Shore Lodge (form. Whitetail Club & Resort)

Pine trees soar against a Rocky Mountain backdrop in McCall, Idaho, home of Whitetail Club & Resort. In this pristine natural environment, groups find a productive business environment, thanks to Whitetail’s combination of attentive service and first-rate facilities.

Arriving guests enter a lobby rich in European opulence. Overstuffed couches surround the massive stone hearth centering the room. All around, Old World oil paintings, antiques, brass and wrought-iron light fixtures, and polished wood floors create a timeless appeal. The attention to detail carries through to the 77 guest suites, elaborately appointed with down comforters and 900-thread-count Italian sheets, thick terry robes, European tapestries, carved mahogany furniture, Austrian crystal and marble-accented bathrooms.

Larger groups convene in the upper- or lower-level pavilion, both with panoramic views. The Boardroom accommodates receptions for up to 16, while a private dining room seats up to 12. A lakeside patio and a golf clubhouse patio offer outdoor options in season. Near the Game Room, a 45-seat movie theater offers a comfortable environment for presentations or movie nights.

Between meetings, attendees enjoy a host of recreational options. Payette Lake affords opportunities for waterskiing, while Salmon and Snake Rivers offer rafting, kayaking, and fly-fishing. Land-based activities include 18-hole golf, racquetball, tennis, hiking, biking, and horseback riding in spring and summer, or on-site cross-country skiing in winter. A highlight of every stay: dinner at Narrows, where sweeping lake vistas accompany continental cuisine with Northwestern flair. There are no packages available at this time. There are no hot dates at this time. Posted Oct 28, 2008 by Nikki H
View RSS Feed Iconic Idaho Brand Returns to its Roots in McCall
McCall, ID " The new owners of the Whitetail Club and Resort are pleased to announce
the McCall property formerly known as Whitetail Resort, will return to the original brand it
opened under back in 1948 and once again be known as Shore Lodge.
The resort was purchased in late August of this year by local businessmen Joe Scott of
Alscott Real Estate LLC, Rich Hormaechea of RMH Company, and John Sabala of Sabala
Whitetail LLC.
The Shore Lodge is a resort hotel and recognized McCall landmark that offers a fun,
affordable, friendly setting for vacations, weddings, business meetings and weekend getaways
thanks to the areas spectacular lakefront setting, generous accommodations, great food,
access to the scenic Whitetail Golf Course and genuine McCall hospitality. New rate
packages are now in place with rooms beginning at $99 per night.
This new ownership group has spent many years in McCall and has always had many fond
memories of Shore Lodge. We are truly excited by the opportunity to open Shore Lodge
back up to the public and we are absolutely committed to making this resort a place we can
all be very proud of, said Joe Scott, Chairman of Alscott Real Estate. Shore Lodge will
once again be the destination for those people who want to enjoy the best of the McCall
experience.
The new ownership team has met with the current resort membership and informed them of
their plans to rename the lodge. The team has the full support of members as they move
forward to enhance the operations of the resort. Communication will be ongoing between
the new owners and the members as future plans are being determined.
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About The New Owners:
Alscott Real Estate is headed by Joe Scott, the chairman of the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson
Foundation and is the grandson of Joe Albertson, who founded the Albertsons supermarket
chain in 1939.
RMH Company is owned by the Hormaechea family " Idaho natives and long-time
residents of Boise and McCall. The family has a long, successful history of developing
vibrant signature residential, commercial and mixed-use properties in the regions most
desirable locations.
Sabala Whitetail LLC - John Sabala is a Boise, Idaho native and a seasoned business
professional. He was named President of Whitetail Club & Resort in early 2005, at which
time he, his wife and four children moved permanently to the McCall area. He will continue
on as a partner in Shore Lodge and Whitetail Club & Resort.
For more information, visit www.shorelodgemccall.com.
### Posted Mar 27, 2008 by Nikki H
View RSS Feed MCCALL, ID (March 25, 2008) - Continuing to expand its food and beverage team, Whitetail Club & Resort has named Ian Fulton its new executive chef and Stephen Tuten, manager of the resort's fine dining venue, Narrows.

As executive chef, Fulton takes charge of all culinary operations for Manchester Grand Resort's luxury lakefront property in McCall, Idaho, including four restaurant facilities: the acclaimed fine dining venue, Narrows; the all-day Emma's Caf; the members-only Fish & Swim Club; and the more casual Golf Clubhouse, offering lunch and light refreshments. He will also direct catering operations for the property, which has nearly 13,000 square feet of meeting facilities.

The resort's new restaurant manager, Tuten will run day-to-day operations at Narrows, the property's acclaimed culinary showpiece, known for its elegant ambiance and inspired Continental/Northwestern-style cuisine.

According to Whitetail President John Sabala, both Fulton and Tuten will be key members of the resort's food and beverage team. "Ian will oversee all of our culinary venues, including the rustic-style member's only venue at the Fish & Swim Club, while Stephen will work to ensure that we continue to provide our Narrows' guests with an extraordinary experience," Sabala said. "We are thrilled to have both on board, and are confident they will help further build and enhance our food and beverage operations."

A native of Scotland, Fulton has a 30-year background in the culinary industry, and previously ran a consulting business, working as a caterer and personal chef for stars such as Jack Nicholson, George Hamilton and Tommy Lasorda. Prior to that, he was executive chef of the luxurious Lake Las Vegas Resort in Nevada, overseeing all kitchen and staffing operations.

Fulton was also the executive chef for Del Friscos, a high-end steakhouse in Las Vegas, and owned and operated his own restaurant in Bend, Oregon, a 200-seat restaurant and bar. He honed his skills as an apprentice for various British Transport Hotels (BTH) properties, including Caledonian Hotel Edinburgh and Glen Eagles Hotel - both in Scotland.

With more than ten years of hospitality industry experience in resorts throughout the west, Tuten was previously director of food and beverage at the Greer Lodge Resort, a luxury destination in Greer, Arizona. He was also director of fine dining, wine and banquets at Schweitzer Mountain Resort, a ski resort in Sandpoint, Idaho and director of dining and wine at Smith Fork Ranch in Crawford, Colorado - an upscale guest ranch and dining facility.

About Whitetail

A long celebrated piece of McCall history, Whitetail was originally opened in 1948 as the Shore Lodge. In 1993, San Diego-based Manchester Grand Resorts purchased the resort and in 1999 embarked on an ambitious $25 million renovation - creating a luxurious resort and country club. Following the refurbishment, the number of rooms went from 116 to 77, turning Whitetail into an all-suite resort; and the level of service and number of amenities and luxuries increased dramatically.

Resort highlights now include: 18 holes of championship golf; two tennis courts; a racquetball court; boating and water activities; two restaurants (fine dining and casual venues); a bar adjacent to the lobby; a sandy beach; a swimming pool; two expansive hot tubs; a 45-seat movie theater; the Waterblue Spa, with fully equipped facial and massage treatment rooms; and state-of-the-art fitness facilities.

Despite its secluded location, Whitetail is remarkably easy to reach, with regular direct flights to Boise International Airport from 16 cities, including Southern California. >From Boise, travelers enjoy a beautiful two-hour drive up Highway 55 - along the Payette River - to Whitetail Club & Resort.

Whitetail Club & Resort is located at 501 West Lake Street, McCall, ID. For reservations and more information, call, toll free, 1-800-657-6464; or visit the website at [url]www.whitetailclub.com[/url].
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