Tahoe Quarterly celebrated its 15th annual Mountain Home Awards by throwing a party hosted by the Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, where we also handed out plaques to the winning designers and builders. The event was made possible with support from our sponsors, including J.P. Morgan Private...
Squaw Valley's Pain McShlonkey Classic on March 17 was filled with belly laughs, camaraderie and philanthropy in honor of legendary skier Shane McConkey. Afterwards, the party shifted to the Shane McConkey Legacy Gala, where revelers donned their best British Invasion costumes while grooving to a...
SPONSORED CONTENT Photo courtesy North Lake Tahoe Beyond North Lake Tahoe’s world-class skiing and riding, winding mountain trails and crisp blue waters is an underground music scene. Every April, visitors flock to the snow-covered Sierra for hip-shakin’, beer-tastin’ rhythm and bluegrass. The fourth annual WinterWonderGrass Festival from April...
Concrete proves its warmth in this impressive Martis Camp estate that blurs indoor and outdoor spaces Thomas Edison—father of the light bulb, phonograph and early motion picture camera—also designed and built the first concrete homes in 1908, many of which are still standing and inhabited even...
One of the home’s bridge connectors leads to a family room nested into rock outcroppings, photo by Vance Fox Talented team uses site challenges to their advantage on rock-littered Martis Camp lot The lot was a little unlovable. The 2-acre parcel sat for a while, unsold and...
Modern and traditional styles blend in this thoughtfully designed mountain home The Grass family simply outgrew their first Martis Camp home. With prowess gleaned from the experience, the Bay Area couple embarked on their next project with valuable building savvy and a honed vision of their...
Fresh yet timeless lakefront home on Tahoe's West Shore draws inspiration from classic shoreline dwellings At the intersection of land and water, Tahoe architecture has traditionally drawn inspiration from the pine-clad topography of the surrounding peaks. Mountain and mountain modern architecture dominate the 72 miles of...
Three barn-like forms combine for a modern Martis Camp farmhouse In architecture, creating a sense of simplicity isn’t exactly easy. It’s a matter of restraint, of simultaneously showcasing yet streamlining the design. Such was the case for one Martis Camp home. The Bay Area–based homeowners approached...
The 14th annual Squaw Valley Prom went off in the Olympic Village Lodge on New Year's Eve. Presented by the High Fives Foundation and Charity Smith, the prom featured a Great Gatsby theme with beats by DJ Spinbad and DJ Dojah. A couple of prom attendees...
A group of hard-working folks volunteered their time and energy at the 20th annual Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day. Put on by the League to Save Lake Tahoe, the volunteers helped restore the Angora Burn area in South Lake Tahoe. Helpers of all ages participated in the...