We came to attend the Cornish Christmas in Grass Valley and the Victorian Christmas in Nevada City, in our Victorian finery. The lodge is amazingly beautiful, like a chalet in Aspen, and just inside the Tahoe National Forest, so there are wooded walking/bike trails all over, including one right off the property. The guest rooms are surprisingly large and are stocked with books to read. I love that the shower has a hose for bathing ease. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They made us feel like family, and we enjoyed chatting with them in the living room while petting their kitties. The cook is excellent, and the breakfasts had a lot of variety. We love Nevada City, and visit every few months, so from now on we will consider Harmony Ridge Lodge our home away from home.