Sonnenschein auf Leavenworth

The 2011 official guide to Washington’s Bavarian Village for 48 years

Your four-season destination

Your guide to

• History • Festivals • Arts • Family Fun • Recreation • Ag Tourism • Shopping

A supplement to The Leavenworth Echo and Cashmere Valley Record

• Dining • Lodging • Real Estate • Businesses & Services • Maps • Find Karl

Welcome Contents

Welcome.....................................2 Leavenworth FAQs.....................3 Leavenworth magic...................4 History................................... 5 - 6 Train...........................................6 Festivals............................... 7 - 12 Valley Arts......................... 13 - 15 Family Fun.......................... 16 -18 Recreation......................... 19 - 21 Camping............................. 22 - 23 Ag Tourism........................ 24 - 29 Wine Map........................... 26 - 27 Shopping guide................. 30 - 35 Dining guide...................... 36 - 40 Lodging guide.................... 41 - 47 Businesses & Services....... 48 - 51 Maps................................... 52 - 53 Find Karl...................................54

(Sunshine of Leavenworth) A guide to Washington’s Bavarian Village

2011 Edition Publishers: Bill and Carol Forhan, Jeff and Audrey Walter Advertising Manager & Sales: Carol Forhan Advertising Executive: Lindsay Timmermans Editor: Ian Dunn Design & Production: Annette Shacklett Writers/Photographers: Ian Dunn, Nevonne McDaniels, Bill Forhan, Carol Forhan, Icicle Valley Photography/Reed Carlson, Terry Loss, Icicle Creek Music Center, Jacqueline Biedl (U.S. National Forest) NCW Media, Inc./The Leavenworth Echo 215 14th Street • P.O. Box 39 • Leavenworth, WA 98826 509-548-5286 • fax: 509-548-4789 www.leavenworthecho.com echo@leavenworthecho.com

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Cover Art:

Cover design by Annette Shacklett Photographs by Reed Carlson, www.iciclevalleyphotography.com.

“A Hike up Wedge Mountain on the Fourth of July 2010” and wildflowers of the Upper Wenatchee Valley

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A Royal Welcome As the 48th Royal Lady of the Autumn Leaves, I wish to say, “Herzlich Willkommen,” a heartfelt welcome to Leavenworth. A visit to The Bavarian Village of Leavenworth will have you too feeling like “royalty.”

Our Bavarian Village has a wide variety of possibilities for our visitors to enjoy. Leavenworth is truly a special community nestled on the eastern slopes of the incredible Cascade Mountains. Here we are blessed with four distinct seasons that offer a wide variety of outdoor activities. We are delighted to offer you international dining choices, unique shopping experiences, and a variety of lodging opportunities as well.

While you’re with us, experience a horse drawn carriage ride through town. Take a leisurely stroll in one of our beautiful parks.

Sit in the Front Street Park by the Gazebo or meander through our Art in the Park and view the many wonderful professional and amateur artists’ creations on display. Our Leavenworth Summer Theater offers four different plays in their indoor and outdoor theaters for your enjoyment. A tour of the Upper Valley Museum at Leavenworth and the Barn Beach Reserve also offer unique experiences. We are privileged to also offer

many wine tasting opportunities.

Our community is constantly evolving and creating new ways for our special guests to enjoy their time with us.

T h e B a v a r i a n Vi l l a g e o f Leavenworth presents a diversity of festivals for you to enjoy, the oldest of which is The Washington State Autumn Leaf Festival. The changing colors of the Autumn leaves in all their splendor are something special to behold. Come help us celebrate this year’s theme, “80 Years of Winter Sports in Leavenworth,” Sept.

23-25. View our parade with its many floats, bands, and numerous other groups from throughout the Pacific Northwest. Partake of the food booths on the street, the music on the bandstand, and the dancing in the street.

Whether you come by plane, train, bus, car, or another means of transportation, I truly believe you will create many wonderful memories for yourself and your family in The Bavarian Village of Leavenworth every time you visit. Please come join us and experience our old world hospitality and spectacular offerings.

