How gardens can help us become attuned to nature—and rejuvenate our spirits Why do you garden? Is it for the peace and serenity? Maybe it’s your refuge from other parts of life. Or maybe your garden gives you an innate sense of well-being. Just being outside...
Tahoe Quarterly’s Mountain Home issue Social Scene spread includes photos from seven events: TQ’s Winter Issue Release Party; Tahoe Chamber’s Connect for a Cause Mixer; the Retro Aprés Ski Party at Alpine Meadows; Sierra-at-Tahoe’s Cal Band on Broadway; the League to Save Lake Tahoe’s Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day;...
Homeowners know well that their homes are never complete. Common upkeep aside, the temptation to improve by addition is ever-present, whether it’s an expertly crafted piece of furniture, fine-art photography by a talented artist or a stunning hanging light fixture. Lucky for homeowners in Tahoe,...
Martis Camp home serves up fun features with a timeless feel The voluminous great room houses a substantial fireplace surround and comfy living spaces, making it an ideal place for gathering, photo by by Vance Fox The owners of this Martis Camp home sought to build a...
New home designed to fit seamlessly into established Speedboat Beach neighborhood A floor-to-ceiling fireplace towers over the great room, photo by Vance Fox It’s difficult to create a new home that fits in an older development. But that’s exactly what the owners of this rustic-style cabin strove...
Vacation retreat designed for everything from intimate gatherings to large parties The spacious great room is divided with a large fireplace to keep a cozy feel in both rooms, photo courtesy Martis Camp Realty The goal with this Martis Camp spec project was to create a Tahoe...
The question “Is there a housing crisis?” elicits a hearty eye roll and a “Duh” from any local who has attempted to find rental housing in the Tahoe region. Even if you are snug in your own Tahoe home, the crisis is obvious. You see it...
When Los Angeles resident Laura Joseph discovered her new second home in Incline Village had mold, it wasn’t possible for her to leave the city and deal with the issue in person. It also wasn’t necessary: Joseph simply called CURO Home, a second home maintenance...
Squaw Alpine payed tribute to the good l'times with the Retro Après Ski Party hosted by Jonny Moseley on December 30. Held in the Alpine Meadows Lodge, the event featured a retro ski outfit contest and classic beats from the '60s through '80s provided by...
Tahoe Quarterly supporters mingled with guests at the Alibi Ale Works Truckee Public House during TQ's Winter Issue Release Party on December 14. Tahoe Quarterly publisher Jared Swanson hands off a fine raffle prize—a brand-new Tahoe Longboard—to winner Karen Sessler, photo by Jeff Freeman Aja Cook-Ott, Marian...