History
Lillaskog is the life dream of Bill Charlson, a retired park ranger and administrator. In 1999 a forest fire on Pilot Ridge ravaged the area and the following winter the Charlson family bought the acreage that became Lillaskog. Borrowing from the family's Swedish ancestry, the name LIllaskog is Swedish for 'Little Forest'. After the Pilot Fire, the land was salvage logged. When Bill acquired the property they replanted twenty thousand baby trees, so the name 'Little Forest' seemed quite suitable. Bill also bought a small sawmill and began drawing up plans to build his dream Lodge. All of the dimension lumber, main support logs, framing and floors are milled from timber that came from the property. Work halted only briefly when in 2002 Bill was unexpectedly diagnosed with cancer. After undergoing extensive surgery and cancer treatments, Bill made a miraculous recovery and went back to work on the Lodge. After six years of hard work the Lodge has welcomed guests from around the world!
Specialties
Perfect for larger gatherings, Lillaskog is a 5000 square foot, 7 bedroom, 7 bath lodge. Celebrate your special events with us and create new family traditions exploring Yosemite National Park. Enjoy the great room with the wraparound balcony and beautiful views. Relax in front of the stone fireplace and entertainment center including Smart TVs and Wireless Internet. Cook your favorite meals in our large fully equipped kitchen or BBQ on the deck enjoying the view of Yosemite's snow capped mountains. The bedrooms are quiet, comfy and spacious. They have Smart TV's and plenty of room for relaxing after a day of fun and exploring. Our grounds include a large grass areas with a gazebo. Perfect for reunions, retreats, small weddings and catered events. Just 10 minutes from the Yosemite Park entrance, there are so many activities for your group to enjoy! Swim or fish in the nearby Rainbow Pool, go whitewater rafting down the Tuolumne River. Hike the trails of Yosemite and enjoy your own private lodge in the Sierras!