The Columbia River Gorge has some of the best Washington Lodging available and with the 2010 Winter Olympics just around the corner you cannot turn your head if traveling through Washington to Canada for the Event.
The Columbia River Gorge is home to a year around Recreational Mecca.Winter, Spring or Summer there is never a shortage of activities and scenery to indulge in. The Pacific Northwest is stocked full of hiking trails, biking trails, and numerous recreational areas on both water and land.
While planning your cross-country trip you should be contemplating Washington Lodging. Along side unlimited recreational activities there is a slew of lodging choices. From romantic cabins to luxury accommodations, inns to hotels the choices are endless. Traveling with pets? We at Carson Ridge offer pet friendly cabins as well as other resources for your furry companions.
Your Washington State travel options are ever growing. Following Highway 14 or Interstate 84 into our beautiful area is an activity in itself as the views of the Cascade Mountains and the Columbia River will have you breathless at the very least.
Keep us in mind on your way to the winter games as the Pacific Northwest home of the Pacific Crest Trail is full of unlimited wonders of the natural world and full of more hospitality then you could ever imagine . . .
Here at Carson Ridge we are pretty proud of our recognitions and awards for being one of the main destinations for romance in the United States. Whether it was an anniversary getaway, honeymoon getaway or just one night away from it all, our guests have spoke numerous times through reviews and votes, that we are the best of the best in the romance industry.
Luxurious getaways are our business and with this comes that added excitement of romance packages for your special romantic getaway. Being a romantic inn, our packages include self-indulgences such as couples in room massages from our spa, novelty & romance items such as, lotions, candles and lingerie, champagne, flower options and much more.
We can set up your ultimate romantic weekend by also offering romantic dinner options, local intimate locations and numerous romantic ideas all wrapped up in your own romantic itinerary.
With this said, have you started planning your valentines weekend? Our valentine’s weekend as well as our valentine’s month is jammed packed with romantic deals and romance options for your perfect romantic escape.
For the month of February Carson Ridge Private Luxury Cabins is offering complimentary wine tasting every evening and an upgrade to our best available cabin. We understand that not everyone can getaway for a little weekend romance on valentines weekend thus why we are offering this special all month long.
Also keep in mind there is still time to celebrate in January, which our amazing offer of $150 a night. Let us help you to escape from this winter weather to the coziness of a romantic cabin. Keep in mind all cabins are available for this price on a first come, first served basis.
So keep in mind that Valentines weekend is just around the corner and we are here to offer you the absolute in luxury, romance and relaxation. Make your reservations now at 509-427-7777 or toll free at 877-816-7908.
I am writing this at the window in the main office. My first thought on how to end the 2009 December Blog included "what the heck is with this weather" and "Construction".
Mind you if you are a follower of this piece you are aware of the daily updates on our face book and Twitter site and how I feel as well as where we are at on both these subjects.
At any rate our year in review has ultimately been a manifestation of hard work and conquered goals. The true spirit of being able to have and hold what you dream could not be any more apparent then through the pure determination and understanding that Pete, Latisha and the Staff here at Carson Ridge affirm each and every day.
There are the golden rules in life, some of which are placed to hold you in a certain light and others placed to let your light out. The shinning light that our property has built up and beamed this past year is apparent everywhere. Behind this fence you enter to a state of ahh. A state of relaxation, rejuvination and you leave with a few extra breaths for the trip home.
With this year we have been able to open our doors to our community as well. Giving an option of personal growth, relaxation and ultimate personal experience through our Yoga Classes and Reiki as well as Thai Massage. Although we have merely broke the surface, the concrete platform that has been established is bound to build up great things for our neighbors and friends.
We are about to embark on the biggest and best year yet. With the completion of our new additions and the addition of new life we are excited to invite you to our retreat. Even if only for a walk around we invite you in, take a look around and see for yourself the magic and mystery of our beautiful property.
“You are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, with a fine spirit of hope of achievement. You are here to enrich the world and you impoverish yourself if you forget the errand.”
--Woodrow Wilson—
The Sanctuary has now opened at Carson Ridge and with it comes a since of refreshment for our local community and Guests. The dynamic has changed at our quint B&B from a getaway location to place of of peace and solitude. A refuge if you will, that mends the soul without even knowing that you are being mended or needed mending.
With our first week behind us we can only be thrilled to be off to a great start. . The Sanctuary as mentioned in our publications, was created to be a gathering place for community to love, to laugh and to heal. Everyone should be allowed the life they dream of, and a place to feel joy and bliss.
Our Yoga, Meditation and healing classes come in different forms. For instance tonight we will envelope ourselves in Hatha-Anusara. Hatha a gentle yoga that emphasizes posture alignment enhancing muscle tone, flexibility and a peaceful mind while Anusara brings in a specific system of alignment principles as well as a creative, heart centered practice. This provides both a physical challenge and an inspiration to awaken you to the potential of your spiritual purpose.
A fantastic point to make also is that Yoga right now at the Sanctuary is open to all levels. If you have never been to a Yoga class then this is the perfect time for you to step in and feel what it is all about. The classes are small and intimate and you can receive more of the one on one that you may need. Also keep in mind that our bodys are quickly adaptable and will learn faster then your mind feels it should be allowed, no matter weight or body type.
