A small retreat taking shape in Dobbins, California
Five distinct stays planned for a pine-and-oak meadow in the Sierra foothills.
Concept imagery · final property details may change
The imagined moment · first lights at blue hour
39.37° N · 121.21° W · el. 1,742 ft
No lobby. No crowded loop of campsites. Just enough thoughtful comfort to settle in, and enough space for the land to remain the reason you came.
These are early concepts, grounded in the scale and materials planned for Sandy Pines. Final designs, rates, and amenities will be shared before booking opens.
Closest to the trees
A simple canvas stay beneath the pines, with its own place to sit outside and the foothills waiting beyond the door.
The plan, kept intentionally small
Sandy Pines is planned as a retreat rather than a crowded campground—distinct stays, private pockets, and shared moments that still leave room for quiet.
Take it slowly. The light will follow.
Morning
Coffee, a dog at your knee, and no reason to rush the second cup.
At your nest
Afternoon
Find a patch of shade, open the book, and let lunch take as long as it takes.
Planned
Golden hour
A slow loop through the trees is enough of a plan when the light starts to turn.
On the property
After dark
Marshmallows, one more story, then a darker sky than the one at home.
Seasonal
The luxury is not having
anywhere else to be.
If the mood shifts and you do head out, Dobbins puts lake days, small wineries, and backroads worth taking slowly within reach.
The details are still being finalized. We’ll keep the public site current as each part of the retreat is confirmed.
Not quite. Opening details are being finalized, and the opening list is the best way to hear when stays come online.
Direct booking is planned. People on the opening list will receive early access before stays are released more widely.
Private soaking tubs are planned for the Stagecoach Suite and Treetop Nest. Final amenities will be confirmed before booking opens.
The retreat is being designed to welcome both couples and families. Final occupancy and guest policies will be published before opening.
The pet policy is still being finalized. You can tell us on the opening list if bringing a pet matters to your trip.
Guest facilities are part of opening planning and will be listed clearly before any stay becomes bookable.
No. Fire access will depend on weather, safety rules, and seasonal fire restrictions in effect at the time of a stay.
Sandy Pines · Dobbins, California
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