Geography
It is built on State Route 49 between Auburn and Placerville on a hill at an elevation more than 1500 feet (450 m), and in an area full of trees, trails, camping and other recreational activities.
The temperature ranges from 75° to 115° degrees Fahrenheit in the summer and 25°F to 50°F in the winter.
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