​In June of 1859, one of the most significant mining discoveries in American history was made in the Virginia Range of Nevada. The discovery of silver and gold in the area drew people in from across the country, and the town of Virginia City was created almost overnight. (Bureau of Land Management)  

People flocked from across the country to try their luck at mining for gold and silver. The “rush” to dig, pan and discover gold required the building of infrastructure including homes. To do so, the settlers used what was readily available; trees.

As the story goes, the initial gold discovery at the site was made by the brothers Ethan and Hosea Grosh in 1857. When the Groshes died tragically that same year, Henry Comstock and several other men laid claim to the Grosh's sections.  The Comstock Lode gets its name from Henry Comstock. Born in Ontario, Canada, Henry was a gold prospector who was known by many for his larger-than-life personality. Ironically, there is little evidence that Henry Comstock is the person who really discovered the silver-ore deposits that would eventually be named for him.(Bureau of Land Management)  

The Comstock Lode changed the Tahoe Basin area forever. Trains were built, towns developed and mining shafts that were created then are still accessible today. The timber used to build all of this came from the Tahoe Basin. More than two thirds of the trees were removed.  The logging eliminated the native trees, changed the habitat and permanently affected the Tahoe environment.

Gazing upon the Tahoe Basin today, you may think, “What a beautiful forest.” As you learn more of the history, the beauty remains, but can become diminished. Imagine what the Tahoe forest looked like before the gold and silver rush:

The diversity in the trees indicated a healthy forest from floor to canopy.  There was Western White Pine or Silver Pine and Sugar Pine, which grew to heights from 160 to 180 feet, and in diameter from 4 to 7 feet. This was used for building purposes. Western Yellow Pine or Ponderosa Pine was abundant and used for general purposes. The Jeffrey Pine grew in the region in similar sizes and general characteristics. White or Silver Fir was abundant in the Tahoe region. It was cut mostly into firewood, together with the pine tops left in logging. It takes a long time to dry, and as it warps badly, it was not used for building. The diameter reached up to 5 feet. The Douglas Fir, or Douglas Spruce, was found around Lake Tahoe and reached heights of 100 to150 feet. On account of the strength of the wood, it is one of the most valuable of forest trees. Red Fir grows over the entire range, but was not very abundant or accessible. Red Cedar or Incense Cedar was used principally in structures in contact with the ground, the heart wood being resistant to decay. (Forest History Society)

Our forest is far less diverse today because, once the historic forest was gone. The removal of old growth trees opened the opportunity for young, fast growing trees to take over. Today, you’ll notice that most of the trees in the basin, particularly on the Nevada side, are Jeffrey Pines.

You might notice that some Tahoe residents are protective of the basin environment. The more we learn about how the area has been changed by settlers, the more we are reaching out to those who lived here before; the Wá∙šiw (Wah-shoe).  During the California gold rush followed by the subsequent silver rush in Nevada a few years later, thousands of miners and immigrants flooded Wá∙šiw lands in a relatively short time period and they stayed here, disrupting the balance; changing the Wá∙šiw world forever in only a few short years.

Their knowledge of the basin area shared among tribal members provides education for everyone. If we can learn to live with the environment rather than attempt to change it, we can assist in returning the forest to its natural state so it can, once again, be healthy.

Has your perspective on Tahoe shifted?  As you drive the slope to and from the basin or travel through the valley below, imagine the forest as it was before the settlers came, before gold and silver. Can you see the blue lake with clarity down to 100 feet? Envision a healthy and diverse forest. Imagine the Tahoe basin without any houses.

Visit Tahoe with a perspective of protection. Walk the trails in the same way that the people from here did; in search of nourishment beyond food.  Stay on the path and reflect upon how it would have been if the settlers never came.  Do your part to help the basin heal and reduce the impact that we, the new settlers, have upon the area.

Visiting Lake Tahoe during the Fall opens the door to places and experiences often too busy or inaccessible during the Summer and Winter.  Leaf your stress behind when you join Bliss Experiences this Autumn.

