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World's Best Ski Towns - National Geographic

Yep, word is out.  And, according to National Geographic, Truckee is one of the top 25 ski towns in the world.  The World.  "...Truckee has bloomed into a ski mecca, with no less than eight different ski areas within 15 miles."  Four of Daron Rahlves' favorite town picks are minutes away from The Richardson House.  We've always known Truckee is great.  Now the world knows. 

Through March, TRH is offering a 4th night Free with a 3-night rental.  Take advantage of this offer and come see what Truckee has to offer.  Rahlves' favorite watering hole, the Pastime Club, is only a hop, skip and a jump away from the house.  

Rumor Has It...

The Richardson House has become a hub of great interest from potential buyers as of late. Up until this stage, it was a concept we weren’t ready to consider.  After several weeks of emotional discussions, we have decided to open the house, for a period of three months, to the possibility of a sale.

Our potential buyer could be a past guest that fell in love with the house and would love to use it as their second home (all-the-while keeping the business running as a full-time vacation rental).  Another possible buyer could be one of our very own locals, looking for a wonderful family home and very special place to conduct business.  Or, it could quite possibly be an out-of-area investor that shares our long-term vision of the value of owning and operating this unique and completely refurbished magnificent home.

Whether we sell, or not, the home will remain very close to our hearts.

For now, we continue to carry on in a business as usual capacity providing our stream of guests with the utmost of service.  Please remember Truckee locals and their families receive a very special price structure and of course, our local not-for-profits remain invited to use the house anytime it isn’t otherwise booked.  Please contact Chelsea for details – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 530-563-6874.

If you are interested in the possibility of being the next caretaker of this incredible home, contact Ronda Shaw at 530-448-1982, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and be sure to view the following link -  

http://truckeetahoehometours.com/tour/11608/10154-High-Street-The-Richardson-House.

The house, the majority of furnishings and all major business components are included in the offer.

Thank you, as always, for your gracious support!

Hospitality of the Year Nomination

We were pleased to hear that The Richardson House has been nominated for the Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce's Hospitality of the Year award.  The 58th Annual Awards Dinner will be on Wednesday, November 9th.  We will be attending with our fingers crossed to see if The Richardson House will receive this honor. The Richardson House donates a percentage of all bookings to the Truckee Donner Historical Society and is a proud sponsor of the annual Historical Haunted Walking Tour.  We also offer a meeting space for local not-for-profit organizations.

House Manager, Chelsea Walterscheid, was nominated as Volunteer of the Year.  Chelsea has spent over fifteen years on the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Historical Society and as Curator of the Old Jail Museum.  Chelsea is a co-producer of the Historical Haunted Walking Tour and an inaugural member of the Town of Truckee's Citizens Waste Management Advisory Committee.  She has spent most of her life volunteering for organizations and events in her hometown and can't be more proud of this wonderful community. 

Historical Haunted Walking Tour Lodging

If you are coming into Truckee for the 3rd Annual Historical Haunted Walking Tour and are looking for lodging, The Richardson House is available.  Grab a group of friends and make yourselves at home!  The House is a five-minute walk to Moody's Bistro & Lounge, where the tour starts and ends.  Book 2 nights and receive your 3rd night half off.  Only need two nights?  Mention this Blog and we'll make you a deal!  The House sleeps up to 12 people.

The Richardson House is a proud sponsor of the annual tour, a fundraiser for the Truckee Donner Historical Society and Trails & Vistas.   Both organizations are local non-profits.  The HHWT has raised over $8,000 to date and this year's tour won't disappoint! 

Professor Stickeybottom is Back! Kidzone Museum Offers Family Fun

Wondering who will take care of your children while you're out on the town? The KidZone Museum will offer Halloween Science with Professor Stickeybottom and dinner (pizza, milk, and veggies) for ages 5+ from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 20. The cost is $20 per child / $15 for additional siblings for Historical Haunted Tour attendees ($25 / child if parents are not attending tour). Call (530) 587-5437 to reserve a spot as space will be limited.

September Special: 25% off a Two-Night Stay - Saving you $295

There is still plenty to do in the Truckee-Tahoe area this month.  Rent two nights at The Richardson House and receive 25% off - a savings of $295.  This is the perfect time to enjoy Truckee at its finest...fewer crowds, changing colors and mild weather.  Here is a list of things to do this month:

18 Holes and Sushi Rolls - Sept. 1-19
Village at Northstar™. $95. This offer includes 18 holes at the Northstar Resort golf course for one person and a $25 gift card valid at Mikuni Sushi.

Native American Film Series:Return to Balance – Smoke Signals - Sept. 13
Sierra Nevada College,TCES Room 139, 999 Tahoe Boulevard, Incline Village. 7 to 9 pm.

Social Mountain Bike Ride - Sept. 14
Sawtooth Ridge Trail. 5:45 pm. Free.

Tahoe Big Blue Adventure Races - Sept. 17
Northstar-at-Tahoe. Sprint (2-4 hour finish) and Classic (6-9 hour finish) adventure. Solo competitors or teams of two, three and four participate in kayaking, mountain biking, and trail running.

TOCCATA Presents: 9/11 Memorial Concert Series - Sept. 17
North Tahoe Events Center, Kings Beach. 3 pm. $30. Violinist Elizabeth Pitcairn performing Mozart’s Concerto for Violin #3 in G major. Toccata will also perform Beethoven’s masterpiece Symphony #9 in D minor and features the Tahoe Symphony Orchestra Chorus 

Trails and Vistas " Reflections & Rythms" - Sept. 17-18
Spooner Lake. Various times. $30 adults/$10 children. 2 1/2 mile Art hike with dance, music, poetry and art.  **The Richardson House is a proud sponsor of the Trails and Vistas Art Hike**

Truckee Peace Day Celebration - Sept. 21
Truckee River Regional Park Amphitheater. 4 to 8 pm. Speakers, musicians and artist to perform.

