Northstar Opening and Tree Lighting

Northstar Opening and Tree Lighting

Today is Northstar California’s opening day.  Skiers and snowboarders have geared up and are excited to take the first turns of the season.  Storms are lined up on their way to Tahoe with heavy snow predicted over the holiday.  Let it snow!

Ready for some holiday cheer?  Come join in the festivities as Northstar will light up the Village at the annual tree lighting.  When Thanksgiving is over and the Black Friday frenzy has passed, come to Northstar on Saturday, November 26th and be filled with holiday joy.  There is a gigantic tree positioned in the heart of the Village and it is being trimmed and prepped for the grand lighting.  A one horse open sleigh will be circling the Village and available for free rides.  Holiday music will fill the air and the ice skating rink is open for all to take a spin. Around 5pm, the count down begins. 

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Katie Tyler

Realtor®

BRE 01442453

c 530 277 1012 

Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Festival

Now in it’s 30th year, the Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Festival is one of Northstar’s most anticipated events.  The festival is three full days of cooking seminars and demonstrations, culinary competitions, wine tastings, a farm-to-Tahoe dinner, live music, a gourmet marketplace and more. 

On Friday the main events are focused up on Northstar mountain.  The Ritz Carlton is hosting the Art of Mixology and a wine inspired Painted Vine event.  Another option would be to take a ride on the Big Springs gondola and meet at Zephyr Lodge for the Farm-to-Tahoe Dinner featuring fresh, sustainable and locally sourced produce with Northstar’s executive chef Chad Shrewsbury.

Saturday is packed with events to choose from. Cooking demonstrations like mozzarella cheese making, grilling, Autumn salad cooking and fall harvest desserts where you will learn how to incorporate the season’s best fall harvest fruits into delicious desserts. These events are all free and hosted by very talented chefs.  The progressive picnic for lunch sounds like a winner with beer and tapas tastings along with a professionally guided wilderness hike on Northstar mountain with breathtaking views and expert knowledge of the flora and fauna found on the trail.  For the afternoon, kick back and relax as you make your way through the Village at Northstar for the wine and brew walk.  Don’t miss the highly anticipated event that will top the night off, Blazing Pans Mountain Chef Cook-Off with celebrity chef Joseph Keller. 

On Sunday top chefs from the region will come together in the heart of the Village at Northstar for a Culinary Competition and Grand Tasting.  Each chef’s dish is paired with a perfect compliment from the winery or brewery of their choice.  Chefs will compete for the best marriage of food and wine/beverage and best food categories and the coveted Peoples Choice awards.  The pairings are open for ticket holders to enjoy.  

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Katie Tyler

Realtor®

BRE 01442453

c 530 277 1012 

Northstar Village Summer Activities

Iron Horse 512 Is Home Base for the Top 10 Summer Activities in the Village

Wake up as the sun shines into one of the 4 bedrooms that overlook the Village and base of Northstar mountain.  Enjoy the warm tile on your feet as you brush your teeth and step into the shower.  Ready for coffee?  Starbucks is steps away brewing your favorite cappuccino.  What does the day have in store? Here's our "Top 10" favorite activities with Iron Horse 512 Northstar as your home base.

• A fast paced mountain bike ride at the Northstar's mountain bike park. Bike rentals are downstairs and trails wind down right to your door.

• Fly fishing at Sawmill Lake or a nature hike with a little help from the Vista Express chairlift to start the day off on a higher level. Gondola access to the mountain is a 3 minute walk and easy to navigate trail maps are readily available.

• For more adventure, a quick 15 minute drive will have you paddling the crystal blue water on Lake Tahoe.  Waterman’s Landing will have you set up and in the water, no hassle, no fuss. 

• Enjoy a spa treatment at the Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe which is a 8 minute scenic gondola ride away or stroll into the Balance Health Spa in the heart of the Village and sink into bliss for a few hours.

• Lunch in the Village is easy with Rubicon pizza/italian fare or get a grab and go sandwich at Earthly Delights to enjoy in the comfort of your own living room or sunny deck.

• For a workout or a relaxing steam, head to the Village Swim and Fitness center which is a 2 minute walk from your door.

• For a spontaneous tee time, Northstar golf course is a 5 minute drive and offers amazing Martis Valley views with a full service golf shop and restaurant.

• A kids play land awaits daily with mini golf throughout the Village, Build a Bear, Make a Candle, roller skating, bungee trampoline, rock climbing wall, and gold panning. No need to even get in the car.

• Gather around the ice rink for live music on the Village stage or have a private party on your patio as you watch from your perch above it all.  

• Dinner options are endless with Mexican at Taco Jalisco (a real local’s favorite), burgers at Chocolate Bar or sushi at the legendary Mikuni’s.

Katie Tyler

Realtor®

BRE 01442453

c 530 277 1012