First time going to jail 25 years ago. I remained getting in trouble for about 5 more years. During…read morethat time I visited many jails and Douglas county was the best. Staff trays inmates like people and it was clean and spacious. I was a kitchen trustee and the guy who ran the kitchen back then always made the day so much more bearable. Decent food and portions too.

Unique and memorable lodging experience. Personal service and hospitality was sub par…read more Car service was uncomfortable, however they did drop off at covered private VIP entrance with personal security and valet service. Guest services was very clean. The front desk staff was very attentive and offered to store my personal belongings. Upon arrival you will be offered a keepsake photo for your Instagram and given slippers for your stay. Room was not overly decorated. Unfortunately, there was no turn down service and the mattresses were not very comfortable. Complimentary meals were served three times a day. The food was like nothing I've never experienced. Portions could have been larger. Beverage service was below average. Not a large selection. There is limited cell service and no access to the internet. A real off the grid experience. It's a wonderful place to have time alone to reboot and really get to know yourself again. They have a great incentive plan for guests staying more then one night. You receive a significant reduction in your final lodging invoice. Overall, my stay was very eye opening. I regret to say I will not make reservations again.

I dropped in for a day pass today and it was very nice. There's a bunch of machines upstairs and a…read moretrack 10 times around is a mile. It was a cold day and I didn't want to run in the wind and rain so it was nice to give this place a try. Front desk was helpful let me take a tour before paying for my visit.

Since my last review of the Douglas County Community & Senior Center, Gayle and I have moved to…read moreGenoa, purchased a gym membership, and have hired a trainer. If you see a gray and reasonably fit man with University of Iowa or Texas A&M-themed gym clothes, that's me. But you definitely won't see us on a pickleball court, which isn't the type of strength, endurance, and cardio exercise that we need. We really really like this gym and don't mind the relatively long but frequent Genoa commutes. You'll also find me here in its time as a volunteer election worker. And there's so much more going on here.

This library is so loud. I love libraries and spent a lot of my childhood in them. I came here to…read morefind some new books and study but goodness, it was like trying to study in a Walmart. Worst part was it wasn't even civilians being loud it was the staff. And on top of being so loud they were all rude and snappy at the children and other people browsing. If asked to quiet down, they'd ignore you. So disrespectful. It has such potential to be so amazing for the community but it isn't ran well enough to make a difference. Beautiful library, breaks my heart it's ran so poorly.

Gayle and I visited the Douglas County Library in Minden today. It's easily reached and is just…read moreoff US 395. Compared to the Main Carson City Library, this building is smaller, a bit more modern, and with perhaps a slightly less weathered clientele. There are lots of interesting books and audio-visual in the stacks, but they seem to be a little short with the number of PCs for folks to use. Gayle and I took this trip as we're considering a move to Genoa and Library access is central to any community that we belong. Library staff was very nice and welcoming. Various community notices are available up front when you first come in.

Very small post office. Very friendly and helpful. The kind of place where they know their…read moreregulars. I tried another location and the technology wasn't working right. I was in and out under 5 min. I would enjoy this location if I lived closer.

This is really more of a shout out to folks like Valentina and Lydia. I actually believe everyone…read moreat this location works hard to get our packages to the next point. In the attempt to move our worldly possessions to places like northern Michigan and Alaska, moving companies charge in the tens of thousands. We've made some tough compromises and left a lot here, sold some stuff and mailed the rest. It ends up being a fraction of the cost of a mover. The good people at the Minden P.O. never complain, always bend over backwards for us. Even last month when we brought in 14 boxes of our junk for them to process. They were so obliging that they even suggested a less expensive way to send it. One of the fellows in the back lent us a hand truck to being the boxes in from our car. That was a Godsend. In the couple dozen experiences we've had at this branch, we have never been disappointed! 11/23

Personalized spirit filled congregation. Pastor Leo and…read moreDonna have shown their true life's passion to lead and nurture in their community. It is an honor to know them . They have reached out to me and my family for over 20 years whether I attend their church or not due to moving away. They feed their flock with the spiritual food that is sustainable . The members there are friendly yet not pouncing on a new face. They have wisdom in how to approach a newby with respect. I always feel at home when I return . Grateful