Your body will thank you by quickly shedding those excess pounds, clearing all those negative thoughts from your head and heart and allowing you to breath a little easier and more efficient.
We welcome all to be a guest of the Sanctuary. Take a moment for yourself just an hour and little to relax, refresh and rejuvenate your mind, body and soul.
Carson Ridge is excited to say good bye to a great 2009 year and welcome, with high expectations, a fantastic 2010. More then just a new year we have so many new things coming for our guests and for our public. To start I would like to cordially introduce our newest venture "The Sanctuary."
After practicing Yoga for five years Latisha soon realized that it was no longer enough for her to just practice, she wanted to share this amazing knowledge. "Everyone should be allowed to live the life they dream of, to be free of pain and stress, to feel complete joy and bliss" says Latisha.
The Sanctuary was created to be a magical gathering place for a community to love, to laugh, to heal, to let go, to find connection, acceptance, awareness presence and compassion for all and for all to find the unconditional enjoyment of the human experience that comes from remembering who we really are through art and the science of Yoga.
Pranayama-Meditation, Hatha - Anusara style, and Yin and just the beginning of what is offered at various times. These classes are open to the Public however spaces are limited, so please make sure to call to register for the class.
Rates:
All drop-in classes: $12 per class 10-Class Card: $100.00 Unlimited Monthly: $70.00 Private Classes: $65
More changes are yet to come. . . We have officially broke ground on our three new Luxury Cabins. The holes are dug and foundations are being structured as we speak. The amenities will be top notch, the comfort undeniable and the luxury impeccable.
We are talking BIGGER cabins, vaulted ceilings, larger jacuzzi tubs, walk in 5x7 showers, amazing views and 42' Flat Screen Televisons to name a few. We cannot wait for you to be the first to enjoy these fantastic new additions.
With this said I again want to take advantage of this season on gratefulness and express how much we appreciate your business, FBook & Twitter follows and good company.
Giving Thanks and Getting Ready for the Holiday Season
Can you believe that we have managed to make it a year round to November. This time last year Pete and Latisha were heading to India. The cabins were quiet but just enough . . and the rain, oh the rain . . It rained so hard water was just about everywhere and when it stopped raining it started snowing!!
It is funny to think back on. . and crazy how fast it was here and now gone. I wanted to take a moment and give a special Thank You to Pete and Latisha for being an outstanding team and giving me such a great place to work. They are truly amazing people in all their accomplishments as well as just in their hearts . . They have amazing family's that they have let me share as well as great friends that I have got to meet this past year.
Aside from being apart of such a beautiful property at Carson Ridge I have another family and I am Thankful for it everyday!
Thank you also to our fans for following us each and every day and month and Thank you to all of our guests weather it was once or weather we will see you in December for the forth time we could not do this without you.
I would also like to thank all of the Chambers and Associations who continually send people our way and talk so highly of us to the people passing through. We also could not do it without your support and kind words.
Again their are not enough Thank You's to do justice . . We appreciate everything you all do and look forward to working with you many years in the future.
The Columbia River Gorge was before anything else, home to various Native American Tribes. Although stories will very dependent on the tribes, a favorite legend and one more commonly heard is the Love story of a beautiful Maiden and two brother Indian Chief's.
Tyhee Sahle and his two sons came down the Great Columbia River. In awe of the land and how beautiful it was each son stated their desire for a piece to them selves. This started a quarrel to which Sahale then decided too shoot two arrows. One he shot to the North and One he shot to the West. Sahale then said to his sons, "Go. Find the arrows. Where they lie, you shall have the land".
One son went over the plain to the Klickitats and was the first grandfather of the Klickitats. The other son followed his arrow to the Willamette Valley, in turn becoming the first grandfather of the Multnomahs.
Then Sahale raised great mountains between the country of the Klickitats and the country of the Multnomahs. He did so, so the tribes would not quarrel. To the white man these were called the Cascade Mountains. The great river was deep and broad. This river was a sign of peace between the tribes. Sahale made a great stone bridge over the river, so that the two tribes might be friends. This was called " The Bridge of Tomanowos".
The tribes grew but they did evil things. They displeased Tyhee Sahale. Therefore the sun ceased to shine, and cold and snow appeared. The people were unhappy for they had no fire. Only Loo-wit said the Indians were cold. So Sahale gave fire to the people. Thus Sahale built a fire on the bridge of the gods, and there the people secured fire. Sahale promised to Loo-wit eternal youth and beauty. Thus Loo-wit became a beautiful Maiden.
Then began the cheif's love for Loo-wit. Many of the chief's loved her because of her beauty. Then came more chiefs, Klickitat from the North and Wyeast from the west. To neither would Loo-wit give an answer . Therefore the chiefs fought, and in turn thier people fought. This made Sahale very angry. Therefore, because blood was shed and because the Great River was no longer a sign of peace, Sahale broke down the Tomanowos Illahee.
The great rocks fell into the water, where they still lie today. When the water is quiet, buried forests can be seen even to this day. Thus the Tribes were separated by the Great River. Then Sahale made of Loo-wit, Klickitat and Wiyeast snow peaks. Always they were to be cold and covered with ice and snow. White men call them Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Adams and Mt. Hood.
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