South Fork of the American River

Directory of Businesses & Services

Activities
Arts & Crafts
Churches
Construction & Maintenance
Entertainment
Farms & Ranches
Food
Government Agencies
Healing Arts
Home & Garden
Kayak Instruction
Lodging
Orchards & Produce
Organizations
Outdoor Equipment & Services
Professional Services
Real Estate
Shopping
Wedding Services
Whitewater Rafting
Wineries
 

Activities

Gold Hill Retreat & Olive Oil Co.

Gold Hill Retreat & Olive Oil Co.
Visit our 1860 stone building for a unique experience featuring our 2007 Achille's Blend Extra Virgin. Olive Oil tasting, gift shop, olive trees, vinegar, soaps, lotions. Fri-sun 10am-5pm 530-621-7073

Mother Lode River Center

Mother Lode River Center
Beautiful riverside camp featuring climbing wall/Challenge Ropes Course; Outdoor Education Programs; guided Whitewater Rafting trips! Company events, family reunions, school & youth groups, meetings and parties. 800-427-2387

Sky Drifters Ballooning Adventures

Sky Drifters Ballooning Adventures
Hot Air Balloon Ride Adventures. Amazing views of the American River Valley! Launching from a beach on the river year-round. Gourmet French breakfast with champagne toast included. 888-359-0484

W.E.T. River Trips - 888-723-8938

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Arts & Crafts

Raintree Nature Notes

Raintree Nature Notes
Original watercolor art by local artist. Notecards and matted prints of flowers, butterflies, fairies, herbs and more. Some giclee prints also available. Notecards sold individually and in gift boxes. 530-333-0339

Studio Kristiana & Silver Trailer

Studio Kristiana & Silver Trailer
A groovin' mobile design studio. Streamline design jewelry and custom Airstream interiors. www.silvertrailer.com 530-295-9299

Kelly Ahola Mosaics - 530-626-7823

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Churches

Mother Lode Church - 530-622-0686

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Construction & Maintenance

Sisu Construction, Eric Ahola, owner

Sisu Construction, Eric Ahola, owner
I've been in the construction trade since 1973. If you need designs, drafting/blueprints, permit help, foundation, framing, plumbing, electrical, roofing, tile, decks, fences, or finish work, contact me. 530-626-7823

Able Plus Inc. - 530-626-0378

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Entertainment

Olde Coloma Theatre - Olde-tyme melodramas performed Friday and Saturday nights from April to December. Come boo, hiss and cheer! Great for all ages. 380 Monument Road 530-626-5282

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Farms & Ranches

Bacchi Ranch - 530-626-4055

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Food

Sierra Nevada House

Sierra Nevada House
Our restaurant and bar features steaks, seafood, pastas, salads, and local wines. Burgers and BBQ with live music on summer weekends in outdoor cafe. Lodging, event facility, and catering available. 530-626-8096

Café Mahjaic

Café Mahjaic
Dinners at Café Mahjaic are New American, a mixture of all ethnic backgrounds. All foods, sauces and breads made from scratch using naturally raised organic meats and grains, daily specials. 530-622-9587

NACO Ponderosa Preserve

NACO Ponderosa Preserve
Offering homestyle breakfast, lunch and dinner. Featuring Broaster Chicken. We use fresh local products, and have patio & garden seating, great beers, and daily specials. Dine in or carry out. 530-642-5830

The Argonaut Refreshment Saloon

The Argonaut Refreshment Saloon
Enjoy our old time candy shop atmosphere! We serve sandwiches, soup, chili, coffee, tea, fresh squeezed lemonade, old fashioned bottled soda, cookies, fresh pie from Apple Hill, candy and snacks. 530-621-4008

Marco's Cafe

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Government Agencies

Lotus Post Office - 800-275-8777

Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park - Located on the site where James Marshall first discovered gold in California at Sutter's Mill in 1848, this extensive park features a re-creation of the Mill, many restored historic buildings, costumed docents, a museum and library. Many shaded picnic areas, some along the river. 530-622-3470

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Healing Arts

Alice Butler, Certified Massage Therapist - 530-295-1688

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Home & Garden

The Golden Gecko Garden Center

The Golden Gecko Garden Center
Discover your "Outdoor Foothill Lifestyle" while enjoying our 2 acres of Gardens and Nursery. Spectacular creekside setting with picnic area. Free e-news letter and regular garden classes. Open year around. (530) 333-2394

Lotus Bonsai Nursery & Gardens - 530-622-9681

Lotus Valley Natives - 530-642-8676

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Lodging

Sierra Nevada House

Sierra Nevada House
Lodging in our historic hotel in our various theme rooms with private bathrooms and outside porch. Restaurant, bar, outdoor cafe, event facility on the premises. Event planning & catering services available. 530-626-8096

Camp Lotus

Camp Lotus
Friendly and beautifully maintained, natural setting with lodging & camping. Deli, store, 1/2 mile of riverfront. Wonderful for weddings, reunions and special events. 530-622-8672

American River Resort

American River Resort
Premier camping and lodging along the American River. River and view cabins and campsites, RV hook-ups, pool, store, event and wedding center, within walking distance to Marshall Gold Discovery Park. 530-622-6700

Coloma Country Inn

Coloma Country Inn
Historic farmhouse on 2.5 acres within Marshall Gold Discovery Park. Rafting, wineries, hiking. Gourmet breakfasts, peaceful grounds, pond. Picturesque wedding and/or reception site. 530-622-6919

American River Inn

American River Inn
Historic 1853 Gold Country Resort - Enjoy the elegance of this "Jewel of the Motherlode".
Elaborately furnished suites, gourmet breakfast, wine & treats each night at 6pm. Jacuzzi, mt bikes, gardens, games (800) 245-6566

Casita Del Oro

Casita Del Oro
Enjoy the quiet of the Coloma/Lotus Valley at our fully equipped, comfortable and cozy, new 2-bdrm, 2 bath vacation rental. It's located less than a half-mile from Coloma Village. 530-621-3030

Bella Vista B&B Inc.

