Happy New Year

Happy New Year! 

2009 has welcomed some absolutely beautiful sun sets in recent days a far cry from the Arctic blasts that 2008 closed out with. With the morning chill at a steady 28 degrees the cars and the roads sheeted with a thin layer of ice you cannot help but love to be in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. 

Rain or shine sleet or hail summer, winter or fall there is always something to see and embrace in this beautiful country. With this quick melting of near by areas we have seen numerous water ways that either have never been their before or are double and triple their usual flow. The waterfalls in their area are a must see as they shoot out of cliff and mountain sides.

This weekend we are hosting guests from not to far away. They made the quick drive from portland and Vancouver to get lost in the ridges and mountains. We would like to invite you to come get away as well and envelope yourself in the Columbia River Gorge while staying nice and cozy in front of your fireplace with a wonderful book. 

Gools, Goblins and Ghosts in the Gorge

Tomorrow is Halloween and the gorge is the place to be!

Cascade Locks is hosting a Halloween Haunted House. 

The 2nd Annual Haunted House held at Marine Park in Cascade Locks. Bring the kids for fun, games, prizes, food and lots of goblins and ghouls! Volunteers and donations needed. Call Donna at 541-374-8795.

Stevenson is hosting their 1st Annual Halloween Costume Party sponsored by the Stevenson Business Association. 

Live music from local electric dance band "The Love Skunks". Food and spirits with prizes for best costumes! Check out the amazing decorations. Admission to the party is $5.00 per person. Babysitting will be available at Rock Creek Center beginning at 8:00 p.m.

Check out Skamania.org for more information

Have a safe and Happy Halloween from all of us at Carson Ridge!

Savanada Math Charity & Carson Ridge

Wanna stay with us and just can't justify it in the budget?

Right now we are offering a raffle in which we are working with a charity in one of the most neglected and poverty stricken areas of India, Sivananda Math Charity. Our goal is to stop human suffering by alleviating poverty, provide free educational programs, and medical services to the undeveloped sections of society.

In December, we will be traveling to India to personally deliver the funds that we have raised as well as give our time to assist at the local orphanage, which is now attempting to feed 5000 children.

With the goal to raise $50,000, we invite you to be apart of this experience with us. For only $20 you can enter for a chance win one of three evenings at Carson Ridge. The top prize being: Overnight accommodations for two, a in cabin 60 min. couple’s Massage, Gourmet Breakfast in bed and much more!

100% of the raffle will go to the cause. With your $20 you will be providing one child with a months worth of meals, and keeping them off the streets and out of child prostitution. For more information on Sivananda Math, please visit www.yogavision.net/sm/about.html

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. It indeed is the only thing that ever has.”– Margaret Mead

The drawing will be held November 20, 2008
Call 1-877-816-7908 to enter

Wonderful Happenings Here in the Gorge

Well it is a little grey out there and the rain has continued to fall as the days turn to nights and the nights to days. We had a bustling weekend that has continued into this fine Monday morning.

This weekend catered to Hopsfest in Hood River, Oregon and with that came a wide variety of beer, wine and good company. Rain aside the streets of Hood River were full.

Are you making your holiday plans yet? Myself and Latisha are traveling to India working with a charity in one of the most neglected and poverty stricken areas with the Sivananda Math Charity. The goal? To stop human suffering by alleviating poverty, provide free educational programs, and medical services to the undeveloped sections of society.

With the goal to raise $50,000, we invite you to be apart of this experience with us. For only $20 you can enter for a chance win one of three evenings at Carson Ridge. The top prize being: Overnight accommodations for two, a in cabin 60 min. couple’s Massage, Gourmet Breakfast in bed and much more!

100% of the raffle will go to the cause. With your $20 you will be providing one child with a months worth of meals, and keeping them off the streets and out of child prostitution. For more information on Sivananda Math, please visit www.yogavision.net/sm/about.html

Try not to get wet and of course if you have any questions give us a call!