Autumn Retreats in Lake Tahoe: Where to Stay and What to Do

Crisp mountain air and refined comfort make for an exceptional season at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe with the resort’s new Discover With You getaway package. The offer includes s’mores welcome treats, deluxe overnight accommodations, breakfast for two at Manzanita, and a $100 resort credit per night (available through Dec. 14; rates start at $269 per night).

The resort’s seasonal programming features several special dining experiences. On Thursday, Nov. 22, Manzanita will serve an à la carte Thanksgiving dinner. That evening and throughout Thanksgiving Day the property will also present a festive Thanksgiving Harvest Buffet offering roast turkey with traditional trimmings, prime rib, chilled seafood, pasta and a wide variety of accompaniments.

Sundays bring a lavish Champagne Brunch that includes a carving station, seasonal salads, chilled seafood, artisanal cheeses and charcuterie, breakfast favorites and an assortment of desserts. The brunch also features a Bloody Mary Bar and unlimited Moët & Chandon Champagne. From 3–5 p.m. on Sundays, guests can join the hands-on Art of Mixology experience to learn about infused liquors and classic cocktail ingredients, and practice crafting cocktails paired with light appetizers.

Throughout the fall and winter months, The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Lake Tahoe offers a selection of seasonal treatments designed to warm and restore. Highlights include the Cinnamon Maple Body Treatment, a full-body exfoliation using organic maple syrup, cinnamon and sugar; the Cinnamon Apple Mani Pedi, which features a cinnamon-scented foot scrub, massage and polish; and the Warming Winter Scrub, Wrap and Massage, a multi-step service that begins with a salt and coffee-based scrub blended with almond oil and warming essential oils, followed by a soothing body wrap, scalp massage and full-body massage.

These seasonal offerings emphasize local flavors and restorative rituals, creating a cozy, luxurious retreat for visitors seeking both active outdoor experiences and relaxed, spa-driven recovery. Packages and menu items may vary by date and are subject to availability.