We’re Celebrating 10 Years of Rush Creek Lodge
First Light Resorts at Yosemite is thrilled to share three significant improvements that pave the way for travelers the world over to visit Yosemite with greater ease and care than ever before.
Tree-mendous New Traditions
Create New Memories With Us!
If you’re looking to celebrate the holiday season in a way that’s both memorable and connected to nature, we have the perfect event for you! Join us and the Stanislaus National Forest Service for Tree-mendous, an experience that combines family-friendly fun, and cozy winter vibes while creating new traditions.
Event Details
📅 When: December 7th and 14th
📍 Where: Meet at Ackerson Meadow parking lot from 9-11 a.m.
Here’s what you can expect from the day:
- Learn Tree-Cutting Techniques: Meet the Forest Service team at Ackerson Meadow parking lot to learn how and where to cut your Christmas Tree. Note: A permit is required for tree-cutting, so be sure to secure one before the event.
- Warm Up at Rush Creek Lodge: After a morning outdoors, head to Rush Creek between 11 a.m. and 12:30pm, where you’ll be welcomed with complimentary hot chocolate and cider—just what you need to keep warm and cozy!
- Exclusive Perks for Early Birds: The first 25 attendees will receive a handcrafted ornament and a special voucher as a thank-you for joining in the festivities.
- Surprise Guests: Keep your eyes peeled for appearances from two beloved forest friends, Smokey the Bear and Woodsy Owl! This is an excellent opportunity to snap some photos and learn from these iconic guardians of the forest.
Join Us for a Day Full of Holiday Cheer!
Whether you’re coming for cut your own Christmas tree, the delicious hot drinks, or a chance to catch Smokey the Bear, Tree-mendous promises to be a day full of holiday cheer and quality time in the great outdoors.
For further details and information on obtaining your tree-cutting permit, click here.
We look forward to seeing you on December 7th and 14th for a celebration of nature and community!
Rush Creek Spa Winter Specials
This winter at Rush Creek Spa we invite you to seek warmth and rejuvenation in our indoor and heated outdoor Spa, and we have some exciting new offerings to top off your time with us.
seasonal scents
Set the tone for your wellness journey and immerse yourself in one of our seasonal scents:
- Tangerine Basil is an uplifting scent that refreshes and relaxes.
- Lavender Aphrodisia is a balancing scent that calms and soothes.
- Vanilla and Lemongrass is a comforting scent that warms and rejuvenates.
The scent you choose will be mixed into the lotion or body oil used during your 50 or 80-minute treatment, and will include a travel-sized kit of scrub, wash and lotion in your chosen scent.
Signature Scent Bundle
Whether a treat for yourself or someone close, our Signature Scent Bundle has arrived and will transport you to the Spa through scent association. The bundle includes a white wood reed diffuser and white wood bath bomb.
What does white wood smell like? Visit our Revitalizing Sensory Room where this scent is featured.
Massage special
Our 80-minute Synergy Hot Stone Massage elevates your inner senses with heated basalt river stones that soothe aching muscles and a heated Himalayan salt stone for detoxing. Aside from its many benefits, this treatment is sure to provide ultimate relaxation.
Through February this treatment is completed with a cold glass of chlorophyll water and a complimentary gift.
facial special
For a hydrating, deep cleansing treatment that provides the ideal combination of anti-aging, calming and brightening effects, look no further than our 50-minute Back to Basics Facial, featuring Eminence Skin Care products.
Through February enjoy a complimentary gift when you book this treatment.
body treatment special
Elevate your body ritual with our 80-minute Rush Creek Signature Body Scrub, a head-to-toe detox treatment that features Eminence products designed for ultimate hydration, a light hot stone massage and body cocoon to seal in the moisture.
Through February enjoy a complimentary gift when you book this treatment.
twilight special
When the sun goes down, as does the Day Use Pass price. Regularly $65, get yours for only $45 when you visit between 6-9pm daily.*
Your wellness journey begins the moment you walk through the door, where you’ll be greeted by the soothing ambiance and signature white wood scent, receive your robe and slippers, brew yourself a complimentary cup of herbal tea and be lead through a tour of the Spa before landing at the door of the changing rooms.
COMING SOON!
Twilight Socials are on the horizon, and with it are a variety of new offerings that will be included with the purchase of a Twilight Special Day Use Pass.
- Friday Refresh – after a long week, reset your skin with complimentary face wash, warm aromatherapy-infused washcloth, conditioning face mask and an enriching moisturizer.
- Saturday Bath Salts – create your own bath salt blend for your complimentary Foot Soak with a mixture of magnesium and various essential oils. When combined with warm water, your special blend is sure to promote muscle relaxation, potentially relieving soreness, and will leave your skin feeling softer.
- Sunday Aromatherapy Blending – the use of essential oils to promote physical, emotional, and mental well-being. With each aroma offering a unique benefit, we will assist in curating a blend that focuses on your specific wellness journey.
Reservations are required for treatments and day use.
Contact the Spa at 209-379-2425 or spa@rushcreeklodge.com for more information and to book.
*Ages 16+, not valid during private events.