LOVE IS THE AIR
Love is in the air, who’s ready for Valentine’s Day? We got together with local photographer Lenakaland Photography to help showcase some ideas on how you can decorate your camp site to celebrate your loved one.
Ten tips to spending Valentine’s Day at the campground:
- Bring Champagne, wine or sparkling cider
- Pack a special chocolate or holiday candy
- Sit by the camp fire and roast some marshmallows
- Bring balloons
- Spend the night outside, whether it’s a getaway or a staycation
- If it’s winter and you can’t celebrate Valentine’s Day at the campground, book a special trip for a warmer date and give your family the gift of a future trip.
- Make a homemade garland
- Get take out or make a picnic and eat outside
- Go for a nature hike
- Sit outside and look at the stars
THINK LOCAL
For the sweet tooth, you can buy truffles from Nevada City Truffle Shop, chocolate covered strawberries (milk, dark or white chocolate) from Nevada City Chocolate Shoppe or one of their locally made artisans chocolate. Maybe you want an ice cream sundae for two from Treats, decadent dessert from Cake Bakery, organic chocolate from Choquiero Chocolate or something sweet from Lazy Dog Chocolateria.
If flowers are your go to love language, check out either Soil Sisters Farm or Little Boy Flowers CSA for either the early spring or summer series of locally grown flowers. The Sunroom in Nevada City is a great option to give the gift of a living plant, something that will last long after Valentine’s Day. Foothill Flowers, in downtown Grass Valley, has Valentine’s Day bouquets with roses, tulips, orchids, lilies and much more. And don’t forget Foothill Flowers always sells wine by Farmstead Wine & Cheese. For additional Valentine’s Day local options check out Grass Valley Florist.
There are some great local shopping options in Nevada City from Kitkitdizzi, Garnish, Two Little Birds, Kiya’s Natural, J.J. Jackson’s, Mama Madrone’s, Crush, The Fates or Abstrakt. Downtown Grass Valley offers gift options in Gather & Mill, Native Wren, The Book Seller and Yuba Blue.
Although I do love the gift that keeps on giving; whether it’s a local wine club membership, a CSA to a farm or gift certificate . Or maybe you want to give someone an experiential gift; a spot in either the upcoming a guided fishing lesson, an art class (check out both ASiF and The Curious Forge), yoga classes, a ticket to a summer concert (KVMR Celtic Festival, Strawberry Music Festival, Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival).
Or perhaps you want to get creative and make your sweetheart something special. The Artist Workshop & Lola and Jack have some fun crafty events if you want make a homemade gift. Or stop by Ben Franklin Crafts and load up on your DIY projects.
Maybe this Valentine’s Day you want to book a trip for a future adventure (like a campsite at the Inn Town Campground). If this post doesn’t have enough ideas, check out the Pinterest board with more local suggestions.
