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Why Barron’s Ranked Martis Camp Tahoe’s Best

By Martis Camp | Published: February 15, 2013

There are numerous reasons why Barron’s ranked Martis Camp as “the best place to own a second home in Tahoe”—reasons that aren’t lost on all those folks who’ve already chosen this spectacular community.

In 2012, an amazing 117 families purchased at Martis Camp, equating to $118 million in gross sales. And 2013 is off to an even greater start, with 35 more properties that have either closed or gone under contract since January 1—equaling over $40 million in gross sales. Read More »

Martis Camp Community Foundation has successful summer

By Martis Camp | Published: February 4, 2013

The Martis Camp Community Foundation contributed over $100,000 to local non-profits and member charities through the last 10 months.  Highlights are as follows: Read More »

The Perfect Blend, a Rustic and Modern Home.

By Martis Camp | Published: January 22, 2013

Walk through the front door of this Martis Camp home and “Hirshy” will catch your eye. With tongue-in-cheek mountain humor, Doug and Chona Hirsch—whose last name means “stag”—mounted this acrylic deer head on the fireplace at their great room’s far end. There the deer sits in the light from a wall of south-facing windows and epitomizes what this Tahoe home is all about: a light- hearted, family-friendly environment showcasing a contemporary mountain style.

“We really wanted something both rustic and modern. We’ve rented a lot of places in Tahoe over the years, and I felt like I had stockpiled all these ideas for when we were ultimately able to fulfill our dreams,” Chona says. Read More »

2012—Upon Reflection

By Martis Camp | Published: December 11, 2012

As 2012 draws to a close at Martis Camp, the temptation is to talk about another year of record sales, robust construction of showcase homes, the opening of new amenities like Lookout Lodge, and the like. Notwithstanding their relevance and importance, we believe the bigger story (especially in this holiday season) is the reason families continue to choose Martis Camp as the place to build their Tahoe legacies.

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A showcase for mountain architecture by the West’s best-known architects

By Martis Camp | Published: November 29, 2012

Tahoe’s Martis Camp is a showcase for mountain architecture by some of the West’s best-known architects. Written By Robert Kaufman.

This article appeared in Western Art & Architecture on Nov. 29, 2012

ENCOURAGING GREAT MOUNTAIN ARCHITECTURE WHILE PUSHING BEYOND TRADITIONAL TAHOE STYLE ISN’T IN THE DESIGN GUIDELINES AT MARTIS CAMP, THE EXCLUSIVE LUXURY COMMUNITY NEAR LAKE TAHOE, BUT IT SHOULD BE.

“Martis Camp doesn’t have many set guidelines and they never had any set style,” says architect Nick Sonder, who operates his practice in Truckee, California, and in 2007 designed the first spec home at the well-planned mountain community. “All the developer ever looked for was quality mountain architecture without the requirement of having to express the ‘old Tahoe-style’ and, as a result, we all got to explore totally different concepts and designs which made for a more unique and diverse architecture throughout the property.” Read More »

Modern architecture gets foothold at Tahoe in Martis Camp

By Martis Camp | Published: November 6, 2012

Tahoe City — Nontraditional designs rarely have found footing in the mountains, where vacationers have preferred that their getaways resemble forest cabins or rambling lodges. Although a blast of flat-roof and glass construction appeared at Lake Tahoe before the 1960 Olympics, the builders soon found that the roofs leaked or collapsed under snow. In time, “Old Tahoe” architecture triumphed, loyal to the gable dormers and sloping earthbound rooflines popular in the Alps and Scandinavia. The style prevailed until now.

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Family-friendly Martis Camp offers much more than great Fazio golf.

By Martis Camp | Published: October 30, 2012

Driving toward what promises to be special day on the links, one is quickly overtaken by the immense natural beauty of Martis Camp, a planned North Lake Tahoe community that a homeowner describes as a “national park-like experience.” Read More »

Martis Camp: An Enduring Solution

By Martis Camp | Published: August 29, 2012

Native Californians will find it no surprise that USA Today recently named Lake Tahoe America’s Best Lake. The enduring allure of Tahoe continues to stand the test of time, transcending resort fads for 120 years.

Since the late 1880‘s (when Robert Watson opened Tahoe Tavern) Bay Area residents have been consistently drawn to the year-round wonders of the High Sierra—creating a rich history of family retreats and vacation legacies. The most basic reasons for Tahoe’s unwavering pull are obvious: unrivaled natural beauty, sense of escape, and ease of access. Read More »

Martis Camp Home Tour to highlight architectural diversity

By Martis Camp | Published: July 30, 2012

Spend an afternoon exploring five one-of-a-kind custom homes in Truckee’s Martis Camp and help raise money to benefit local schools during the fourth annual Excellence in Education Luxury Home Tour Sunday, Aug. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Excellence in Education has partnered with the Tahoe Sierra Board of Realtors for this event that showcases a group of distinct homes. Discover many of the latest trends and creative ideas in luxury home building, as envisioned by a handful of the region’s premier architects, builders, designers and landscapers.

Read the full story here on the Sierra Sun’s website >>

Have you heard the rumors about the Folk School at Martis Camp?

By Martis Camp | Published: July 18, 2012

Hello Martis Campers,

Let’s be honest—there are a few rumors floating around about Folk School here at Martis Camp. Once and for all we are going to tell you how it really is here in the Art Loft!

Rumor #1: You have to be an artist already… NOT!

Most Folk School classes are small and you will get tons of personal attention from the instructor, no matter how much experience you do or don’t have. Read More »