Thursday Doors: Green Doors in Sutter Creek

Bright orange door graces Sutter Creek Inn

I am celebrating my spring break from teaching with some down time! We took a short, 45-minute drive to the Gold Country in the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas.

Northern Californians know where I am talking about, as popular must-see’s along the scenic, historic drive of Highway 49 include Sutter Creek, Daffodil Hill, Jackson Rancheria Casino, and quaint, California Gold Rush towns.

Early Spring was in full swing with plenty of blooms, abundant greens and of course, tourists!

As we strolled through Sutter Creek’s main street, my camera worked overtime capturing historic architecture, doors (for Norm’s Thursday Doors), flowers and other interesting things.

Green door on a residence on Main Street

Green-framed door of this quaint, steepled church in Sutter Creek California

Green and orange door adds charming grace to this old Sutter Creek home

I was surprised how much the color green is used on many of the doors and facades, whether residential or business. This is linked to the weekly photo challenge It IS Easy Being Green!.

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37 responses to “Thursday Doors: Green Doors in Sutter Creek”

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May 12, 2017 at 7:00 am

[…] me reflected in the mirror as I strained to get as many green photos as possible on our day trip to Sutter Creek in the Sierra […]

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Carma

Mar 27, 2017 at 8:49 pm

Hi, Terri,

Thanks do much for featuring our town of Sutter Creek in your blog. The local tradition has it that many of our homes were painted white with green and red accents–to reflect the color of the Italian flag. To go with our own traditional green door and window trim at Serafina House, we also kept our traditional red porch and steps.

Your photos are lovely! Thanks again for the cool piece.

Your shots are lovely

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Mar 27, 2017 at 8:58 pm
  
  Hi Carma! How exciting to hear from a citizen of Sutter Creek! Thanks for that back story, that’s amazing. The colors are simply fabulous to pjotograph! Thank you for allowing me to share!
  
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Janet Vinyard

Mar 26, 2017 at 8:26 pm

Great photos! Enjoyed looking at all the green doors! Thanks for sharing! Blessings, Janet

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Mar 26, 2017 at 8:42 pm
  
  Thank you, Janet!
  
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Doug Warren

Mar 26, 2017 at 9:23 am

Nice photos. Looks like a great place to visit on my next trip to the Truckee/Tahoe area. Maybe about 124 miles and slightly more than 2 hours via I-80 to Auburn and south on SH-49. The mining towns, wine, scenery, etc. would be a good trip, and maybe we can include another visit to Yosemite too.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Mar 26, 2017 at 9:25 am
  
  Thank you, Doug! Hope you can make it out here. Spring is a great time, but just about any season for this area is worth the trip!
  
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macjam47

Mar 25, 2017 at 6:02 pm

Great photos. I love doors and these green ones are fantastic.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Mar 26, 2017 at 8:51 am
  
  Thank you! 🙂
  
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Christy B

Mar 24, 2017 at 12:03 pm

Wonderful collection of historic doors! I don’t see many green ones where I live.. my parents once had a bright pink door 😀

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Mar 24, 2017 at 12:40 pm
  
  Wow, bright pink! No need to decorate!
  
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undiscoverdimagesamongstus

Mar 24, 2017 at 12:01 pm

Nice shots, Terri. I have to drive out there again someday. I have a friend who lives in Pioneer and I haven’t visited her home in a long time.

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Carol (“Mimi”)

Mar 24, 2017 at 7:32 am

A nice color on the front door says “Welcome” to the world. I love the quaint architecture in these photos. It looks like a wonderful place to explore.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Mar 24, 2017 at 10:52 am
  
  These little towns are so fun to visit!
  
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Mar 24, 2017 at 12:43 am

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Donna

Mar 23, 2017 at 7:12 pm

‘Hope that you are enjoying your well-deserved Spring Break, Terry. Stunning door photos!!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Mar 24, 2017 at 7:02 am
  
  Thanks, Donna 🙂
  
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Michele

Mar 23, 2017 at 6:32 pm

Gorgeous! I am seriously house crushing on the first house with the orange door. It looks like Anne of Green Gables could have lived there!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Mar 23, 2017 at 6:39 pm
  
  And it’s just beautiful “in person.” I want to stay in one of those B&B’s even if it’s just 60 miles from home, LOL!
  
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Judy E Martin

Mar 23, 2017 at 12:39 pm

I lvoe these brightly coloured doors, Terri, you got some great shots 🙂

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Mar 23, 2017 at 2:04 pm
  
  Thanks! Seems doors in these little towns are a focal point!
  
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  1. Judy E Martin
    
    Mar 23, 2017 at 7:22 pm
    
    Yes, and they deserve to be in the limelight! 🙂
    
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Norm 2.0

Mar 23, 2017 at 12:26 pm

Nice shots Terri. That looks like a lovely little town 🙂

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Mar 23, 2017 at 2:04 pm
  
  Thanks Norm!
  
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Retirementallychallenged.com

Mar 23, 2017 at 10:57 am

I love those gold rush towns. Your pictures make me want to get up there and explore some that we may have missed on past visits!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Mar 23, 2017 at 2:03 pm
  
  It is so lovely up here this time of year. Fall is also pretty spectacular! Hope you can make it some time, we have a guest room 🙂
  
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Vicky

Mar 23, 2017 at 10:00 am

\what lovely photographs of some really interesting residential doors, the colours are very appealing and, viewing from another country, the wooden, clapboard cladded (I’m really not sure how it’s described in the US?) houses are extremely attractive to to a distant eye…

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Mar 23, 2017 at 10:17 am
  
  Thanks! Some of the homes are colonial and new England style from when people moved across country to homestead. They are beautiful indeed!
  
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Priceless Joy

Mar 23, 2017 at 9:28 am

Beautiful photos Terri!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Mar 23, 2017 at 2:00 pm
  
  Thanks, PJ!
  
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Liesbet

Mar 23, 2017 at 9:24 am

I love those historical buildings and funky doors! Glad you got to visit some of the Gold Rush towns on your break, Terri. Hope the rains are taking a break over there as well. Here, it is supposed to be gorgeous, starting on Monday. 🙂

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Mar 23, 2017 at 2:00 pm
  
  Thanks, Liesbet! More rain on the way for us!
  
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Photo(Geo)grapher

Mar 23, 2017 at 9:11 am

Nice photos 🙂

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Mar 23, 2017 at 1:59 pm
  
  Thank you!
  
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Faraday’s Candle

Mar 23, 2017 at 9:11 am

Very nice🌿

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robjodiefilogomo

Mar 23, 2017 at 8:29 am

I love the idea of a bright colored door!! How fun to be able to get these photos!
You’ll get to see one of your photos on my blog next Tuesday–I really appreciate that you offer that,Terri!
jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Mar 23, 2017 at 8:31 am
  
  How cool, Jodie, I’m so happy you found one you could use 🙂
  
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