Chalet View Lodge

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The Day Before the Big Day!

Wedding Day!!!

Ceremony

Reception

Sparkler Send Off

Check Out Time!

Our Wedding

Our Story

Madi

Garrett

Autumn, Brides sister, is a Bernese Mountain Dog lover and Madi’s trusted shopping-and-lunch sidekick. She’s truly been by the bride’s side through it all. These two have rescued each other from trouble more times than they can count—built-in best friends for life! 💕 Autumn is an aspiring environmental scientist! 🌎

Autum Rodgers

Corrigan is the groom’s brother and built-in best friend—his go-to guy for all things basketball and music. These two can debate sport stats for hours and dissect any song lyric by lyric like it’s their full-time job. And if that’s not impressive enough, Corrigan is a true big-brain legend—an incredibly talented engineer with the ALL the smarts to back it all up! 🧠 🚀 🎶

Corrigan 

The bride’s baby sister and favorite living-room volleyball teammate, Ashlyn brings the fun wherever she goes., Ashlyn brings equal parts glam and game. A true winged-eyeliner connoisseur with just the right amount of sass, she’s a proud cat mom and an absolute menace on the video games. Don’t let the baby sister little fool you—she came to win. 💕✨🎮 

Ashlyn Rodgers

Leslie has been the bride’s ride-or-die since freshman year of college in Denver, Colorado. When the bride was navigating life away from family, Leslie was the one keeping her sane — or at least laughing through the chaos. She was the go-to for every Colorado adventure, from spontaneous beach volleyball games where her wicked serve kept everyone on their toes, to going into the mountains for a sweet treat. Their friendship even leveled up when the bride got to be a bridesmaid in Leslie’s wedding! Brilliant, endlessly fun-loving, and always ready for a good time, Leslie is the kind of best friend everyone wishes they had.

Leslie McLeod 

Hannah has been the bride’s best friend since their travel softball days! They spent countless hours on the field practicing, competing, and, of course, laughing nonstop. Growing up meant endless sleepovers, late-night movies, and the firm belief that sleep was completely optional.

Through every season of life, their friendship has stood the test of time. No matter what, they’ve always shown up for each other — and that’s something that isn’t changing anytime soon.

Hannah Mott

Lindsey is the bride’s best friend — just in aunt form! They’ve been close for years, whether it’s cheering at basketball games or sneaking in lunch and dinner dates that somehow turn into hours of talking. 
Over time, they’ve bonded over many Gilmore Girls marathons — or more accurately, Lindsey watching while Mads provided a steady stream of very important questions about everything happening on screen.
Through every season of life (and every season of TV), Lindsey has been there with love, laughter, and probably a great restaurant recommendation.

Lindsey McElfish

Miki is the bride’s volleyball partner-in-crime and BFF. Give them a beach, a ball, and a little sunshine, and they’ll happily disappear for 4+ hours—no water breaks, no complaints, just pure volleyball chaos and best-friend energy! 🏐☀️ Miki has been rockin and rolling with the bride since high school and they have been BFF's ever since. Miki is a rockin' singer and musician! 

Miki Rae 

Wedding Party

Q + A

We are thrilled to invite you to join us for our wedding weekend at the beautiful Chalet View Lodge, a premier boutique resort nestled in the scenic town of Portola, CA. Just a 45-minute drive north of Truckee and 50 miles from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. Chalet View Lodge provides the comfort of a relaxed, no-curfew environment. It's the essence of mountain luxury, inviting guests to immerse themselves in the natural world, and provides a peaceful sanctuary amid the wilderness. It also serves as the perfect launchpad for adventures, from trekking through forest trails to enjoying the myriad of activities onsite.&nbsp;To ensure an intimate and exclusive experience, we have reserved all 52 uniquely styled rooms at the property, which also features an onsite brewery and a Starbucks for your enjoyment. These rooms will be held exclusively for our wedding party until 60 days prior to our event. We encourage you to book your accommodations as soon as possible to secure the room type that best suits your needs. 1. Go to the Chalet View Lodge booking page2. Input group code MADGAR133. Select your arrival and departure dates from the calendar4. Press "Check Availability"5. Select the room type most suitable for your party, and press "View Rates"6. Under Available Offers, press "Reserve"7. Confirm your reservation by filling out the form on the next page Please do not call the hotel to reserve your room(s) for your stay, the Front Desk will be unable to assist you. If you need assistance with booking a room or editing a room reservation, please email <a href="mailto:help@chaletview.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">help@chaletview.com</a>. Please remember that Chalet View Lodge is a small boutique hotel that is unable to accommodate early check-ins or late check-outs. Check-in time is 4:00 pm and check-out time is 11:00 am. Please keep the event start time in mind when making your reservations. We hope that you will consider celebrating the entire weekend with us at Chalet View Lodge. Please note that Graeagle is relatively remote. Ride sharing apps and other technological amenities will not be available. Unfortunately, not all of our guests will be able to stay at the lodge so please make your reservations as soon as possible to get the room you love!

