This winter’s photo contest featured everything that makes winter at the Evergreen special – from quiet moments in Yosemite to storytelling by the fire.
Being the basecamp for all to create these special memories is why we do what we do, so thank you to everyone who submitted your image, shared your story, and voted for your favorite!
First Place – Vera S.
“This photo shows the gloomy afternoon when we arrived at Yosemite lounge. The trip had a deeply personal meaning for me – in 1945, my grandmother in Germany helped take cafe of a refugee family who had been displaced by the war. She didn’t have much herself, but helped however she could. Later in life, long after the family had immigrated to California, one of the children remembered my grandmother and invited her to California and to Evergreen Lodge. That was in the early 2000s. My grandmother said that. It was by töfar the most beautiful place she saw on her trip to the US, and I had always dreamed of following her lead there. After our stay I can confirm that there is truly no place like it. We would love to come back soon!”
Second Place – Marilyn S.
“Rock hopping in Hetch Hetchy”
Third Place – Shelby J.
“Fun summer wedding on your property last year! All shot on 35mm film :)”
Honorable Mentions You’ll Love
Faith C.
“We visited in 2024 to tour evergreen as a possible venue for our wedding! We are so excited to be getting married here in April 2025! We can’t wait to be back and to bring our friends and family to Evergreen and Yosemite!”
Maria T.
“We love staying on the property it’s so close to so many hidden gems! This was taken on our hike in Tuolumne Grove, just a short drive from Evergreen Lodge”
Imelda S.
“Such a beautiful day!”
Stefani S.
“My wife and I got engaged in Yosemite in 2021 then got married at the Evergreen Lodge in 2022. We were eager and excited to take our infant daughter to Evergreen and share our love of Yosemite and the outdoors with her. We love coming back to Evergreen and look back on the fond memories we created over the years as well as build new memories with our family.”
Natalie W.
“My wife and I were married at the Evergreen Lodge in 2022 and love coming back to continue to build memories with our family.”
There’s More…
Anytime you need a little Yosemite sunshine in your day, Visit the Gallery
New Photo Contest: Waterfalls, Wildflowers & Wonders
It’s time to get inspired, Yosemite style! While we’re all #YosemiteDreaming of visiting again soon, let’s share our most inspiring photos of past Yosemite visits.
Who knows? You might just win a free stay at the Evergreen soon!
Your Next Yosemite Adventure
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Happy trails!