Schaffer's Mill Clubhouse & Amenities · Aerial View
Buyer's Community Guide · 2026
Schaffer's MillGolf & Lake Club
Truckee, California · Martis Valley · Northstar Access · Est. 2005
01 — Location
Martis Valley, Truckee
Schaffer's Mill sits in the heart of Martis Valley adjacent to Northstar California Resort — one of the most coveted ski resort addresses in the Lake Tahoe region. The community is a short drive from downtown Truckee and minutes from North Lake Tahoe.
✦ Northstar Ski — ski-in/ski-out
✦ North Lake Tahoe — 15 min
✦ Downtown Truckee — 10 min
✦ Reno Airport — ~45 min
✦ San Francisco — 3–4 hrs
✦ Sacramento — ~2 hrs
03 — Ski & Winter Access
Your Private Gateway to Northstar
⛷️ Ski-In · Ski-Out · Northstar California
No other private golf community in the Tahoe region offers this combination: an 18-hole championship golf course and direct ski access to Northstar California Resort from your neighborhood. This is Schaffer's Mill's defining advantage.
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Private Shuttle Service
A complimentary private shuttle runs daily 7:30 AM – 5 PM, departing the clubhouse on the bottom of the hour and returning from Northstar on the top of the hour. Reservations required via schaffersmill.com.
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Base Camp at Northstar Village
Schaffer's Mill's ski concierge facility at Northstar Village, open daily 8 AM – 5 PM. Permanent equipment lockers for Members (Family, Couples, or Couples Paired options). Grab-and-go food and specialty beverages available daily.
Permanent Base Camp lockers include Family (5 sets), Couples (2 sets), and Couples Paired (4 sets, side-by-side). Once secured, the locker is yours for as long as you maintain membership.
Why this matters: Most Tahoe properties require driving to the mountain. At Schaffer's Mill, the shuttle picks you up at the clubhouse — skis stored, no car, no parking. It's a fundamentally different ownership experience in winter.
04 — Golf
Championship Golf in the Pines
Schaffer's Mill features an 18-hole championship golf course designed to complement the dramatic Sierra Nevada landscape — wide fairways, natural elevation changes, and mountain views on every hole. The course season runs May 22 – early September.
Golf Course View from a Mountain Home · Schaffer's Mill
Kevin Mathis leads the golf program. Contact:
[email protected] · 530.214.7378. The Golf Shop is staffed daily, open 7 AM – 6 PM during season.
Booked via ForeTees online or the ClubCentral mobile app. May 22 – June 22: 8 AM first tee. June 23 – Sept 9: 7:30 AM. Course completes at a 4-hour pace of play.
Individual lessons with the Director of Golf ($150/60 min) or assistant pros ($120/60 min). Group clinics ($50/60 min). Junior golf programs for ages 5–18 with varying fees. Minimum 4 students for group lessons.
Golf members gain access to 100+ Troon-managed private clubs worldwide — play prestigious courses at preferred Troon Privé rates while traveling, without joining multiple clubs.
05 — Amenities
A Club for Every Season
Sports/Social membership unlocks the full non-golf amenity suite. All club amenities require a membership — HOA dues alone do not grant club access.
Dining
Schaffer's Mill's signature restaurant, overlooking Northstar and the 10th fairway. Two patio dining areas — lower patio for 40 guests with a fire pit, upper patio dog-friendly with room for 30. Open seasonally with full bar, creative menus, and private dining room. Wine locker membership available.
Casual poolside dining, open Tuesday–Sunday 8 AM – 6 PM starting May 19th. Closed Mondays. The go-to for summer lunches and après-golf bites.
Recreation
Schaffer's Square lawn games
Eight weekly sessions June 12 – August 17, Thursday–Sunday 9 AM–3 PM. Ages 5–15. Activities include hiking, rock climbing, horseback riding, kayaking, rafting, and art crafts. Led by an accredited Child Development Specialist.
Private Events
The Sawyer offers full wedding and corporate event packages — ceremony site, indoor/outdoor reception, live music stage, full-service bar and kitchen, on-site assistance, and trusted local vendor list. Contact Events Coordinator Justine Baker for availability.
06 — Fees & Membership
What You'll Pay
The Sports/Social membership includes community HOA dues. Golf dues are additional. Owning property does not automatically grant membership.
Sports / Social Membership
$11,084
Per year · Includes all HOA dues
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Community HOA dues included✓
Restaurants, fitness & pool✓
Tennis & pickleball✓
Kids Camps & activities✓
Private shuttle to Northstar✓
Base Camp at Northstar Village
Golf Membership
$35,000
One-time initiation fee · + $6,851/year golf dues
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Unlimited golf — family membership✓
Kids under 25 play free✓
Troon Privé — 100+ clubs worldwide✓
All Sports/Social amenities included✓
Golf dues in addition to Social dues
Mountain Lodge HOA
Townhome owners only · includes fire insurance, snow removal, landscaping & exterior maintenance
$915/mo
Property tax rate
Of assessed value
1.25%
Cost to build
Starting rate per square foot for custom homes
$700+/sqft
Golf cart fee (18 holes)
Per round
$24
Accompanied guest (18 holes)
Golf
$135
07 — Property Pricing
What's Available & What It Costs
Schaffer's Mill offers three ownership paths — from homesites to ready-built Mountain Lodges to fully custom estates.
