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Legends of Love in the Columbia River Gorge

October 22nd, 2009

Klickitat Indian folklore has it that the Cascade Mountain Range was punishment for two brothers who could not share. Supreme god Tyhee Sahale (“great chief up above”) had two sons, Klickitat and Wy’east, who fought endlessly. So Sahale banished both—Klickitat he sent north of the Columbia River and Wy’east, south. Sahale then built The Bridge of the Gods to allow his family to meet occasionally, and he put an old woman named Loowit in charge of the bridge, giving her youth and beauty as payment.

Both brothers fell in love with Loowit and an ensuing war destroyed villages, forests, and collapsed the bridge, killing Loowit. Angered, Sahale transformed Klickitat into Mt. Adams, Wy’east into Mt. Hood, and Loowit into the youngest mountain in the Cascade Range: Mount St. Helens. Then Sahale made of Loo-wit, Klickitat and Wy’east snow peaks. Always they were to be cold and covered with ice and snow.

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Fall is un-officially here!!

October 1st, 2009


Like it or not the chill in the morning is back in full force. The last few days have reminded us of what we have been missing here in the Gorge. . You know, that reason why everything is so green. The rain is back and it is October, hard to believe the summer season has officially ended and winter is creeping it’s why back toward our direction.

As we reflect back on this, some what hasty summer season, we have accomplished and welcomed more then just great guests. In June Latisha joined us from her six month stint in India. During her travels she collected a wide range of handmade jewelry complete with precious stones and silver as well as fantastic handmade silk scarves and numerous other foreign treats. This has allowed us to expand our gift shop immensely to a regular “candy store” for the young at heart.

Another by-product of her return has been our new addition which we are very excited about, the Gifford Lodge. The rustically new -aged Indian themed room officially became available late August 2009. This Gifford Lodge features a custom hanging bed, 7ft Jacuzzi bathtub and a 5×7 walk-in shower to name a few. This new addition along side the time of year has marked an official starting point of our upcoming expansions throughout the CR property. By next spring you will have the option of three more cabins on our property as well as expanded garden and water feature areas.

Keep in mind our additions and expansion are planned precisely to the nail and will be quick and painless . . and of course we will keep you posted along the way via twitter and face book, so be sure to follow!

Oh and we can’t forget our other new additions to Carson Ridge. Penny & I am pleased to introduce you to Lexy & Bear, they were adopted in July and have quickly adapted to the B&B life. Although these Miniature toy Shepard’s are typically a work oriented breed, you will find them lounged out, paws first, on the greens or near the front door to welcome you.

As we lightly tread towards a retreat center for those bound for rejuvenation and relaxation we are asking you what you would want in a destination property? What do you look for?

Make sure to follow us on one or all of our social sites as this winter will be crammed full of get-a-way deals, crazy discounts and the ultimate in relaxation packages. Keep in mind you can be the first to know all of our deals by signing up for our monthly newsletter .. http://tinyurl.com/yb33c7r

Until next time!

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