The announcement included “Me Time” and “Friends” packages with a one-night stay in a historic hotel, a yoga session and a thank you gift for supporting the non-profit organization. Guests can add to the experience by having dinner at one of the restaurants in the park, perusing the unique shops throughout the historic district and enjoying gold rush activities.

Friends partnered with local businesses to make this event an enjoyable evening for patrons. Kim Brodie, of Mountain Om Yoga, offered to lead a relaxing yoga session and Seven Sisters Soap and Candle Co. donated candles for the gift baskets.

Sponsorship package prices vary based on hotel room and number of guests. Call (209) 532-1479 for details and reservations. Packages cannot be purchased online. Guests will need to bring yoga/exercise mat and meet at Eagle Cotage at 4:45 p.m. Hotel check-in is 3 p.m.

Columbia State Historic Park boasts two historic, authentically restored country inns. Elegantly appointed rooms with Victorian antiques, custom crafted wall coverings and beautiful lithographs bring the past to life. Join Friends in supporting this wonderful state park and enjoy an Old West experience with modern amenities.

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Friends of Columbia is one of over 80 cooperating associations, working in support of state parks in California. As such, board members, volunteers, contributors and sponsors play a vital role in keeping this important part of California history alive through programs of enrichment.

For more information about the non-profit organization supporting Columbia State Historic Park, please visit www.friendsofcolumbiashp.com.

Columbia Merchants offer unique dining, shopping and activities in the park. Visitors will find restaurants, saloons, gold panning and stagecoach rides. For more information and contact details, please visit the Columbia business listing.

Columbia State Historic Park, located in Tuolumne County, is designated a National Historic Landmark District. The state has preserved the area to tell the story of the towns which arose to serve the needs of the miners during the California Gold Rush. California State Parks has restored, and continues to preserve, over thirty of the original brick buildings along the town’s Main Street.

Columbia State Historic Park hosts more than 600,000 visitors annually and is a major tourist destination in Tuolumne County. The park includes more than twenty concessionaires whose businesses, along with park staff and volunteers, help recreate the experience of the California Gold Rush for visitors from around the world.

For more information about the park and upcoming events, please visit www.parks.ca.gov/columbia or call (209) 588-9128.

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