Below is a map of The Chalet View Lodge

Reno-Tahoe International Airport

For our guests flying from out of town, the Reno-Tahoe International Airport will be the easiest and most efficient airport to fly into, with only about a 50 minute drive to Chalet View Lodge from there. We recommend renting a car for the weekend. Ideally, we’d love it if groups of guests joined forces in renting transportation together, so talk to friends who are going and try to coordinate if you can! Please visit<a href="http://www.renoairport.com/tofrom-airport/rental-cars" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> http://www.renoairport.com/tofrom-airport/rental-cars</a> for rental car information. Directions from Reno-Tahoe Airport to Chalet View Lodge:From the Airport, head west and take the ramp on the left to I-580 North. Keep right at the fork to merge onto I-580 North. Continue onto US-395 North towards Susanville. Take exit 8 at Hallelujah Junction for CA-70 toward Portola/Quincy after about 25 miles on the US-395 N. Turn left at the stop sign onto CA-70 West and continue on for 27 miles. Chalet View Lodge will be on your left after you pass through the small town of Portola, CA.

B.Y.O.T Bring Your Own Transportation ;) The venue/ lodging is approximately one hour out of Reno. We will be in the mountains so ubers and lyfts are not common out there. So having your own form of transportation via car or friend with car, will be helpful if you plan on staying on site or in the area. We do have kind and loving family members so if you need a ride to the venue/ lodging there is a chance that someone may be able to help. Please keep in mind that once at the venue/ lodging transportation is suggested due to its slighly isolated location.

Transportation 

Travel

Food & Drinks

Breakfast Restaurants

*Bread and Butter&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Restaurant/Food Truck eatery&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;21 Bonta St, Blairsden, CA 96103&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Wednesday - Monday 8 AM - 3 PM&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tuesday closed /&nbsp;(530) 394-0303 &nbsp; *Nicole’s Coffee Shop&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Coffee and Sandwiches/Breakfast Sandos&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To Go Only (Or small outdoor patio during the summer)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5 W Sierra Ave, Portola, CA 96122&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Open daily 6 AM - 3 PM / (530) 832-4175&nbsp; Graeagle Restaurant&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Old fashioned café, diner style eats in downtown Graeagle&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7430 CA-89, Graeagle, CA 96103&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Open daily 7 AM – 2 PM / (530) 836-2393 &nbsp;Graeagle Millworks&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deli, Breakfast and Bakery&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7539 Highway 89&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Graeagle, California 96103&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Open everyday 7 AM - 5 PM / (530) 836-2828

