The winemakers are present, the chefs are famous and the view is fabulous! The Thunderbird Lodge hosts four Winemaker’s Dinners from July through October to help raise funds to support this magnificent, Lake Tahoe estate. Your memorable evening starts in the Old Lodge with select wines and appetizers. Tours of the famous historic site are offered and the legacy is shared while you stroll the magnificent lawn and gardens or soak in the sun and enjoy the lakeside view from the spectacular stone terrace.

The chefs work closely with each winemaker to pair their dinner course offerings with the finest California wines. A sunset dinner will be served in our Lighthouse Room overlooking crystal clear Lake Tahoe. The evening will include a lively auction of exclusive Thunderbird items and events, along with the opportunity to purchase some of the evening's select wines.

Our fundraising dinners sell out early. Reserve a table or invite your friends and join us at this intimate setting where you’ll get one-on-one time with the chef and winemaker for an evening to remember!

Cost: $195 per person per dinner ($120 charitable contribution)
Series Cost: $780 per person (includes a gift bottle of wine from each dinner)

2011 Schedule:

Sunday, July 10th -  Wolfdale’s Cuisine Unique ~ Chef Douglas Dale
Robert Mondavi Winery ~ Winemaker Rich Arnold Sunday, Aug. 14th -  Moody’s Bistro ~ Chef Guy Frenette
Forman Vineyard ~ Proprietor Ric Forman Sunday, Sept. 11th -  Six Peaks Grille ~ Chef Jason Friendy
Rombauer Vineyards ~ Proprietor KR Rombauer Sunday, Oct. 9th -  The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe ~ Chef Ruben Garcia
Palmaz Vineyards ~ Winemaker Florencia Palmaz Series -  Enjoy all four dinners. Includes a gift bottle of wine
from each dinner.

$195 pp includes estate tour, dinner, and auction
$125 of each dinner is a charitable contribution.  Tickets are limited and reservations are required.  All proceeds benefit the Thunderbird Lodge Preservation Society.

For additional information or to make reservations:

Thunderbird Lodge Preservation Society
775.832.8752
barbi@thunderbirdlodge.org