Kind Travelers:

6-Nights to Explore California's Gold Country with Holbrooke Hotel & The National Exchange Hotel

Explore California's famed Gold Country, a historic region once the site of the California Gold Rush, nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains near Lake Tahoe. The recently reimagined Holbrooke Hotel and sister property,The National Exchange Hotel (just 7 minutes away) will be your home base for your Gold Country adventure, nestled amongst a vibrant art scene, local farmers’ markets, organic vineyards, historic museums, locally-owned boutiques and antique shops, and surrounding mountains lakes, deep forests, and scenic trails ready for outdoor exploration.

Originally constructed as the Golden Gate Saloon in 1852, Holbrooke Hotel has long been considered Grass Valley’s social center and was declared a California State Landmark in 1974. Recently, a team of local craftspeople and architects have revitalized and modernized her while preserving the historic charm. Down the road, you’ll find The National Exchange Hotel in Nevada City. Built in 1856 and also recently reimagined, you’ll discover a treasured icon rich with vintage design and Victorian elegance. 

 Positive Impact: 

 A $200 donation will be made to Bear Yuba Land Trust, a non-profit dedicated to preserving scenic open space, agricultural legacy, and local trails in the Bear and Yuba watersheds of California’s Sierra Nevada foothills and mountains. As a conservation leader saving more than 19,000 acres of forests, oak woodlands, riparian habitats, and more, they empower a healthy, resilient community through nature and education. 

 $3,000 value 

Kind Traveler Package Includes:

- 3-night stay at The National Exchange Hotel in Nevada City 

- Food and beverage credit at The National Exchange Hotel ($150)

- 3-night stay at sister property, Holbrooke Hotel, just 7 minutes away from The National Exchange Hotel

- Food and beverage credit at Holbrooke Hotel ($150)

- Tickets for two to the Empire Mine State Historic Park Tour: explore a gold rush mansion with underground mines or visit the smelting operation in the original blacksmith shop

- Explore the UBA SEO: Nisenan Arts and Culture space in downtown Nevada City to experience authentic Native American art and education to the local commuity 

- $200 donation made in the name of the winner Bear Yuba Land Trust 

- Kind Traveler gift box to include eco-conscious travel products to inspire kind travel ($250 value)

- Hear Me Raw gift box to include a full line of plant-powered, raw, vegan and eco-friendly skincare products ($168 value)

- Gogh Jewelry Design gift box to include a $500 gift card towards conscious jewelry that empowers

- One-year Stranger's Guide Plus subscription, helping travelers explore the world through the lens of locals ($165 value)

- Awaken Your Passion gift box to include a mugs and coasters collection, designed to invoke self-reflection ($100 value) 

- Grayl water filtering bottle for your travels ($100 value)

- Visa Cash card towards travel ($300)