Lunch Restaurants

&nbsp;*Rico’s222 E Sierra Ave, Portola, CA 96122Monday - Saturday 11AM - 9PM&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Closed Sunday / (530) 832-4017 The Vyne&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Wine Bar and Tapas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;190 Bonta St, Blairsden, CA 96103&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Wednesday - Saturday 12 PM – 5 PM&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(530) 836-4682 The Coyote Bar &amp; Grill&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tex-Mex and Margaritas (Full Bar)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8296 Hwy 89, Blairsden, CA 96103&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tuesday - Sunday 11:30 AM - Close,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Happy Hour 3 - 5 PM, Dinner at 4:30 PM&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(530) 836-2002 Subway&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;24 W Sierra Ave #2, Portola, CA 96122&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Monday - Saturday 8:30 AM- 9:30 PM&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sunday 9 AM - 9 PM /&nbsp;(530) 832-0222 Headwaters Bistro &amp; Deli&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;620 E Sierra Ave, Portola, CA 96122&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Wednesday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM,Friday - Saturday 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM,Sunday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Monday - Tuesday Closed / <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=headwaters+portola&amp;oq=headwaters+portola&amp;aqs=chrome.0.0i355i512j46i175i199i512j0i512j69i64j0i22i30l4.4316j0j7&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;bshm=rime/1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(530) 289-6227</a> Buckaroo Chocolates (Dessert)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chocolates and Ice Cream&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7386 CA-89, Graeagle, CA 96103&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Friday 11 AM - 5 PM&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Saturday 10 AM - 9 PM&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sunday - Tuesday 10 AM - 6 PM&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Closed Wednesday &amp; Thursday / (530) 927-7522

Dinner Restaurants

&nbsp;*Grizzly Grill&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;250 Bonta St, Blairsden, CA 96103&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Thursday - Monday 4 PM - 9 PM&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tuesday &amp; Wednesday closed / (530) 836-1300 *Whitehawk Restaurant&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Upscale Restaurant with Full Bar&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;985 Whitehawk Drive, Clio CAA 96106&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Wednesday – Monday 5:30 PM – 9 PM (530) 836-4985 Fifty44 Restaurant at Nakoma Resort&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Upscale Restaurant with Full Bar&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;348 Bear Run, Clio, CA 96106&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Thursday – Monday 8 AM – 8 PM / (530) 897-2300

Bars & Breweries

The Brewing Lair&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Outdoor brewery with disc golf course and lawn gamesDo not offer food, but promote “BYOF” (Bring Your Own Food)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;67007 CA-70, Blairsden, CA 96103&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Open everyday 12 PM until sunset / (530) 394-0940 &nbsp;Knotty Pine Tavern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dive Bar&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7426 CA Hwy 89, Graeagle, CA 96103(530) 836-2536

Activities 

Hiking&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.alltrails.com/us/california/blairsden-graeagle" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.alltrails.com/us/california/blairsden-graeagle</a> ATV Excursion&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Explore! Sierra Touring Company, LLC&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2634 County Road A23, 72056 Hwy 70, Graeagle, CA 96122&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;530-832-5450 Horseback RidingGold Lake Stables Graeagle Stables&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;http://www.reidhorse.com/index.html&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(530) 836-0940 Graeagle Stables&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;http://www.reidhorse.com/index.html&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(530) 836-0430 &nbsp;GolfingNakoma Resort&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;https://nakomaresort.com/golf/ Grizzly Ranch&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;https://www.grizzlyranchgolfclub.com/ &nbsp;Whitehawk Golf Course&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;http://golfwhitehawk.com/

Miscellaneous

&nbsp;Please note: There are many thrift shops, gift shops, and antique stores in the towns of Portola, Graeagle, Blairsden, Clio and Quincy. Grateful Dawg General Store&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9617, 33 Commercial St, Portola, CA 96122&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tues - Sat 11 AM - 5 PM&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sunday &amp; Monday closed(530) 401-0376 &nbsp;Plumas Ace Hardware&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;184 W Sierra Ave, Portola, CA 96122&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Monday - Saturday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sunday 9 AM - 3 PM&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(530) 832-5208 Howling Dogs Bike and Ski&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7540 CA-89, Graeagle, CA 96103&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Open daily 10 AM - 4 PM&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(530) 836-2754 Higher Elevations Smoke Shop&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;189 Commercial St, Portola, CA 96122&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mon - Thurs 11AM - 6 PM&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Friday 11 AM - 7 PM&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Saturday 12 - 7 PM&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sunday 12 - 6 PM&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(530) 519-0971 East Side Laundry&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1949 E Main St, Quincy, CA 95971

Madi & Garrett

Madi & Garrett

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