Martis Camp Home Tour by Excellence in Education Foundation

Tahoe Truckee Excellence in Education Foundation Presents

Martis Camp SUNDAY, August 24 th, 2014 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Presented in par tnership with the Tahoe Sierra Board of Realtors. Proceeds benefit quality public education within the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District and Mar tis Camp’s Community Foundation. Photo ©VanceFox.com | Jim Morrison Construction | Ryan Group Architects

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Enhancing the quality of education in the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District is the mission of the Excellence in Education Foundation. In support of this effort, the Foundation is proud to have partnered with the Tahoe Sierra Board of Realtors and Martis Camp to bring you the sixth annual Martis Camp Home Tour. Your participation in the Tour ensures that Excellence in Education can continue to increase fundraising efforts, which provide support for the school district in the form of educational grants and teacher awards and training. Excellence in Education would like to thank the Board of Realtors for working to make this venture a success, the volunteers who truly believe in the potential of our schools, and of course, the homeowners and Martis Camp who have generously opened their homes and community. Proceeds benefit quality public education within the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District and Martis Campâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Foundation. Thanks also to YOU for making a positive difference for our schools. Enjoy the Tour! Tahoe Truckee Excellence in Education Foundation Board of Directors The Tahoe Truckee Excellence in Education Foundation enhances public education within the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District to strengthen the learning experience for students. Friends of Education Membership * Dining for Schools * Golfing for Schools * Skiing for Schools * Home Tour Martis Camp Home Tour Book designed by Martis Camp

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Table of Contents

Welcome Letter

Table of Contents

Martis Camp Home Tour Map

General Information

Keoki Flagg: Photography Discovering Big Blue

53 Acknowledgements

Advertiser’s Index

Tour of Homes

15-16 Home 60

19-20 Home 97

23-24 Home 123

29-30 Home 236

33-34 Home 295

37-38 Home 372

TICKET INFORMATION

TICKETS $40 IN ADVANCE • $45 DAY OF EVENT Available for purchase at Dickson Realty, Tahoe Mountain Resorts, Carr Long Real Estate, Better Homes and Gardens (Tahoe City office), North Tahoe Visitor Center, Ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe, California Welcome Center at the Truckee Train Depot and ExinEd.org For information, please contact ExinEd.org or call 530-550-7984

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A Leader in Nor th Lake Tahoe Luxur y Real Estate Tahoe Mountain Resort’s (TMR) successful sales history begins with our absolute focus on client service and includes such market advantages as our high-traffic sales galleries in The Village at Northstar, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe and Old Greenwood, and the area’s largest and most productive database of prospective buyers and award-winning marketing. • #1 in the Region for Sales Greater than $1 Million • #1 Referring Brokerage to Martis Camp • Exclusive Listing Agent to Northstar Mountainside Residences, Tahoe’s Only True Ski-in/Ski-out, On-Mountain Community

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General Information We Kindly Ask...

. . . for your cooperation with the following: • Wristbands will be presented at check-in. Please be prepared to show at the front door of each home on the Tour. • Please park only at the designated “Home Tour” parking areas. • You will be asked to remove your shoes as you enter each home. We suggest you wear slip-on style shoes. As an alternative, disposable booties will be provided to all guests. • You will have to descend and climb stairs in each home. • Smoking is prohibited in and outside the homes and at all locations on the Tour. • Cameras are not permitted in or around the homes. • No food or drink is allowed in the homes. • Small children must be supervised by an adult at all times. • No pets are allowed on the Tour.

Directions to Martis Camp

Martis Camp is located in Truckee between Interstate 80 and Lake Tahoe’s North Shore. From Interstate 80, take Highway 267 East and turn right on Schaffer Mill Road. There will be signs directing you to parking and shuttles.

Refreshments

Lunch and beverages will be available for purchase at the Park Pavilion.

Transportation to Homes

Complimentary transportation donated by Northstar California to homes on the Tour will begin at 10:00 am from the designated parking area at the Park Pavilion. Please follow signs from Highway 267. Buses will circulate to the homes, and refreshments area and return guests to the parking area.

