No need to step into ski or snowboard boots to enjoy Lake Tahoe in the wintertime.  Check out some of our favorite Winter Bliss activities during your visit to the basin.

It's okay to take some rest during your visit to Lake Tahoe. A mini-retreat that includes massage, healing, mindfulness practices, and self care can work wonders for your body, energy and mind.  Visit BioSpirit Day Spa for treatments that pamper your body.  If you're seeking a deep energy healing massage we recommend Tahoe Magic Healing. Heidi's healing treatments address your body with natural healing salves and balms.  You'll feel a full energetic reset after your treatment.

Bliss Experiences collaborates with BioSpirit and Tahoe Magic Healing to create min-retreats.  Reserve our space or request that we curate treatments for you with our providers for a personalized day of pampering.  Book a Yoga practice with Lake Tahoe Yoga, a mindfulness session, body treatment and energy healing for yourself or your group.

So, we're not just going to stick to cocktails here, but the alliteration was too cute not to use it as a title.  Tahoe definitely knows how to party.  From wine tasting to fresh brews there are a few local spots we recommend visiting if you're into imbibing spirits.

Our favorite place for freshly brewed beers is South Lake Brewing Company.  Every visit is a chance to try something new.  They are always experimenting with new flavors and styles of brewing.  There is usually a food truck or caterer serving up warm bites.  Check out their Events Calendar to discover new music, trivia knowledge and Bingo nights.

Improve your palette during a Food & Drink Experience or Wine Tasting at Bliss Experiences.  Master Distiller of Sipsong Gin, Tara Jasper is always excited to share her knowledge and specialty cocktails during our Ginication events.  If you want a private tasting we can arrange it.  Our monthly Bliss Food & Wine: Dare to Pair experiences are a great way to meet new people.  If you want to bond with your buds or get your family together for a special event we recommend requesting a private experience with Laura Uncorked, our house sommelier.

If you’re up for an on-the-snow adventure and a fitness-focused activity Tahoe Jacks offers both snowshoe and cross country ski tours.  You’ll get to enjoy the views from above or at lake level, experience the peace and serenity of Tahoe’s forests, and make tracks alongside those left by the forest critters. 

If you’re visiting Lake Tahoe to get away from the hustle of work, the city, or the daily grind we recommend reserving our guide, Felix, for a Forest Bathing Session.  Spend some quality time looking upward at the towering trees, gaze upon bluebird skies, breathe in the juniper and sage.  Felix will manage the time  and knows the way.  A walk in the woods can do you good. 

Lake Tahoe residents have a certain sense of pride about the basin.  If you’re paying attention, you’ll notice that the shape of the lake, Nevada, and California are used just about everywhere.  Visit Rise Designs for custom imagery created here in South Lake Tahoe.  At On Tahoe Time you can buy home décor imprinted with the shape of lake and candles scented to match the mountains. Jonelle, owner of Lovin’ Lake Tahoe, is always adding new items to the collection that features Lake Tahoe with a heart in the center.  If you stop in at Gailicious or Wildwood you can pick up jewelry, clothing and other locally made wares as gifts or keepsakes.  You never know what keepsake you’ll discover or fabulous gifts you’ll find to bring home. 

At Bliss Experiences we collaborate with Tahoe's best professionals and small businesses.  If you're seeking something specific reach out to us for suggestions of places to go, people to know, and experiences to be had.  We're ready to curate your custom experience while you are in Lake Tahoe.

I'll eat just about anything while drinking wine, but I hadn't ever really thought about the value of actually pairing wine with the snacks I enjoy.  Laura Burgess of Laura Uncorked introduced us to Dare to Pair wine tasting in Lake Tahoe and now my mind and senses are racing.

Wine tasting in Lake Tahoe is one of my favorite things to do in the basin.  It's a classy way to spend a weekend and fill up your rack, refrigerator, or cellar with wines that you curated yourself.  I never learned how to taste wine.  I swirl it in my glass, look at the color, sniff it a bit, and then sip it down.  If I like it, I have more, if not I move on to the next.

During Dare to Pair wine tasting in Lake Tahoe Laura gives a brief, but comprehensive introduction to actually tasting wine.  Afterward, you will never taste it in the same way.  She guides you as you smell, savor, and explore the flavors of each wine.  Note taking is encouraged.  After tasting all of the samples I struggled to remember exactly what made the first two or three unique.

We all know what potato chips taste like, right?  Or do we?  After exploring the flavors of wine so deeply we transitioned over to foods.  This first Dare to Pair included potato chips.  Plain, Sour Cream & Onion, and Barbeque.  Have you ever actually tasted these foods, like really tasted them?

In a similar fashion to the wine tasting we explored the flavor of each chip.  Being that these were more familiar we didn't spend quite as much time exploring the flavors.  It was fun to hear how each hit our palettes.  Not everyone tasted the same things while sampling the chips.

Dependent upon how technical you want to get, the next step is to explore the various combinations of wine and food.  Of course, there were those of us who took a bite, took a sip, and took another bite.  Some of us tried one flavor and went through all the wines with it. 

Discussions began, arguments and disagreements occurred.  Some found a match immediately.  There were lots of "Hmms," and "Ewws," and even some, "No's."  Most interesting was that not everyone agreed on the flavor pairings.  There were some unanimous votes, though.

The great thing about being in charge is that I get special treatment.  When asked what I wanted as a "twist" in the experience I suggested salt and vinegar chips.  Adding in this flavor surprised us all!  If you want to choose the twist, or the foods you can book a private Dare to Pair for your group and request your favorites for the event.  Laura will know exactly what wine to pair.

We've curated a series of Dare to Pair events that are open for all.  You can reserve your space for Grilled Cheese, Barbeque, and Tomatoes.  Space is limited, so book early.

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