WiFi NOW AVAILABLE

WiFi INTERNET! is the newest addition to the ammenities at my Donner Summit Vacation Home. In this remote region there is no broadband cable or DSL available. Dial-up is just not an option as far as I'm concerned.

Hughesnet provides the satellite connection for high speed access in my neighborhood.

You can now enjoy continued connectivity while on your visit to the High Sierras.

Blog Entry dated 10/28/2009 6:15 AM

October 2009 - Boreal opens early with a little help from Mother Nature and some heavy duty snow machines. Sugar Bowl, Donner Ski Ranch and Royal Gorge are soon to follow. Snowboarders, downhill and cross country skiers are gearing up for a great season. Promising indications for a good snow in 2009-2010.

This snow season will be the third year Donner Summit Vacation Home as hosted guests. It's been a good experience for me, the owner, as my guests have all appreciated the comforts of the home and the activities of the surrounding area. I like to take a few days here and there to be a guest myself!

My favorite restaurant for a great dinner with low lights and jazz in the background is Pianeta Ristorante in Truckee. You may need a reservation for a Friday or Saturday night. (530) 587-4694

What a perfect location for a small group workshop!

Or a creative retreat with friends.

I always take my painting or beading projects along to enjoy without interruptions. A mild hike through the neighborhood refreshes and stretches after a session of creativity or other home activity.

Contact me for rental information at 530-305-8986.

See photos and all the details at either www.fireoflife.net or www.vrbo.com/172287.

Home Enhancements

I've added some great new interior features to the home for this 08-09 ski season:

• A beautiful gas log stove from Vermont Castings. The bisque enamel blends beautifully with the travertine tile floor and wood trim. A remote control give complete control of the operation of the stove from any seat so you don't even have to get up from your cozy spot. Best of all, there's no wood chopping, wood hauling, wood ashes cleaning to be done!
• Window coverings in the kitchen, dining area and living room. I installed Roman shades on three windows to enhance the cozy feel of an evening indoors, with a view of the back deck and railing bedecked with lights.
• Solid pine benches have been added to the three bedrooms downstairs to provide a place for suitcases and seating while you're pulling on your ski pants and socks.
  
• Happy renters contribute helpful suggestions for little amenities to add to the kitchen equipment, so just about everything you'll need to cook up a storm is there!

To my rental clients - please be sure to add your comments to this blog and share your experience with future visitors.

It's a Winter Wonderland in the High Sierras

Just when we thought there'd be no snow for Christmas vacationers, the heavens delivered a glorious snowfall over the Sierra Nevadas and particularly Donner Summit area where great ski resorts like Sugar Bowl for downhillers, and Royal Gorge for x-country enthusiasts revel in the white stuff.

Come see for yourself! Check the CalTrans highway cam for real-time road conditions, and take a look at my Donner Summit Vacation Home at www.fireoflife.net.