Nakoma Resort

What Nakoma Resort does

Nakoma Resort is a privately-held luxury four-season resort located on 1,280 acres in the Lost Sierra region of Plumas County, California, approximately 60 minutes north of Truckee-Tahoe. Founded in 2001 around the realization of Frank Lloyd Wright's 1923 teepee-inspired Lodge design — the only Frank Lloyd Wright-designed golf clubhouse in the world — the resort integrates lodging, dining, golf, spa, recreation, weddings, and corporate events into a single destination.

The core product set comprises the 42-room Inn at Nakoma (boutique hotel opened 2015), 12 Taliesin-designed Villas on the 10th fairway, standalone vacation home rentals (Red Sky, Eagle Feather, Fox Run, Great Spirit), the 18-hole Dragon championship golf course designed by Robin Nelson, two dining outlets (Fifty44 Restaurant & Bar and Middle Fork Bistro + Bar), The Spa at Nakoma, and the 14,000 sqft Altitude Recreation Center with heated pool, climbing wall, fitness center, movie theater, and game room. Revenue is generated across nine streams: lodging (Inn, Villas, vacation homes), golf (green fees, twilight rates, Stay & Play packages, tournaments), dining (Fifty44 and Middle Fork Bistro), spa services ($145-$265 per treatment), weddings and corporate meetings (professional services, RFP-driven for 35-50 person groups), a $35/room/day resort fee, and ancillary charges including a $50/night pet fee. Pricing is seasonal, with summer golf Stay & Play packages at $779 midweek, fall packages at $679 midweek, and Fore for Four group packages at $999-$1,299/night. All pricing is subject to 10.95% Plumas County tax and a 3% credit card processing fee.

Go-to-market is primarily direct-to-consumer via nakomaresort.com (with Chronogolf, Explore Tock, and Direct Book widgets) supplemented by phone reservations and walk-in traffic, with an enterprise field sales overlay for weddings (brochure/wufoo form) and corporate retreats (RFP process). Marketing channels include organic Instagram and Facebook, email newsletter, a Stash Rewards loyalty/referral program, and earned media coverage in Sunset Magazine, Travel Age West, Tahoe Quarterly, Western Art & Architecture, Nevada Sports Net, and Orange County Register. Golf tournaments (Midsummer Scramble, Par-Tee Time, Breast Cancer Awareness Tourney) and live music at Fifty44 serve as event-driven demand generation. Customer segments span affluent leisure travelers and families, destination wedding couples, corporate retreat groups, and golf enthusiasts.

Name

Nakoma Resort

Legal name

Nakoma Resort

Website

https://nakomaresort.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nakoma Resort is a privately-held luxury four-season mountain resort in California's Lost Sierra featuring the only Frank Lloyd Wright-designed golf clubhouse, a 42-room boutique inn, 18-hole championship golf course, and integrated dining, spa, wedding, and corporate retreat venues serving affluent leisure travelers, golf enthusiasts, wedding couples, and corporate groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Resort Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Skiing Facilities (713920)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Mountain & Adventure All-Inclusive Resorts (THAGAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mountain & Wilderness Lodges (THAAAHAE)

