HELLMAN-EHRMAN TOUR
Step back in time to a Lake Tahoe lakefront legacy
The Hellman-Ehrman Mansion (Pine Lodge) was constructed in 1903. The property is one of the finest examples of a bygone era of summer retreats found along the shores of Lake Tahoe. San Francisco financier I.W. Hellman built the house for his beloved family to enjoy the clean air and refreshing waters of Lake Tahoe. The property, containing the estate and 2,000 acres, was sold to the State of California in 1965. This National and State landmark is now open to the public for tours during the summer months by the Sierra State Parks Foundation. All proceeds from the tours benefit the restoration and interpretation of this very unique piece of California heritage.
**Pine Lodge Tours are closed for the year. Operations resume in May 25, 2024.**
Lindsay Harbison, SSPF docent and Pine Lodge Lead Tour Guide
“Each day is a new experience taking people as a guest through the historic Hellman Ehrman Mansion and watching them light up as their experience unfolds discovering the beauty and rich history of this summer estate.”
Tour Information
Tour season dates
Offered 7 days a week, May 25 - September 30, 2024
Tour hours
Tours 10:30 am – 3:30 pm, on the half hour only (tours last 45 minutes).
Tickets
$15 for adults
$12 students 6-17 years and valid college ID/active duty military/seniors
Children 5 and under are free.
Purchase tickets at the Visitor Center which is open daily, during the tour season, from 10 am – 4:30 pm.
ADA Accessibility
Wheelchairs are available at the Visitor Center, upon request.
Hellman-Ehrman mansion private groups and school group tours
School group tours can be arranged by calling the Sierra State Parks Foundation office at info@sierrastateparks.org or (530) 583-9911. School tours are free of charge to state chartered schools between June 10 - June 27 and September 10 - 30 only. We are pleased to waive the fees for the students and one chaperone per every 10 students. Tour fees apply for others who join in.
We host several fundraising events throughout the summer to support the maintenance and restoration of the Hellman-Ehrman Estate. In addition, we offer a private experience, Breakfast on the Porch, where four may enjoy a specially curated continental breakfast on the front porch with the scenic lake views followed by a tour of the mansion for a donation of $1,000. Two week notice required. Another private experience available is a personal chef gourmet dinner inside the mansion for eight ($10,000 minimum donation). One month notice required. Email info@sierrastateparks.org for inquiry and availability.