Tahoe Sierra Century Ride - Sept. 24
Squaw Valley USA. 7 am. Bike ride with scenic routes, challenging hill climbs, full support services, food and music. All proceeds go to our local middle and high school music programs.

KidZone Dragonfly Benefit Dinner - Sept. 24
Dragonfly Restaurant and Sushi Bar. 5 to 9 pm.

Grape Stomp - Sept. 30
Truckee River Winery. 4 to 7 pm. Teams of four compete for slop, style and stain awards.

Historical Haunted Walking Tour 2011 - Tickets on Sale Now!

When: Thursday, October 20 and Friday, October 21 
Where: Begin at Moody's Bistro & Lounge (10007 Bridge Street, Truckee, CA) and travel on foot to the most historic and fascinating haunts in town
Tickets: $30 includes lively tour, glass of wine or non-alcoholic beverage of your choice.
Lodging: Enjoy special packages with The Richardson House, River Street Inn and The Truckee Hotel.
Contest: Historic Costume Contest - your best costume featuring attire from the 1880s to 1920s. Each night prizes will be awarded for the best costumes.
2011 Historic Venues: Tourist Club, Cabona's, The International Order of Odd Fellows and Masonic Hall, Train Depot and Art Impressions at Truckee Mercantile.
Sponsors: The Tour is grateful for the generous support of Host Sponsor - Moody's Bistro & Lounge, Brassfield Estate Winery, The Squeeze In and Sunshine Tahoe. 
Donors & Supporters: The event and raffle could not take place without The Richardson House, The River Street Inn, Johnstone Studios, KidZone Museum, Mark McLaughlin, Scraps in Truckee, The Pour House, Trails and Vistas and the Truckee Donner Historical Society.

THE EVENT
The Historical Haunted Tour benefits the Truckee Donner Historical Society and Trails & Vistas, two well-respected, Truckee-based nonprofit organizations. The event relies heavily on volunteer support and donates 100% of ticket and raffle sale proceeds back into the community.

Old timers will tell historic tales of the Wild West, ladies of nocturnal delight will sing a tune and entertaining characters will share titillating folklore along the nearly two hour walk. Covering Truckee most historic sites, the tour will entertain guests from near and far with spooky legends and unsolved mysteries. Find out what loggers loved most about Jibboom Street, the first road built in the Truckee Basin. Learn how the Truckee Regulators administered justice years ago. Discover the never-told-before story of the world's most famous Lilliputian in this old railroad town. 

The tour benefits the Truckee Donner Historical Society and Trails & Vistas, two well-respected, Truckee-based nonprofit organizations.

LODGING
Spend the days fishing, hiking, savoring an afternoon sweet or dining at an award winning restaurant and then be immersed in Truckee's fascinating and haunting past – all accessible from The Richardson House and The River Street Inn.

The Richardson House is a restored six bedroom Victorian vacation home that easily accommodates up to 12 people. Book the house for two nights and enjoy 50% off your third night, 10154 High Street, therichardsonhouse.com, (530) 563-6874.

The incredible River Street Inn is offering a special for $130 a night (tax not included). River Street Inn, 10009 East River Street, riverstreetinntruckee.com, (530) 550-9290.

The famous Truckee Hotel is also offering Historic Haunted Tour attendee's 25% off current rates. The Truckee Hotel, 10007 Bridge Street, truckeehotel.com, (800)-659-6921.

Labor Day Weekend Special

Rent The Richardson House for Labor Day Weekend and save over $450.00!  We have discounted the upcoming 3-day holiday weekend for our friends and family.  Contact Chelsea for more information.  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 530-563-6874

First Year Anniversary Open House a Huge Success!

Our Anniversary Celebration and Open House turned out well!  We gave tours of The Richardson House to over seventy people.  Local artists displayed their work in our beautifully blooming yard and Girl Scouts were serving cold lemonade to our guests.  Because of the great turn out, we were able to donate over one hundred dollars to the Truckee Donner Historical Society.   We wanted to thank all the artists, TDHS volunteers, Girl Scouts and Truckee Residents for the wonderful support they gave us by being there.  Did you miss the event but still would like to tour The House?  Contact Chelsea anytime to set up a private tour of The Richardson House.

Photo:  Jane Pedrazzini of Truckee Handcraft, Heidi Martin from the Old Jail Museum and Chelsea Walterscheid & Christina Stoever Young representing The Richardson House.  All four women are docents at the Old Jail Museum, volunteering many hours yearly to teach people about Truckee's history.

Open House June 30th--Please Join Us

We are celebrating our one-year anniversary in tandem with Truckee Thursdays, June 30, by opening up The Richardson House for casual tours. Take a look at the historic home's beautiful and unique interior, meet our manager and owners and help raise money for the Truckee Donner Historical Society (TDHS).  Our large yard will host popular local artists showcasing their talents, many of which are also donating a portion of any Open House sales back to TDHS.  Artists will include Jane Lufkin of Truckee Handcrafts, Greg Van Loon and a unique array of art from Truckee’s own Riverside Studios.  Truckee Girl Scouts will be on-hand selling ice-cold lemonade to quench your sweet summer thirst.

The Richardson House will donate one dollar for every person who takes a tour of the house to TDHS.  Tell your friends--the more people, the bigger the donation!

When: Thursday, June 30, 2011 4:30-8:00 P.M.

Where: The Richardson House Vacation Rental, 10154 High Street, Downtown Truckee

Why: To celebrate our first year operating as a Luxury Vacation Rental and to raise money for the Truckee Donner Historical Society