Parchers History
Established in 1921, Parchers
Resort is a lot more than a mountain resort, it's a landmark. W.C. and Marie Louise Parcher's vision is responsible for
creating one of the best jumping off points for Sierra recreation in
the whole of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. For a comprehensive
history of the resort from its inception through 1984 as recorded in
an article by Marty Forstenzer published in Sierra Life Magazine,
click here.
Although some things have changed over the years, the classic Sierra
experience in the majestic setting of the Bishop Creek Canyon has
changed little in the 85 years Parchers has been providing lodging
and recreational services to families and friends.
Below is a small
collection of classic Parchers photos that the current ownership,
the Smith Family, has compiled during our first two seasons. Many of the
photos were shared with us by previous guests or previous owners of
the resort. We love to hear stories of summers past and see pictures
of how things looked once upon a time so if you have any Parchers
memories you'd like to share with us, please contact us via email at
ParchersResort@Cebridge.net
or by US mail at 5001 South Lake Rd, Bishop CA 93514.
