The serene, crystal clear water of Lake Tahoe has drawn artists, writers and poets to its shores since Mark Twain first set his eyes upon the mirror perfect reflection of the snow capped Sierra Nevada in the 1800's. Playground to San Francisco's elite for 150 years, Lake Tahoe provides a blend of endless blue skies, dramatic scenery and fierce winter snowstorms that is best experienced by the warmth of a fire after a day of skiing Tahoe's legendary fresh powder.

It is these natural experiences and the unique energy of the mountains surrounding Lake Tahoe that has brought a new generation of artists to Tahoe. Artists like Michele Sonner, the creator of Michou, a line of sterling silver jewelry known around the world for her organic designs and inspirational use of natural stones and ancient jewelry techniques from the island of Bali, have come to Tahoe's shores and never left.

The amazing sunrises and sunsets are the inspiration behind the breathtaking panoramic photography of Rick Topper, who lives and skis on the west shore of Lake Tahoe.

We invite you to come and experience Lake Tahoe through the souls of our artists. Their art provides you with a unique connection to one the Earth's special places. Welcome to the Lake of the Sky.