Keywords

• Luxury mountain resort
• Destination wedding venue
• Championship golf course
• Boutique hotel lodging
• Corporate retreat venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Clio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Lodging - Inn at Nakoma: The 42-room Inn at Nakoma generates nightly room revenue from individual travelers and groups. Rooms feature king or queen beds at approximately 400 sq ft each. Revenue is driven by direct website bookings, phone reservations, and third-party booking platforms.
2. Vacation Home & Villa Rentals: Vacation home rentals (standalone luxury residences throughout the 1,280-acre community) and Taliesin-designed Villa rentals (studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom on the 10th fairway) are rented for extended stays. These are managed by Nakoma's hospitality team and include access to resort amenities. Multiple specific homes are listed: Red Sky (2,750 sqft, 3BR), Eagle Feather (3,100 sqft, 4BR), Fox Run (2,596 sqft, 4BR), and Great Spirit (various floor plans from 800 sqft 1BR to 2,700 sqft 3BR).
3. Golf - The Dragon Course: The 18-hole championship Dragon golf course generates green fee revenue across three seasonal rate periods (Spring $99, Summer $159, with twilight discounts), plus cart fees, range passes, pro shop sales, and tournament/event hosting fees. Golf packages (Stay & Play) bundle lodging with unlimited golf.
4. Dining - Fifty44 Restaurant & Bar: Fifty44 Restaurant & Bar in the Frank Lloyd Wright Lodge serves dinner (Wednesday-Sunday), daily brunch (8AM-2PM), and bar bites (2-5PM). Revenue from food and beverage sales, cocktails, wine, and private dining events. Open to the public and resort guests. A 3% processing fee is applied to credit card transactions.
5. Dining - Middle Fork Bistro + Bar: Light fare, flatbreads, salads, small plates, and craft cocktails served daily 11AM-8PM at the Middle Fork Bistro + Bar located in Altitude Recreation Center. Serves Inn guests and resort members exclusively.
6. Spa Services: The Spa at Nakoma offers massage, facial, body treatment, and combination services exclusively to overnight guests and Members by appointment. Services include Deluxe Swedish ($185-$250), Prenatal massage ($210-$260), Osmosis facials ($145-$210), and Spa Bliss combination ($265).
7. Weddings & Events: Destination weddings and special events generate revenue through venue rental, catering (in-house three-course meal), hosted bar, custom cocktails, vendor coordination fees, and accommodation block bookings. Venues include Frank Lloyd Wright Lodge, Eureka Peak Lawn, Forest Green, Lodge Deck, Fifty44, Poolside at Altitude, and The Patio at the Inn.
8. Meetings & Corporate Retreats: Corporate meetings, retreats, and incentive programs for groups of 35-50 people. Revenue from venue rental, AV support, catering (coffee breaks, lunches, cocktail breaks), team activities (golf, climbing, hiking, spa), and room blocks. Request for Proposal process drives enterprise bookings.
9. Resort Fee & Incidental Charges: A $35 resort fee per room per day is charged. Guests may charge incidentals, food, beverages, and merchandise to their room. Gift cards are sold through Nakoma's Square storefront.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Nakoma Resort operates a four-season luxury mountain resort on 1,280 acres in California's Lost Sierra, providing accommodations (42-room Inn at Nakoma boutique hotel, 12 Taliesin-designed Villas, and Vacation Home Rentals), two dining outlets (Fifty44 Restaurant & Bar in the Frank Lloyd Wright Lodge and Middle Fork Bistro + Bar), an 18-hole championship Dragon golf course, the 14,000 sqf Altitude Recreation Center with heated pool and climbing wall, The Spa at Nakoma, and full-service destination wedding and corporate retreat venues. The property is anchored by the only Frank Lloyd Wright-designed golf clubhouse in the world.

Product overview

Nakoma Resort is a four-season luxury resort destination in the Lost Sierra region of Plumas County, California, offering a unified hospitality experience centered around Frank Lloyd Wright architecture and mountain recreation. The resort's core offerings include The Inn at Nakoma (42-room boutique hotel), Taliesin-designed Villas and Vacation Home Rentals for lodging; Fifty44 Restaurant & Bar and Middle Fork Bistro + Bar for dining; The Dragon championship golf course; Altitude Recreation Center for fitness and family activities; The Spa at Nakoma for wellness; and comprehensive wedding venues and corporate meeting facilities. The Frank Lloyd Wright Lodge serves as the architectural centerpiece, housing multiple amenities. The resort provides year-round outdoor activities spanning golf, cycling, hiking, fishing, ATV tours, e-biking, paddling, and winter sports including skiing, snow tubing, and snowshoeing.