I moved to Gardnerville this summer and started attending VCF in September. This is a wonderful…read moreplace to grow in your relationship with God and with His people and to find your place in His world. Starting with the people who greeted me just inside the door, people smiled and spoke to me, making me feel like family the first week. You will feel comfortable whether dressed casually or more formally. The pastor greets people in the sanctuary and lobby before and after the services. He reads and uses scriptural passages in his messages, applying them to life situations and showing us how we can better live our lives according to God's plan for us. This is a church very focused on ministry and service, with many opportunities to serve. There are also several group prayer times at the church during the week.

REVIEW #1700! One…read moreof the things I enjoy about traveling is the sometimes random discovery of local and historical points of interest. And since part of Gayle's family is from Genoa, and that someday we might actually move here, it's fun to look around and see what I might find. This morning, I started out trying to find a newspaper, but instead just started driving around. And as I drove down Genoa Lane, I came upon the Hanging Tree. One of the worst chapters in the history of Genoa took place in 1897 when a drifter, Adam Uber, accused of murdering a popular teamster, Hans Anderson, was lynched. Uber was dragged from his jail cell in the night and hanged from this tree (along what was then called Boyd's Lane). According to the local legend, all of the perpetrators of the lynching later suffered injuries, great tragedies in their families, or terrible calamities. The story has been immortalized by the Carson Valley Historical Society in their annual progressive play, "The Curse of the Hanging Tree". There is a plaque on the tree east of Genoa on Genoa Lane.

I went here today, Tuesday, May 21, 2019. I have only ever passed through the Carson Valley…read more(Gardnerville, Minden, Genoa, Topaz Lake) area, but never visited. So I thought I would make a stop at the Visitors Center to get started. First things first: the Carson Valley Visitors Authority Visitors Center is located on the second floor of the Douglas Historical Society/Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center on US Highway 395 North in Gardnerville. It is located on the southeast corner of the second floor, in Suite C. There are stairs in the front, but if you have trouble walking, there is an accessible entrance in the back with an elevator. Just ring the buzzer. Make sure to hit "2" in the elevator, not "1", or you will go downstairs into the basement. When I got there, a museum employee greeted me and pointed me to my destination. The Visitors Center itself is small. Basically there is a small area on the right where you can get free brochures and maps, and a counter on the left. There are items for sale on the counter, behind the counter, by the counter, and where the brochures are on the right. They have items like coffee mugs, water bottles, hats, postcards, greeting cards, keychains, t-shirts, dress shirts and blouses, jackets. and a few books for sale. I asked how much the coffee mugs were, and the woman said $10, which was too expensive for my taste. Many of the things they have are expensive, like greeting cards for $4 or $4.50, jackets for $75, men's dress shirts, for $55, etc. They also have a a free tattoo sticker. The employee said this organization was non-profit, as opposed to the Carson City Visitors Authority, which is run by the Consolidated Municipality of Carson City itself. There are windows at the end, but the shades were drawn, due to the sun. They also have free coffee, but I declined since I did not want any caffeine so late in the day. By the door, there are several large maps posted. Curiously, they have Nevada Highway 50 (The Loneliest Road in America) guides/passports there for free, even though they are not on Highway 50 and cannot give you a stamp. You have to get them stamped at the places along Highway 50: Carson City, Dayton, Fernley, Fallon, Austin, Eureka, Ely, and Baker/Great Basin National Park. I took a few visitors guides about US Highway 395, Nevada, and the Carson Valley area to get started. I might come back if I have further questions or need more brochures or souvenirs. The woman behind the counter was nice, answered all my questions, and bagged everything I had up at the end. An employee in the back office was kind of staring out at customers in the counter area while talking to the employee up front, which was kind of strange/creepy. I guess he must have been bored. I really don't have any major complaints. The center was small, at least compared to the South Tahoe and Carson City Visitors Centers, but that is the way it is.

From the owner: The Visit Carson Valley visitors center provides information and maps to travelers.read more