This proposed spectacular resort, located 70 miles north of Sacramento, overlooking beautiful Lake Oroville, California’s second largest lake, will provide a relaxing atmosphere for those who appreciate the great outdoors. Designed to incorporate every necessity for a spa vacation, Feather River Sporting Estate is destined to become Northern California’s greatest destination resort and conference center.
The site, located eight miles east of the historic town of Oroville, lies in the foothills of the High Sierras where, within a few miles, five great rivers converge to create Lake Oroville with 167 miles of shoreline. Feather River Sporting Estate will enjoy fantastic views of the lake, mountains and great valley of California in addition to the glow of the city illuminating views to the west.
The resort, consisting of a 172-acre Specific Plan and optioned 1,032, will include an 18-hole golf course, with room to expand; tennis facility, equestrian activity, bass fishing, hiking, canoeing, barbecues, hayrides, camping, volleyball, biking, horseshoes, wind surfing, picnicking, site-seeing, and much more. The resort and wellness facility will be the center point for relaxation. Adjacent to the resort is a class "A" recreational vehicle park and boat storage facility.
From the moment of arrival, the setting for the Feather River Sporting Estate will evoke the harmony with the environment. The main lodge will be built into the mountain blending in with the richness of the land. The "organic" design philosophy will feature natural stone walls, low- pitched roofs with generous over-hangs and large balconies. Interiors will be characterized by use of wood finishes, textured fabrics, indirect lighting and strategically placed glass walls designed to frame views to integrate indoor and outdoor spaces. Waterfalls and ponds will bring tranquillity to the venue. The gentle slopes of the resort will provide for easy hiking to spectacular views. To the west and adjacent to the resort, is Loafer Creek State Park, which offers overnight camping, beach facilities and boat launching. Lake Oroville, one of California’s best secrets, is the resort’s main amenity that offers private dock facility, houseboating, water skiing, sailing, swimming, fishing, kayaking, site-seeing and relaxing.
The plan and design of the Feather River Sporting Estate has been carefully arranged to maximize the feeling of openness and closeness to nature. Strategically located to compliment the main lodge, are thirty-two condominium units, forty-four townhouses, a commercial and business center, a five-acre park, the spa and wellness center, and 112 large home lots, many with spectacular views. The resort components will be linked together by pedestrian and bicycle trails.
The proposed 72 plus room lodge will meet the needs of a broad range of guests. Rooms will include a fireplace, mini-bar, spas and spectacular views of the lake, mountains and great valley. The resort will have, within the hotel, one of the finest conference facilities in Northern California. Perfectly suited for weddings, conferences and parties, the facility will effortlessly blend indoor and outdoor spaces capitalizing on the spectacular views. The resort will offer to the visitor, alternative attractions to include Feather Falls, 660-feet high, Oroville steelhead and salmon fish hatchery, fishing in the Feather River, Chinese Temple, historic downtown Oroville, Lake Orovile Resort, Kelly Ridge and Table Mountain golf courses, and hot air ballooning. The resort, covering nearly two square miles, will include, in addition to the golf course, private lakes for family fun. The stocked lakes will offer the visitor the thrill of catching his dinner in the early morning to be prepared by the resort restaurant for his dinner that evening.
The Feather River Sporting Estate’s specific plan was approved by the Butte County Planning Commission and the Butte County Board of Supervisors during 1994 and enjoys the strong and enthusiastic support of the local community.
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