Several adjacent cottages contained maids' and workers' quarters, laundry and children's play areas. The non-profit Tahoe Tallac Association holds a variety of jazz, bluegrass and classical music concerts on the grounds here from late June to early September, and there are periodic arts and crafts exhibits as well. The small cabins north of the estate house regular summer attractions including a cultural arts store, a photo arts gallery, fiber arts and folk crafts exhibits, a fine art gallery and a variety of workshops for children. The biggest event is the annual Great Gatsby Festival in mid-August, when association members dress in period costumes, serve gourmet food and display antique cars. The Tallac Historic Site, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located 3.5 miles north of the city of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 89, next to Camp Richardson.
Parking is free.
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