OLLI Overnight Field Trips   

The most famous portion of the building of the Transcontinental Railroad (1863-69) was traversing the Sierra Nevada Mountains. We will celebrate this engineering feat first hand by taking Amtrak from historic Colfax to Reno. Our late afternoon and evening will be in Reno (staying at the El Dorado Hotel-- a block from the train station). You are free to see a show, play the slots or stroll the Truckee River Walk. Following breakfast on day two, we will take a 45 minute reserved coach trip to experience the Comstock Lode (Silver Rush of the 1860's) in Virginia City then continue back to Colfax--arriving by 5 pm. The cost is $275 p/p double occupancy ($350 single occupancy) which includes transportation, hotel room, box lunch and breakfast. You are responsible for your dinner in Reno and lunch in Virginia City. Limited to 53 participants.

*Participants will meet at the Colfax Train Station to park their cars; we will grab the train to Reno from there. 
*Refund/Drop Deadline: Monday, April 6, 2026 for a full refund (minus a $50 cancellation fee). No refunds after that date.  

The most famous portion of the building of the Transcontinental Railroad (1863-69) was traversing the Sierra Nevada Mountains. We will celebrate this engineering feat first hand by taking Amtrak from historic Colfax to Reno. Our late afternoon and evening will be in Reno (staying at the El Dorado Hotel-- a block from the train station). You are free to see a show, play the slots or stroll the Truckee River Walk. Following breakfast on day two, we will take a 45 minute reserved coach trip to experience the Comstock Lode (Silver Rush of the 1860's) in Virginia City then continue back to Colfax--arriving by 5 pm. The cost is $275 p/p double occupancy ($350 single occupancy) which includes transportation, hotel room, box lunch and breakfast. You are responsible for your dinner in Reno and lunch in Virginia City. Limited to 53 participants.

*Participants will meet at the Colfax Train Station to park their cars; we will grab the train to Reno from there. 
*Refund/Drop Deadline: Monday, April 6, 2026 for a full refund (minus a $50 cancellation fee). No refunds after that date.  

Oregon Shakespeare Festival - New Dates

Ashland, Oregon Monday, June 8 – Wednesday, June 10 (3 days; 2 nights)

Depart via a Sierra College bus to Ashland, Oregon home of the Tony Award winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

We will stay at the Stratford Inn a few blocks from the theaters (breakfast included). En route, we will visit the Ide Adobe State Park and the Sisson Fish Hatchery for a picnic lunch (provided, you provide a drink).

The first evening we will head to the nearby historic town of Jacksonville for a wine tasting at South Stage Cellars and then you can explore the many dining options in that very cute town. Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m. we will have a behind-the-scenes tour of the festival venues. Following the tour, you can walk around the adorable town of Ashland and have lunch before seeing the Tony Award winner, “Raisin in the Sun” at 1:30 pm. After the play, a rest is a good idea back at the Stratford Inn before heading out for dinner and the 8 pm showing of Shakespeare's comedy-- A Midsummer Night's Dream. Wednesday morning, following breakfast, we will head back to Rocklin. 

In total: two plays, a behind-the-scenes tour, lodging with breakfast, picnic lunch, wine tasting, transportation by a Sierra College bus. You are responsible for two lunches and two dinners. Grab a friend and come along!

Double Occupancy: $475 pp; Single $625

Bus Departure check-in at 8:45am. The bus will depart at 9:00am sharp!

Field Trip Cancellations and Refund Policy

• If we have to cancel a field trip you will receive a full refund.
• If you cancel a field trip:
  • Day Trip: must be canceled at least 2 weeks prior to the field trip to receive a refund (minus a $10 cancellation fee).
  • Overnight field trips require a 45-day cancellation notice for a full refund (minus a $50 cancellation fee). No refunds given after that date.

Oregon Shakespeare Festival - New Dates

Ashland, Oregon Monday, June 8 – Wednesday, June 10 (3 days; 2 nights)

Depart via a Sierra College bus to Ashland, Oregon home of the Tony Award winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

We will stay at the Stratford Inn a few blocks from the theaters (breakfast included). En route, we will visit the Ide Adobe State Park and the Sisson Fish Hatchery for a picnic lunch (provided, you provide a drink).

The first evening we will head to the nearby historic town of Jacksonville for a wine tasting at South Stage Cellars and then you can explore the many dining options in that very cute town. Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m. we will have a behind-the-scenes tour of the festival venues. Following the tour, you can walk around the adorable town of Ashland and have lunch before seeing the Tony Award winner, “Raisin in the Sun” at 1:30 pm. After the play, a rest is a good idea back at the Stratford Inn before heading out for dinner and the 8 pm showing of Shakespeare's comedy-- A Midsummer Night's Dream. Wednesday morning, following breakfast, we will head back to Rocklin. 

In total: two plays, a behind-the-scenes tour, lodging with breakfast, picnic lunch, wine tasting, transportation by a Sierra College bus. You are responsible for two lunches and two dinners. Grab a friend and come along!

Double Occupancy: $475 pp; Single $625

Bus Departure check-in at 8:45am. The bus will depart at 9:00am sharp!

Field Trip Cancellations and Refund Policy

• If we have to cancel a field trip you will receive a full refund.
• If you cancel a field trip:
  • Day Trip: must be canceled at least 2 weeks prior to the field trip to receive a refund (minus a $10 cancellation fee).
  • Overnight field trips require a 45-day cancellation notice for a full refund (minus a $50 cancellation fee). No refunds given after that date.

Wintertime in Yosemite is the best time of the year to explore this natural treasure with less people and more of true nature. Join Dr. Terry McAteer for an understanding of the geology, hydrology, ecosystems, dendrology, Native American history and history of Yosemite within our National Park system. We will be staying at the Yosemite Lodge. Transportation and three lunches included. You are responsible for two dinners and two breakfasts. A pre-trip Zoom meeting will be scheduled along with pre-trip readings of John Muir in Yosemite. Three short hikes will take place on flat ground of up to one mile. Free time will also be scheduled for you to commune with nature.

Field Trip Cancellations and Refund Policy

• If we have to cancel a field trip you will receive a full refund.
• If you cancel a field trip:
  • Day Trip: must be canceled at least 2 weeks prior to the field trip to receive a refund (minus a $10 cancellation fee).
  • Overnight field trips require a 45-day cancellation notice for a full refund (minus a $50 cancellation fee). No refunds given after that date.

Wintertime in Yosemite is the best time of the year to explore this natural treasure with less people and more of true nature. Join Dr. Terry McAteer for an understanding of the geology, hydrology, ecosystems, dendrology, Native American history and history of Yosemite within our National Park system. We will be staying at the Yosemite Lodge. Transportation and three lunches included. You are responsible for two dinners and two breakfasts. A pre-trip Zoom meeting will be scheduled along with pre-trip readings of John Muir in Yosemite. Three short hikes will take place on flat ground of up to one mile. Free time will also be scheduled for you to commune with nature.

Field Trip Cancellations and Refund Policy

• If we have to cancel a field trip you will receive a full refund.
• If you cancel a field trip:
  • Day Trip: must be canceled at least 2 weeks prior to the field trip to receive a refund (minus a $10 cancellation fee).
  • Overnight field trips require a 45-day cancellation notice for a full refund (minus a $50 cancellation fee). No refunds given after that date.