- Nancy J. Watson, 2011 Royal Lady of the Autumn Leaves

Herzlich Willkommen Welcome to Leavenworth and thank you for visiting with us! Our community has a wonderful history starting with the early days as a railroad and logging town to our present day Bavarian village. During your visit you will find treasures, activities, and opportunities for everyone that will keep you coming back year after year. You will notice ongoing improvements to downtown Leavenworth that include the replacement of our roads, sidewalks, public spaces, street lighting, and downtown amenities.

Perfectly situated in the eastern foothills of the Cascade Mountains, Leavenworth’s scenic beauty offers each visitor a truly unique experience. Enjoy all the seasons of Leavenworth! There are activities for all throughout the year, including golfing, horseback riding, hayrides, tubing, white water rafting, kayaking, birding, indoor/outdoor theaters, hiking, enjoying the autumn colors of the surrounding mountains and parks, snow shoeing, Cross country skiing, snowmobiling, and downhill skiing. Also, to learn more about our unique history, a visit to Leavenworth Museum is a must!

Leavenworth has many unique and exciting retail/service businesses, amazing restaurant/food establishments, with some

of the finest pastries and baked goods you can find anywhere.

Need a place to stay? We have over 45 lodging facilities ranging from RV parks to quaint B&Bs to full service hotels—we will be able to accommodate all your needs during your stay with us. Add to your experience and take the train to Leavenworth! Leavenworth is now served by Amtrak’s daily Empire Builder service between Seattle and Chicago.

As you tour our village be sure to stroll through Front Street Park, which is a delight year round. During the winter months try our world famous sledding hill, and during the summer enjoy Friday through Sunday Village Art in the Park, a collection of local and regional artists showing their wonderful works of art. To change up the pace, you may want to take a walk along our many park trials, especially along the river—take in all the natural beauty Leavenworth has to offer.

If you have questions or need visitor information, our superb staff at the Visitors’ Center, located on Highway 2, can assist you. Thank you again for joining us in Leavenworth. We hope you enjoy the spectacular scenery and old word hospitality of our village that makes Leavenworth unique.

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L eavenworth FAQ s

The majestic scenery surrounding Leavenworth is just one of the reasons the Bavarian Village has become so popular over the years. Visitors come to the area year round to enjoy the many outdoor pursuits, including hiking, biking, climbing, skiing, camping, fishing and more.

Leavenworth FAQs Where are the restrooms?

You’ll find public restrooms in Front Street Park, on the corner of Eighth and Commercial streets, in the Festhalle at Front and 10th streets, and in the Obertal Mall on Ninth and Commercial streets. During festival weekends, portable restrooms are visibly placed around town for your convenience.

Where are the cash machines?

Three banks on the north side of Highway 2 have cash machines and there is one located on the outside of the Obertal Mall on Ninth Street.

Where is the Visitor Center?

The Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center is located at 940 Highway 2, next to the post office.

Where can we park?

During the week parking is usually available downtown along Front and ComSonnenschein auf Leavenworth • 2011

mercial streets and parking lots along Highway 2.

If you’re visiting during one of Leavenworth’s many great festivals or on a weekend, parking close to downtown may be a challenge. If possible, we recommend parking a few blocks away and walking to the village. It’s great exercise and gives you a chance to see some beautiful scenery.

Most lots are free or charge only a small daily fee.

We advise against parking in private, restricted or reserved lots, however. Those places are visibly marked, so you shouldn’t have any problems avoiding them.

What is there for kids to do?

Leavenworth is one giant playground for kids of all ages. The Enzian Falls Putting Course, Icicle Junction Activities Center and the Nutcracker Museum are just a few.

For more ideas check out our Family Fun section and have a blast!

Where is a good place to eat?

We are asked this question most of all and our response is always the same: What do you like? An authentic Bavarian experience? A great burger? Pizza?

Vegetarian? If you’re not sure, just turn to our Dining Guide. Wherever you choose to go, we’re sure you’ll enjoy a great dining experience.

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magic

Volunteers create Bavarian theme Leavenworth’s magic wouldn’t be possible without the hard work and dedication of an incredibly diverse group of people and organizations. In order to make sure that the magic never dies in our Bavarian Village, these people and organizations spend thousands of hours each year to make sure it all comes together. As always, it’s impossible to give all the credit where it’s due, but these select groups are truly the foundation of our village.

