Judy is am amazing and talented artist. Her mural work is superior. If you have a need for a…read moremural, a beautiful sign or just a desire to learn to paint, Judy is the right person for the job. I highly recommend her.

This place is seriously amazing!!! Who knew you could shop, drink, and eat ice cream all at the…read moresame time? Came in here on Sunday with my family, and the nice young lady (I'm so mad at not being able to remember her name) was so sweet and kind. My mom bought an antique piece, and the shop owner and her daughter made it such a great experience. I can't wait to come to this spot on our next trip to Sonora 100/10!!!! I almost forgot to mention how historically cool this place is! You gotta check out the old mine downstairs.

If a bookstore and a bar had a gold rush baby, it would be The Thirsty Prospector. Tucked into…read moreSonora like a well-kept secret, this place serves up craft drinks with a side of literary charm and somehow makes it feel completely natural to sip a cocktail while thumbing through a novel. The staff? Absolute gems behind the bar, friendly, sharp, and clearly masters of their craft. They'll recommend a drink as easily as a good read, and somehow nail both. The vibe is what really strikes gold though. Between the shelves of books and the historic touch of the original cash register (which deserves its own drink special, honestly), the whole place feels like stepping into a story you don't want to end. Come for a drink, stay for a chapter... and probably another round.

This is an important museum for the Groveland/Big Oak Flat area and the immediate area prior to…read moreYosemite. They have great exhibits on the history of the local towns and the families that helped create them. They are attached to the local library which is convenient as well. Parking is generous and the museum is located in the city park, which is kept up nicely. The attendants running the museum were pleasant and helpful. They also have a good selection of souvenirs and books to get. The museum has worked with the Southern Tuolumne County Historical Society to help restore buildings in the town and in neighboring Big Oak Flat and done a good job at that as well.

We had to stop by somewhere to print out something on our way to Yosemite, and this was a perfect…read morestop! 15 cents for a copy! When was the last time they put this price up? won't find that here in the Bay Area! Library was friendly and helpful who is a local moved up there 20 plus years ago. Of course we had to use the bathroom since it was available! It was nice and clean. What caught my eyes were all those quilts hanging on the wall. Per the librarian, the them of the quilts will change each season! All those were made by the locals. There's a meetup weekly for quilters there! The museum side was closed at the time we were there.

I love stopping by here every time my mom and I go for a drive up in the foothills. Cute variety of…read morethings at a reasonable price. Everyone here is always friendly.

Nora (owner) runs a small business that is adorable: always well stocked with wonderful goods and…read moregifts it's a pleasure to visit her shop and browse for that one of a kind piece. She is customer service focused and always returns inquiries made via phone and is willing to help you find whatever you're looking for.

Kudos x100 to the owner of this business, "Babs", whom I've just met and appreciate so very much…read more My sense of urgency to have a large job completed was not her problem and yet she went beyond to complete the project. This happened to be a large military picture that she turned into an absolute beautiful site! I am so very grateful for her time, her knowledge and pure kindness. Forever grateful and forever a client! Sandi McMahon

If you're looking for a gift when in the area - All That Matters is a fantastic place to start…read more The owner has curated this charming spot with art from local artists- everything from handmade ceramics, cards, jewelry, wood sculptures, stained glass and more. In addition to showcasing local rotating art - the owner also does custom framing. Whenever I'm walking around the area - I love to pop in here. The owner is always welcoming and friendly, and I love that the store truly celebrates the area by spotlighting Twain Harte talent. Trust.

Definitely a great place to stop by and have a drink and a bite even relax and enjoy the vibe…read more Pretty cozy and chill in here. Love the drinks, I haven't tasted the food yet but looks really good. Friday karaoke night 8pm-10pm. Live music every Saturday 8pm-10pm Open mics Sundays 1pm-3pm

Lots of cool stuff, some stuff is even made by local artists. They also have open mic nights which…read moreare really fun, and a good selection of food and drinks. And I mean coffees, salads, sodas... The owners and the staff are also really friendly, and it is neat and clean. 10/10 if you're a music lover, this is definitely something you wanna check out.

This review is all about the art gallery in Murphys which shows its art pieces within the tasting…read moreroom called Allegorie. Ms Stine is a very creative artist and hand makes all of the art on display. A wide variety of her art can be seen on her web site, www.stariastine.com She is constantly placing new pieces on display and for sale. This is some of the most beautiful art I've ever seen. There are also hand made jewelry pieces for sale. When you are in Murphys and are looking for a once in a lifetime gift for your loved one, stop in and check out the beautiful pieces on display. You won't be sorry you did. And while your there try tasting some of Calaveras counties finest wines. I am including in this Yelp review the Artists Statement, with the Artists permission, this statement also appears on the web site. 5 thumbs up here folks. Driven by my curiosity and passion for the natural environment, I am interested in the complex tension that occurs between the man made and organic world. As human evolution becomes increasingly dominated by technology and science, our connection with the natural environment has gradually become more distant, reformulating what we consider to be natural or synthetic. As we continue to advance as a species, it is obvious that we share the mutual desire with nature to survive, to persevere, and to thrive successfully. Through this, I have found that a symbiotic relationship is not always formed, constructing an intricate tension within our co-evolutionary development. Primarily, I find most interesting the issues of how we view, understand, and attempt to reconstruct the natural world around us. With our scientific knowledge of nature being relatively surface (but more highly revered), we continue to try to harness the unknown and untame. By sorting information into rigid systems and highly structured formats through studies and testing, dissection and experimentation, we continue our pursuit of harnessing the unknown. Being crucial to our existence, our desire and need to control and manipulate nature is evident. The effects of this are revealed in the ways that we address our bodies through contemporary medicine, and confront the issues of birth and death by means of synthetic intervention and treatment. Similar are the ways in which we cultivate our foods using genetic modification and chemical supplement to optimize results, radically shifting our ideals of what we consider food and health to be. The aspect in which these artificial and organic elements collide and integrate physically and visually through our current events inspires me to further initiate a dialogue and question this dichotomy through my work. Working abstractly in both organic and manmade materials, I hope to allow the viewer a new opportunity to investigate and question the delicate nature of this equation and reconstruct what we assume as ordinary, embrace a renewed curiosity of the natural, and become re-enchanted with the familiar.

IMHO This is the…read morecoolest store! Rustic! Whimsical! Eye-popping merchandise and decor to delight the senses! I wish I had walked out with something from this cute shop, and I definitely had my eyes on the adorable leather door sleigh bells. I just couldn't decide which leather design to choose, and nowadays when I shop, I need to have a specific place or function to put it, before buying. I told myself I'd go back after I finished walking through the rest of charming Groveland's shops. Unfortunately, I couldn't justify the purchase. However, should I ever return to Groveland, Ranch Revived would be my first stop!

I wish I can give it a zero but it doesn't give me the option so here's a one she was…read moredisrespectful as hell because I had a sandwich in my hand the store is super expensive for cheap stuff that is ugly