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When looking for an extraordinary location to host your special event, look no further than the historic Thunderbird Lodge. The magical six-acre waterfront estate, unparalleled in beauty, is a rare Lake Tahoe treasure.

From the three story waterfall that cascades past the granite boulders in front of the Old Lodge, to the six hundred foot long tunnel and secret passageways, the Thunderbird Lodge is sure to intrigue even the most seasoned wedding and event guest. Meticulously assembled by dozens of craftsmen - Cornish miners, Italian ironworkers, Scandinavian carpenters and Native American stonemasons - the Lodge is truly a one-of-a-kind site that will make your event exceptionally memorable.

Delight your guests with a complimentary guided tour of the Thunderbird Lodge. The Lodge's owner, George Whittell Jr., had near unlimited wealth in the post Depression era and spared no expense in the construction of his whimsical "Lake Cottage". At one time, Whittell owned 1/3 of Lake Tahoe's shoreline and the surrounding 40,000 acres. Stories abound of his infamous, high stakes poker games which he hosted in the estate's Card House and the chorus girls that he secreted in through the tunnel to entertain his guests. His pet lion Bill maintains his own notoriety in Lake Tahoe's history.