Wuksachi Lodge Fact Sheet
LOCATION: Wuksachi Lodge is located within Sequoia National Park, on the western slope of the Central Sierra, due east of Fresno and Visalia.
GRAND OPENING: June 10, 1999
OPERATED BY: Wuksachi Lodge is operated by Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts at Sequoia, an authorized National Park Service Concessioner.
ARCHITECTURAL: Natural woods, metals, and native granite rock highlighted by dramatic lighting, stone fireplaces, soaring windows and ceilings. Architect: Clayton B. Wardel, AIA.
INTERIOR DESIGN: Upscale, rustic decor of oak, cedar, and hickory woods with traditional forest colors of moss green, redwood, and sand.
Designers: ESDA Interiors, Fresno, CA (DeDe Darnell, ASID and Laura Watkins, ASID).
HISTORY: Opened in June 1999, Wuksachi Lodge was the first phase in a planned $15 million park improvement project. It has been built as a replacement to the visitor services of the former Giant Forest Lodge in an effort to mitigate environmental impact to the historic sequoia forest. The new Lodge is located six miles north of the sequoia grove so that facilities can be built and maintained without damaging the shallow roots of the Big Trees (plus, there is no danger from falling sequoia trees or limbs). The site was also chosen for its easy access to the high sierra trails and sequoia groves as well as panoramic views of the surrounding mountain peaks (elevation 7,200 feet).
ACCOMMODATIONS: 102 rooms housed in three detached buildings. The three price categories are Standard, Deluxe and Superior. In-room amenities include queen or king beds, private bath, cable television, direct dial telephones with data ports, mini-refrigerators, ski racks, coffeemakers, and daily maid service. Rooms for the physically challenged are available.
SEASONS: The Lodge is open year-round. Value season is November through March. Value season offers rate reductions of approximately 50%, plus special packages.
GUEST SERVICES: Wuksachi Dining Room is a 95-seat, full service restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Full beverage service in the bar and lounge is available daily, Noon to 11:00 p.m. The retail shop is open daily 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Bell service also is available.
CONFERENCE SERVICES: 1,320 square feet of meeting and banquet space is available. Group bookings accepted year-round. Full audio visual and banquet/catering services available.
VISITOR ACTIVITIES: Free ranger-led walks and interpretative programs, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, photography, wildlife watching, cross-country skiing, and snowshoe walks. High Sierra hiking trail heads to Twin Lakes, Mt. Silliman, Lodgepole Village and Nature Center leave from the Lodge
PARKING: 150 complimentary self-parking spaces in lots near the main lodge and guest room buildings
RESERVATIONS: Check-in time is 4 p.m. Check-out time is 11 a.m.; 48 hours advance notice is required for a full refund.
GENERAL MANAGER: Andy Grinsfelder
ASSISTANT MANAGER: Brandy Frederich
ROOMS MANAGER: Jerry Hagen
EXECUTIVE CHEF: Jamie Rigau
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Media Contact: The Fontayne Group, 1-800-841-0850
Public Information: (866) 807-3598 or (559) 565-4070 or www.VisitSequoia.com