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Nestled into the land on three lots totaling more than five acres, and secluded like no other home, the unassuming exterior of 8315 Valhalla belies the magnificence inside. Up the driveway and around the corner, the hidden entry is heralded only by the tall, floor to ceiling glass door, which teases visitors and offers a peak into the architect’s genius. Connected to the mountain with large windows, three distinct buildings are knitted together by glassy links that together with clean, well-crafted wood detailing, render a light, airy, simple contemporary architecture that is warm, comfortable and inviting. “Every window offers a gift” the owner noted with rapt appreciation.

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Architect Earl Wilson of BAR Architects in San Francisco sat with the land for over eight hours, designed and submitted the plans to the owners who “didn’t change a thing…we loved it immediately… it was perfect at first glance and is perfect now. Earl designed a beautiful house and Jones Corda built it with the quality it deserved.”

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Approach and enter through the tall glass door and catch glimpses of natures beauty. Turn to the left and ascend the stairway to the guest wing. Three bedrooms and a living suite are served by an ingenious bath and private laundry. To the right of the entry the pavilion-style living, dining and kitchen areas offer a large but cozy environment. The floor to ceiling Sierra Woods doors open the 14-person dining table to mountain air and nature views…lighted at night by a custom John Pomp light fixture. The kitchen features teak cabinetry with stainless countertops but the show-stealer is the oversized kitchen island, lovingly nicknamed a “continent,” which brings everyone together for pizza making and baking in the wood-fired pizza oven. Built-in furniture masterfully seclude the kitchen appliances from the dining/living spaces.

Return to the living level where the master wing awaits. Spectacular views and private access to the outdoor hot tub, as well as a master bathroom with soaking tub, indoor and outdoor shower, oversized his and her walk in closets make this master suite enviable. Additionally, the home office inspires creativity and an ability to enjoy the mountain scenery in a tranquil setting. Colors, materials, and exquisite design all package this home into the Martis lifestyle, a quiet statement of mountain and family bliss.

The lower level offers a bright and comfy living space, game area and children’s zone: two bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms, one for use with the outdoor hot tub. The girls’ rooms hold their own magic. Each room has its own sleep-over bunks for guests, its own bathroom which has a secret mirror/window to allow a fresh air view, and the disappearing wall between the bedrooms inspires spontaneous pajama parties.

Architect: BAR Architects Builder: Jones Corda Construction Interior Design: Lotus Bleu 6,884 sq.ft. ⁄ 6 Bedrooms ⁄ 5 Full Baths, 2 Half Special Features: Guest loft sitting room, loft office and glazed entry at large pine tree.

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Clean lines and indoor/outdoor living characterize this Tahoe Quarterly award winning home. Open to the Carson Range, Ted Brobst of Ward-Young Architecture designed this 4,600 square foot Martis Camp residence: a stunning example of contemporary mountain architecture, the definition of which combines comfort, warmth, privacy and community.

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Step across the simple footbridge, through the custom entry door and behold the beauty of the great outdoors framed by the great room window wall. Beckoned outdoors by the terrace and fire pit, the home is generously bathed in Sierra Nevada sunshine.

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Stand and notice not only the beautiful outdoors scenery but also one of the homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s magnificent design features: the concrete, steel and glass stairway. Artful use of mountain appropriate materials sets this home apart. Cisco Grove Ledgestone, clear cedar boards and COR-TEN

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panels seamlessly connect the indoor living spaces to the outdoor spaces. Designer Martine Paquin worked with builder and architect to balance the earthy palette of wood, stone, metal and glass with clean surfaces, textures and materials. Noting the pliability and possibility offered by concrete as a building material, Martine says, “So many different textures, patinas and finishes are possible.” Produced by Oakland’s Concreteworks, the fireplace surround and cantilevered hearth form the centerpiece of the great room and the chocolate hued concrete floor and stair treads are just a few of the concrete fabrications in this home.

Every detail was visualized and built by Gabe Shacter, of Mountain Craft, with outstanding quality and craftsmanship. Between Brobst, Shacter and Pacquin, the joy and ease of the team’s synergy is evident in the ability of this home to stand within the land, honoring human craft and nature simultaneously. Parts of this piece originally appeared in Tahoe Quarterly Magazine.

