2011 Lake Tahoe Festival of Trees and Lights

South Lake Tahoe Events | Festival of Trees and Lights 2011 | Winter Activities

Photo taken from last year's festival. You may find some inspiration here for your own family's tree.

With so many things going on at this year’s annual Lake Tahoe Festival of Trees and Lights, it difficult to find a starting point. The event kicks off the weekend of at December 2nd, 2011 at The Montbleu Resort and Casino with an exclusive ‘Senior Stroll’. This allows for those attendees over the age of 55 to view the exhibition free of charge! General admission of the 60+ professional decorated trees and other holiday assortments is scheduled from 10am until 2pm, all three days of the festival. The always popular ‘Teddy Bear Breakfast’ is a perfect way to invite children to experience in the magic of the Christmas spirit. The ‘Polar Express’ shuttle ride also is a fun way for young visitors and their families to participate in the excitement. Photos with Santa, Silent Auctions, Awards, and Live Entertainment are just a few of the wonderful activities going on at this year’s Festival of Trees and Lights. Saturday evening is capped off by the already sold out black tie affair, ‘Gala Dinner’ featuring a 4 course meal, live music, and a prize winning signature cocktail ‘Winter Skyy’ created by local cuisine “Blue Water Bistro”. Best of all, the proceeds from this event go directly to Barton Hospital’s Community Clinic fund, providing exceptional health care for all citizens of the community. Don’t miss out on a wonderful opportunity to experience the bliss of holiday giving through this joyous community event. Visit the official website for more information.

Vacation Rental of The Week: 4

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Beautiful views of South Lake Tahoe's Mt. Tallac can be seen throughout the home.

“Shangri-La” is nestled in the hills of Angora Heights just minutes from Heavenly Ski Resort in  South Lake Tahoe, California. This ultra-custom, 4300 sq. ft. contemporary Lake Tahoe cabin features state of the art electronics throughout. The personal touch in décor invites guests to feel at home while providing the illusion of serenity, relaxing at el. 6500 feet. Complete panoramic views of complementing mountains and forest can been seen from numerous rooms throughout this cabin. Host your family’s perfect dinner party in this lavish gourmet kitchen complete with luxury appliances. After a long day on the slopes, take a load off and relax in the private hot tub, steam shower, or cedar wood sauna. A game room equipped with a pool and foosball tables is accented by a 60” HD TV. Don’t miss out on your vacation on a lifetime in this exclusive South Lake Tahoe vacation rental. Let Buckingham Properties help to create your perfect escape. Come discover what beautiful Lake Tahoe has to offer!

Sierra-at-Tahoe: Pray for Snow Party!

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How nice is it to have a backdrop like this?

 

Come get your snow dance on and pray for some white fluffy powder, Thursday November 10th, at Opal Nightclub inside The Montbleu Resort and Casino. Sierra-at-Tahoe is hosting their annual ‘pray for snow party’ allowing eager enthusiasts awaiting another La Nina winter to express their inner cravings! Giveaways will be going on throughout the evening, including a full snowboard set up from Rome and a season pass to Sierra! An exclusive pre-party starts at 6pm for Sierra season pass holders, and 7pm for the general public. The mountain is scheduled to open the 24th of November, just in time to burn off some of Thanksgiving calories. With snow in the immediate forecast, this 2011-2012 winter is sure to be another one for the ages. Don’t miss out on our remaining South Lake Tahoe Luxury Vacation Homes for this upcoming winter.  For more information on ‘The Pray for Snow Party’.

Vacation Rental of the Week: 3

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Living Room into Kitchen. What a beautiful home!

 

The “Overlook Lodge” is located at the base of the California Lodge at Heavenly Mountain. This contemporary 4,200 sq. ft. luxury South Lake Tahoe vacation rental has two beautiful master bedroom suites. The home has lavish hard wood floors throughout and is complemented by high open ceilings which are a magnificent touch. This 5 bedroom, 5.5 bathrooms home has 6 decks that offer an accessible outdoor setting accompanied by pristine views of Lake Tahoe. The home is also friendly for those guests who are not comfortably able to travel up and down stairs. An elevator allows for ease of access to all levels for those less mobile. The vast and stunning kitchen is a favorite among celebrity chefs who choose to stay Buckingham Properties. This delightful home is surely one not to pass by. For more information or to book this property, contact Buckingham Properties.