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Products and services

• The Inn at Nakoma A 42-room contemporary boutique hotel with king or queen bed configurations at approximately 400 sq ft each, featuring free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and Keurig coffee makers, located in the Lost Sierra region of Plumas County for leisure travelers, families, and groups.
• Villas at Nakoma Taliesin-designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences located on the 10th fairway of the golf course, featuring Frank Lloyd Wright organic design with circular layouts, available as vacation rentals managed by Nakoma's hospitality team.
• Vacation Home Rentals Luxury private residences throughout Nakoma's 1,280-acre community, including Red Sky (2,750 sqft, 3BR), Eagle Feather (3,100 sqft, 4BR), Fox Run (2,596 sqft, 4BR), and Great Spirit (various floor plans from 800 sqft 1BR to 2,700 sqft 3BR), managed to resort hospitality standards with full amenity access for extended stays.
• Fifty44 Restaurant & Bar Fine dining restaurant located in the Frank Lloyd Wright Lodge at 5,044 feet elevation serving Mountain + Modern cuisine with seasonal menus for dinner Wednesday-Sunday, daily brunch 8AM-2PM, and bar bites 2-5PM, featuring craft cocktails and wine service on the Sky Deck, open to the public and resort guests.
• Middle Fork Bistro + Bar Casual dining venue at Altitude Recreation Center offering light fare, flatbreads, salads, small plates, and craft cocktails daily 11AM-8PM with poolside service for Inn guests and resort members exclusively.
• The Dragon Golf Course An 18-hole championship golf course designed by Robin Nelson (creator of the Dunes at Mauna Lani), featuring challenging mountainside terrain with views of the Feather River, ranked among America's Top 75 courses by Golf World. Operates seasonally May 1 through November 1 with green fees, cart rentals, range passes, pro shop sales, and Stay & Play packages.
• Altitude Recreation Center A 14,000 sqf recreation facility featuring heated outdoor pool, hot tub, climbing wall, fitness center, basketball, game room, yoga studio, 20-seat movie theater, kids room, teen center, and steam rooms for resort guests and members.
• The Spa at Nakoma Resort spa offering massage therapy (Deluxe Swedish $185-$250, Prenatal $210-$260, Spa Bliss combination $265), facials using Osmosis medical-grade skincare ($145-$210), body treatments, and combination packages, available exclusively to overnight guests and Members by appointment.
• Wedding & Event Venues Destination wedding venues including the Frank Lloyd Wright Lodge, Eureka Peak Lawn, Forest Green, Lodge Deck, Fifty44, Poolside at Altitude, and The Patio at the Inn, with venue rental, in-house three-course catering, hosted bar, custom cocktails, vendor coordination, and accommodation block bookings.
• Meetings & Corporate Retreats Private group meetings and corporate retreats accommodating 35-50 people with exclusive facility use, venue rental, AV support, catering (coffee breaks, lunches, cocktail breaks), team-building activities (golf, climbing, hiking, spa), and room blocks.
• Winter Activities Seasonal winter recreation including cross-country skiing on 2.5km groomed trails, fat-tire biking, snow tubing, snowshoeing, and access to nearby snowmobile tours and Plumas Eureka State Park.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Sierra Touring CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSierra Touring Company offers ATV tours and snowmobile tours to Nakoma guests through the resort's activities page. Tours take place at the company's ranch and private trail system above Sierra Valley. ATV tours are two or three hour adventures. Snowmobile tours are offered in the Lake Davis area during winter. The partnership expands Nakoma's activity ecosystem without the resort owning these assets.
• EcoBike AdventuresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcoBike Adventures provides guided electric mountain bike (e-bike) and electric motorbike tours for Nakoma guests. Tours operate on a private 1,500-acre ranch in Sierra Valley, 25 minutes from Nakoma. Rides are suitable for families with kids ages 8+. Bookable through the front desk or directly with Explore Sierra.
• Graeagle Stables & Gold Lake StablesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeveral stables in the Graeagle area offer trail horseback rides into the Lost Sierra for Nakoma guests. Rides accommodate kids 7+ with pony rides for younger children. Stables operate from early summer through Labor Day or September depending on weather.
