March 8th, 2010
Only a few of us have access past the locked gate on Fallen Leaf Road, so I wanted to share more beautiful photos taken this winter by Brian McClintock.
Fallen Leaf Lake
Fallen Leaf Lake provides breathtaking views anytime of year.
Winter work at Camp
Jason spent most of this winter inside painting Camp’s 52 cabins and 12 lodge rooms. Shoveling snow was probably a welcome change!
Camp's resident river otters
Jason was lucky enough to snap this photo of two river otters who have frequented Camp this winter. The pair have been pretty shy, but if we get some better pictures we will share.
Into Desolation Wilderness
Whenever you visit, chances are you will experience beautiful blue skies, bright sunshine and fresh mountain air. Weather is turning spring-like and the snow is melting fast. Give us a call or send an email to schedule your spring retreat in our beautiful lakefront setting.
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March 2nd, 2010
Did Lindsay Vonn and her fellow Olympic skiers pique your interest to get out for some winter fun? Then come on up to Tahoe! Stanford Sierra Conference Center is closed for the winter, but our sister property, the Stanford Alpine Chalet in Tahoe City, is hopping busy with skiers and snowboarders. The Chalet has 14 comfortable rooms and is the closest you can sleep (in a bed) to Alpine Meadows Ski Resort.
The view of Alpine Meadows from the Chalet
Wake up at the Chalet to chef Ron’s delicious, hot, cooked-to-order breakfast to fuel your mountain adventure. Make sure those skis are waxed and edges sharpened, then take the 5-minute shuttle ride to fresh air, sunshine and fun on Alpine’s trails. Warm up on the smoothly groomed slopes, then head for the NASTAR course, and run those gates like Lindsay! (hopefully without the spills) When your legs have turned to rubber, head back to the Chalet for a soak in the hot tub and relive your best turns with your front row view of the mountain.
Hot tubbing at the Chalet
Midweek is the best time for a ski getaway to the Chalet with no crowds and plenty of deals. Call Geoff or Dusty at 530-583-1550 or email chalet@stanford.edu and ask about the chalet’s excellent midweek package including Alpine Meadows lift tickets. Think snow, don’t forget the sunscreen, and visualize those turns like gold medal winner Lindsay Vonn!
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February 22nd, 2010
We are planning and preparing for our spring conference season which begins Friday, April 23. Most groups bring their programs to our retreat center, but we work with Stanford University to offer a few of our own events. Thursday, April 29 to Sunday, May 2 is the fourth annual Write Retreat, creative writing program. Lecturers from Stanford including a number of former Stegner fellows lead workshops in the mornings, then afternoons are free for participants to write, relax, take a boat out on Fallen Leaf Lake or hike into Desolation Wilderness.
Return presenter Alyssa O'Brien leads a morning workshop
Writing on the boat dock
With Fallen Leaf Lake out our front door and Desolation Wilderness out back, meetings in the morning with free afternoons are the preferred schedule at our center. After a delicious dinner, hold an evening meeting in front of the fire in either the Cathedral Room or the Old Lodge.
Fireside reading in the Old Lodge
Space is still available for individuals to join the Write Retreat or for your group to bring a spring event to our comfortable center on beautiful Fallen Leaf Lake, so give me a call!
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February 9th, 2010
Bring your walking shoes or hiking boots on your visit to Stanford Sierra Conference Center. You can head out on your own, or we can provide a friendly guide to lead your group on a hike.
Memorial weekend guided hike
Less than a mile from the main lodge on a paved road, the Lower Glen Alpine Falls cascade 60 feet in step like fashion.
January 2010 shot of the Lower Falls by Brian McClintock
The falls are most impressive in the spring with the run off from the melting snow.
Behind our lodge, Cathedral peak provides a spectacular backdrop and a more strenuous hike with rewarding views.
Photo by Brian McClintock.
Before you hike to Cathedral check in at the office for directions and a hiking permit. Then head back through the parking lot for a moderately difficult 2.5 mile hike to Cathedral Lake where you will be rewarded with a spectacular view of Fallen Leaf Lake and Lake Tahoe. Read more about hiking around Fallen Leaf Lake.
The view from the hike to Cathedral.
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February 1st, 2010
Welcome to the inaugural blog for Stanford Sierra Conference Center on Fallen Leaf Lake. We will share pictures and information, so you can get to know us and our breathtaking natural setting better.
The entrance to Stanford Sierra after a recent snowfall
As the seasons change, so do our operations and recreation. Our center is closed for the winter, so our staff is focused on projects to make our lodge and cabins more functional and comfortable. This winter, the crew is putting a fresh coat of paint inside all 52 of our cabins and 12 lodge rooms.
Freshly painted Lodge Room E
When the workday is over, many of us strap on skis or snowshoes and head out into the snow-covered mountains for adventure. A favorite spot is Angora Ridge just a short walk from Stanford Sierra.
Fallen Leaf Lake, the lodge and Angora Ridge
After a fresh snowfall, skiing through fresh powder overlooking Fallen Leaf Lake and Lake Tahoe is an invigorating and inspiring experience!
That's me, on the hike up Angora Ridge
We feel fortunate to have access to such a beautiful, serene mountain playground. If you have comments or photos of your visit to Stanford Sierra and Fallen Leaf Lake, please share.
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