About The People
We’re Here To Make
Your Stay Perfect
We Love The Richardson House So that You Will Too
We are proud of The Richardson House and relish in its history and beauty. Our small but attentive staff is here to ensure everything about your stay is perfect.
LOCATION
10154 High Street, Truckee, CA (map it)
Chelsea Walterscheid, House Manager
Chelsea is the ideal Manager for The Richardson House. She is a lifelong resident of Truckee and possesses a deep love and knowledge of the local history. She has spent most of her life teaching others about Truckee and the pioneer families who built the town. She has volunteered with the Truckee Donner Historical Society for 14 years and is the curator of the Old Jail Museum in downtown Truckee, as well as a member of the Truckee Citizens Waste Management Advisory Committee.
Chelsea is here to ensure that every detail of your visit is perfect and that all of your needs are met. As the home’s Concierge as well, Chelsea will help you plan your stay and provide knowledgeable suggestions to meet your needs and desires. She can also shop for any items you want prior to your arrival should you require. A private walking tour of historic downtown Truckee can be arranged with Chelsea. You can soak in Truckee's vivid past as you visit historic buildings and sites. Winter tours are $75.00. During the open season of the Old Jail Museum, tours are $100.00, which includes admission to the museum.
Jim Katt, Caretaker
Jim is the home’s landscape architect and project manager for the home’s extensive restoration. He actually lives on property in an addition built to look like an old carriage house. Jim is a master carpenter with a strong eye for interior design. Half butler, half handyman, Jim makes sure everything is working perfectly for our valued guests. Guest privacy is always ensured, and you may never see Jim unless you spy him tending to the house's gardens.
Kent and Christina Young, Proprietors
Kent and Christina are proud to preserve a piece of Truckee legacy for all to enjoy. Christina is a seasoned marketing professional with a background in hospitality, public relations, communications and special events. She is currently the marketing chair for Truckee Trails and Vistas, a volunteer docent for the Trucker Donner Historical Society's Old Jail Museum, a Friends of the Truckee River Watershed Council volunteer and BEAR League member. Her passion for hospitality, the environment, and for Truckee reflects in The Richardson’s House high level of quality, service and style.