2025 Fall Retreat at Lake Tahoe
New this year! We have invited:
Alan Vann Gardner (6th Dan - Two Rock Aikido) and
Dennis Wheeler (5th Dan - Aikido of Santa Cruz) to
teach alongside Truckee Aikido's Kahlil Johnson (5th Dan) and Sally Jones (3rd Dan)
Join us September 25-28 2025
at Lake Tahoe.
Thursday & Friday evenings;
all day Saturday and Sunday AM.
Join us at Lake Tahoe
Tentative Training Schedule
Thursday:
- Arrive early to enjoy the Lake
- 5 PM - 6:30 PM Weapons Class on the Beach
- 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Potluck Dinner
Friday:
- 8 AM-9 AM - Tai Chi / Weapons Class on the Beach
- 9:30 AM - Lake time or group hike
- 12-2 PM: Dojo building - Truckee Veterans Hall- lunch provided for those who can help
- 5-7PM: Aikido Class Truckee Veterans Hall (note - change of training venue)
Saturday:
- 8 AM-9 AM - Tai Chi / Weapons Class on the Beach
- 10:30 AM-12:30 PM: Aikido Classes at Truckee Veteran's Hall (note - change of training venue)
- 3-5 PM: Aikido Classes at Truckee Veterans Hall (note - change of training venue)
- 6 PM: Local's favorite Billy McCulloch from Dragonfly Eats will be offering a spectacular Lake Front dinner with Udon Bowls, Ahi & Beet Poke, Fall Salads and citrus deserts.
Sunday:
- 8AM-9 AM - Tai Chi / Weapons Class on the Beach
- 10:30 AM -12:30 PM Aikido Classes at Truckee Veterans Hall (note - change of training venue)
- Pot Luck for those who are staying one more night
Truckee Veteran's Hall is located at 10214 High St, Truckee,CA
Schedule is subject to change
Full Seminar: Please pre register
Drop in classes: No pre registration required - bring cash or check
Email us to confirm training locations & times.
Thursday eve $20
Friday eve $40
Saturday all day $100
Sunday morning $50
Activities, Tahoe Fun + Private Pier
The seminar schedule is designed to allow for rich training and connection as well as time to enjoy the beauty of Lake Tahoe, good food and good company. We have access to a private pier close to Speedboat Beach for hanging out, swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking etc. any time from Thursday thru Monday morning.
- Arrive early on Thursday to enjoy bonus lake time or a hike.
- Thursday evening after class we will gather for a lakefront pot luck dinner.
- Friday morning - join us for a walk/hike before setting up the mats at Truckee's Veterans Hall at noon. (note - change of training venue)
- Saturday evening - Local's favorite Billy McCulloch from Dragonfly Eats will be offering a spectacular Lake Front dinner with Udon Bowls, Ahi & Beet Poke, Fall Salads and citrus deserts.
- Sunday after class - stay awhile for more bonus lake time
The Dojo is located at Truckee Veterans Hall -10214 High St, Truckee, CA
Private pier + dinners located at 9820 Lake Street, Kings Beach
Lodging
Our lakefront housing with private or shared rooms are almost full. Please email us to check availability before signing up if you need help finding housing
Various other lodging options are available in Kings Beach. We recommend you secure lodging asap as Tahoe is a popular destination.
Go to www.gotahoenorth.com/lodging for hotels/motels; or airbnb or vrbo for rental options in or near Kings Beach or Crystal Bay.
Camping
· Blue Waters Lodge & RV Park Kings Beach
· Primitive camping Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park, Nevada 3 miles south of Incline Village
Enjoying good food together at the Lake
- Pot luck on Thursday evening
- Catered Dinner on Saturday night. Friends and family welcome ($55 per person. Includes dinner, desert and drinks). Reservation required.
- Pot luck on Sunday evening for anyone staying an extra night
The Dojo is located at Truckee Veterans Hall -10214 High St, Truckee, CA
Dinners are located at 9838 Lake Street, Kings Beach
Contact us
Questions ? email us at AikidoTruckee@gmail.com
Hope you can join us.Kahlil, Sally, Dennis and Alan