I have family in Sacramento, so I want to be within driving distance, so 1-3 hours away would be preferable.
I've been looking up in the Shingle Springs/Placerville/Pollock Pines area and the Grass Valley/Nevada City area. They're only about 45 min out of Sac each, though

-and I would LOVE to live where it snows.
I also plan to look in the Amador County/Plymouth/Mokelumne Hill area, the Avery/Arnold/Douglas Flat/Sonora/Jamestown area, as well as the Yosemite area. A smaller town would be great (less than 85,000ish, and 30,000-60,000 would be ideal).
The problem is, I need a place somewhat near a hospital so that I can work (I'm a nurse). I would also love to find a place with a Montessori elementary school (I have 4 children who currently attend a Montessori school).
Can anyone help? I need to figure this out within the next 4 months or so.
Thank you so much!
