Spring flowers are in bloom in McCloud! We have upgraded all our Garden View rooms – with new King Size beds! Come visit for one of our upcoming festivals: Memorial Day weekend (Mushroom Fair) or June 1 (Flea Market)!
Category Archives: McCloud Hotel News
Spring to McCloud!
April 25, 2014 by mccloud
First Festival of the Year – Mushroom Fair – May 24 & 25
March 29, 2014 by mccloud
Make plans to come to our 10th Annual Mushroom, Music and Wine Fair – May 24 and 25th in McCloud, CA! Medicinal Mushroom classes, various foods, vendors etc… All centered around Mushrooms and Herbals!
McCloud Hotel – 1903 Photo
March 20, 2014 by mccloud
The current McCloud Hotel building is actually a replacement for the original (built in 1915). This is a picture from 1903 of the original building. Wish we still had the wonderful old balconies! Many thanks to our local museum for publishing this old photo!
New Painting of Mt Shasta in the hotel lobby!
March 19, 2014 by mccloud
Come up and see the new painting of Mt Shasta – prominently displayed in the hotel lobby. The artist is Chris Messer of Snow Creek Studio in Mt Shasta.
McCloud Festivals and Events – 2014
March 8, 2014 by mccloud
Come stay at the McCloud Hotel and enjoy one of our 2014 upcoming events!
Tenth Annual Mushroom Fair – May 24 & 25th
43rd Annual McCloud Flea Market – June 1
Lumberjack Fiesta – July 25 – 27
Heritage Days – August 16 & 17
Blue Grass Concert – September 13
Biketoberfest – October 13
Valentine’s Day!
January 29, 2014 by mccloud
Come visit the McCloud Hotel for Valentine’s Day/Weekend! We’ll be serving dinner Thurs – Saturday evenings and will have a special dessert offering for your sweetie! We can also help make the evening special by putting champagne, flowers or chocolates in the room (additional charges will apply). Just let us know what you’d like!
Mt Shasta Ski Park Winter Season (2013-14) Overview
November 12, 2013 by mccloud
Mt. Shasta Ski Park Winter Season Overview – 2013-14
Mt. Shasta Ski Park is preparing for the upcoming winter season and expects to be open by mid-December.
The Ski Park in preparation for the winter made several changes and improvements during the summer. This includes removing the Rope Tow and installing a new 300 foot Sun Kids moving carpet in the Panther Creek base area which will provide service to tubing and ski/snowboard learning guests.
Another major improvement includes the remodeling of the deck on the Panther Creek side of the upper lodge. This improvement provides more seating, event space and a fire pit.
As mentioned above the Tubing center will be moved up to the Panther Creek area and will now have expanded hours. The Tubing hill will operate seven days a week. Hours will be 9 am to 4 pm Sunday through Wednesday and 9 am to 8 pm Thursday through Saturday. Prices will be $20 for adults and $15 for children.
This season we will be having a huge new year’s eve party on December 31st. Skiing and Boarding from 3pm to 10 pm for just $20, Torch light Parade, Glow Items and Party favors, Dj in the main lodge and a huge fireworks show at 9pm.
Our annual Big Air Contest will be on Feb 22nd, Rail Jam on March 22nd and our annual Pond Skim on April 12th.
Lift tickets Mon- Thursday $34
Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holiday periods $44 Night Skiing from 3pm until 8pm Thurs, Fri, Sat $20 *Night skiing extended to 9pm during holiday periods with additional nights During the Christmas holiday period.
For more info visit www.skipark.com
New Gift Shop opens at the McCloud Hotel!
October 27, 2013 by mccloud
New shop opens at the McCloud Hotel!
The Other Side of the Mountain (gift shop) has moved and is now located at the side entrance of the hotel! Something for everyone! Local art work, T-shirts, sweat shirts, mugs, holiday items, calendars etc… Check it out next time you visit!
Thanksgiving Dinner – 2013
September 15, 2013 by mccloud
Yes! The McCloud Hotel will be serving Thanksgiving dinner this year! Book soon – 2012 was sold out early!
Biketoberfest 2013!
