Oleander + Palm's Big Bear Travel Guide

We recently had the pleasure of hosting Jeran, the talent behind the blog Oleander + Palm, and her darling family. They put together this great little travel guide to Big Bear that we just had to share!

Big Bear Top Ten (according to Oleander + Palm)

1.Definitely stay at the Noon Lodge at Mallard Bay. The detail and thought that has been put into the design and decor of these adorable cabins is absolute perfection. Our cabin was cute and comfy and the kids spent hours in the gorgeous pool. In the evenings we sat by the fire and played corn hole and bocci ball.  (well thanks Jeran!) 

2. Eat any meal at the Teddy Bear Restaurant in the village. We might have eaten pie there more than once. And their chicken pot pie was amazing!!! 

3. Ride a bike! The town has great bike lanes. The Noon Lodge had bikes to borrow, but the ski hills also have rentals and there is some great mountain biking when you take the lifts up.

4. Swim at the China Island Cabins on the lake.  There’s some great granite rocks to jump off of.

5. Hike Castle Rock. It’s a great hike for families. It’s about a one mile hike to the top, but the views are great and there is lots of fun bouldering at the top on the huge granite rocks.

6. Have coffee at the Copper Q. They have an amazing assortment of pastries and more pie. We enjoyed everything we ordered.

7. Visit the North Pole Fudge and Ice Cream Co. in the village for a sweet treat. They have loaded gourmet candy apples, ice cream and lots of candy.

8. One of our favorite activities was the Alpine Sled at Magic Mountain. You ride down the mountain on  a 1/4 mile cement track on sleds. It’s really so much fun. You control your own speed. It’s a really unique experience and so much fun for all of us. We also spent the afternoon on their waterslides as well.  Olivia must have run up those stairs and down those slides 50 times.

9. Take out from Maggio's Pizza is a must. We brought home pizza and salad and enjoyed it on a picnic table outside our cabin.

10. Rent a couple stand up paddle boards. We rented two and took turns for a couple hours paddling around the lake. Even though there are a lot of boats, the water is pretty calm and the kids had a blast.

Thanks so much for visiting Jeran, we hope to see you guys again real soon! xo

A Mountain Elopement

We've been getting quite a few inquiries about hosting weddings here at Noon Lodge and after this gorgeous elopement photoshoot we can really see what the allure and draw to the rustic mountain backdrop is all about.

Just look at how stunning this bride and groom look. Big Bear is looking pretty darn good too.  Big thanks to Kendal Riley Photograpy for shooting these and making Noon Lodge look so good. You can also find our little Lodge featured in the May issue of Desert Magazine.

If you are interested in having a small wedding at Noon Lodge shoot us an email: info@noonlodge.com

Wallace & James + crew.

A few weeks ago we had the absolute pleasure of hosting Wallace & James, the mother son duo behind the aptly named blog, Wallace & James. James documents her life as a  wife, mother and photographer living in Los Angeles. In addition to being a kick ass mom she's also an amazing photographer, to get more details on that check out this page. 
But before you do that read below to see what she had to say about their stay at Noon Lodge...

" Noon Lodge was booked pretty far in advance but we were able to get a room the week of my husband's birthday so we packed up the family, invited a few friends and headed up the hill.

Reminiscent of The Ojai Rancho Inn with the kilim pillows and bright exterior, the Noon Lodge does not disappoint.  Our hosts were super welcoming and even joined us for a beer at the fire.  There was no pretense and everyone we met was authentic and loving.  We felt right at home which can be rare when you are one of the first visitors to a newly popular place.  The design inside the cabin was a nice balance of trendy textiles and nostalgic camping photos.  It was minimal but not basic.  We stayed in Cabin 10 which housed six adults and a baby nicely.  We also loved being near the campfire and the closest cabin to the frozen lake.  There was a nice little hill that we used to go sledding. 

