UPPER LAKE, Calif. – It is not too early to put Saturday, Oct. 12, on your calendar for the annual Lake County Land Trust dinner.

This year the dinner, which starts at 5 p.m., will be held at the beautiful The Lodge at Blue Lakes.  

Guests are being encouraged to attend the dinner, spend the night, and enjoy a lovely Sunday on Blue Lakes.

“Make a weekend of it,” said Maryann Schmid, who along with her husband Peter, owns this destination resort.

The dinner is an important fundraiser for the Land Trust and features a fabulous silent auction, delicious food, live music, Lake County wines and lots of good fellowship, said Land Trust President Roberta Lyons.

Ticket price is $65 per person and includes wine. The Schmids will donate 10 percent of the proceeds from room rentals to the Land Trust and also will be providing breakfast to those staying over.

Rooms are priced as low as $100, with many at $125 and some deluxe suites available for $160.
You may want to reserve your room early to ensure a space.

Invitations to the dinner will be sent to Lake County Land Trust members, but the public is also welcome to attend this fun event.

Room reservations may be made by call the Lodge at Blue Lakes at 707-275-2181 and mentioning that you will be with the Land Trust Dinner group.

Dinner reservations must be made separately, by calling 707-262-0707 or emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and providing your contact information for Land Trust staff to get back to you. Dinner reservations will be confirmed once payment for the dinner has been received.

The Lake County Land Trust is a private, nonprofit local organization dedicated to preservation of wildlife habitat, including wetlands, forests, and properties with unique scenic, cultural and agricultural value.

For information about the Land Trust, go to www.lakecountylandtrust.org or call 707-262-0707.