If you are looking for a simple, rustic and inexpensive, but memorable wedding or reception you may have found your best choice for parties of 40 or more. After being asked to do special events here and there, we have a separate page to help you to browse and decide. Please click here.

We know it can be difficult to find a place for your small to medium sized group to gather in the Yosemite region, especially if you need the flexibility of accommodations and the great convenience of food service and in-house tours and activites.

Group packages start at $45.00 per person per night including taxes to $175.00 per person per night depending on food and room package options.

The Bug has an unbeatable setting in a forest grove above a gorge with campus style, well maintained facilities and amenities for groups.

Groups leave and let us know we'll be seeing more of them! It's the atmosphere, food, clean, quality facilities, staff, rooms, classes, activities, tours & location. We have hosted friend and family reunions, outdoor adventure groups, sport groups, weddings, company seminars and retreats, educational groups, scientific workshops, sales presentations, classes, etc.

Excellent food for a value at the Cafe At The Bug for up to 120. See the menu on the Cafe page. Quick & inexpensive family style service. The Cafe encompasses the Dining Hall, the Tenaya Room, and a Summer Deck. The Dining Hall with the fireplace and lounge that seats 50, the Tenaya Room seats 35, and the outside Summer Deck that seats 50. See the meeting rooms below for banquet buffet options.

GROUP PACKAGE FOR MEALS PER PERSON PER DAY:

LIMITED MENU Choices for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner $26.00+

FULL MENU choices for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner $30.00+

Private rooms with bath cabins accommodate up to 45 people, private rooms with shared baths accommodate up to 24. 32 rooms total.

Tent cabins accommodate up to 36 in 12, and hostel group dorms accommodate up to 64 guests.

ROOM RATES run from $25 to $400 per night, see our lodging page.

AMPHITHEATER : There is a 75 seat amphitheatre with a fire pit for day classes, functions or evening gatherings. The amphitheater is situated under pines with a larger lawn area for more seating or other uses. $75 a day for meeting use.

BODIE ROOM: We have a 1800 square foot meeting room done in tatami panels, knotty pine trim, birch flooring and reed glass windows, it's beautiful (shown below). Great for activities, workshops, conferences, meetings, displays, and receptions for up to 120 people. We can do many kinds of table and stage configurations and have some audio/visual available. Beverage Service, Hors Deurves and Cash Bar, Buffet Dinner, Luncheon and Breakfast services available. Wireless Internet access! $200 a day.

TENAYA ROOM : In the Cafe at the Bug accommodates up to 30 people for day meetings and luncheons, or dinner parties. The room is glass enclosed with beautiful views of the Bear Creek Gorge. Wireless Internet access. $75 for day meeting use.

SUMMER DECK: Great for a reception or summer luncheons this sunlight dappled deck under the Black Oaks along the lodge has 5 large tables 50 people. Wireless Internet access. $75 a day for reception use.

BEVERAGES SERVICES: Coffee, tea, juice and water service will be $5.00 and up, a day, per person set up on a side table.

THE SPA STUDIO is excellent for spa-related yoga, dance, excercise, martial art or tai chi classes. We can organize these things for a per person price. OR you can organize it, but we will charge a room rental fee. You may hold workshops, meetings, gatherings and other types of group events when you rent the entire spa, see above

WE HAVE EXCELLENT LOCAL PRACTITIONERS specializing in yoga, tai chi, meditation, calisthenics, martial arts, all forms of massage, reiki, senior treatments, the Alexander Technique & theater, senior treatments, organic foods, Ayurveda, Chinese medicine, herbalism, local flora & fauna and music. We can work with you to make a memorable Health Spa retreat.

Outside of busses, car pooling and van rentals that you can arrange for yourself.

AMTRAK / VIA ADVENTURES You can book Amtrak rides and have VIA Adventures bus run the group between the Merced Amtrak Station, the Bug, and the Park. Call 209.384.2576.

See also our TRANSPORTATION page.

We consider a group of 12 guest or more to be reserved with a credit card, we have a 1 month cancelation policy on all groups. We require 50% of the total bill to be paid 6 weeks prior to checking in and the final 50% is to be paid 2 weeks prior to checking in.

All groups must be booked with the groups coordinator, contact Carrie at 209.966.6666 or by e-mail carrie@yosemitebug.com

PERMITS: Call Yosemite National Park at 209.372.0200 for information on park fees for groups from the Special Permits Office. They waive fees for qualified educational trips. Information on locations and permits for the Yosemite National Park can be found on the National Park Website by clicking here.

"Ms. Scates has a genuine passion and talent for her work. She combined a seriousness of purpose with a playfulness that hit just the right tone for our event. There was much laughter during the retreat, and the execisesand physical activites were greatly enjoyed. She was at every moment professional, empathic, and responsive to the mood and reactions of the group. She was a pleasure to work with in planning: she was highly flexible but came well prepared with content. I would highly recommend Ms. Scates."
Sang-ick Chang MD

"What bliss to be clean and so well fed after two days on the River. We'll be back soon; this is a great place!"
Julia and group, San Francisco

"Two nights at Yosemite Bug Hostel - this is paradise! Great music in the Cafe, warm bonfires with hot marshmallows, minivan trips to the National Park. Thanks so much for the fun - we will be back!"
The Pinnacle Group, Debbie Colleen, Dave, Patricia and Martin!, Sacramento

"The group from Hollister thanks you for a nice stay and enjoyed the thrill of the mountain lion!"
Lisa, Sara, Katie, Tricia and kids from Grace Bible School, Hollister

"All we learned about Yosemite we learned here at the Bug: Don't wander off trails, contemplation of the meaning of life before jumping into the swimming hole, take shoes with good traction, put on sun block, great food doesn't need to be served at a five star restaurant (terrific food generous portions at a reasonable price, what more can one ask for?), paved roads are so unappreciated, friendly people live/vacation here!"
Angel & friends, Los Angeles

"This place isn't a hostel, it's a resort!"
J o Stackhouse and Outdoors Program group, Northridge State University

I'd like to thank you for making our stay such an enjoyable one this past weekend. I have received plenty of positive feedback from people who went on the trip. the comfort and warmth of your hostel were appreciated, as were the delicious food and gracious hospitality. People enjoyed relaxing in the Cafe at the Bug. As the organizer of the trip . I thank you for making the planning process quite easy, I look forward to seeing you again on a future visit to your hostel.
John Keen, MIT Club of Northern California

"We would like to thank you for a wonderful, inviting stay at the Bug. The atmosphere was warm and friendly, especially with the presence of Ying Yang and Marcie. The food was wonderful, and the stay was excellent. Thank you for a wonderful time at the Bug!"
The C.C.C. H.S. Intercession Group - Contra Costa County, California