Unique Trip Ideas

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Attend the 17th annual Blue Wing Blues Festival

With the help of BW Blues Productions, the Tallman Hotel is hosting an outstanding lineup of blues artists for their 17th annual Blue Wing Blues Festival in the shady garden over Labor Day weekend.

"Concert with Conversation" Outdoors (hopefully) in the Garden

The last concert of the current season will be held on Sunday April, 23. Weather permitting, it will be outdoors in the spring garden between the Hotel and Restaurant.

Attend the 2022 Blue Wing Blues Festival

The Blue Wings Blues Festival is an annual festival held in the cool of the evening in the garden under the sycamores at the Tallman Hotel. The ticket price of $60 + tax includes a delicious buffet BBQ dinner.

Enjoy a Taste of Italy

Enjoy a delicious four course dinner in the beautiful Tallman Hotel dining room with a menu designed by Chef Pablo Aguilar to highlight some of the culinary delights of Italy.

Celebrate Thanksgiving at the Blue Wing

Why cook and clean-up? This Thanksgiving, November 25, bring the family to the Tallman Hotel's Blue Wing for a delicious three-course fixed-price dinner.

Attend the 14th Annual Blue Wing Blues Festival

The Blue Wing Blues Festival is an annual 3 day musical event held under the sycamore trees in the garden. The 14th annual Blue Wing Blues Festival is taking place Labor Day Weekend. Two great bands and a bbq dinner under the sycamore trees, all for just $60 + tax.

Plan a Unique Inns Tesla Road Trip

How cool is it that you can plan a road trip with your electric car?! Charge on the road or while you relax! Tesla is rapidly expanding their charging locations on well travelled routes. The following members are happy to offer you a place to recharge your car while you recharge yourself.

Ring in the New Year at the Blue Wing Saloon

Join the Blue Wing as they carry on tradition of hosting a special white-tablecloth dinner on New Year’s Eve and celebrating the advent of 2019 when the ball drops in Times Square - 9pm Upper Lake time!

4 Places to Visit in Upper Lake

Upper Lake is a small, sunny community in Lake County with plenty to offer. Here are 4 places not to miss!

Celebrate A Taste of History

Join two historic hotels, together for one delicious night. Join the Tallman Hotel as they welcome Executive Chef John Hart of the Palace Hotel, San Francisco & Denise E. Clifton, author of Tables from the Rubble. Enjoy a dinner at the Tallman featuring historic Palace recipes and tales from legacy restaurants that arose after the great quake of 1906.

Attend a Concert with Conversation

Concerts with Conversation is a series of intimate, but informal, live musical performances for small audiences. The Tallman Hotel is all about a good time and that's exactly what these concerts are!

Go Birding in Lake County

Discover the world of birding and how this feathery fad provides more than just great exercise! Birding is a great way to experience nature. And whether you are a serious hobbyist or just curious, bird watching is one activity that surprises and inspires people of all ages and abilities.

Enjoy Lake County Wineries

Just 20 miles north of Napa Valley, or a short two hour drive from the San Francisco Bay area is one of California’s newest Wine Country Destinations, the Lake County Wine Region. With a deep history in wine making, Lake County Wineries are ideal for those looking to experience fine wine in a relaxed and breathtaking environment.

Have a Fantastic Time at the Blue Wing Blues Festival

Mark your calendar for the 5th Annual Blue Wing Blues Festival, running August 6th to 8th at the Tallman Hotel in beautiful Upper Lake, California! Enjoy live entertainment from the hotel terrace while you drink local wine, dance and enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner -from 5:30 to 9:00 each night.