🌲 Homesites · avg ½ acre
Nature Views$495K – $900K
Golf Views$789K – $1.0M
Golf / Mountain Views$850K – $1.5M
Build cost starts at $700/sqft on top of land price
🏡 Mountain Lodges / Townhomes
$1,750,000 – $2,800,000
2,000–3,150 sq ft · HOA $915/mo (includes fire insurance, snow removal, landscaping & exterior maintenance)
🏰 Custom Homes
$3,000,000 – $6,950,000
2,500–5,000 sq ft · Subject to Design Review Board guidelines
Key insight: Unlike Lahontan and Martis Camp, Schaffer's Mill has an active homesite market — buyers can purchase land and custom build, or buy a completed home. This creates more entry points at various price levels.
08 — Events & Tournaments
A Calendar Full of Community
Schaffer's Mill is known for an extraordinarily active social and golf calendar — one of the most vibrant of any private club in the Tahoe region.
2026 Golf Tournaments
May 31, 2026
Short Cut Par 3
2 PM junior clinic · 3 PM shotgun start (9 holes). Two-person scramble — fast, fun, and full of laughs. Perfect season opener.
June 1 – September 13, 2026
Men's & Women's Match Play Championships
Season-long individual match play competition. Gross and Net brackets for all skill levels. Matches arranged in three-week windows.
Men's: June 19–20 · Women's: June 12–13
Member-Member Tournament
Round 1 Shamble format, Round 2 One Net Better Ball. Two full days with lunch, optional Horserace, and dinner at The Sawyer.
July 4th Weekend
Red, White & Blue Golf Tournament
All-American format: 6 holes from Bronze, 6 from White, 6 from Blue tees. $20 entry per player. Prizes for top teams.
July 9–11, 2026
15th Annual Men's Summerwood Member-Guest
Three-day member-guest event with 5 rounds of matches, casino night, championship Horserace, and awards dinner. $2,000/team.
July 18, 2026
Four-Member Scramble
8:30 AM shotgun. Build your own foursome or let the Golf Shop pair you. Drinks, lunch, and awards to follow.
July 30 – August 1, 2026
15th Annual Women's Summerwood
Three-day member-guest tournament with shotgun rounds, on-course lunch stations, cocktails, and awards. $375/player.
August 7–8, 2026
Home & Home vs. ArrowCreek
Two-day Ryder Cup–style competition. Day 1 at ArrowCreek, Day 2 at Schaffer's Mill. Breakfast, post-round drinks and lunch both days.
August 22–23, 2026
Club Championships
36-hole medal play. Men's, Women's, Senior, and Super Senior divisions. Lunch and Awards to follow the final round.
August 29, 2026
Couple's Club Championship
18-hole Chapman format. 7:30 AM breakfast and registration · 9 AM shotgun · 1:30 PM drinks, lunch and awards. $175/team.
Social Highlights
Concerts begin Memorial Day Weekend and run through the season on Schaffer's Square. Live music, lawn games, food and drinks.
Annual holiday celebration with Mrs. Claus Story Time, Santa's Brunch, and Snowman Building Contest.
Memorial Day (May 23–25), Fourth of July (July 4–6), and Labor Day (Sept 5–7) are celebrated with major community events, pool parties, live music and BBQs.
09 — Buying Process
Step by Step
01
Determine your property type
Homesite (build custom), Mountain Lodge (townhome), or completed custom home. Each has a different HOA structure and price range.
02
Understand the membership structure
Sports/Social membership ($11,084/yr) includes HOA dues. Golf membership requires an additional $35,000 initiation + $6,851/yr. Both are applied for separately from the property purchase.
03
Mountain Lodge HOA specifics
Townhome buyers pay $915/month HOA which covers fire insurance, snow removal, landscaping, and exterior maintenance — factor this into your carrying cost analysis.
04
Review CC&Rs and Design Guidelines
All construction and renovations are subject to Schaffer's Mill design review. HOA is managed by Hilary Humphreys:
[email protected] · 530.214.3365.
05
Budget for taxes
Property taxes in California are assessed at 1.25% of the purchase price. On a $4M home that is $50,000/year. Factor this alongside membership and HOA costs.
06
Custom build timeline
If purchasing a homesite, budget $700+/sq ft to build. Obtain Design Review Board approval before breaking ground. Construction timelines in Truckee typically run 18–24 months.
10 — Rules & Lifestyle
Good to Know
Members may own and operate private electric golf carts on the course. Carts must conform to club guidelines (color, style, accessories). Drivers must be 14+. An annual trail fee applies — Family Member Cart $650, Family Club Cart $995.
Golf attire required on course. Collared shirts, golf shorts/slacks for men. Golf skirts/dresses/leggings for women. No denim, no backwards hats, no metal spikes. Soft spikes or spikeless shoes required.
Owners may rent their homes through Schaffer's Mill's Exclusive Accommodations program — on-site professional management with marketing, reservations, housekeeping, and accounting. If you have questions on this please reach out.
Golf members may bring accompanied guests: up to 3 before 11 AM, up to 7 after 11 AM. No unaccompanied guests Friday, Saturday, or holidays. No guest may play more than 6 times per season (12 for extended family).
Schaffer's Mill participates in a reciprocal play program with other private clubs. Members pay a guest fee at partner clubs. Advance arrangements required through Director of Golf Kevin Mathis.
Private or shared wine lockers available at The Sawyer. Benefits include complimentary corkage, private dining room access, preferred wine event access. Half Locker $325/yr · Full Locker $525/yr.
Fees, membership pricing, and property data reflect best available information from Schaffer's Mill 2026 documents as of May 2026. Always verify current figures directly with Schaffer's Mill Member Services (530.214.7372) before transacting. This guide is for informational purposes only and is not legal or financial advice. Prepared exclusively by Eric Navarro · 480.695.6771
