Events

Blue Wing Blues Festival Aug. 3-5 and Sept. 3

Four evenings of world-class blues in the beautiful gardens between the hotel and restaruant.  Two great bands and a gourmet BBQ dinner, all for $50!  See Concert Flyer> or check our Concerts Page and Press Release>

Road Scholar Programs

The Tallman has a close relationship with the Road Scholar Program, which puts on outstanding multi-day adult education and travel programs throughout the world.  We have four such 5-day programs scheduled for 2012.  Participants in each one enjoy our first rate accommodations and meals and get an intimate introduction to the wonders of Lake County.  The Tallman owners and staff are directly involved in arranging speakers and field trips that would be impossible on an individual visit.

Our next program from May 20 to May 25 is a Backcountry Birding Adventure led by Brad Barnwell, a knowledgeable and engaging personality who is just completing a deeply researched 300 page book called "Birding Lake County" illustrated with his marvelous photography.  Clear Lake is home to some 300 bird species and viewing will be at it's peak for this Spring hiking, kayaking and pontoon boating adventure.  Learn more at the program page on the Road Scholar web site.

From September 23-28 we will host a program called North of Napa: A Cultural Exploration of Historic Wine Country.  We did this program last year and it was a real success - one day on the natural history of the lake, one on the wine industry, one on local farms and foods, and the final day with some of our truly great musicians.  Learn more at the program page on the Road Scholar web site.

Our final program for 2012 from October 14-19 is a wine week aptly named "North of Napa: Wine Country the Way it Used to Be."  This will be our fifth such wine program - highly rated by all participants.  Click here to get a feel for the week by viewing a photo album compiled by Doug Wilke, a participant from Denver in our October 2011 program.  And learn more by viewing the program page on the Road Scholar web site. 

Writer's Retreat October 7-9 

Join acclaimed author and writing mentor Laura Fraser for a wonderful three day seminar at the Tallman designed for a maximum of ten published and aspiring writers wishing to polish their skills in writing memoirs, essays or fiction based on personal experience.  Contact the hotel or Laura at info@laurafraser.com.

Winemaker Dinners

Meet some of Lake County's finest owners and winemakers at this series  of four course Winemaker Dinners from January through April in the beautiful dining room of the Tallman  Hotel.   Learn More >

Weekly Music

Dinner & live music every monday night in the Blue Wing Saloon plus live music with your bruch every Sunday. Learn More >

Concerts

Join us for informal house concerts from January through May in the intimate confines of the Meeting House next to the Hotel and for our lively outdoor Blues Festival the first weekend in August and on Labor Day. Learn More >

Local Activities

Whether you love the outdoors, want to enjoy a nice ride around the lake, stop at wineries & antique shops or take a chance at one of our local casinos, there is something for you. Learn More >

Upcoming Schedule

Lake County is home to many musicians. At the Tallman Hotel & Blue  Wing Saloon Restaurant we offer many concerts, events and weekly live  music to listen and dance to.  Below is a listing of events by day.