Tamarack Resort is nestled alongside Cascade Reservoir in Idaho's Long Valley, a glacial valley in the mountains north of Boise (Idaho's State Capitol). There are very few roads that cross the mountains surrounding the valley so your best bet is to drive or fly into Boise and then drive North from there. Despite its remoteness, Google Maps and Apple Maps all have accurate navigation paths to and from Tamarack but we have also included a set of directions below as an additional reference. From Boise, take State Hwy 55 North until you reach the town of Donnelly. Hwy 55 is a windy canyon road so budget at least 1.5 hours for this part of the trip. Drive carefully and watch for deer. Donnelly is tiny. Blink and you’ll have driven through it. Shortly after entering town, take a left just after the gas station onto West Roseberry Road (you will also see a big blue sign pointing you in the correct direction.) Follow West Roseberry Road for 3.8 miles across the reservoir. Turn left onto West Mountain Road, a picturesque forest road, and follow for 3.2 miles. When you reach a roundabout, take the first exit which starts to lead you up to the mountain, from here the signs get very clear. Continue up the mountain through the first roundabout, past the village, and take the third turn to enter the Lodge at Osprey Meadow - where you will find your welcome packet.
Our discount code with Tamarack (WOOMOR) is only valid for Chalets, Cottages, Estate Homes, and Condos. If you are only interested in a hotel room, visit Tamarack's website but DO NOT enter the discount code.
Tamarack and the surrounding area sit at 5,000 feet above sea level (the top of the mountain is at 7,700 feet, for those wanting to venture all the way up.) Idaho is considered a high desert, and while there are forests and lakes, the CLIMATE IS VERY DRY. What does this all mean? It means dry skin and sneaky dehydration for those who have not been in a climate like this before. Bring sunscreen, moisturizing lotion, chapstick, and perhaps most importantly, a water bottle. The dry air and high elevation will make the nights cool off fast. It might be in the 70s or 80s during the day, but the nights will drop into the 50s or 40s. Dress appropriately and bring layers. The elevation will make alcohol hit harder, so take it slow, and make sure you’re staying hydrated.
Not really! There will be wildlife around but some may remain unseen. If you are planning any hikes or camping trips, be aware that there are bears, moose, coyotes, cougars, and wolves. Most keep to themselves but it is helpful to be aware of what lives in the area. As a general rule of thumb: the closer the trail is to a town center, the less likely you’ll see anything. Please do not under any circumstances give food to, or approach, wild animals. As an actual rule of thumb (no pun intended): stick your thumb out - if your thumb covers the animal from a distance you're a safe distance away. If your thumb does not cover the animal, you are too close. This will also be the tail-end of fire season. For those venturing out or camping, read up on current local fire hazards and restrictions as most campfires will be prohibited.
No. It will be Fire Season, or at least the tail-end of it. Because of how dry it is, it takes very little to start a wild fire. There will be no fireworks, sparklers, candles, or other open flames at the wedding. Smokers, please keep watch of how you dispose of your cigarettes. Use designated receptacles and make 100% sure that your cigarette is all the way out.
You can find a map of Tamarack Resort at this link: https://tamarackidaho.com/about/maps/mountain-base The "Mountain Base Area Map" shows a high level view of the major important buildings on-site including The Arling Center where the ceremony will take place (labeled "i" on the map) as well as hotels, condos, and food options. The "Resort Lodging Map" is much more extensive and shows the location of all the Cottages, Estates, and Chalets on the property that are available for rent.