• Click on the Register Now link - located on the right, directly above the slide show
• You should now see a screen that says Word Press - register for this site
• Create a user name and password
• Type in the invitation code that you received in the mail
• Type in your interval number
• Type in your first and last name
• You are now registered
• Check your inbox for a verification email
• Click on the link provided in your verification email
• Log on using the user name and password you created
• Once “inside” the site, follow the visit site link at the top of the page
• The site will look the same to you but you will have the ability to leave a comment

To view the newsletter click on the newsletter icon.  You will be prompted for a password. The password to view the newsletter is the invitation code we mailed to you. This is for security purposes as the newsletter can only be viewed by invitation.

I hope this helps answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to contact me if you have any additional questions.

I encourage you to leave a comment and start enjoying your site.

Kathleen

We have discount ski tickets for those of you who plan to ski during your stay.  If skiing isn’t your thing, try  a scenic ride on the Heavenly Gondola and experience some of the most breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe.  Don’t forget to bring your camera!

I thought you might like to see a video of the snow being made at Heavenly:  Video: Snowmaking Begins!

I look forward to seeing you all soon!

Kathleen

Though the rush of summer is past, there is still plenty of excitement in the air.  Golf courses offer special rates, helicopter tours offer discount ride fares, cruises offer dinner and brunch tours, and an abundance of shows are playing in the area.  Los Lonely Boys, The Improv at Harveys, Air Supply, and The Nutcracker to name a few.    As always, we are happy to assist you with reservations for all of your activities.

Hope to see you soon!

Kathleen

Regular posts will resume in a couple of weeks as we get more organized and caught up with our daily workloads.  Thank you for your patience!

Happy summer to you - ouch - gotta move that box!

Kathleen

The Reno Philharmonic will be performing on three Saturday evenings and all of their performances will have the option of lawn seating (Lawn-$15, General-$25 Preferred-$50). The Reno Philharmonic first appears July 19th at Homewood with jazz trumpeter, Christian Scott and the Christian Scott Quintet. Their second appearance, August 2nd, at Tahoe Donner is a 60th Birthday Tribute to Andrew Lloyd Weber. Then, the Philharmonic wraps up the Music Festival back at Homewood with the “White Nights Finale” featuring renowned pianist, Jeffrey Biegel, and a rousing production of the 1812 Overture.

The relaxing lawn seating is also available for the Dave Mason concert which features Jim Messina and Band on July 31st at Alpine Meadows. And, for a special mellow evening, consider smooth saxophonist, Euge Groove, appearing on Saturday, July 26th, with guest acoustic guitar players Strunz and Farah.

Best selling jazz artist and Grammy-award winning jazz trumpeter, Christ Botti (a personal favorite) appears Thursday, July 24th, at the Tahoe Donner Trout Creek Recreation Center.

Even as I write this, I’m wondering if my husband would complain if I asked to go to all of the performances. I think I’ll have to choose carefully and am leaning toward the Andrew Lloyd Weber tribute in addition to the Chris Botti concert.

We’re so fortunate that productions of this caliber come to the Lake and if you have time to make it up to see a performance (or two) I’m sure you’ll be pleased.

You can get more information and purchase tickets for the Lake Tahoe Summer Music Festival online at www.tahoemusic.org.

Off and on for the last several weeks, the Tahoe Basin has become a catch-all for the smoke coming east from the many California fires. The smoke has been a constant reminder of the difficulties happening in places far from our immediate sight. Having been through our own fire last year, our awareness is heightened and our thoughts are with all the folks going through difficult times as fires approach their cities and neighborhoods. Our prayers and good wishes are with all the Fire and Public Service personnel who are doing their best to control the blazes and help those in need. We wish much good fortune to all of you who are dealing, in one way or another, with this California crisis.