Why Yoga?

• Reduce Stress
• Maintain Mobility
• Improve Body Awareness
• Sleep Better
• Induce Relaxation
• Breathe Better
• Increase Focus

​There’s a perfect pairing for every meal, and Dare to Pair seminars will teach you how to find it, whether you’re craving a classic steak au poivre or spicy Thai takeout. In each interactive tasting event, learn the basic science behind food and drink pairings before experimenting with classic and innovative combinations. Discover the nuances of your palate, how childhood nostalgia affects even our most refined tastes, and learn how to create perfect pairings at home to suit any meal or event.

​Taking a walk in an unfamiliar forest, on new trails, with limited time
can be more stressful than relaxing.  
 
Join our guide; Felix.  He knows the way along the path and will manage time so you can wander the woods and truly enjoy our alpine forest.  Relinquish control over where and when you are.  Instead, bathe in the sounds, smells, and energy of the mountains.  Felix will share his knowledge of the outdoors while allowing you the time to reconnect with nature and your Self.

Reiki & Sound Healing is offered as a virtual experience you can tune into from anywhere.  With the provided link you can attend from the comfort of your home and don't need to worry about logging out.  If you drift away into a peaceful place you can remain there knowing you don't have to leave.  

Harpist Anne Roos, longtime resident of South Lake Tahoe, follows the Siddha Yoga meditation path and has improvised live music to accompany relaxing yoga classes. Each session includes mindfulness instructions followed by relaxing harp music, and then a closing reflection. 

​Confident Paddlers can enjoy the glassy waters of Tahoe all year long during our Stand Up Paddle Board Tours.  Private Tours are available as long as the winds and weather permit.  Experience Tahoe without boats and experience bliss on the water.

We Create Custom Curated Experiences for Renewal and Reconnection
 
Our mission is to connect you with the best small businesses and professionals we can find who are passionate about Lake Tahoe, nature, and self care.  Before you travel to the basin check out our curated experiences, customizable retreats, and connected providers.

We look forward to sharing Bliss Experiences with you.  

Virtual or Live; this is the question.  Each has it's merits, but which is the Right choice for you? ​We delve into the advantages and disadvantages of both outlets and how our Tahoe meeting space can provide you with an in-person venue as well as virtual offerings. In business or pleasure we'll make sure that you'll create positive memories for a lifetime.

Seeing, hearing, watching, and engaging in real life with others provides us with opportunities to connect in a multitude of ways.  As we interact we collect all types of information from each other.  Whether we notice it, or not, we are gathering details about personalities, preferences, comfort levels, and more.

At Bliss Experiences we consider all of these aspects when curating our experiences.  When you join one of our classes, workshops or lectures, our intention is to create opportunities for you to feel noticed and understood as well as to connect with your guide.  Our in-person experiences are more than guided tours; they are chances for all of us to experience Bliss and union.

Developing the skills necessary to present and participate in virtual experiences takes time.  During the pandemic there was much to be learned in regard to managing virtual rooms on Zoom, behaving appropriately while presenting, making sure the perspective from the camera to the screen was accurate, recording, editing, being patient with sound delays, and dealing with internet & tech issues.

Now that we have become professionals at virtual presentations and as participants these skills will continue to remain useful.  We can attend classes, workshops, lectures, and more live and on-demand with the people we choose no matter where we are.  There are countless opportunities to learn from others and experience new things. 

Some things will never be the same virtually as they are in real life.  Experiencing a room, location, or space is one such thing.  There is nothing quite like floating on the lake on a paddle board.  A hike in the woods is more full when you are there in person.  A room looks very different when you can see all four walls, the ceiling, and floor with a turn of your head. 

Spaces hold energy and Bliss Experiences Tahoe meeting space is designed to do so.  Every color and all of the décor was specifically chosen to create a sense of peace, calm, and relaxation.  Whether wine tasting, checking out the latest styles, painting Tahoe, or practicing Yoga, we hope that you'll experience of sense of reconnection with nature and yourself while sharing our space.

