John Hall

Review of St. Nicholas Ranch and Retreat...

This place is excellent in every way. Nice hotel-s...

This place is excellent in every way. Nice hotel-style lodge rooms. Two excellent basketball courts. The pool was not heated, but in the Summer, that's ideal. Two miles from the Sierra Cat Haven (a world class educational sanctuary for large cats) and only 20 minutes to the Sequoia National Park entrance. All set in a beautiful little valley surrounded by gorgeous mountains. There is only kitchen staff when groups are scheduled, but if you happen to get a room when there is a group there, the food is terrific, especially Mr. Pappadoianakis' Tri-tip. Otherwise, there is a cool little sports grill 3 miles away and a pizza place in Squaw Valley about 9 miles down hwy 180.

Also, it's only a short walk to the Monastery of the Theotokos, the life-giving spring.