Downieville, California lodging, bed and breakfast resort. Welcome to Sierra Shangri-La!

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Rare mid-summer cottage openings!

You usually have to plan years ahead to obtain a Shangri-La cottage for a week in the summertime. We currently have several week-long vacancies for this summer. This can change fast so call now for details on this rare opportunity!

Welcome to Shangri-La!
We are Fran and Frank Carter, your innkeepers since 1986.
We want to invite you to join us in one of nature's most beautiful settings. Whether you come to participate in the unlimited outdoor activities our area offers, or just to relax and enjoy the wonderful peace and tranquility, you cannot fail to fall under the spell of Shangri-La! Many of our guests have been returning for decades, but whether it is your first visit or your fiftieth, we hope you relax and let the enchantment of the Sierra make you forget civilization's cares. Enjoy your stay in Shangri-La!

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Shangri-La is now Internet friendly!
Of course you come to Shangri-La to "get away from it all"... but we realize that you may want or need to keep your connection to the world outside. Now you can stay connected in our new Internet Room. (Sorry, we are off the beaten path so it's dial-up only.) Log on to check your email and access the World Wide Web! Just bring your own laptop and your password to one of the following Service Providers:

AOL
Earthlink
PeoplePC

Shangri-La News
The Banff Film Festival returns!

The very popular Banff Mountain Film Festival is back at the Yuba Theater in Downieville this April 4, 5, and 6, 2008. This is one of the most anticipated events of the year so check it out and make Shangri-La your headquarters! Click here for full details and ticket information.

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Housekeeper Wanted

We are looking for a reliable housekeeper for the 2008 season. Housing is possible and terms are negotiable. If interested email us or give us a call at 530-289-3455 and let's talk!

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See you in the Spring!

It's winter in the mountains and we are closed until next spring when the snow melts and the wildflowers bloom. We are still glad to take your calls and emails though, so contact us now to book your reservations for the 2008 season!



Shangri-La News Rare mid-summer cottage openings! You usually have to plan years ahead to obtain a Shangri-La cottage for a week in the summertime. We currently have several week-long vacancies for this summer. This can change fast so call now for details on this rare opportunity! Welcome to Shangri-La! We are Fran and Frank Carter, your innkeepers since 1986. We want to invite you to join us in one of nature's most beautiful settings. Whether you come to participate in the unlimited outdoor activities our area offers, or just to relax and enjoy the wonderful peace and tranquility, you cannot fail to fall under the spell of Shangri-La! Many of our guests have been returning for decades, but whether it is your first visit or your fiftieth, we hope you relax and let the enchantment of the Sierra make you forget civilization's cares. Enjoy your stay in Shangri-La! Shangri-La News Shangri-La is now Internet friendly! Of course you come to Shangri-La to "get away from it all"... but we realize that you may want or need to keep your connection to the world outside. Now you can stay connected in our new Internet Room. (Sorry, we are off the beaten path so it's dial-up only.) Log on to check your email and access the World Wide Web! Just bring your own laptop and your password to one of the following Service Providers: AOL Earthlink PeoplePC Shangri-La News The Banff Film Festival returns! The very popular Banff Mountain Film Festival is back at the Yuba Theater in Downieville this April 4, 5, and 6, 2008. This is one of the most anticipated events of the year so check it out and make Shangri-La your headquarters! Click here for full details and ticket information. Shangri-La News Housekeeper Wanted We are looking for a reliable housekeeper for the 2008 season. Housing is possible and terms are negotiable. If interested email us or give us a call at 530-289-3455 and let's talk! Shangri-La News See you in the Spring! It's winter in the mountains and we are closed until next spring when the snow melts and the wildflowers bloom. We are still glad to take your calls and emails though, so contact us now to book your reservations for the 2008 season!