August 30, 2013 by mccloud
Join us here in McCloud on October 12 for the annual “Biketoberfest” – all sorts of biking events taking place throughout the town of McCloud! The hotel has plenty of indoor space to keep your bike safe.
Triple Cinnamon Scone Recipe
July 29, 2013 by mccloud
Triple Cinnamon Scones – one of the most requested items that I make at the hotel! The base recipe is from the King Arthur Flour website, but I’ve made a few modifications – here is my version:
Scones
3/4 cup half and half
1 cup cinnamon chips
2 3/4 cups Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted VERY COLD butter, cut into pats
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extractFilling
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons of Cinnamon
2 teaspoons of vanilla
3/4 cup half and half
1 cup cinnamon chips
2 3/4 cups Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted VERY COLD butter, cut into pats
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extractFilling
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons of Cinnamon
2 teaspoons of vanilla
Glaze
3 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
Leftover filling
Water
Directions:
Filling – Make this first:
Mix together the dry ingredients and sprinkle with the vanilla until all ingredients are damp – set aside to use in scones – only use about 3/4 as scone filling – use the rest to make the glaze.
Scones
1) Wisk the eggs, half and half and vanilla in a small bowl.
2) In the bowl of a food processor whirl together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3) Scatter the butter over the surface of the dry ingredients – pulse until the mixture resembles coarse sand – a few pea size lumps of butter are OK.
4) Dump this mixture out of the food processor and into a large bowl and add the cinnamon chips – mix in with a wooden spoon.
5) Make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients and pour in the Egg mixture – stir carefully with the spoon and/or a spatula – make sure everything is wet/mixed – but DO NOT OVER MIX stir until all is moistened and holds together.
6) Scrape the dough onto a well-floured work surface. Pat/roll it into a rough 9″ square, a scant 3/4″ thick. Make sure the surface underneath the dough is very well floured.
7) Sprinkle the filling over the dough. Fold one edge into the center and over the filling, as though you were folding a letter. Fold the remaining edge over the center to complete the three-fold. You’ll now have a rectangle that’s stretched to about 4″ x 12″. Gently pat/roll it to lengthen it into a 3″ x 18″ rectangle; it’ll be between 3/4″ and 1″ thick.
8) Cut the rectangle into 3 strips – then cut the strips into a zig zag pattern (or whatever shapes you want) – cutting them with a dough scraper is best – use a spatula to lift them and put them on a cookie pan lined with parchment paper.
9) You may also choose to make scone strips, or tiny squares. Cut each 3″ square into three 1″ x 3″ rectangles, for a total of 18 scone strips. Gently separate the strips, leaving about 1/2″ between them. Or cut each 3″ square into nine 1″ squares, to make 54 bite-sized mini scones.
10) IMPORTANT – For best texture and highest rise, place the pan of scones in the freezer for 30 minutes, uncovered. While the scones are chilling, preheat the oven to 425°F.
11) Bake the scones for anywhere from 10 to 20 minutes, or until they’re starting to turn golden brown. Remove the pan from the oven, and allow the scones to cool right on the pan.
12) Make the glaze by stirring together the left over filling mix with confectioner’s sugar and water (until you get the consistency you want) – BE CAREFUL not to add too much water.
13) Drizzle the glaze over the hot scones – let them set a few minutes before serving.
ENJOY
Recipe Blog? Is anyone interested?
July 25, 2013 by mccloud
If anyone is interested in my blogging about various recipes from the hotel – please send me an email (mchotel@snowcrest.net) – if I get enough notes, I’ll start a regular recipe blog on the hotel website! THANKS!
Nancy
ONE ROOM AVAILABLE for the July 4th Weekend!
July 3, 2013 by mccloud
We just received a cancellation for this weekend (July 4, 5, 6 & 7 – 2 night minimum) – please call if you’re interested!!
Outdoor Dining for Summer!
June 26, 2013 by mccloud
Dinner on the terrace
The Amethyst Wine Garden restaurant (here at the McCloud Hotel) is now serving dinner on the back terrace Thursday – Sunday evenings! Reservations are strongly suggested!
New Spring Menu at the Hotel!
