Hi, my name is Bertie Sousa with Sousa Realty in Springville

The iconic Ponderosa Lodge had a devastating fire on March 10th.

From the owners:

It’s with a heavy heart we announce the lodge is closed indefinitely for all services. Yesterday a fire broke out and we lost the entire lodge. We are devastated and heartbroken to say the least.

Heart and soul was put into the lodge by many. Jen with her creativeness and design, myself with structural preservation and construction aspect.

The lodge has witnessed decades of joy, comradery, community, laughter, and satisfied a million hungry tummies.

All gone in a matter of minutes.

Not sure what happened but it sounds like maybe the crazy rain melted a large chunk of ice off roof and into a propane line.

We don’t know what the future holds but want to acknowledge all the support and well wishes. We did not have property insurance so this is a direct loss to us. Our carrier cancelled on us during the coastal fires and we were unable to get a new policy. Heart, soul, and everything we had was in that place.

Everyone is safe and in the end that’s what matters. Thank you for all the messages we truly appreciate it.

Help me get this business back on their feet!

Thank you

Bertie Sousa