Tucked within the forested slopes of Truckee, CA, 10534 Actinolite Way is a home that celebrates the art of mountain living: elevated yet effortless, rooted in nature but designed with intention. Nowhere is that balance more evident than in the property’s party barn, a space that began as a rustic wood-stacking shelter and evolved into something unexpectedly stunning.
The owners envisioned a place where friends could gather, where laughter would mingle with the scent of pine and cedar, and where the rough-hewn textures of mountain life could frame something elegant. With a little imagination (and a lot of creativity) they transformed the barn into a formal dining space, setting long tables amidst the stacked firewood, hanging twinkling lights overhead, and letting the natural timber backdrop do what it does best: tell a story.
The result is pure Tahoe alchemy ... a perfect collision of rustic and refined. Candles glow against weathered boards. Linen and glassware sparkle beneath exposed beams. The atmosphere feels timeless, romantic, and deeply connected to its setting.
It’s easy to think of luxury as polished, sleek, and new. But here, luxury feels different. It’s authentic. It’s about creating beauty from the materials at hand , the same way nature does. The barn reminds us that true design lives in contrast: stone and glass, wood and light, simplicity and sophistication.
Set high above the Truckee basin, 10534 Actinolite Way was built for those who find inspiration in the alpine landscape... for those who ski in the morning, sled in the afternoon, and gather by firelight when the day winds down. The barn captures that spirit perfectly. It’s not just a venue; it’s a reminder of why we live — and gather — in the mountains.