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Welcome Brant – New Assistant Director!

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011

Congratulations to Brant Bishop, our new assistant director!  Brant worked for us this past summer and fall and proved to be a reliable, thoughtful and mature employee.  Brant graduated from Stanford University last spring with a degree in Sociology.

Brant was two months into a planned year of around the world travels when he got word the assistant director position was open.  Within 24 hours of accepting the job, Brant was on a plane back from the heat of the Australian summer to winter in the deep woods of Fallen Leaf Lake.

During his two months of traveling, Brant covered about 1,100 miles on the East coast of Australia from Sydney to Cairns by bus.  He was fortunate not to encounter any of these friendly critters on his travels.  Brant’s best experience was scuba diving the Great Barrier Reef.  He said “It was a whole different version of reality.  An  underwater 3D world of vibrant colors, plant and animal life.”  He was really amazed by the great variety of the coral.

Brant at the Maheno shipwreck on Fraser Island

Brant is happy to be back in the mountains and living at Camp.  Growing up in Missouri, Brant tried to convince his family to move to Colorado because he loved the mountains.  He is looking forward to the upcoming spring conference season and having people at Camp.   Brant said  “The energy and spirit at Camp is amazing, not only the people that work here,  but the guests that come visit.  It’s an optimal environment with the mountains, lake and all the outdoor activities.”

Brant’s favorite fall activity at Camp was to go on long hikes. Every week he went on a 15 mile plus hike.  He would pick a lake and set it as his destination.  His favorite lake is Lake of the Woods.

For groups visiting Camp this spring, Brant recommends soaking up as much of the natural environment as possible.  Taking a Hobie Cat or kayak out on the lake, he says “it’s incredible to get out on the water.” Also be sure to plan a hike, there are easy hikes into Desolation Wilderness, or if you have an afternoon and are up for a more strenuous hike, according to Brant “The view from Mount Tallac is incredible, and it’s a good milestone activity.”

Brant and fellow staff on Tallac with Fallen Leaf Lake and Lake Tahoe in the background

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Plan a Social in the Old Lodge

Friday, October 22nd, 2010

If you would like to hold a casual gathering for your group, we recommend a social hour in the Old Lodge.

For a pre or post dinner gathering, the Old Lodge can accommodate about 50 people, weather permitting overflow onto the deck with its wonderful view of Fallen Leaf Lake.  If weather is cooler and your group is over 50 people, we suggest renting heaters from local rental company Eventmasters for the deck.

The Old Lodge deck

There are plenty of cozy chairs and couches in the Old Lodge.  Built in 1932, the room has a wonderful feel of history and ambiance. Choose from a wide selection of board games for some friendly competition among your group.

Social hour in the Old Lodge

A roaring fire in the stone fireplace completes the cozy feel.

We can serve your choice of delicious hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages.  If you have any musicians in your group, there are two pianos in the Old Lodge.

Playing piano in the Old Lodge

You can also use the Old Lodge for meetings and break out sessions during the day or just as a place to relax during free time.


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Planning Tips for a Memorable and Enjoyable Wedding Weekend

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

On a spring or fall weekend, you can reserve Stanford Sierra Conference Center exclusively to celebrate your wedding.  Beginning with check in Friday afternoon and ending with brunch on Sunday morning, it is just you and up to 180 of your family members and closest friends staying together on Fallen Leaf Lake.

A fall wedding in front of the lodge

Hosting a number of wedding weekends over the years, we’ve learned what works well.  First, plan a site visit to walk through the lodge and cabins with us to plan the weekend events and envision set up.  During the planning process, make decisions, stick with them, then move on to the next issue.  For needed rental items, contact Eventmasters .  We can provide a list of suggested items that past weddings have used.

Use the bulletin board in the Stanford room to post pictures, your weekend schedule of events and any other information you want to share with your family and friends.

Encourage your guests to arrive Friday afternoon at 3pm to take full advantage of our boat dock, hiking trails and many comfortable places to just relax lakefront.

Kayaking the shore of Fallen Leaf Lake

Plan a buffet-style dinner a little later on Friday evening to allow for stragglers to join the group.  After dinner schedule a bonfire on Baby Beach and hire a musician for a sing-a-long.

Bonfire at Baby Beach

You have access to all 52 of our cabins and 12 lodge rooms to accommodate your guests.  We suggest housing families at the point cabins with less stairs for little one and surrounding our ‘Munchkin Patch’ playground.

Basketball, volleyball and the playground are surrounded by the point cabins

Assign your late night guests to the hill cabins including Juniper.  We’ve dubbed Juniper A, “the party cabin” due to it’s larger living room, four bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Hold your ceremony Saturday afternoon in front of the Old Lodge.  There are not many backdrops more beautiful than Fallen Leaf Lake and Angora Ridge.

A wedding arch on Fallen Leaf Lake

Finally, complete your planning prior to arrival, then hand off the responsibility of the weekend’s events to us and enjoy the weekend with your family and friends.

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