Interesting past events at Zaca Lake: In 1913, Flying "A" Studio filmed, The Zaca Lake Mystery, starring Pauline Bush and Jack Richardson and in 1919 they filmed, Rivers End. More recently, The Creature From the Black Lagoon was filmed at Zaca Lake, as well as Friday the Thirteenth part three. Lindberg landed at Zaca Lake and explored the huge air pockets trapped in caverns under the surface. He found no bottom. The son of famous oceanographer Jaques Cousteau, also explored the lake and found no bottom. It was reported to be a frightening experience, for after he had broken through the algae layer and dove down to try to discover the bottom, he found it difficult to make his way up again. Zaca Lake used to be the valley’s center for top quality moonshine. F. Scott Fitzgerald, the Rolling Stones and many more celebrities have stayed at Zaca Lake. At one time the Beach Boys were interested in buying the lake.

Fun stuff to do: sailing, kayaking, canoeing, hiking...

ZACA LAKE LODGE

PRIVATE LAKESIDE CABINS:

Cabins sleep 1-3 people; separate bathroom with a large tile bathtub for a hot mineral
bath  lakeside location under a young redwood grove.

MAP:

For more information about Zaca Lake, see:

    http://www.zacalakeretreat.com

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Below is more info re how to get to Zaca Lake, etc.

Print this off,  cuz you'll need to have the
gate lock combos, or you'll be stuck near Neverland (literally).

And, after you read thru that, we've got an unexpected
news at the end of this email (oh, what could it be?)

NEW GATE LOCK COMBO:
       -- 6996

WEBSITES:
  -- Wedding celebration info:
       http://www.drmillslmu.com/personal/wedding.htm

  -- Zaca Lake
       http://www.zacalakeretreat.com
               805-688-5699

BRING:
   -- bring cell phone and phone card
       -- there is no cell phone reception at the lake,
               but could you could use a cell phone in
               if you have trouble at the gate
       -- phone card: there is a pay phone at the lodge,
               but no phones in cabins
   -- Flashlights / batteries (you need them to walk to
               your cabin in the dark).
   -- Clothes for: hiking / kayaking / sailing

DATE / TIME:
       Sunday, Dec 5th.  Arrive anytime
       after about 1:30  (the sooner you arrive, the more
       kayaking, sailing, exploring time you'll have).

DIRECTIONS:

    -- Print a copy of this map and bring with:
       http://www.zacalakeretreat.com/map.htm

       -- After you have turned on to Zaca Station Road
       (or, Foxen canyon Road if you take Hwy 154)
       check your odometer.  The Zaca Lake Gate is
       about 7 - 8 miles up the road, on the right.
       There is no sign that says Zaca Lake on it.
       At about the 8 mile mark, keep your eye out
       on the right for a large metal pipe gate, between
       two stone walls, triangular in shape, and marked
       with the number 8000.

GATE: is big heavy pipe gate  (need a flashlight if dark)
       -- Unlock the combo lock (Combo: 8593) and swing
               open the gate.  Remember to close it
               and lock it behind you.
       -- should the gate combo not work, call Zaca Lake
               at 805-688-5699

       The entry road is a five-mile stretch that crosses through
       five creek beds, including two which normally have
       water flowing through them. These creeks are navigable
       with virtually any vehicle when heavy rain is not an issue.
       The road is steep and winding, so please watch your speed
       and keep an eye out for exiting traffic, or wildlife such as
       cattle, deer, fox, polecat or racoon. On arrival to the retreat
       complex, please promptly register with the office, located on
       the far side of the lodge from the entry road.

     -- Once at the lake, follow the signs to the Zaca Lake lodge

CHECKING IN IF YOU ARE SPENDING THE NIGHT:
 -- Just tell them you are with Mills party and they will
       give you your cabin # and how to get to it (no keys).
 -- Don't let them take any $$ from you -- you are
       all set.
  -- Check in time Sunday: 2pm
       Check out: 11am Monday (but you don't have to
       leave the lake, you can stay as long as you wish on Monday)
  -- Ask for a hiking map if you want one

CABINS:
  -- Doors lock only from the inside, so leave any
       valuables in your car
  -- There is chopped wood for the fireplace available
               on the porch of each cabin
  -- The jacuzzi jets in the the mineral bath in
       the bathroom have been disabled.
       The high mineral content of the water
       apparently kept clogging up their pumps.

LODGE:
-- This will be the main meeting place (you hang out here
        if you are not spending the night and thus don't
        have a cabin).
-- The Lodge is a charming old building overlooking
       the lake.  If you feel that the floor is slanting
       a bit toward the lake, you are right. It has a
       slightly slanted floor as apparently the foundation by the
       Lake settled down a bit.
-- We have non-exclusive use of the lodge
       (but... so far there are no other folks
       except us scheduled to be there).

PHOTOS:
       We will be handing out disposable camera for you to
       take photos.  Do your best to take flattering
       pictures of me, and less so of everyone else.
       Leave them with us before you leave.
       We'll also pass around a video camera.
       Afterward, I'll post some of the most interesting
       photos at a website for you.

WATER CRAFT:
 -- All of the boats you see on the dock are available
       for free use when ever you want, no check out
       required.  Just get in and row...

IF YOU ARE LEAVING ON MONDAY:
  -- The gate lock combo to get out changes at noon
       to: 2120
       -- You gotta have this, otherwise you can't
               get out!