I can imagine how magical this place will be in the summer with the lake access and beautiful pool, my favorite feature on site.  Although frozen for our visit, we are already planning our summer stay so we can swim in the pool with Wallace.  I can see Noon Lodge becoming our bi-annual getaway celebrating both the warm summer nights and the snowy winters."

Well we loved having you guys and we hope to share many more beers  around the firepits in the coming years. See you guys soon!

Big Bear Review by the Millennial Miss

Chelsea Briche, the adorable blogger behind the Millennial Miss recently stayed at Noon Lodge and she did such a great little review about things to do and places to eat in Big Bear.

Head over to her Blog to see the full write up but below are just a few highlights....

Teddy Bear Restaurant - definitely one of our favorite places for some good ole' home cooking. 

Noon Lodge - obviously the best place to stay in town, you clearly have good taste Chelsea. ;)

Boulder Bay - a fun place where families and friends gather for some exploring and sledding.

And after a fresh snow you definitely need to hit up the slopes at Snow Summit. How cute is Chelsea with her boyfriend?!

We loved having you guys, we hope your first trip to Big Bear was a good one and that we'll be seeing much more of you two in the future! xo

Dart DJ's Retreat

Back In December we got to host the boys of Dart DJ. They were looking to escape to the mountains for a little winter retreat and needed a place to stay so we were happy to oblige.

Here's what they had to say about their time up here, "The Dart Retreat was an epic success. The Noon Lodge put us up in some styling digs, the beers were cracked, and after a long day of riding, the snows fell—right on cue."

Sounds like a real good time to us. Thanks for stayin with us fellas.

Saffron and Sage visit Noon Lodge

Right before the craziness of the holidays hit, the girls from Saffron and Sage visited us for a little R&R and of course some great photo ops. They snapped some great shots that they were kind enough to share with us. Check them out below.

And be sure to visit the page of Saffron and Sage a to see all the great things they are doing to encourage living therapeutically and sustainably.

Thanks for visiting ladies, come back soon!

Lesley from Bucket List Publications

Lesley from Bucket List Publications recently visited Noon Lodge and she shared on her blog why she takes her family to Big Bear every year.....

Every year, we spend one weekend in December in Big Bear, California to experience the joys of snow and cold in the mountains. Last year, we chose a typical hotel in the village center for our stay and while we had a fantastic weekend, we wanted something a little more rustic this year. I found the newly reopened Noon Lodge at Mallard Bay and it was the ideal blend of rustic charm with village access. It’s only a little over a mile to the village center yet it’s situated on a lake with fireplaces indoors and out. It was exactly what we needed. 

When we arrived last night, Darren lit the fire and we sat around it with hot chocolate and marshmallows while looking out at the freshly fallen snow. It was beautiful. I never realized how much I missed seeing the flakes falling to the ground or the crisp air after a recent snowfall.

 

We had to wear socks and put our feet close to the fire to warm up but it was everything I imagined for my family during the holidays. I don’t miss the shoveling or the layers upon layers of clothes or the way the wind hurts your face and hands, but I do miss snuggling up together and watching the miracle of snow.

Thanks so much for visiting Lesley! We hope you and the family make Noon Lodge a part of your yearly tradition! 

Jamie from Treats & Trends weekend at Noon Lodge.

Jamie, the adorable blogger behind Treats & Trends has been a fan of Noon Collection on instagram so when she saw that we had finally opened Noon Lodge she made the trek all the way from Las Vegas to come and pay us a visit. Thanks so much Jamie!

Check out some pictures from her weekend visit below and be sure to check out her blog for yummy recipes, DIY projects, and great fashion finds. 

Thanks again for visiting Jamie, we hope you will come back again soon!
Here are a few photos from her stay...

Something Kindred Visits Noon Lodge at Mallard Bay

The girls at Something Kindred spent a weekend earlier this summer previewing Noon Lodge at Mallard Bay. Check out all the pics on their blog! CLICK HERE