Luxury Awaits In California's Shenandoah Valley Wine Country

The "Chew Kee" is a Chinese rammed earth structure established as an herb shop during the Gold Rush. Dr. Yee Fong Cheung, an herb doctor who was operating the store in the early years, came to America to administer to the medical needs of the Chinese miners, later also tending to the Chinese railroad workers. In the 1880's a man known only by his store name of "Chew Kee" owned the shop and was providing groceries and supplies to the Chinese community. "Chew Kee" remains largely intact as one of only four remnants of the once thriving Chinese community in Fiddletown.  The store is open on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m., April through October.

Visit the Fiddletown Preservation Society for more information

Each spring Daffodil Hill explodes with thousands of blooms, attracting visitors from around the world. An estimated 300,000 daffodils fill the fields and cover hillsides.

Check weather reports before making the drive to Daffodil Hill, which sits at 3,000-foot elevation in Amador County, as late snowfall may cause a closure.

Visit the Sutter Creek Business Association for more information.

Provides casino entertainment and fine dining.  3 miles from quaint shops and antique stores in downtown Jackson, CA. 

Visit the Jackson Rancheria Casino for information and events

Specializing in daylilies with over 1,000 different varieties available for sale.

Visit the Amador Flower Farm for hours and events.

The Kennedy Mine, famous for being one of the deepest gold mines in the world (at 5912 feet), demonstrates how gold changed an entire way of life in California.  Between 1848 and 1858, California exploded from being a largely unpopulated agrarian state into a vital, fast growing and exciting part of the United States. Prospected in 1860, reorganized in 1886 and continuously run until 1942, the Kennedy Gold Mine produced approximately $34,280,000 in gold according to the CA Dept. of Conservation. One of the tallest head frames in existence today can be seen at the Kennedy Mine.

Wilderotter Vineyard makes 21 varietals, including Zinfandel, Syrah, Tempranillo, Barbera, Viognier, Petite Sirah, Grenache. Mourvèdre and the signature Sauvignon Blanc. and has been recognized for its award-winning wines including the 5x gold medal winning Barbera.  They currently produce 5000 cases of wine annually, plus approximately 30 gallons of high-grade finishing olive oil from Manzanilla, Leccino and Frantoio fruit grown on the estate.  Premium fruit is procured to produce limited releases of Russian River Chardonnay, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Amador Primitivo.

Visit Wilderotter Vineyard for more information and upcoming events

A wonderful balance of old and new, today’s Sutter Creek maintains its Gold Rush facade while catering to the wants and needs of visitors from around the world. Shop, dine, slumber, stroll, wine taste, and enjoy the quaint atmosphere of Amador County. 

Sutter Creek is ideally situated in the heart of the Sierra Foothill Wine Country and is Amador County’s most walkable town with B&Bs, restaurants, and shops along the main street.

Visit the Sutter Creek Business Association for more information and upcoming events

Andrae’s Bakery is a family owned and operated in the gold country of the Sierra Nevada foothills.   We specialize in handcrafted breads made from scratch, pastries and desserts, all baked fresh daily.  We use fresh ingredients and when available, locally made or grown products.  We use only natural ingredients in our baked goods.  We believe in the products we make and serve.  Located inside the bakery is a specialty food shop with a focus on products that pair well with our baked goods.