The name itself, Nakoma, derives from the Chippewa Indian tribe. In the Longfellow poem "Hiawatha," Nakoma was the daughter of the moon and the mother of Hiawatha. Indian symbolism can be found throughout Wright's design -- from the five roof spires on the clubhouse, which are reminiscent of Indian "teepees," to the tremendous fireplace, which the architect had labeled "campfire."

Adding to the distinctive look of the structure are the massive amounts of roughly cut stone and detailed woodwork combined with a backdrop of the Sierra Nevadas. Located only 50 miles from Lake Tahoe, Nakoma Resort features the Dragon golf course and spa amenities, including saunas, steambaths, massage, body wraps, facials, swimming pools, Jacuzzi and tennis courts.