Red brick building with a green gable roof, large windows, a small front porch, and a parking lot in front, set against a clear blue sky.
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A cozy bedroom with a large bed, a small sitting area with two red armchairs and a wicker stool, a wall-mounted TV, and a view of trees through multiple windows.
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A spacious hotel room with a king-size bed, a sitting area with a gray sofa, a mounted flat-screen TV, and a small kitchenette area. The room has light-colored walls, a ceiling with recessed lighting, and large windows with blinds letting in natural
A view of a backyard patio with a stone surface, a pink chair, a large umbrella, and a tall decorative vase, surrounded by lush green trees, bushes, and potted plants under a clear blue sky.
A neatly made hotel bed with white sheets, a white pillow, a decorative dark gray pillow, and a long bolster pillow, all set against a rustic wooden headboard in a cozy hotel room.
A vintage green car driving past a brick building with a cafe named ELEMENT, where people are sitting outside under yellow umbrellas.

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Dine

Step into the heart of Sutter Creek, where warmth radiates from every dish.

Experience

ACTIVITIES

Visitors can savor award-winning wines while exploring charming Gold Rush towns, touring unique caverns, and enjoying outdoor adventures from gold panning to rail biking in California's scenic Sierra foothills.

FOOTHILLS TASTINGS

Amador County's Sierra Foothills deliver unforgettable wine tastings, where guests enjoy generous pours of award-winning Zinfandel and Italian varietals in charming, unpretentious settings surrounded by rolling vineyards and breathtaking scenery.

HIKING & CAVERNS

Amador County blends outdoor exploration with subterranean magic—hike through pine forests, granite outcrops, and wildflower meadows on trails from easy lakeside loops to strenuous high-elevation treks, then descend into the stunning Black Chasm Cavern.