DIRECTIONS: Big Bear Lake is about a 2-hour drive from downtown Los Angeles and about 3 hours from San Diego, Santa Barbara, Las Vegas and Palm Springs. From LA, follow any of the 3 routes below: It is 2 1/2 hours from LAX in no traffic, and 5 hours in traffic. It is 1 1/2 hours from Ontario Airport.You can rent a car for $35/day unlimited mileage from an airport or they'll be shuttle pick up available.
The Front Way: Highway 330 from LA, Orange County.
Either Interstate 10 or 215 Freeway. Follow MTN RESORTS.
Follow to Highway 30 and then exit onto Highway 330, up the mountain through Running Springs.
330 becomes CA-18.
Follow CA-18 to Big Bear Lake and make a right at the lake
When you reach Big Bear Village, Northwoods Resort is visible on the left.
Alternate Front Way: Highway 38 from LA, Orange County.
Interstate 10 to East to Orange Street exit.
Go through Stop Sign. There is a Trader Joe's through the next stop.
Make a left onto Orange St and head north
Right on Lugonia, past the town of Mentone.
CA-38 to Big Bear City.
It turns into Big Bear Boulevard. Drive East into town
Left turn on Pineknot Avenue. Follow Pineknot Avenue about 1/4 mile.
Right on Village Drive. Northwoods Resort is 1/4 mile down on the right.
The Back Way: Highway 18 from the Mojavedesert, San Fernando Valley or as an alternate route from LA. or from Las Vegas or other states.( There is a short cut from Las Vegas, this isn’t it. check your map.)
Interstate 15 to Bear Valley Road exit, just south of Victorville.
East on Bear Valley Road to CA-18.
Right on Highway 18 up the mountain to Big Bear, through Baldwin Lake.
Left on Stanfield Cutoff. Follow Stanfield for about 1/2 mile.
Right onto Big Bear Boulevard.
Left turn on Pineknot Avenue. Follow Pineknot Avenue about 1/4 mile.
Right on Village Drive. Northwoods Resort is 1/4 mile down on the right.
Transportation: Shuttle service between Ontario Airport and Northwoods Resort is available. Reservations must be booked through Suzanne at suzdif@aol.com. Please provide a copy of your itinerary when you reserve your spot.
Rental cars are also available at Ontario airport. Most major companies, as well as Rent4Less offer weekend and weekly rates.
Leisure Activities: Boating, Hiking, Off-road Tours, Water Slide, Miniature Golf, Art Festival, Petting Zoo, Go Karts, Tennis, Biking, Fishing, Bowling, Horseback Riding, Camping, Music
Experience the many leisure activities available in Big Bear. Extend your stay and enjoy a family vacation. For complete guide, visit: bigbear.com.
Special Note: All the equipment used during the workshop is available for purchase at the conclusion of the weekend. You will need to make arrangements for transport. Talk with Siri Galliano for details.
Northwood Resorts 40650 Village Dr.
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(800) 866-3121 - phone
(909)866-3121 - phone
(909) 866-1451 - fax
Check-In 4 pm Thursday, August 20th
Check-Out 12 pm Sunday, August 23rd
Rates per Night
(plus 8.5% tax and resort fees)
Single/Double: $129
Triple: $139
Quad: $149
Spa Suite: $229
Executive Suite: $279
Hospitality Suite: $329
The intensive is held on hotel grounds.
Please call the hotel directly to reserve your room(s) early. We are not responsible for making your hotel reservations. To receive the discounted rate, ask for Kristen at extension #7815. Remember to mention LIVE ART, INC. The hotel has a limited number of rooms available, so we encourage buddying up to save money. For help finding a roommate, contact Suzanne at suzdif@aol.com.
ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATIONS:
BED & BREAKFASTS
Knickerbocker Mansion B&B 4-5 blocks from Northwoods Resort
$125-$240, upscale, only queen beds (877)423-1180 or (909)878-9190 Eagles Nest B&B 1 mile from Northwoods Resort
$85-$159, one double room, affordable, cozy (888)866-6465 or (909)866-6465 Apples B&B 2 miles from Northwoods Resort
$216-$236, some doubles, outdoor hot tub, upscale (909)866-0903
The Inn at Fawnskin Bed & Breakfast 6 miles from Northwoods
$135-$265, one double, elegant but rustic (888)329-6754 or (909)866-3200
Alpenhorn B&B 4 blocks from Northwoods Resort
$225-$315, upscale, queen beds, roll away (888)829-6600 or (909)866-5700 StarGazers Inn & Observatory 1 mile from Northwoods Resort $200-$275, no doubles, casually elegant (866)482-7827 or (909)878-4496 stargazersinn.com
Switzerland Haus B&B 2 miles from Northwoods Resort
$125-$250 (800)335-3729 or (909)866-3729
Gold Mountain Manor Historic B&B 6 miles from Northwoods Resort
$150-$300, historic, no doubles, romantic (800)509-2604 or (909)585-6997
HOSTEL
Big Bear Hostel
(909)866-8900 4-5 blocks from Northwoods Resort
$29-$80, shared bathrooms, private rooms, kitchen, affordable
CONDOMINIUM RENTALS
Snow Lake Lodge - - (909)866-4694
Snow Summit Townhouse Rentals - - (800)445-2223 or (909)866-2223
Lagonita Lodge Resort - - (866)866-6531 or (909)866-6531
Alderwood Vacation - - (800)964-4233 or (909)878-2277
Bear View Chalets - - (888)795-8322 or (909)585-7074
Boulder Creek Resort - - (800)244-2327 or (909)866-2665
Mountain Vista Resort - - (800)221-3143 or (909)585-7855
HOUSES:
Siri's Friend Janet Stevens ERA Bruin Rentals (909) 585-4991
RESORT LODGES(within walking distance of Northwoods Resort, listed by proximity)
Big Bear Lakefront Lodge $139-375, rooms, cabins for 12, group discounts (909)866-8271
Fireside Lodge $125-$249, suites, cabins, quaint, festive
(800)831-2253 or (909)866-2253
Robinhood Resort $65-$400, rooms, chalets, houses
(800)990-9956 or (909)866-4643
Alpine Village $125-$250, cabins, suites, homes
(909)866-5711
Thundercloud Resort $79-129, suites, rooms, doubles available
(800)732-5386 or (909)866-7594
Hillcrest Lodge $59-129, rooms and cabins (800)843-4449 or (909)866-7330
Honeybear Lodge $165-$189, rooms, cabins, homes (800)628-8714 or (909)866-7825 Edgewater Lakefront Suites $159-179, rooms, doubles available (888)533-2163
Guhos Ranch $75 suites, doubles available (909)866-6636
Mallard Bay Resort $79-$229, studios, rooms, townhouses (909)866-2526
Nature's Inn $60-$80, suites, family friendly,
Big Bear City (909)585-2226
Low student/teacher ratio
All Gratz equipment
Low Student/equipment ratio
*Open to all levels, styles, conditions, philosophies