Events

Ehrman Mansion Open House

      Walk through Pine Lodge, the mansion built by Isaias Hellman in 1903. Experience the lavish lifestyle enjoyed by his daughter, Florence Hellman Ehrman, and three generations of family and friends who spent 60 summers at their private lakefront retreat.

Historical Speakers
Join the great-great grand- daughter of Isaias Hellman in the gazebo at noon for a preview of her book, Towers of Gold: Isaias Hellman and the Creation of California. This presentation by Frances Dinkelspiel is a must-see experience for history enthusiasts.

 

      Washo elders tell the stories of the original residents of Lake Tahoe. The tales told by the elders complete the history of Tahoe.

Artists-in-Residence
Meet local artists, Bill Clausen, Andy Skaff, and Cathy McClelland as they work down at the lakefront, painting images of the estate, its buildings, boats, and animal life.  

"General" William Phipps' Cabin
The cabin of the West Shore’s first homesteader from 1860 is open to the public. This is the one day of the year that you can walk into his cabin and view his pioneer life. 

Mountain Man
In the grassy area just west of the cabin, another pioneer has set up camp. The dangers of life in the wilderness require proficiency with a rifle which will be part of his black gun powder demonstration.

Vintage Car Display
In the 1930s some visitors made the trek from San Francisco to Tahoe in luxurious automobiles. Select vintage vehicles owned by Tahoe collectors are on display.

Tahoe Maritime Museum
The Tahoe Maritime Museum celebrates its 12^th Living History Day in collaboration with Sugar Pine Point State Park. The museum will add vintage wooden boats to the existing boat houses and host a local author presentation. 

Take a Hike
10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. -Meet at the nature center for an easy, forty-minute hike to the site of what was the world’s highest light house. This hike goes through the Z’berg Preserve and returns along the lake.
11:30 a.m. – Leave from the nature center and follow the Path of the Water Babies on this completely paved walk along the lake front. This is an easy, thirty-minute stroll into Washoe history.

Theater
Lake of the Sky:
The Saga of Lake Tahoe Part II
 This documentary film is narrated by area resident and Star Trek actor, Leonard Nimoy. The film features spectacular views of Lake Tahoe and thorough coverage of Pine Lodge history. Continuous showings are in the theater in the rear of the nature center. Watch the events schedule for additional special presentations by local authors in the theater.