Bella Vista B&B Inc.
Estate property on 5 acres with a magnificent view of the historic Coloma/Lotus Valley and American River. Be prepared to be pampered at Gold Country's panoramic relaxation retreat! 530-622-3456 530-919-4777

River Gables Private Residents Club - 877-499-8609

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Orchards & Produce

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Organizations

American River Conservancy - ARC provides land conservation, environmental education services and land stewardship programs to the Sierra Foothill community. 530-621-1224

Coloma-Lotus Chamber of Commerce - Individuals and businesses dedicated to promoting business and community in the Coloma-Lotus Valley. New members welcome!

Coloma-Lotus Valley Community Association - Active local group promotes historic and natural preservation, addresses community issues.

Gold Discovery Park Association - A nonprofit organization providing interpretation, education, and other services at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. 530-622-6198

Job One - Non profit organization dedicated to improving and maintaining economic viability of El Dorado Co. Job One Business Services 530-642-5510 530-642-5513

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Professional Services

Boil Line Productions

Boil Line Productions
Available to shoot, produce and edit
corporate, marketing, web and promotional-videos and television. Full HD Post production suite. Clients include Travel Channel, Discovery Channel and Fox Sports net. 916-580-4622

Coloma Communications

Coloma Communications
Designing, developing and maintaining effective websites for small businesses and organizations since 1995. Specializing in custom database-driven sites that owners can update themselves. Call toll-free 877-642-2402

Supportive Tutoring
Assistance in various academic subjects for ages 8-adult. Also help with communication, study, and organization skills. Contact Sara Schwartz Kendall at (530)621-2012 or SupportiveTutoring@earthlink.net. 530-621-2012

Ad Power Specialty Printing - 530-642-8171

Helping Hands for Elders, Lynn Reinhard - 530-333-9531

Susan L. Putic, CPA - 530-333-9720

Betty Sederquist Photography and Design - 530-626-0985

Sierra Disposal Service - Full-service garbage service. Residential, blue bag recycling, commercial, debris box.
(530 621 4746) 530-621-4746

Law office of Thomas R. Van Noord - 530-677-1025

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Real Estate

Bob Dalton, American Heritage Land and Home, Inc.

Bob Dalton, American Heritage Land and Home, Inc.
Real estate broker, working with buyers and sellers. Active member of Coloma-Lotus community since 2003. Specializing in property along the South Fork of the American River and Highway 49. 530-626-9575

American Heritage Land and Home, Inc.

American Heritage Land and Home, Inc.
Ron & Jan Murphy, broker/consultants/owners. Connecting in our community since 1976. Real estate is our keyword. 530-626-9575

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Shopping

Sutter Center Market

Sutter Center Market
Beer, wine, liquor, groceries, snacks, lotto, deli, fishing license, fishing supplies, produce, firewood, camping supplies, gifts, summer clothes. Open 7 days a week 7am to 9pm. 530-626-0849

NACO Ponderosa Preserve

NACO Ponderosa Preserve
General store, local products, huge beer selection, groceries, espresso, fresh deli sandwiches, Broaster Chicken; full service deli offers homestyle breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Open 7 days per week. 530-642-5830

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Wedding Services

Sierra Nevada House

Sierra Nevada House
An ideal location to host your wedding, corporate retreat, catered party, or other special event. Our hotel, bar & restaurant, and outdoor cafe are also available for special events. 530-626-8096

American River Resort

American River Resort
The American River Resort offers outdoor ceremony sites along the river and throughout the 36 acre resort. A beautiful indoor event hall with a full commercial kitchen is also available for your celebration. 530-622-6700

Coloma Country Inn

Coloma Country Inn
From the manicured grounds, to the gazebo, wishing well, and the weeping willow overlooking the pond, we provide the perfect backdrop for your special day, May through October. 530-622-6919

American River Inn

American River Inn
Historic 1853 Gold Country Resort - Enjoy the elegance of this "Jewel of the Motherlode".
Elaborately furnished suites, gourmet breakfast, wine & treats each night at 6pm. Jacuzzi, mt bikes, gardens, games 800-245-6566

Sierra Rizing Catering & Bakery - 530-642-1308

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Wineries

Gold Hill Retreat & Olive Oil Co.

Gold Hill Retreat & Olive Oil Co.
Visit our 1860 stone tasting room featuring our 2007 Achille's Blend Extra Virgin.
Olive Oil tasting, gifts, vinegars, soap, lotions, olive trees, Fri- Sun 10-5pm. 5601 Gold Hill rd 530-621-7073

El Dorado Winery Association

El Dorado Winery Association
Our wines are as enjoyable as the friendly atmosphere of our tasting rooms. El Dorado wine country is easily accessible from U.S. Highway 50 near Placerville; Highways 49, 88, 16. 800-306-3956

Gold Hill Vineyard - Premium winery and brewery. Featuring wine and beer tasting, picnic grounds and two picturesque wedding facilities. 530-626-6522

Venezio Vineyard and Winery - 530-885-WINE

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List Your Business or Organization!

We offer a free listing in this directory (business name and phone number only) to local Coloma Valley businesses. Outfitters permitted to operate on the South Fork of the American River are likewise eligible for a free listing in the American River Directory. Coloma-Lotus Chamber of Commerce members are eligible for enhanced listings in either directory. For more information, see Listing Your Business.

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