Hope to see you in Tahoe soon,

Kathleen

We have members who travel to Tahoe every year just to watch the event and star-gaze around town.  Stories  are plentiful of people who run into these larger-than-life folks doing ordinary Tahoe things like playing at the casinos, going out to dinner and strolling on the beach.   When you figure we’re a small town full with celebrity tourists, the odds are better-than-normal that you’ll see someone interesting (although we think we’re all worth coming up to visit!). 

NBC’s going to televise the championship which will air on Saturday and Sunday (July 12-13), but the event really starts on Tuesday, July 8th. Smaller mid-week crowds give more opportunity to be up-close in the gallery.  If you can’t join us to see the event in person (tickets are available daily at the gate), then catch out all the action from the comfort of your living room. 

We anticipate having mid-week Bonus Time available.  If you’re interested in coming up for this event don’t wait to call.  Bonus Time is made available as people check-out early and is always first-come, first-served.  Give us a call now if you’re interested… 530.544.5211.

Fore!

Kathleen

An Air Force Heritage fly-by will fill the air and precision free fall skydiving teams will tumble out of it.  There’s exciting on the ground displays, too, including the “Shock and Awe” of the Navy’s F-18 Hornet Strike/Attack Fighter and the Marine Corp’s AV-8 Harrier “Jump Jet”. 

Helicopter and airpline rides are available at the airport for those of you who want a bird’s eye view of Lake Tahoe and the South Shore. 

Give us a call for Bonus Time, and come enjoy the show.

Kathleen

Our Leader-In-Chief, Kenny Sutton, is working on the summer amenities everyone seems to love the most… Activities.  Kenny’s got all our best local recreation vendors lined up to give you a good time - and a good deal.  Plus, he’s got Laura Quick (our new Activities Supervisor) and the whole Activities Department primed for Barbecues, Bike Rides, Karaoke and many new events to entertain you.

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Don’t think you have to own High Season to join in on the summer fun! We’ve got plenty of mid-week bonus time available, and we’re expecting another year of weekend availability since many of our guests go home before the end of their seven day stay.  You won’t know the availabilty unless you call, so check with us when you get the itch to come to Tahoe.  You can reach Kenny, or any of our Front Desk folks, at 530.544.5211.

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The Fourth Annual Opening Days Lake Tahoe celebration is June 21-22.  On Saturday, Highway 50 at the Casino Corridor will be closed to traffic for the Blue Avenue Block Party, which is great fun.  There’s live music, street performers, Hot Rod and Harley exhibits, arts & craft fair and much more.  Sunday’s events include the annual Sternwheeler Race, and this year will be marking the 25th anniversary of the Tahoe Queen.  For more information, go to the Lake Tahoe Visitor’s Authority website at www.bluelaketahoe.com. 

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Hope to see you Soon!

Kathleen

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Arnulfo Sr.’s tulips are up and the for those of you who don’t travel in the spring - you’re really missing a beautiful sight!  You can see the tulips and some other spring Tahoe photos on the Slide Show at the right.  Arnulfo Jr.’s going gangbusters with this season’s remodels.  Some Suns, the Solar and the long-awaited VIP remodel are all underway and Arnulfo Jr’s a master at it.  He does a million things at once, all well, and all with a smile on his face.  We’re so lucky to have him at the Stardust!  I’ll post some during-construction photos in the next couple of weeks.

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Kenny’s finally not freezing wearing his shorts to work every day - Tahoe’s a cool mid-70’s compared to the high 90’s I’ve been seeing on the news for the Reno area and the Central Valley.  I’m sure we’ll get warmer, but we’re still cooler than most other spots and if you need to escape, you know where to come. 

On Memorial Day we’ll start up our weekly barbecues and we’d love to have you join us.  Also, if you’ve never gone to a Renaissance Faire, you should really consider the Valhalla Renaissance Faire that’ll be in town at Camp Richardson the two weekends after Memorial Day.  Camp Rich is transformed into 7 acres of Lords and Ladies and everything in between.  The jousting is amazing.  To find out more check out the fair website at www.valhallafaire.com. 

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Until another post…

Kathleen (Asst. General Manager and Newbie Blogger)