The mission of the Martis Camp Community Foundation (MCCF) is to elevate the quality of life in the Greater Truckee community by making a positive impact in the areas of education, youth development, human services and recreation. The Martis Camp Community Foundation was created in 2010. Initially funded by Martis Camp...
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The Ultimate Winter Escape Guide for the Non-Skier When the days grow short, thermostats drop, and mountains slip into four months of winter bliss, skiers at Martis Camp find themselves with a front row seat to a stage full of alpine adventure options. Fortunately, those who don’t strap on the skis...
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Imagine the perfect winter. The season is filled with ski days, sledding, snowshoeing, holiday sleigh rides, gingerbread houses, après ski soaks in the hot tub, s’mores around the fire and maybe a blizzard or two in the comfort of your cozy mountain home. Story by Kelly Heapy No, you’re not dreaming and yes,...
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Think about a trip to Truckee and you can come up with a dozen reasons to make the five-minute trip from Martis Camp. Maybe it’s for that epic omelet or a last minute mad dash to find that ideal blend of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Maybe you have this...
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This soup is one of my favorites, especially during the winter, and it is easy to prepare so I thought I would share with you and your family. Enjoy. Martis Camp Lodge Chef de Cuisine - Cameron Atkinson 2 each Butternut squash (peeled, cut into small cubes) 6 cloves of garlic (chopped) 1 shallot...
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Can Labor Day weekend be here so soon? It seems like only weeks ago that school was out and the long days of summer began. We’ve had so much fun at The Camp – summer concerts, golf competitions, wine dinners, youth camps, Folk School classes and days at the Beach...
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In the 10 years since the first homesites were sold at Martis Camp, architecture has become an important part of our legacy. By encouraging self-expression and creativity, our community’s diverse residential architecture has become something to celebrate and share for generations to come. On Saturday, as part of that celebration, the...
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Joy is that familiar bouquet of suntan lotion and pine. It’s flipping the calendar from May to June and feeling that – even though it’s been a while since your school bell last rang – it’s time for a recess. Time for joy. It’s June and all heaven’s broke loose. While...
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From the beginning, the arts have been an important part of life at Martis Camp. From architecture and interior design to summer concerts and Folk School classes to movie nights and storytelling around the campfire, we strive to bring the arts to you in every way we can. We’re thrilled to...
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Perhaps you’ve seen members of our Creative team out and about photographing Martis Camp. We like to have our eyes on everything happening so we can capture special moments and share them with our members and followers. Special moments come in many forms -- the first snow of the winter,...
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It’s summer season opening day at Martis Camp, signaling our transition from winter amenities and events to those of longer days and warmer weather. A look behind the scenes finds our Ambassadors hard at work, preparing The Camp for the season ahead by updating weathered finishes, planting new flowers, crafting...
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LOVE is a verb. It’s being present and impulsive and knowing that, by finding pleasure in the smallest of moments, we can create the greatest of times. It’s February at The Camp, a lovely time to be here. It’s the shortest month. Yet when observed more closely, February may well be the...
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Paddle your way to peace. And health. Gaze out on Tahoe or Donner on any given summer day and you’ll see a lake alive with action. Ski boats, waverunners and jet skis zip about like water skippers, with shouts of joy never far behind. Lately, however, your scan will likely reveal...
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Excellence comes in many forms, but one of its greatest may be convenience. At Martis Camp, we continually strive to help our members simplify life a little—creating margin so they can have time for the things (and the people) that matter most. One example of this commitment is our recent announcement...
Read MoreMartis Camp wishes to thank the U.S.G.A. for the honor of hosting the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship. We would like to express our gratitude to Martis Camp Club members and staff for making this extraordinary event such a great success—especially the golf maintenance team who eagerly worked around the clock...
Read MoreRicky Barnes is a U.S. Amateur champion, a U.S. Open runner-up and a PGA Tour professional, but more importantly, he is a Martis Camp Club member. His home course, where he is currently building a house, will host its first USGA championship, the 2013 U.S. Junior Amateur, from July 22-27. “It’s...
Read MoreHave you ever wondered how to play like the pros? If so, you are in luck at Martis Camp. Head golf pro Gus Jones demonstrates the correct approach to playing each hole on the Tom Fazio Martis Camp Golf Course in the videos and narrative below. Individual Hole Descriptions Hole #1: Par...
Read MoreAs 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...
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