With gleaming white Caesarstone countertops, the open kitchen features rift-sawn cabinetry and white leather banquette snuggled into the outdoor view. At the top of the stairs, everyone is invited to be dazzled by Carson Range views from the rec room walls. Abundant daylight can easily be concealed by draperies which emerge magically from a recess in the wall, turning the rec room into a movie theater. Also on this level, three guest suites and master bedroom continue the soft, clean design of the home. High, horizontal windows and a skylight in the Master Suite allow ample daylight to pour onto the creamy white concrete and discrete built-in cabinetry, and the marshmallow-like white concrete soaking tub, all of which creates an ethereal, clean and uncluttered stillness of a luxury spa.

Architect: Ward Young Architecture & Planning Builder: Gabe Shacter, Mountain Craft Interior Design: Martine Paquin Design and Consulting 4,600 sq.ft. ⁄ 5 Bedrooms ⁄ 5.5 Baths Special Features: Tahoe Quarterly Contemporary Design Award

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To the left, the owners’ entry from the two car garage, allows the family to drop the busy lifestyle and stay organized while enjoying the mountains. An oversized mudroom, flanked by full laundry and home office/ ‘command central’ is where all electronics are parked for charging.

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10715 Bellingrath Court Quietly snuggled onto the lot, this cozy basecamp beckons family and friends to year-round enjoyment.

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Step through the custom entry door and relax, grounded by the welcoming Cisco Grove slate and custom inlaid ironwork foyer. Weathered barn wood trim and beams add rustic touches to this mountain home.

Gaze forward and be drawn into the living spaces of the home by nature views through the two-story wall of windows which showcase patio and fire pit. The home features extensive patios, both open and covered. Inside, family revelry reaches new levels in the expansive, sunken open-concept living space secured by magnificent hand-scraped variable plank walnut flooring and two-story fireplace. Architect Nick Sonder commented, “I personally think one of the coolest features is the large moveable wall that allows for an expansive great room or a more private (large) media room off the great room. It provides great entertaining flexibility.”

The chef’s kitchen surrounds an oversized island comprised of three surfaces: butcher block, concrete and a live-edge plank that defines the seating and dining area. The pantry door becomes a gleeful message board adding a touch of enjoyment to the beautiful spaces. From the living area, ascend a few steps to the powder room. This sequestered area of the home gives privacy to the Master Suite which opens onto its own covered balcony. Two more ensuite bedrooms await family and friends. The second level of the home is a kid’s paradise. The oversized bunk room is located just beyond the media/sitting room with interior balcony to the lower level.

Architect: Nick Sonder Architect Builder: Crestwood Construction 4,421 sq.ft. ⁄ 4 Bedrooms ⁄ 4.5 Baths Special Features: First floor media room enclosure s econd floor media room with interior balcony.

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The beautiful half arch of this home not only signals the entry but directs attention toward the heart of the residence. The owners love this home for its ease of living, “We were surprised and excited to share our home with Excellence in Education for the home tour.”

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“We tried to mix traditional mountain forms, such as the steep roof pitches, shed dormers and covered front porch with more contemporary and edgy accents such as the curved roofs, clear cedar siding, concrete, and steel detailing,” says Architect Ryan Marsden.

Ascend the stairs to the second floor living area. A banquette with game table, a computer station/office space and a rich and cozy theater overlooking the great room separate the guest master suite from the children’s bunkrooms. Both the boys’ bunkroom suite and the girls’ bunkroom suite make this home the perfect getaway for family and friends. Builder Kevin Hanna of Greenwood Homes said, “This home was a true pleasure to build. The home features ample natural light and dramatic living spaces that organically flow into one another. I love that the home is a blend of modern design and rustic raw materials; it really has an easy elegance about it. Not many homes can achieve dramatic sophistication and still feel homey. Keith Kelly’s design and the craftsmanship of this home make it a project I am proud to have built.”

The great room’s soft, rich furnishing with plenty of space for a large group opens to views of the putting park, nature and soaring pines. Inside the floor to ceiling fireplace becomes an additional focal point, with a television discretely hidden for occasional family viewing. To the right of the entry, the master suite awaits. This private sanctuary features a floor to ceiling stone wall with a fireplace that leads the eye to the exquisite barrel vaulted ceiling and indirect lighting. Beautiful wood, stone and steel construction with magnificent joinery is one of the signatures of a Greenwood Home. The master bath, with its unique granite and stone tile work, shower and soaking tub share an equally restful view. To the left of the great room, is access to the outdoor kitchen as well as a beautiful half bath, mudroom, laundry, and garage access to the bear proof trash enclosure.