April 23, 2013 by mccloud
View our new spring menu on the dining page of the website. Old favorites plus some new offerings! Remember, the restaurant is open Thursday – Sunday evenings from 5:30 – 8 PM.
Reservations are suggested, but not required. VERY soon we’ll be dining outside (it’s still a bit too chilly in April and early May) on the back patio!
Attend the benefit for the Great Shasta Rail Trail – May 1
April 19, 2013 by mccloud
McCloud Local First Network Presents
Celebrating the GSRT
An evening of wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres and silent auction benefiting the Great Shasta Rail Trail
Featuring the music of Gerry Smida
May 1, 2013 6 pm to 9 pm
At the McCloud Hotel, 408 Main Street
Tickets: $20.00 in advance; $25.00 at the door
Tickets available at:
The Fifth Season, 300 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mt Shasta
Village Books, 320 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mt Shasta
Mt. Shasta Book Nook, 331 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd.
McCloud Outdoors, 209 S. Quincy Avenue
McCloud Mercantile, 241 Main Street
Other Side of the Mountain, 303 Main Street, McCloud
Shasta Land Trust, 1918 West Street, Redding
Henry Patterson Optometry, 37333 State Hwy. 299E, Burney
Accommodations offering a 40% discount when you purchase tickets include:
McCloud Hotel (964 2822)
McCloud Mercantile Hotel (964 2330)
The Eagle’s Rest vacation rental (April 30—May 2) (926-6400)
The Great Shasta Rail Trail will be coming soon on the bed of the McCloud Railroad between McCloud and Burney—80 miles of trail.
Come to our party and learn more!
Valentine’s Day Special Menu McCloud, CA
February 5, 2013 by mccloud
Treat your Valentine to a delicious dinner at the McCloud Hotel
The rose is red, the violet’s blue,
The honey’s sweet, and so are you.
Thou art my love and I am thine;
I drew thee to my Valentine:
The lot was cast and then I drew,
And Fortune said it shou’d be you
Treat your Valentine to a romantic dinner at the McCloud Hotel in McCloud, CA (near Mt Shasta, CA). Serving our delicious homemade food and featuring Prime Rib and a decadent chocolate dessert!
McCloud History
January 5, 2013 by mccloud
The lumber mill was the heart and soul of McCloud for many years – starting in 1896. Enjoy one of the historic pictures of a sawyer next to a felled tree (photo courtesy of the McCloud Museum). The mill was referred to as “Mother McCloud” – workers enjoyed housing, medical etc all through the local mill. Most of the buildings in the town today were built by the mill to house their workers.
Skiing, just 5 miles away!
January 2, 2013 by mccloud
Visit historic McCloud and ski on the slopes of Mt Shasta! So much to do in the winter here. Take a dogsled ride (www.dogsledexpress.com) – go snow shoeing – tubing etc… come on up!
McCloud in Winter….
January 1, 2013 by mccloud
Lots to do – cross country ski, snow shoe, dog sled rides, downhill skiing… What a great place to visit in the winter! We’ve already had more than 4 feet of snow!
Spend Thanksgiving in McCloud
November 8, 2012 by mccloud
On Thursday, Nov 22 ( Thanksgiving Day), enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner at the McCloud Hotel. On Friday, Nov 23 take a drive over to Mount Shasta and enjoy their Winter Magic Festival. The festival starts at 1 PM and lasts until 9 PM – lots of activities, vendors etc – along with the annual Christmast Tree lighting! On Saturday, Nov 24, wake up and enjoy the annual “Dog and Pony” parade in McCloud. Lots to do!
The Fall leaves are still out – even though it’s November!
November 1, 2012 by mccloud
Lovely fall foliage here in McCloud, CA
Come on up – even though it’s November, the trees are still quite colorful here in McCloud. The weather this coming weekend should be perfect – 60s/70s and sunny. Great for hiking, kayaking and fishing!
Come enjoy a glass of wine and cozy up by the fireplace
October 27, 2012 by mccloud
Roaring Fire at the McCloud Hotel
There is nothing better than relaxing by the fireplace with a glass of wine or cup of tea on a chilly evening… Come find out!