It’s a lovely time of year to pack your bags for a quick and quiet getaway at Lake Tahoe! With our fall promotion you can save up to 30%. Rates start at $118 per night through November 21, 2012!

The crowds have ceased, so you won’t fight traffic. Autumn mornings are crisp, yet sunny. The leaves are changing color. You can unwind in our spa and gaze up at the waning harvest moon over Squaw Valley. There’s so much happening around the lake you’ll definitely stay entertained, and there’s even fun for the whole family!

Here’s a way to spend your mini-vacation:

Sip and stroll at the Truckee Wine Walk and Shop on October 6th

Book a reservation at your favorite restaurant for Lake Tahoe Restaurant Week | October 7-14

Enjoy the sights and smell of fall at Resort at Squaw Creek’s Harvest Festival | October 5-14

What’s your favorite way to ring in fall? Does it involve pumpkin spice or comfort foods?

The leaves are changing, the weather’s growing chillier and it’s that time of year to mull some wine, and stock up on your woollies. If you are looking for a festive way to ring in October, then head out tomorrow to the The Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop, now in it’s eighth year. This local favorite draws approximately 1,000 guests yearly to stroll, sip, shop and taste in historic downtown Truckee.

Your ticket includes a commemorative wine glass to sample wine at over 25 venues, 5 food tickets, a program with a map to all participating venues and a goodie bag.

As a fantastic perk, the proceeds from this year’s event benefit the non-profit recipient, Girls on the Run – Sierras; a prevention program for young girls ages 8-13. If you would like more information about this organization, please visit their website here.

THE SCOOP:
October 1, 2011
Noon to 4 p.m.
Commercial Row in Historic Downtown Truckee, California

ADMISSION:
$30 in advance/$40 day of the event

What winery are you excited to taste?

Lucille Ball stomped with the best of them! You can too.

Get your feet wet at harvest time and stomp out hunger on September 30th from 4-7pm! Sierra Senior Services and Truckee River Winery join forces in conjunction with the 8th Annual Truckee Wine, Walk and Shop for an autumn-inspired event to benefit local Meals on Wheels and Senior Nutrition programs. Join others at Truckee River Winery and experience one of the oldest traditions in wine making: grape stomping! They’re holding a competition that pits teams of four against each other, but you can still enjoy this event without having to take off your socks and shoes. For only $15 as a spectator you can enjoy tastings, appetizers and live music!

The participation fee for each teams of four is $150. Not only does it benefit the cause of local hunger, each team will receive complimentary wine tastings, a glass of wine, visits to the food buffet and a chance to compete for prizes. The teams will compete for 2 minutes at a time and the winner will be based on the most liquid.  Additional prizes will be awarded for stain and style.

For more event information and to register your team visit Truckee River Winery. Be sure to submit your form to Sierra Senior Services before the 16 team limit fills up!