Conditions
Weather
Trip Highs · current
69–76°F · sunny
Trip Lows · current
~55°F overnight
Rain Chance
6–9% · dry pattern
Elevation
~3,100 ft at Firefall
Early May is peak waterfall season — snowmelt sends Yosemite Falls, Bridalveil, and Vernal at full force. Mornings and evenings are chilly; midday is ideal hiking temperature. Weather shifts quickly in the mountains.
10-Day Forecast
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Thu
Apr 30
68° / 55°
Clear · today
1% precip
Fri
May 1
74° / 58°
Sunny
2% precip
Sat
May 2
72° / 54°
Partly sunny
5% precip
Sun
May 3
65° / 47°
Light rain showers
34% precip
Mon
May 4
56° / 47°
Light rain
45% precip
Tue
May 5
60° / 48°
Light rain
25% precip
Wed
May 6
69° / 55°
Sunny
9% precip
Thu
May 7
76° / —
Sunny · warmest
6% precip
Fri
May 8
~70° / 44°
Outlook · early-May avg
Re-check soon
06
Wednesday · May 6
Arrival · Big Trees · Settle in
Wednesday · May 6
Arrival · Big Trees · Settle in
7:15 AM
CDT
CDT
Depart Willowick for KSGR
Leave for Sugar Land Regional. Plan to arrive by 8:00 AM for the 8:30 AM NetJets departure.
8:30 AM
CDT
CDT
NetJets Citation Latitude — KSGR to O22
Confirmation #16902952. Flight time ~4 hrs.
Catering: Artisan cheese tray (serves 2), fruit, Greek yogurt cup, Ultimate turkey sandwich, fruit parfait, everything bagel (toasted).
Catering: Artisan cheese tray (serves 2), fruit, Greek yogurt cup, Ultimate turkey sandwich, fruit parfait, everything bagel (toasted).
10:30 AM
PDT
PDT
Land at Columbia Airport (O22)
Dylan (White Wolf Tours) meets you at Columbia for the 54-min drive to Firefall Ranch.
12:30 PM
Lunch at Firefall Ranch
Tavern lunch, 12–4 PM. Use this time to discuss the week with Dylan — confirm Thursday plan, Friday options, Mist Trail logistics.
1:00 PM
Early Check-In (extra charge)
Three Bedroom Villa · 1,450 sq ft standalone cabin. Reception opens at 6:30 AM and is open through 11 PM.
2:00 PM
Big Trees Hike
Afternoon hike with Dylan. Calder-Tuolumne Grove of giant sequoias, ~2–3 mi loop. Good first-day acclimation walk — moderate terrain.
~4:00 PM
Return to Firefall · Property Tour
Dylan will show you the property and orient you to the villa. Pool is open 24 hours. Fire pits and s'mores begin at 7 PM.
5:30 PM
Dinner — The Tavern
Casual on-site dining, no reservation needed. Open 5–9 PM. Tavern menu below. Great for easing into the trip without ceremony.
7:00 PM
Fireside S'mores · Optional
Complimentary nightly at the fire pits, 7–9 PM. Stargazing at Jackrabbit Ridge. Early night recommended — tomorrow is the Mist Trail.
07
Thursday · May 7
Yosemite Valley · Mist Trail · Ahwahnee
Thursday · May 7
Yosemite Valley · Mist Trail · Ahwahnee
7:00–
7:30 AM
7:30 AM
Breakfast at Firefall
Included. Each adult chooses entrée, juice, custom coffee or tea from the full menu. 7–11 AM daily. Eat early — you've got a 1-hour drive in.
Heads up: tell Dylan and Front Desk this morning (7–8 AM, before leaving) that departure has moved to Friday May 8.
Heads up: tell Dylan and Front Desk this morning (7–8 AM, before leaving) that departure has moved to Friday May 8.
7:30–
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
Depart for Yosemite Valley with Dylan
~1 hour drive into the Valley. Grab a packed picnic snack or water from the General Store on the way out if you'd like.
9:00 AM
Valley Exploration
Half Dome views, El Capitan, waterfalls at peak season (snowmelt means Yosemite, Bridalveil, and Vernal Falls at full force). Dylan-led.
10:30 AM
Mist Trail Hike
2.4 mi to top of Vernal Falls. You requested this — Dylan confirmed it's doable today. Expect mist, stone stairs, spectacular waterfall proximity. Waterproof shell recommended.
By
1:00 PM
1:00 PM
Lunch at The Ahwahnee
Reserved by Dylan. 1927 National Historic Landmark inside Yosemite Park — towering granite cliffs, grand dining room. A trip highlight on its own.
By
3:30–
4:00 PM
3:30–
4:00 PM
Return to Firefall
Back at the ranch by 3:30–4 PM at the latest. Nap, pool, or property time before Yova at 6:30.
