About Schaffer's Mill
Whether it's playing an incredible round of golf, skiing the powdered slopes of nearby Northstar, or spending time on Lake Tahoe, Schaffer's Mill is the perfect starting point for a lifetime of memories. Set between historic Truckee and stunning Lake Tahoe in one of the most desirable areas, Schaffer's Mill is an incredible four-season family community. It's a place where friends gather, celebrate, and enjoy each other's company. Where kids play, neighbors become lifetime friends, and where the word "community" means more than roads, homes, and buildings.
For more information on membership in the Club, call 530.214.7372 or email us.
Membership
A signature championship golf course designed by PGA Tour legend Johnny Miller and the late John Harbottle places certain demands on a golfer. Fortunately, club membership at Schaffer's Mill is a straightforward affair. We have crafted memberships for residents and non-residents alike, and our team can help you find the best fit for you. Schaffer's Mill Golf & Lake Club is what's called a right-to-use Club, meaning you get to enjoy all of the benefits of the amenities without carrying financial responsibilities like operating assessments and capital calls. Members are simply required to pay a modest one-time enrollment fee and then ongoing annual dues.
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National Recognition
In 2008, Schaffer's Mill opened, earning instant praise as the #1 Best New Private Course in California and a top-ten national contender for Best New Private Course according to Golfweek.
Other national recognition includes Golf Inc. (Top 5 Developments of the Year 2009), GolfWeek (Top 10 Best New Private Courses 2009), Links Magazine (Awarded: Links Premier Course and Best Value Club), and Golf Course Gurus (Rated #17 in California)
Golf
Schaffer's Mill Golf & Lake Club debuted in 2008 to immediate acclaim, being named the #1 New Private Club in California and among the Top 10 New Clubs in the Country by Golfweek magazine. The outward or "Meadow" nine ambles through firs, spruce, and Ponderosas at the base of a ridge, while the inward "Mountain" nine showcases elevation changes of up to 400 feet, with magnificent 360° views of the Martis Valley, Lookout Mountain, and the Carson Range. The par 71 course plays to over 7,000 yards and is considered by many as the finest golf course in the Tahoe and Truckee area.
Today the Club is reserved for its very fortunate Golf Members; however, reciprocal play for members of other private clubs can be arranged by working through your home golf professional.
Membership
A signature championship golf course designed by PGA Tour legend Johnny Miller and the late John Harbottle places certain demands on a golfer. Fortunately, club membership at Schaffer's Mill is a straightforward affair. We have crafted memberships for residents and non-residents alike, and our team can help you find the best fit for you. Schaffer's Mill Golf & Lake Club is what's called a right-to-use Club, meaning you get to enjoy all of the benefits of the amenities without carrying financial responsibilities like operating assessments and capital calls. Members are simply required to pay a modest one-time enrollment fee and then ongoing annual dues.
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Dining
The Sawyer at Schaffer's Mill is centered around an amazing indoor and outdoor bar with views of Lookout Mountain and the golf course. The restaurant features a locally crafted, all-day menu with a variety of American comfort dishes with a unique twist. This is a can't-miss dining experience for Members and guests. Schaffer's Mill Members and their guests are also able to enjoy Peg's Poolside, a quaint poolside venue perfect for breakfast or lunch among friends, and The Whipsaw, located on the 10th hole, featuring lunch favorites and refreshments.
The Story of Schaffer's Mill
The year is 1871, and a young American is stretching to explore America's physical boundaries. The mountainous Central Pacific Railroad pass through the Sierra Nevada mountains has just been completed and the demand for lumber in the growing cities of Sacramento and San Francisco is fueling Truckee's evolution. To help satisfy demand, the "Father of Truckee, George Schaffer opened a larger, more efficient, sawmill. Located three miles south of Truckee in the picturesque Martis Valley, Schaffer's Mill thrived immediately and began to meet the construction needs of the Bay Area. A man of strong determination and a visionary, Schaffer directed his loggers to leave smaller trees untouched to help foster future forests – an uncommon act for logging operations of this time.
Schaffer was a family man, as he and his wife, Margaret, had 12 children. He also was a leader in Truckee's many community and charitable organizations, including the Fire Companies, the Masons, Knights of Pythias and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. When Schaffer passed in 1903, the Truckee Republican headline read "The Noble Tree Has Fallen! His death closes the career of a man whose history has been inseparably interwoven with the history of Truckee. No figure had been more conspicuous in town since its inception."
Today, Old Schaffer Mill Road, the road on which the Schaffer's Mill community is located, leads to the site of George's old sawmill. In the town of Truckee, the historic Schaffer House, built in 1895, is still located on Church Street and is available for touring.
The new Schaffer's Mill community pays homage to Mr. Schaffer, his ideals and his vision. It's a place where you and your family can come together to experience the adventure and beauty of the Truckee/Tahoe region.
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