North Lake Tahoe RETREAT

Come spend the first week of October 2027 with me in North Lake Tahoe!

I’ve spent about half my life up here, starting when I was born. I know which beaches I want to take you to, which trails are worth a wander, and where I like to stop for a bite or poke around in the shops. One of the things I’m most excited about is getting to share some of my favorite spots with you.

We’ll be staying in rustic cabins that have been around since the 1930s. Each one has its own little quirks, which is part of what I love about them. You can book a studio all to yourself, get some friends together in a cabin for six, or choose something in between.  You can even bring your dog, or other members of your family.

We’ll spend time at the beach and in the forest, eat yummy food, maybe enjoy a sauna on the beach, and make art together. I’ll lead some guided art lessons, and Dave (aka ShamaPapa) will share some fun wilderness lessons. We’ll also have drumming circles, sound baths, qigong, and other guided movement. And there’ll be plenty of time to do your own thing. Join us for an outing, linger at the beach with your sketchbook, or take your coffee back to the cabin and enjoy a slow morning. You get to go at your own pace.

Early October is what we call shoulder season up here. The summer crowds have thinned out, things are a little quieter, and it’s one of my favorite times to be at the lake. I’d love for you to come experience it with us.

Interested? Send me a note and I’ll keep you posted as the details come together.

Here’a a peek at our draft schedule.  This is NOT set in stone, and will change.  But it gives you a good idea of what we are up to.

North Lake Tahoe ShamaMama.com RETREAT schedule

October 3-8, 2027

Sunday 10/3

Breakfast

3:00Check-in

6:00 Dinner by Dave

7:30 Open Circle @basecamp

Monday 10/4

Breakfast

9:00   Qigong

10:00 Beach w/ lunch SKL Beach

4:00   Guided art lesson @ basecamp

6:00   Dinner by Dave

7:00   Visit the Bats

Tuesday 10/5

Breakfast

9:00   Easy stretching with Karen

10:00 Truckee Tunnel Tour, Petroglyph Fields, Donner Memorial

Picnic at Donner day park for lunch

Truckee Shopping on way back (?)

6:00 Dinner by Dave

7:00 Creative Time

Wednesday 10/6

Breakfast

9:00 Qigong

10:00 Morning lesson with Dave

1:00 Kayaking/Paddle Board/Sauna/Art on Cooj Beach

5:30 Dinner by Dave

6:15 Sunset Sound bath at SB Beach

Thursday 10/7

Breakfast

9:00 Morning Beach Stroll with Karen

Dixie Queen Tour

East Shore hike

Dinner Out?

Friday 10/8

Breakfast

9:30 Closing Circle

11:00 National Park visit w/ lite lunch/snack box

Travel Safe!

Other Fun Options

Drive around entire lake

Geocaching

Crystal Bay Club & Casino

Sierraville Hot Springs

Sand Harbor

Cave Rock

Electric Bikes

Fanny Bridge

Bars (The Grid, Spindelshank’s, Pete & Peters)

Catfish Pond

Virginia City