Architect: Kelly and Stone Architects Builder: Greenwood Homes 3,233 sq.ft. ⁄ 4 Bedrooms ⁄ 4.5 Baths Special Features: Outdoor kitchen, exposed curved steel beams & custom timber work.

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“It was always my dream to live in a home designed by my architect father, and now we are living that dream. We love the functionality and features of our home and are delighted to share it with Excellence in Education.” — Owner of Home 295

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Whereas most mountain homes emphasize the ruggedness of Truckee’s mountain environment, this home, through designed synergy of material and color, points to the softer side of life in the Sierra Nevada. Steel, stone and wood knit together inside and outside and serve as the background for full-time residents to raise their family. Strong horizontal lines focus attention and ground it, and are accented by a soft, arched roofline.

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Through the entry door, with its wide planks of walnut, steel frames the entry’s console table, the first piece you’ll notice of the many customdesigned furnishings by Vivian Soliemani. Proceed into the home past the dining area, featuring a wine bar and square table which expands to seat 10. The

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living area features a surprising and beautiful view of Concert Lake and Lookout Mountain. The Clear Western Red Cedar ceiling flows to the outdoors from the living space through the window wall that opens for full-time indoor/outdoor living – featuring an outdoor fire pit that spans the length of the back deck. For contrast and interest, the fireplace wall is Western Red Cedar and the flanking cabinets are walnut. Concrete floors on the first level connect dining, first-floor guest suite, living area and kitchen. They are cool underfoot in summer and radiant heated in winter. Another surprise on the first level is the kitchen. It expansively opens to reveal two large islands and sleek, minimalist cabinetry. A signature feature by Consulting Architect Ron Todd is the window placement. Many windows are strategically placed to maximize the view and light, while maintaining privacy. Each bank of windows has its own set of remote control sunshades; there is even a switch that will turn off all the house lights and close

the sunshades. Covered outdoor grilling is easily accessible from the kitchen, just past the breakfast/ game table and the home office/craft room -- both adjacent from the kitchen. Laundry, laundry chute, pantry and half bath make this space efficient and enjoyable for full-time living. Ascend the stairs to discover one of the family’s favorite parts of the home, the Vista Room. “We start and end our days here,” said the owner of this cozy space. A fireplace, faced by cork wallpaper and steel, warms the family in the cool nights…the view from here is private, personal and spectacular. The master bedroom is an oasis that is not far from the children’s rooms on this second story private family space. “Vivian thought of everything, even placing a wine and candle shelf to the side of the soaking tub, and the view is spectacular.” Artwork, from the family’s travels throughout Africa and Southeast Asia, complement the soft neutral color palette throughout the home. Living their dream while raising their two young children the owner commented, “We worked with an incredible team and we couldn’t be happier with the results. We moved from our ‘starter home’ in the Bay Area and when we had the opportunity to build our dream home in Martis Camp we jumped on it.”

Architect: Walton Architecture & Engineering Ron Todd, Consulting Builder: Jones/Corda Construction Interior Design: Vivian Soliemani 3,248 sq.ft. ⁄ 4 Bedrooms ⁄ 4.5 Baths

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If, as Goethe is quoted, “…architecture is frozen music,” this home is a magnum opus. Nearly two years in the design phase, and completed in late 2013, it is used nearly every week by the family and their guests.

Large walls of Wieland doors open to showcase the spectacular views of Lookout Mountain and provide access to the many, multi-leveled outdoor living areas and spa fitted with therapeutic jets for a relaxing day after outdoor activity.

Low sweeping lines drawn by custom steel beams, magnificent cedar and custom framed Sierra Pacific windows hug the view tight to the earth in direct contrast to Lookout Mountain. The home is further grounded by the six-inch thick basalt stone, which was artistically placed according to the owners’ design request.

Just beyond the main entry, the sunken living room is defined by custom sofas and basaltfaced fireplace and filled with custom seating, custom barrel chairs, rug and lighting.