Sweet and salty, Peanut Butter and Chocolate, Pasta and Cheese; some things just work well together.  Creating experiences that include both live and virtual attendees is no easy task.  

Our new space is outfitted with  a 10' projection screen, camera, and video equipment.  You will be able to attend workshops, lectures, and classes in-person as well as virtually in real time.  We hope to help you connect with teacher, guides, and presenters, as well as the other participants from any distance.

We're looking forward to seeing you in 360* and sharing Bliss Experiences with you outdoors, in our new space, and virtually.

There are so many things to love about Tahoe, and a few that are not so loveable.  Learn more about the things that bring us Bliss when we enjoy Tahoe and the stuff that we all could do without.

One of my favorite views is that of the sky in Tahoe.  The color changes daily.  I love it on a crisp Winter day when the tree branches are tufted in white.  During the Spring the flowering trees can make the blue seem even deeper.  In the Summertime the sky sometimes appears turquoise.  Daily, hourly, even by the minute, the color of the sky can change.

A noticeable effect of the Covid-19 pandemic was a reduction in pollutants due to decreased travel.  In Tahoe, it wasn't the air pollution that we noticed had decreased, but rather, how few vehicles were on the road and how quiet our town had become.

As the pandemic continued to limit activities in other places our town became more and more inundated with visitors in need of a mountain escape.  The traffic increased and, soon, the roads were as packed as they become on Independence Day Weekends.  Before you travel to enjoy Tahoe and a view of our beautiful blue skies take a moment to learn about how to travel safely to and around the basin.

Check out these resouces:
Tahoe Road Trip
Parking In Tahoe
​Winter Driving In Tahoe
​The Dangers of Parking for Snow Play

A fresh snowfall leaves everything blanketed in white.  It is one of the most quiet times to be outdoors.  Walks in the woods, cross country skiing, backcountry tours, and resort adventures are "in."  The forest colors and smells are a little different.  The beaches have a different feel to them.  It can seem like there is endless space for play.  It's just magical.

Now, I have only lived in Tahoe for a dozen or so years, but I have never seen what I have seen this Winter before.  The meadow near my home is a lovely place to enjoy a walk or snow play.  There is a small parking lot nearby that provides all you need including bathrooms and baggies for dog poop.  Instead of accessing these amenities visitors parked on highway shoulder to access the meadow and even created fires which could have easily gotten out of control and put our homes at risk.  Trash from broken sleds, packaging and food was picked up by the pounds.

It's important to look for signage before stopping to take photos, a walk, or play in the snow.  If there isn't a parking lot or sign that indicates you can park, don't do it.  If you don't see a fire pit you probably shouldn't have one.  If there aren't trash cans available be prepared to carry out that which you brought with you.  Look for and read the signs posted.  They are there to help you know how to respect and protect the area.

Living in Tahoe is not easy.  You have to earn the lifestyle.  We pick and choose our days off, where we play, what we do, and who we do it with.  Yes, we have secret stashes and hidden spots.  Sometimes we choose not to go to a place we love because it's better to allow those who can't always get to it to enjoy it.  Timing is everything.  We know exactly where to be, when, so we can experience Bliss.

Leave no trace is an important practice.  Like staying within the ropes at a ski resort or putting away your toys at home; leaving no trace is a way of demonstrating integrity.  Remember those big blue skies and fields of fluffy snow?  You can be the one who let's everyone else enjoy them when you leave no trace. 

It's simple:
-Carry out your stuff (and whatever else you find that doesn't belong)
-Leave stones, sticks, logs, etc. where they are (unless they are dangerous)
-Leave the snow as it was before you arrived
-Clean up after your pet

Bliss can be shared among all of us if we are all considerate of each other wherever we are.  Whether you are enjoying the views, playing in the snow, exploring a new spot, or spending time in your favorite place consider how your behavior could be effecting others.  Can you make the change to have a positive effect?

If you're seeking more information about planning a trip to Tahoe we're here to help.  From experiences to resources and classes to guides our intention is to shared Bliss with you.

