Located just five minutes from downtown Reno along old U.S. Highway 40 — the famed “Lincoln Highway” —Wildflower is a unique B&B and so much more. It is a full experience with art galleries, coffee house, pub, wedding chapel, gift shop, superb breakfasts, artist studios, hostel rooms, apartments, bed & breakfast, and bicycle rentals. They offer workshops and events, including on-site, open artist studios and retreats, workshops for women, theater and musical performances, and even art and dance classes, in addition to making facilities available by reservation to groups for meetups, parties, and fundraisers. Free WiFi, utilities, maid service, laundry, and coffee. Extended stay available.
Number of rooms: 5, plus hostel lodging for 13 and motel rooms with and without kitchens
Years in business: 20-plus
History: Made up of three motels built between the 1940s and 1970s, and operated separately until a previous owner assembled them in the 1980s. At the Westerner, Sammy Davis Jr. would stay when his white fellow musicians could stay downtown and he could not. There are also rumors that John Wayne stayed there. The Silver Spur was named after a cowboy movie award presented when these movies were popular. The former owner, Mr. Neuenswander, still resides in Reno and rides his bicycle around town. The Ace was formerly an apartment house in downtown Reno, moved before 1980. The Dutchwife built in the 1940s and 70s. Today visitors include everyone from cross-country bicyclers to Burners to artisans and Harley-riding participants in Reno’s annual Street Vibrations festival.
Type of food served: Full breakfast for B&B guests, along with a pub and coffee house serving fresh-brewed Americano, espresso and more. The B&B breakfast includes coffee or tea, champagne and fresh orange juice, quiche with a petite filet mignon and scotch gorgonzola sauce, berries and cream, turnovers and Irish cheddar cheese. It’s served in-room for couples or in the Chapel for larger groups.
Unique Setting: Just above the Truckee River, looking out over one of Reno’s most beautiful, hilly stretches, and mere minutes from all the casino excitement of downtown.
Rates: $141.25 per night for B&B, $62.15 for motel and $33.90 for each hostel guest
Weddings or meetings: Yes, in the converted chapel/pub
Popular nearby attractions: Complete with relaxing porches and gardens, Wildflower is a favorite for visitors to Hot August Nights, Street Vibrations, the annual Celtic Celebration, and Burning Man. Lake Tahoe’s north shore is 40 minutes away. Downtown Reno is five minutes. There are many hiking trails and bike paths nearby including the Truckee River Trail. Nearby are excellent dining opportunities including a top-tier Italian, steakhouse. French cuisine and Mexican eateries within walking distance.
Number of rooms: 5, plus hostel lodging for 13 and motel rooms with and without kitchens
Years in business: 20-plus
History: Made up of three motels built between the 1940s and 1970s, and operated separately until a previous owner assembled them in the 1980s. At the Westerner, Sammy Davis Jr. would stay when his white fellow musicians could stay downtown and he could not. There are also rumors that John Wayne stayed there. The Silver Spur was named after a cowboy movie award presented when these movies were popular. The former owner, Mr. Neuenswander, still resides in Reno and rides his bicycle around town. The Ace was formerly an apartment house in downtown Reno, moved before 1980. The Dutchwife built in the 1940s and 70s. Today visitors include everyone from cross-country bicyclers to Burners to artisans and Harley-riding participants in Reno’s annual Street Vibrations festival.
Type of food served: Full breakfast for B&B guests, along with a pub and coffee house serving fresh-brewed Americano, espresso and more. The B&B breakfast includes coffee or tea, champagne and fresh orange juice, quiche with a petite filet mignon and scotch gorgonzola sauce, berries and cream, turnovers and Irish cheddar cheese. It’s served in-room for couples or in the Chapel for larger groups.
Unique Setting: Just above the Truckee River, looking out over one of Reno’s most beautiful, hilly stretches, and mere minutes from all the casino excitement of downtown.
Rates: $141.25 per night for B&B, $62.15 for motel and $33.90 for each hostel guest
Weddings or meetings: Yes, in the converted chapel/pub
Popular nearby attractions: Complete with relaxing porches and gardens, Wildflower is a favorite for visitors to Hot August Nights, Street Vibrations, the annual Celtic Celebration, and Burning Man. Lake Tahoe’s north shore is 40 minutes away. Downtown Reno is five minutes. There are many hiking trails and bike paths nearby including the Truckee River Trail. Nearby are excellent dining opportunities including a top-tier Italian, steakhouse. French cuisine and Mexican eateries within walking distance.
4275-4395 West Fourth St. Reno, Nevada 89523
wildflowervillage.com
wildflowervillage@sbcglobal.net
775.827.5250
Owner: Pat Campbell
wildflowervillage.com
wildflowervillage@sbcglobal.net
775.827.5250
Owner: Pat Campbell
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