Enter through the five-foot wide rift sawn oak door, the weight and smooth operation of which creates a quiet pause.

The room features banquettes, sofas and an artfully designed wet bar crafted with copper, steel and an exquisite custom painted finish. Artwork in the living, dining and kitchen areas are showcased atop lighted built-in pedestals. A private wine room and the owners’ private offices are just steps away.

Inside, the rich, deep color scheme adds warmth to the interior but also allows contrast to the bright freshness of the North Lake Tahoe mountain lifestyle.

The home uniquely positions the owner’s wing to the left of the residence and a guest wing with a carport and separate entry on the right.

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“Everything in this home is custom,” stated contractor Jim Morrison of Morrison Construction. Art, furniture--freestanding and built in--cabinetry and hardware are all custom; even the sinks in the Master Suite have been designed and fitted to resemble a single large piece of natural stone but are custom-crafted concrete.

The rift-sawn white oak cabinets support the granite countertops and surround the gently curving island of Caesar stone providing a raised bar area for casual dining. Just around the corner, the butler’s pantry serves family dinners or large gatherings equally well.

The visual musical symphony created by exacting standards of the design team design has beautifully created a home which inspires the owners to immediately slow the pace of life and create warm, memorable family times.

Just beyond the kitchen, the windowed staircase leads to the second floor master suite where large, sliding glass doors open the master bedroom to its own private, covered terrace with ironwood railings. For guests, a private wing includes three bedroom suites, a bunk room and a surprisingly large but very cozy media and family room, strictly designed for fun and relaxation. A dedicated laundry and ready room are located directly off the private guest entry and carport.

Architect: David Horan, Ryan Group Architects Builder: Jim Morrison Construction Interior Design: Annie MacFadyen, Ryan Group Architects 6,300 sq.ft. / 5 Bedrooms / 6 Baths Special Features: Three guest suites, bunk alcove and bath, office, wine room, three-car garage

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KEOKI FLAGG A L O O K AT TA H O E F R O M B E H I N D H I S L E N S Keokiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stunning photography and inspirational writing beautifully translate what makes the Lake Tahoe/Truckee area such an extraordinary place in which to live, recreate and rejuvenate. Oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home should be that ideal refuge that embodies all that inspires you. We hope that, as our guest on the Home Tour at Martis Camp, you will enjoy this unique perspective of Tahoe/Truckee and experience the splendor of living in these mountains.

TA H O E M O M E N T E A S T S H O R E L A K E TA H O E 2 0 1 3 I hold my breath and feel the last rays of sunlight wash over me. This moment, so perfect, so true, fills me with gratitudeâ&#x20AC;Ś How I love my Tahoe home. The glassy waters reflect transitioning light on my idyllic retreat. The textures of water, granite, sand and wood shift my focus from one moment to the next, from day light to night. From season to season the diversity of Tahoeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s template is unmistakable and unique. It is incomparable with any place else on Earth. Each new day promises a new experience, a new perspective of this dramatically changing landscape. Lake Tahoe is always my reference point.

L A U N C H O V E R L A K E TA H O E S O U T H S H O R E L A K E TA H O E 2 0 0 8 I put myself in the middle of extremes and then I try to disappear, to not affect anything, but to see, feel and preserve everything. Every day I’m surrounded by opportunities to exercise this perspective, to have deeply felt experiences and to share the basic commonality that embodies the human spirit and my creative endeavor to define it. It’s unequivocally self-defining. It’s not about control or structure. It’s about being in the moment, and when I’m most in the moment, the most myself at my most unpredictable, The most like the momentary life I’m trying to capture, that’s when I achieve my best results; that’s when the magic not merely happens, but when I’m most likely to catch the light in the lens and trap lightning in a bottle.