Travel might not be in the plans, or the budget, but that doesn't mean you can't have Tahoe while staying home.  Learn more about our virtual experiences.

Many of us are working from home.  With services like Slack, Zoom and Teams making it easy to do our work and connect virtually meetings, training, and team building is changing.

Virtual experiences are customized to meet your needs as a team.  We curate the best providers from Tahoe and beyond to help you to bring your team together no matter where you are.  We organize everything and host your event on our applications.  We can even record your sessions for future use and review.

Traveling is stressful.  The energy, cost, time, and frustration involved in trying to get somewhere can deplete your enthusiasm about where you were headed.  Virtual experiences eliminate travel time allowing you to enjoy experiences from home.  You can even spend time with friends or family who live internationally without the hefty price of an airline ticket.

Set up your lawn chair or hammock and get ready for guided meditation practices, experiential workshops, and engaging activities.  You can practice Yoga along with our guides from your living room, backyard or deck.  We'll create a list of materials you'll need to get creative and even cook along with our providers.

If you're not feeling quite your self, but you still want to join in the fun, a virtual experience is a great way to include everyone with reduced risk.  Virtual experiences can also be recorded and shared later.  Those who are unable to attend in person can watch at a later time.

A wedding video provides you with the opportunity to experience your special day for the rest of your life.  Our Virtual Bliss Experiences allow you to do the same with your bachelorette party, birthday celebration, milestone event, family reunion, and countless other reasons for coming together.   So, even that person who missed out while sick can feel virtually there.

As curators of experiences we have sought out some of the best spots from which to offer our experiences.  We have exclusive access to hidden meadows, cassidyboathouse.com/boathouses and on-water access.  We won't be sticking you in a conference room or office space.  You'll have the best views of Tahoe while you practice, learn and engage with our providers. 

We've become skilled at setting up the perfect shot and know how to adjust our sound and yours to create peaceful practices, engaging conversation, Q & A moments as well as quality workshops and lectures.  Your experience can be adjusted to suit the needs and desires of your group.

Our curators have chosen specific topics, experiences and providers that align with the needs of a variety of organizations and groups.

If you're interests lie in quality time and connecting with others on a more personal level then allows us to honor your requests and create a custom experience.

Ready to experience Virtual Bliss?  Take the next step and request your experience.

Tahoe's weather is fairly predictable.  From the winds to rain, the sun and snow, we usually know what is going to happen today, tomorrow and even three days in advance.  This makes Tahoe a great place to visit when you need a getaway.  We can plan, well in advance, the activities that will help you to get out of the hustle and help you reset.

Pack your puffy coat, a cute beanie and your mittens.  You won't need much more for your Tahoe Bliss Retreat.  Rarely do the Winter temperatures in Tahoe drop below 20* and even when they do, the air is so crisp that you don't get very cold.  

You'll warm up easily while we snowshoe, hike or cross country ski.  If you want to adventure onto the resort or are more of a cozy fireside type, we'll be sure to schedule based upon you and your group's requests.

Every season is magical.  The colors of Winter are some of the best.  When the deep green and brown trees are coated in clean white snow, the lake is as calm as glass and the sky the brightest blue you've ever seen, it can be mesmerizing.  

Allow us to guide you out onto the beaches and mountains surrounding the lake.  Let's take some photos and enjoy the views.  We can even wander up to the North Shore and perch atop Chickadee Ridge for a bit.

Let's sit fireside and enjoy a glass of wine or enjoy a meal with lake views.  We can celebrate a milestone with champagne and cheese or crawl from club to club to celebrate your bestie's upcoming nuptuals.  

Tahoe's mild Winter weather rarely keeps us indoors.  You'll notice that those of us who live here adventure throughout the year.  No need to be rugged to explore our playground.  We'll create adventures that encourage you to explore while keeping you within a close range to your comfort zone.  

Ready to book your Tahoe Bliss Retreat?  Send us a message or complete a request form.  We're ready to share Tahoe Bliss with you!