• The Brewing LairminorOthersThe Brewing Lair is a local craft brewery recommended to Nakoma guests as part of the Lost Sierra experience, listed in the Summer Getaway package description alongside Ronin Fermentation Project and Lost Sierra Wine Co.
• Ronin Fermentation ProjectminorOthersRonin Fermentation Project is a local fermentation/winery recommended to Nakoma guests as part of the Lost Sierra experience, listed alongside The Brewing Lair and Lost Sierra Wine Co.
• Lost Sierra Wine CominorOthersLost Sierra Wine Co is a local winery recommended to Nakoma guests as part of the Lost Sierra beverage and culinary experience.
• Western Pacific Railroad MuseumminorOthersThe Western Pacific Railroad Museum in Portola is listed as a local attraction in the Lost Sierra area, recommended to Nakoma guests as part of the broader destination experience.
• Feather River Land Trust / Sierra Valley PreserveminorOthersThe Feather River Land Trust's Sierra Valley Preserve is highlighted as the premier birding destination near Nakoma, supporting over 230 bird species. Referenced in the local activities section as a key destination for Nakoma guests.
• Yuba ExpeditionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYuba Expeditions operates mountain biking shuttle services and tours in the Downieville trail system and Quincy/Mt. Hough area, recommended to Nakoma cycling guests. Also referenced for e-bike tours. Jamie Bate at Nakoma serves as cycling contact.
• Explore Sierra Touring CompanyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExplore Sierra Touring Company offers snowmobile tours (two and three hours) in the Lake Davis area, recommended to Nakoma winter guests. Operators must be 16+ with valid driver's license. Optional winter clothing gear rental available.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Everline Resort and Spa: Luxury four-season mountain resort in Olympic Valley (North Lake Tahoe area) with ski-in/ski-out access, full-service spa, multiple dining outlets, and meeting/wedding venues—the most direct geographic competitor to Nakoma in the Tahoe/Lost Sierra luxury segment.
• Big Sky Resort: Large four-season mountain destination resort in Montana with extensive lodging, golf, spa, and event infrastructure—comparable on the integrated four-season destination resort model and scale of operation.
• Edgewood Tahoe Resort: Boutique luxury resort in Stateline, NV with an 18-hole championship golf course co-designed by George Kelly and Tom Fazio, lakefront location, and wedding venues—a direct comparable on the luxury golf-resort positioning.
• Carmel Valley Ranch: California luxury ranch resort with similar amenity breadth (golf, spa, multiple dining, recreation, weddings) and California locale—directly comparable on integrated resort product structure and target customer.
• Resort at Squaw Creek (now part of Everline): Formerly an independent resort in Olympic Valley with golf, spa, and conference facilities; directly comparable in scale, four-season programming, and corporate retreat positioning within driving distance of Nakoma.
• Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite: Sierra-region luxury resort near Yosemite with similar four-season programming, spa, multiple dining, weddings, and corporate retreats—closely comparable on the Sierra luxury destination resort model and target guest.
• Montage Deer Valley: Luxury alpine resort in Park City, UT with similar amenity density (spa, multiple dining, ski-in/ski-out, weddings, corporate retreats) and comparable nightly rate positioning—useful comp for luxury mountain resort economics.
• The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe: Luxury ski-in/ski-out resort in Northstar California with full-service spa, multiple restaurants, and high-end wedding/event space—operates in the same Truckee-Tahoe luxury market that Nakoma explicitly differentiates against.

Broad incumbents

• Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino: Established luxury brand-operated resort in Incline Village with private beach, spa, casino, golf partnerships, and weddings—a direct comparable in the North Tahoe luxury lodging market with broader brand and loyalty infrastructure.
• Auberge Resorts Collection: Portfolio operator of boutique luxury resorts (Calistoga Ranch, Esperanza, The Lodge at Blue Sky) with similar architectural differentiation, F&B emphasis, and destination wedding/event positioning—compares on luxury positioning and operational model rather than geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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