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CELESTIAL POND TRUCKEE RIVER 1998 Mother Nature equipped herself to light her world amazingly. The marvel of refracting, reflecting light filtered through an endless array of natural filters utterly captivates me. So often I am out there immersed, happy and absorbed in my mission, only to sense that there is something unexpected, unpredictable happening with the light around me. The first response is usually a full stop in awe. Then I become absorbed in quantifying why it feels so special. Inevitably, I shift from just feeling the light to trying to define what just changed, what shift caused it to feel the way it is now. Sometimes it’s obvious; other times it’s not. To visually share the purity of heartfelt emotion is my conviction and my purpose. It’s not about documenting what I see, but translating what I feel. Inspired by pure, human experience, I'm captivated by original form and drawn to define how things feel, and not solely emotionally…There is a tactile component to my best work. I’m fascinated by the paradoxical, occasional and individual harmony of vast scale and minimalism. It’s an unmistakable attraction to the fundamental and the essential.

T O TA L C O M M I T M E N T E A S T S H O R E L A K E TA H O E 2 0 0 6 I have spent over twenty years wandering the globe, discovering new perspectives, growing, evolving, living in the now and immersing myself in our world’s textures; that’s how and when my art is born. It obviously absolutely matters where I am, who I'm with and what I'm doing, that's why I go to such lengths at the far ends of the Earth, but, no matter, if I interpret my experiences with an original perspective and relevance, that’s how and when my art is the most true. As a photographer, I become a storyteller attempting to find, bare and explore the soul of my subjects; and as an artist, I search for original perspectives and steadfastly strive to cross the boundary of predictability in the hope of encapsulating timeless epiphanies. At my best, I strive to capture and to convey evanescence for eternity" in a way that is unique and ephemeral, yet universal and, somehow," timeless, tangible and real.

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FLORAL BLISS HIGH SIERRA 2011 Life is a compendium of magic moments, and in the modern everyday whirlwind our challenge is, wherever and whenever we can, to be truly present and to breathe in the full depth of each and every moment. Once in a great while we find ourselves somewhere special at just the right time. In that space everything fades away and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impossible not to feel where you are. As I set up my tripod and camera, Sarah kicked off her shoes and submerged herself in the sea of wildflowers. Taffy ran here and there, sticking her nose into the earth and bounding around, forgetting her age. In every direction, intricately beautiful forms of color reached to the sky to celebrate this high mountain perch. There was no beginning or end.

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Martis Camp Home Tour 2014

A Warm Thank You From Tahoe Truckee Excellence in Education Foundation

2014 Home Tour Committee Laura Brown, Don & Hale Carr, Fawn Chang—Chair, Jim Courcier, Alison Elder, Chiara Lawrence, Tilly Mezger, Emily Salmon, Heather Whitney, Barb Wilkinson Thank you to the Martis Camp home owners who graciously opened their homes. Photography: Vance Fox, Tim Erskine, Mariko Reed and Keoki Flagg Transportation: Northstar California Resort Martis Camp: for the on-site parking with attendants, food, beverages, music and so much more. The support of the Martis Camp Community Foundation for Tahoe Truckee Excellence in Education is extraordinary. Nichole Dorr, Town of Truckee: for providing recycle and trash containers. Volunteers: so many who made this event possible and contributed countless hours to ensure the Home Tour’s success.

For More Information

Tahoe Truckee Excellence in Education Foundation 11071 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA 96161 Phone: 530-550-7984 E-mail: exed@ttcf.net Internet: ExinEd.org

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Congratulations, your priorities are now perfectly in sync. While Martis Camp receives great praise from publications across the country, it also gets rave reviews from life’s more important players: your family. So while Forbes swoons over our architectural integrity, Tom Fazio golf course, a direct ski lift to Northstar California™ and Camp Lodge dining and spa, rest assured your kids will give a thumbs up to bowling, sundaes, movies, art classes and other joys within the award-winning Family Barn. All of which puts your priorities perfectly in balance.

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Access to and use of the recreational amenities are not included in the purchase of homesites and require separate club membership. Obtain and carefully review the offering circular for Martis Camp Club before making any decision to purchase a club membership. The information provided in this advertisement is strictly for informational purposes and shall not be construed as an offer in California or any other jurisdictions where prior registration or other advance qualification of real property is required. Prices are subject to change without notice. This is not an offer to sell property to, or a solicitation of offers from, residents of NY, NJ, CT, OR, or any other state that requires prior registration or qualification of real estate. Obtain the Property Report or its equivalent, required by Federal and State law and read it before signing anything. No Federal or State agency has judged the merits or value, if any, of this property.