4:00–
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
Golden Hour at The Tavern
Happy hour daily 4–6 PM. Cocktails, wine flights, small plates. "Where the day slows down and stories come together."
6:30 PM
Dinner at Yova
Firefall's signature restaurant — California-style South American open-flame grilling. Seasonal menus, prime cuts, fresh fish, and vegetarian specialties finished over natural hardwood. Reservations required — easy to change or adjust time through reception.
Later
S'mores at Fireside
S'mores 7–9 PM at the fire pits — easy nightcap after Yova.
08
Friday · May 8
Departure · Home to Houston
Friday · May 8
Departure · Home to Houston
7–11 AM
Final Breakfast · Included
Eat early — Dylan rolls at 9:00 AM sharp. General Store opens at 6:30 AM for earlier coffee. Pack the villa and check out before then.
Before
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
Check-Out
Reception settles the folio. Knock this out before Dylan picks you up.
9:00 AM
Depart Firefall with Dylan
White Wolf Tours to Columbia Airport. ~54 min drive — puts you at the FBO around 10:00 AM, 30 min ahead of the 10:30 AM wheels-up.
10:30 AM
PDT
PDT
NetJets Departure · Columbia (O22)
Confirmation #16902952. Citation Latitude, 3 hr 30 min.
Catering: Artisan cheese tray, fruit, Greek yogurt, Ultimate turkey sandwich.
Catering: Artisan cheese tray, fruit, Greek yogurt, Ultimate turkey sandwich.
4:00 PM
CDT
CDT
Arrive Sugar Land (KSGR)
FBO: Global Select
12888 B Hwy 6 South, Sugar Land, TX 77498
12888 B Hwy 6 South, Sugar Land, TX 77498
Live Sports
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Wed · May 6Arrival day
12:00PM
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ESPN
4:00PM
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6:30PM
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6:30PM
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Thu · May 7
4:00PM
Prime Video
5:00PM
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6:30PM
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Fri · May 8
4:00PM
Prime Video
4:00PM
TNT
6:30PM
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6:30PM
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The Ranch
Firefall Ranch
Property Address
24025 Highway 120
Groveland, CA 95321
Groveland, CA 95321
300 acres · 3,100 ft elevation · 25 min from Yosemite
Main Lodge houses Tavern, Yova, Wine Room, and Reception. Pool open 24 hours. Fire pits between Main Lodge and Cattail Pond.
Main Lodge houses Tavern, Yova, Wine Room, and Reception. Pool open 24 hours. Fire pits between Main Lodge and Cattail Pond.
Official property map · Check with reception on arrival for your specific villa assignment.
Property Hours (May–Oct)
| Breakfast | 7–11 AM |
| Lunch | 12–4 PM |
| Tavern Dinner | 5–9 PM |
| Yova Dinner | 6–9 PM |
| S'mores | 7–9 PM |
| Reception | 6:30 AM–11 PM |
| General Store | 6:30 AM–11 PM |
| Recreation Desk | 6:30 AM–11 PM |
| Pool | 24 hours |
| Quiet Hours | 10 PM–8 AM |
Lodging
Three-Bedroom Villa
Size
1,450 sq ft · standalone cabin
Beds
1 King · 1 Queen · 2 Loft Twins
Bathrooms
2 full · showers · heated floors
Extras
Sofa bed · Gas fireplace · Deck
In the Villa
- Kitchenette & breakfast nook
- Keurig coffee maker
- Electric kettle
- Microwave, oven, fridge
- AC
- In-room Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth speaker
- Phones
- Large covered deck
- No televisions
Breakfast for 2 adults included daily — choice of entrée, juice, custom coffee or tea from the full menu.
Optional
Rush Creek Spa
Full-service spa shared with Firefall's sister property, 20 min drive via Highway 120. Firefall guests book by appointment. Day-use passes also available.
- Waterfall coves
- Mineral hot tub
- Aromatherapy steam room
- Himalayan salt block sauna
- Sensory room
- Cool mist shower
- Warm river rock beds
- Outdoor covered lounge
- Massages & facials
- Body treatments
Off-Grid
When Signal Drops
iPhone Tip
Satellite SOS in Yosemite
Cell service is spotty in the Valley. When signal drops:
1. Open Settings → Satellite to manage contacts or try a demo.
2. Emergency SOS: Dial 911 — iPhone will prompt "Report Emergency" via satellite if no signal.
3. Use Find My or Messages to update location or text off-grid.
1. Open Settings → Satellite to manage contacts or try a demo.
2. Emergency SOS: Dial 911 — iPhone will prompt "Report Emergency" via satellite if no signal.
3. Use Find My or Messages to update location or text off-grid.
M.H. · J.H. · May 2026