Timberline Lodge, Government Camp Oregon
Wednesday as we were headed east to Mt. Vernon we drove by and had to turn around to see the Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood. Randy (who you'll meet soon) recommended we stop here. We fell in love with the place and stayed for the evening. I don't get to vacation much, darn I really don't even get to take a real day off much (I'm always answering calls or e-mails) so we splurged and I'm so glad we did.
Written Thursday Morning:
It's the morning and the boys are sleeping, I couldn't sleep with all this natural beauty around me. The mountain is right out the window with the sun shinning in. I miss trees and mountains so much. Last night we had a wonderful dinner in the Cascade Dining Room then headed to the outdoor pool which they keep a wonderful 90+ degrees. They also had a hot tub, but the pool was so warm, even at 6,000 feet in the late evening we spent more time in it. My little boy does not realize how well he has it.
Then we came back to our room and Jimmy brought us some wood for the fireplace. I was laying in bed with my glass of wine listening to the crackle of the fireplace and feeling cozy when I fell asleep. I split some wine on myself and decided it was just time to sleep and not fight it. The beds are some of the most comfy I've ever slept on. I'd have to say they even beat the Westin. So soft and warm. I woke up to crisp fresh air and the contrast of white snow, evergreen trees and a clear blue skies. I just couldn't go back to sleep, so I threw on some clothes, grabbed the camera and the tripod and set out.
So now I'm waiting for them to wake up so we can have some breakfast and wondering just how something so beautiful is currently being overlooked by thousands of people in the cities below. I wish I could live in a place like this. It woud be heaven on earth.
Here are some images of the lodge and surroundings. It was built during the depression and is magnificant. The timbers used are huge and held together with wood pins and dovetails. The fireplace at the center is massive and a work of artisans in and of itself. It holds the crossmembers and tapers at the top. I cannot do this place justice. If you want a quick retreat this is a place to look into.
Ok off to take some more images to post...
CA
The pool in the evening.
Jimmy bringing us wood.
Mt. Hood early in the morning.
Later in the morning looking in the opposite direction.
Mt. Hood.
Some trees.
From inside the lodge.
Some of the amazing metal work.
The main floor.
The ground floor. Can you find me in this image?
Ayden at breakfast the next morning.
Swimming in the morning.
A morning by the fire. Doesn't he have the cutests little butt.
Our room as we were leaving.
Written Thursday Morning:
It's the morning and the boys are sleeping, I couldn't sleep with all this natural beauty around me. The mountain is right out the window with the sun shinning in. I miss trees and mountains so much. Last night we had a wonderful dinner in the Cascade Dining Room then headed to the outdoor pool which they keep a wonderful 90+ degrees. They also had a hot tub, but the pool was so warm, even at 6,000 feet in the late evening we spent more time in it. My little boy does not realize how well he has it.
Then we came back to our room and Jimmy brought us some wood for the fireplace. I was laying in bed with my glass of wine listening to the crackle of the fireplace and feeling cozy when I fell asleep. I split some wine on myself and decided it was just time to sleep and not fight it. The beds are some of the most comfy I've ever slept on. I'd have to say they even beat the Westin. So soft and warm. I woke up to crisp fresh air and the contrast of white snow, evergreen trees and a clear blue skies. I just couldn't go back to sleep, so I threw on some clothes, grabbed the camera and the tripod and set out.
So now I'm waiting for them to wake up so we can have some breakfast and wondering just how something so beautiful is currently being overlooked by thousands of people in the cities below. I wish I could live in a place like this. It woud be heaven on earth.
Here are some images of the lodge and surroundings. It was built during the depression and is magnificant. The timbers used are huge and held together with wood pins and dovetails. The fireplace at the center is massive and a work of artisans in and of itself. It holds the crossmembers and tapers at the top. I cannot do this place justice. If you want a quick retreat this is a place to look into.
Ok off to take some more images to post...
CA
The pool in the evening.
Jimmy bringing us wood.
Mt. Hood early in the morning.
Later in the morning looking in the opposite direction.
Mt. Hood.
Some trees.
From inside the lodge.
Some of the amazing metal work.
The main floor.
The ground floor. Can you find me in this image?
Ayden at breakfast the next morning.
Swimming in the morning.
A morning by the fire. Doesn't he have the cutests little butt.
Our room as we were leaving.
Labels: 2007 Archive, Personal
posted by Cory Ann at
6:50 AM
3 Comments:
Looks like so much fun! What are you doing in July - we've got two weddings scheduled at Timberline....
Hey Amy,
It was great! I was thinking how awesome a wedding would be there. And my July is open in the middle, but I have weddings I think the first and last weekend.
CA
Those first two shots are gorgeous! I've been there, love the lodge atmosphere...
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