Paradise Springs

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Our Wedding

We first met in September 2014. It was a whirlwind time in life (changing jobs, moving, welcoming new babies into the family) but we still made time for each other. We met online, inspired by a mutual love of the outdoors and good beer. Our first date was at the Bistro in Hayward, where we received a very memorable serenade by an overzealous accordion player. The day after Luke left for a visit to Minnesota and it was several weeks until our next meeting - but that first night was enough to solidify the beginning of our new relationship.&nbsp;

Over the next years our bond has grown stronger sharing in each others lives and growing into a place within our families. Luke fit immediately into the Zalusky family as an able body to chop wood, hunt, fish, camp, and hike.&nbsp;

Beginnings

After two and a half years dating, Luke proposed during a hike on the panoramic trail in Yosemite. It was very well executed and a big surprise! Sarah had no idea the engagement was happening - even thinking that Luke had dropped something when getting down to propose - until the ring came out! Her first response was “what the heck!” followed by an immediate yes.&nbsp; 

Since then we have been enjoying engaged life and looking forward to making it official when we celebrate together in September!&nbsp;

The Proposal

Our Story

Details

Photos

Wedding Party

Q + A

Registry

Located in Oakhurst, Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn is minutes from Children's Museum of the Sierra and Fresno Flats Historical Park.  This hotel is within the vicinity of Golden Chain Theater and Bass lake Recreation Area.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 133 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as microwaves and coffee/tea makers.Amenities Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a spa tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access and barbecue grills.Dining Enjoy a satisfying meal at a restaurant serving guests of Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee.Business, Other Amenities Free self parking is available onsite.

Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn

Nearest Airport (Fresno Yosemite International Airport)

The Paradise Springs street address is 52770 Road 632, Oakhurst (please note that online directions are not always correct). &nbsp; From Oakhurst:&nbsp;Take Highway 41 through Oakhurst. Stay on Highway 41 and go ½ mile past the Bass Lake/Road 222 turn off to Road 632/Sierra Sky Ranch turn off (on the right). Go seven miles up Road 632. It is 2 miles past Calvin Crest turn off on Road 632 and just past the Nelder Grove turn off 

From the Bay Area:&nbsp;Take Hwy. 580 East to 205 East to 120 East (Manteca) to Highway 99 South towards Merced/Fresno.&nbsp; In Merced, take 140 East to Mariposa. From Mariposa take 49 South (wide right turn from Hwy 140) to signal at Hwy. 41 in Oakhurst. Turn left onto Hwy. 41 (toward Yosemite).&nbsp; Follow the “From Oakhurst” directions.





From&nbsp;Fresno:&nbsp;&nbsp;Take Highway 41 towards Yosemite and pass through the town of Oakhurst. Follow the “From Oakhurst” directions.

Getting to the Paradise Springs Venue

When you stay at Sierra Sky Ranch, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member in Oakhurst, you'll be convenient to Golden Chain Theater.  This hotel is within the vicinity of Fresno Flats Historical Park and Children's Museum of the Sierra.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 16 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished patios. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.Amenities Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.Dining Enjoy a satisfying meal at a restaurant serving guests of Sierra Sky Ranch, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Sierra Sky Ranch, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

With a stay at Americas Best Value Inn Yosemite South Gate in Oakhurst, you'll be convenient to Children's Museum of the Sierra and Fresno Flats Historical Park.  This family-friendly motel is within the vicinity of Golden Chain Theater and Bass lake Recreation Area.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 69 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.Amenities Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a spa tub. This motel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance.Dining A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily.Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Planning an event in Oakhurst? This motel has facilities measuring 500 square feet (45 square meters), including a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

Americas Best Value Inn Yosemite South Gate

Travel

Yosemite National Park is in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains. It’s famed for its giant, ancient sequoia trees, and for Tunnel View, the iconic vista of towering Bridalveil Fall and the granite cliffs of El Capitan and Half Dome. In Yosemite Village are shops, restaurants, lodging, the Yosemite Museum and the Ansel Adams Gallery, with prints of the photographer’s renowned black-and-white landscapes of the area.

Yosemite National Park

An absolute gem! Great coffee (they roast the beans onsite and you can see the technique in progress). We stopped on one of our trips out to Oakhurst and have been ordering coffee online from their store ever since! Our favorite is the Mariposa Blueberry.&nbsp;

Mariposa Coffee Co

We highly recommend this craft beer brewery and eatery. It gets busy on the weekends -&nbsp;but is well&nbsp;worth the wait. They have a good beer selection on tap and excellent food. Try the Brussels sprouts!&nbsp;

Sarah & Lucas

Sarah & Lucas

Registry