The entry doorway is only about 3.5 feet high and the top of the pitched wooden ceiling is about 4 feet high. So, don’t plan on doing your “reach for the sky” stretches in there. Agile bodies on their hands and knees are required to navigate this room. However, the carpeting upstairs is cushy and especially in that room so that crawling is comfortable on the knees. It’s the favorite room of many of our guests – adults included!
The Lodge kitchen if fully stocked with everything you should need – dishes, silverware, glassware, bowls, pot/pans, baking trays, blender, slow-cookers, waffle-maker, coffee-maker, mixer, etc. If you find that you want something that isn’t there, just ask and if we have it available, we are happy to bring it to you.
Yes, except in rare circumstances. Regular check-in is after 3 pm, and an earlier check-in can be provided upon request. Normal check-out is noon, but a later check-out (up to 6 pm) can be provided for an extra fee of $150.
Hopefully! Chances are increased if you book during the summer or fall harvest season, so please check with us first and we will let you know what is available. Arrange this in advance and you can better plan your shopping.
An on-site BLINK Level 2 EV Charging Station with 2 sites is available in the lower Lodge parking area, adjacent to the Family Annex building. Please Download the BLINK app before arriving, and follow instructions on the app for using the charging station.
We are conveniently located in the foothills of the Tahoe National Forest at a favorable elevation of 2,100 feet. We are rarely affected by the snow. In addition, we are located on Hwy 49 and CalTrans keeps it plowed right in front of our Lodge. However, drive twenty minutes up elevation and you will often find 2-8 feet of snow and fun winter activities. Sledding and Skiing is 1-1.5 hours towards Tahoe/Reno.
When you rent the Lodge, you are allowed to enjoy the Herb Garden (and cut available herbs), check out the Permaculture Garden, and walk the Retreat Center Grounds. Please close all gates behind you and please do not harvest any fruit/vegetables without permission. We also ask that you ask us first before walking or hiking on the Nature Trail at the Campground, in the event we have another party occupying the Campground. When you rent the Campground, the 1.2 mile Nature Trail loop is also available for your exploration. Varied in terrain and ecosystem, this …
When you rent the Lodge, you have exclusive use of the Lodge and the Lodge grounds. You do not share it with other paying customers. The Exclusive use of the Yoga studio, Rec Room, and Pavilion is available for an additional charge. When you rent the Cabins in addition to the Lodge, the residents of the Cabins have the same privileges as those in the Lodge. When a party rents just the Cabin(s), they DO NOT have access to the Retreat Center Grounds when another party is renting the Lodge. When you rent the Campground, …
We have plenty of parking for large vehicles, boats and trailers. If you want to bring your RV, we have various sites which include both full and partial hook-ups. Full hook-up RV sites are $75/night and partial (water) are $45/night. Please let Mark know if you have any unusual needs for parking: 530-615-9055.
The Lodge has a back-up commercial generator in the event of a power outage and everything will stay up and running. The Campground generator will keep the 2 refrigerators and bathhouse functioning. The Cabins do not have back-up power.