reading

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The Full Monty playing in Nevada City

The Full Monty (a musical edition) opened at the Nevada Theatre last weekend. Put on by Ewing Ventures, this comedy tells the story of a few friends who are unemployed from the steel mill and can’t find good paying jobs where they … Continue reading

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Foreign Car Show & Wine Stroll

The 1st Annual Nevada City Foreign Car & Motorcycle Show is taking place this Saturday, June 4, 2011 from 10am – 3pm in beautiful Nevada City, CA! Along with the car show will be the Nevada City Wine Stroll taking place from 12pm – … Continue reading

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