Get up Here

Looks like another gorgeous early summer weekend in Tahoe! My one piece of advise this week would be to get out and play early. We have seen various degrees of afternoon weather coming through the sierra starting between 1-4 in the afternoon and including everything from dark blustery conditions to some light scattered clouds. The forecast is for the same throughout the weekend. So get out and enjoy the early morning sun and heat just in case!

Get out and golf this week! Northstar is offering 18 holes for only $39 this week as part of customer appreciation days. Advanced tee times are required. Offer is good June 1st-June 4th. Call the pro shop at 530-562-3290 for reservations.

Hiking - Crowds are still down, the trails aren't too dusty yet, and there is still some great spring runoff to get out and see. Try the Shirley Canyon hike in Squaw, or Eagle Falls and Eagle Lake above Emerald Bay. Both great early summer hikes. Visit The Weekly's website for directions. Or give me a call anytime.

The mornings have been really calm recently. Great for kayaking or paddleboarding off the beach at Tonopalo.

TONOPALO REAL ESTATE - There are GREAT opportunities to buy at Tonopalo right now. Tell your family and friends. Home #14 is currently being offered for $235,000! (this is the lowest I have seen a Tonopalo home. Please tell anyone you know who might be interested!) and #9 for $289,000! Visit http://www.tonopalosales.com/ for all Tonopalo listings.

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Hope to see you up here!
-Jamie
530.798.1393
jschou@kw.com

Opening Day at the Lake!

It looks like it's going to be a wonderful weekend at Lake Tahoe!

The west shore will host it's third annual "Opening Day at the Lake" with a variety of events including deck opening parties, seaplane displays and fly-bys, and live music. For a complete schedule of events visit http://www.tahoewestshoreassoc.com/. I would recommend trying to get down to homewood on Monday to see the seaplanes. Find out more about the "seaplane splash-in" at http://www.mikebrown-splashin.org/.

All the area golf courses are now open for the season. View the blog from last week for websites to make tee times.

The waterfront at Tonopalo is in full swing. Buoys are all in the water, the Tonopalo Formula is gassed up and ready to go, Bentley has his jet skis in the water ready to ride, and the rest of the flotilla are on the beach ready for owner and guest use. With the weather forecast to be in the mid 70s all weekend, this should be a great opportunity to get some early summer lake time in. Call the front desk (530-546-6500) to book the Formula or jetski rentals.
....Book the Formula Monday for the seaplane fly-in for a really cool day on the lake........

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TONOPALO REAL ESTATE - There are GREAT opportunities to buy at Tonopalo right now. Tell your family and friends. Home #2 is currently being offered for $699,000! and #9 for $289,000! Visit http://www.tonopalosales.com/ for all Tonopalo lisings.

Enjoy your time here and if there is ever anything I can help you with please let me know.
-Jamie Schou
jschou@kw.com
530.798.1393

Summer Temps in May

It gonna be a gorgeous weekend up here in Tahoe. Come enjoy it with us!

With temps forecast to be in the 70s and even 80s this weekend its time to start thinking golf! Here is an update with 2009 scheduled openings and deals.

Brockway Golf Course (Kings Beach) - Open for the Season
Ponderosa Golf Course (Truckee) - Open for the Season
Whitehawk Golf Course (Clio 45 min north of Truckee) - Open for the Season
Tahoe City Golf Course (Tahoe City) - Open for he Season
Northstar Golf Course - Driving range open May 15th, Course to open May 22nd
Old Greenwood (Truckee) - Open May 15th
Coyote Moon (Truckee) - Open May 22nd
Tahoe Donner (Truckee) - Open May 22nd

Whitehawk is currently offering all you can play for $95 and Tahoe city is offering play for as little as $25. Please call golf courses for more info and tee times.

Another great welcome to summer warm weather event is the Lake Tahoe Water Trail Spring Paddle this Sunday. Start with the group at Sand Harbor and paddle down to the Thunderbird Lodge for an optional tour. Cost is $20 per person and includes lunch. Sign up today by calling 530-544-5486.

There is a new addition to the flotilla on the Tonopalo beach, Stand Up Paddleboards. Check them out, they are all the rage these days. Known to be a great core workout while having fun on the water these are now at your disposal through Tonopalo. Check in with the front desk to get the gear and a quick lesson.

The buoys are in the water as is the Tonopalo Formula. Get on the lake if you have the chance. It's a great time of year to be out there!

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TONOPALO REAL ESTATE - There are GREAT opportunities to buy at Tonopalo right now. Tell your family and friends. Home #2 is currently being offered for $699,000! and #5 for $390,000 with the possibility of seller financing.

Enjoy your time here and if there is ever anything I can help you with please let me know.
-Jamie Schou
jschou@kw.com
530.798.1393

Thanks MOM!

What a wet week! It has been raining off and on since Friday but it looks like a gorgeous weekend is in store for Mother's Day. So get up here!

Mother's Day brunch is one of the best traditions of the occasion and there are some great options to treat mom in North Lake. Try Jake's on the Lake for a complete brunch menu and terrific views of Lake Tahoe.

We are in the midst of the "shoulder season" BUT Squaw Valley is still open for one more weekend of skiing and the hiking and biking are spectacular. If it's warm enough you may even be able to get a kayak or boat ride in too.

The Lake Cushing Classic, an annual pond crossing event at Squaw was postponed from last weekend and is now scheduled to take place this Saturday. This is an event that always proves to be entertaining. Squaw's closing day is this Sunday, so if you still have the ski bug get out there and enjoy it this weekend!

Want a night out without the kids. Wolfdale's restaurant in Tahoe City is offering free childcare courtesy of Little Sprouts Day Care every Saturday night from 6-10pm. For more info call Wolfdales at 530-583-5700

In Tonopalo news the buoys are all in place and the Formula is scheduled to be in the water by the weekend. One more sign that summer is upon us. This time of year is actually great for a boat ride and sightseeing. It is a little cooler but there are no other boats on the lake which makes for a great smooth ride. Call the front desk to make reservations.

Please pass this on to anyone who you think might be interested....

TONOPALO REAL ESTATE - Visit http://www.tonopalosales.com/ for all Tonopalo listings and information. There are some great values including home #2 offered for $699,000 and a share in home #19 for $565,000! Call me now for more info and to view property anywhere!!

Are you on Facebook? Join the group Tonopalo to view and post pictures, tell everyone about your great stay, and keep up with other owners and staff (past and present). Visit the Tonopalo Facebook Group now.

Enjoy your time here and if there is ever anything I can help you with please let me know.
-Jamie Schou
jschou@kw.com
530.798.1393