You won’t find a more beautiful place to live than the Sierra Foothills. You get the tranquility of the forest, wildlife, and rural atmosphere, while being close enough to Placerville, which has all the amenities you could want or need. As an added benefit, the weather in this area usually runs 10-20 degrees cooler than the Sacramento valley in the summer, and normally only receives a light dusting of snow a few times a year in the winter. Placerville and surrounding communities are close enough to commute into the Sacramento metropolitan area for work, yet outdoor activities are abundant. There are many areas to hike, ride horses, golf, go boating or fishing, take a rafting trip down the American River, or even take a short hour ride to visit the beautiful Lake Tahoe area if you like to gamble or snow ski! The El Dorado County Fairgrounds are located in Placerville, and has events all year round, or visit historic downtown Placerville, with all it’s quaint shops and various seasonal activities. There are many wonderful wineries in this area to satisfy your taste buds, as well as multiple local farmers markets with delicious home-made goods. Come visit to see all we have to offer!