Come celebrate with us!

Both of us grew up close by and taking trips to different mountain ranges. Adam is a native New Englander so Vermont and New Hampshire were always easy to escape to, while Crispin has pretty much always been a California girl, with Tahoe nearby. We both love visiting the mountains together, whether it be the Rockies or Sierras, so it didn't take long for us to realize Tahoe was the perfect venue and backdrop for a place to share our love with all of you! The whole Tahoe area is absolutely beautiful, scenic, and abound with opportunity for exploration and adventure, as well as plenty of options for relaxation. We would encourage everyone who plans to attend to give yourselves a day or two extra on either side of the actual wedding date to enjoy the area. Go hiking, mountain biking, golfing, or take a couple kayaks out on the lake. Fall in the Sierras, as you can imagine, is full of colour and absolutely picturesque, treat yourself and enjoy it! With that said, we understand the travel may be daunting for some and we appreciate in advance even your consideration of attendance. Our main priority is to have as many of our closest family and friends as possible with us to celebrate in this beautiful landscape! We hope to see you there! Please note: Northstar’s Village elevation is 6330 ft. and Zephyr Lodge is at 7900 ft. This may affect everyone differently, please make sure to pack sunscreen and drink plenty of water. When the sun goes down the temperatures drastically decreases, may be a good idea to bring jackets.

Twenty Mile House was born as a stagecoach stop and trading post. With the towns of Beckworth and Quincy 20 miles away on either side, the property was aptly named “Twenty Mile House.” It became a frequent stop on what teamsters at the time called the “Reno-Quincy” run. Twenty Mile House was a place where travelers could take refuge from the elements, sell goods, and refresh their horses. 1880s The Langhorst Brothers made the first expansion with the addition of the general store, which still serves as the heart of the property. Later, they expanded further to include a federal post office and Gerhard Langhorst served as postmaster of Cromberg for over 30 years. A two-story addition of 10 hotel rooms adjoining the general store meant that no traveler was ever turned away. Early 1900s The Western Pacific Railroad rolled into town for the first time in 1909 bringing new travelers to the small town of Cromberg and Twenty Mile House. However, outlaws weren’t far behind. In 1912, three men put guns to Langhorst’s head and robbed the post office of $200, the equivalent of about $5,000 today. By 1924, the property changed hands once again, to a man named John Hussey. 1945 Twenty Mile House was sold to Mathew E. Magill. Magill and his wife and family made the journey to Cromberg from Pasadena by way of train. The Magill’s son Henry eventually made Twenty Mile House his lifelong home. Henry left quite an estate behind after his death in 1985. Some of his treasures now reside in the Smithsonian and Peabody museums. MID 1900s Robert Gage began visiting Twenty Mile House with his family. In 1976, Rob and Barbara Gage bought Twenty Mile House and its approximately 200 acres. They did not occupy the property until after Henry’s death in 1985. 1991-TODAY Barbara moved to Cromberg full time to turn the sprawling 200-acre property into a bed-and-breakfast, creating the foundation for the secluded retreat that is Twenty Mile House today.