Projekt Bayern

It truly takes a cast of thousands to make Leavenworth come alive every year. Here are some of the many who are dedicated to make every visitor’s experience truly delightful.

Royal Bavarians A group of early supporters of the Washington State Autumn Leaf Festival started meeting to discuss the goodwill of the “Bavarian Village” and the need for official ambassadors. In the early ’70s this small group of Bavarian theme supporters formed “The Royal Bavarians” with Owen Watson as the first Kanzler (German for president). Other members were Wilfred Davy, Bill Garrecht, Lenard Smith, Dick Stroup and Lynn Watson. Chartered by the city of Leavenworth in 1974, “The Royal Bavarians” are the official hosting and greeting organization for the city of Leavenworth. The organization supports the Washington State Autumn Leaf Festival, assists the Royal Lady as needed, and escorts the float to all the parades held by the Northwest Festival Hosting Association members. They host out-of-town guests and visiting VIPs during the Autumn Leaf festival and also support the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce in leading the Grand M a rc h d u r ing Maifest, participating in Christmas Lighting, and greeting Kanzler Linda Christianson g u e s t s a t and First Gentleman Juris other events Vagners.

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such as concerts, bus group and train arrivals. They also sponsor donations to the Leavenworth Community Cupboard. Twice a year they clean debris on a 2-mile stretch of highway in the Tumwater Canyon under the Adopt-a-Highway program.

In 2011, Linda Christianson is Kanzler accompanied by her husband First Gentleman Juris Vagners. Vice Kanzler is Sandy Owens-Carmody, Minister of Records is Nancy Watson, and Minister of Finance is Claire Burlingame.

“The Royal Bavarians” is a Washington state registered non profit organization. It is a member of the Northwest Festival Hosting Group, an association of community festivals throughout the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia.

Autumn Leaf Festival Association The association is responsible for Leavenworth’s own “Granddaddy of Them All,” the Washington State Autumn Leaf Festival.

Held in September the Autumn Leaf Festival is Leavenworth’s longest running festival, still strong after 47 years.

The association and the Royal Lady of the Autumn Leaves, together with help from the Royal Bavarians accompany the Leavenworth float to all major festivals and parades across the Northwest. Through their efforts the Autumn Leaf Festival parade draws floats and groups from all over the Northwest to Leavenworth’s Autumn Leaf Festival Parade.

If you ever wondered who is behind most of the Bavarian tradition in Leavenworth, look no farther than Projekt Bayern.

Formed in 1996, Projekt Bayern is now one of the mainstays of Leavenworth and all the town has to offer.

Projekt Bayern’s contributions to the Bavarian Village are many and varied.

The group helped form Musikkapelle Leavenworth—the town band, and also helped costume Edelweiss Tanz Gruppe— the town’s German dance group. They are responsible for erecting the Maibaum (May pole) used in various celebrations throughout the year. They also funded the paintings on the Festhalle and helped build the town bier wagen, the town fountain on Eighth Street and the sculpture at the Festhalle at Front and 10th streets.

Perhaps the largest contribution Projekt Bayern is responsible for is Oktoberfest, the annual celebration of the harvest and beer.

With Projekt Bayern’s help, Oktoberfest has grown from a lightly attended, one-weekend festival to a three-weekend event that attracts thousands.

Projekt Bayern is also behind another of Leavenworth’s festivals, Christkindlmarkt (Christ Child market), which is held Thanksgiving weekend.

Bavarian Design Review Board Ever wonder how Leavenworth maintains its Bavarian character in its buildings and signs? Leavenworth’s Design Review Board assists designers, builders and businesses to promote Leavenworth’s Old World Bavarian theme through the review of new building plans, substantial remodels and signs in the business district.

The board is comprised of five members who are appointed by the City Council and mayor and act as an official advisory board to the city. Members are carefully chosen because of their knowledge of Bavarian architecture and experience. They volunteer their time for the betterment of Leavenworth. For information about the board members and Leavenworth’s design and sign codes, visit www.cityofleavenworth.com/design.htm.

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H istory

Colorful history goes back to 1800s The story of Leavenworth’s first 100 years starts and ends with Icicle Ridge and the towering mountain range that shelters the town. The majestic landscape has remained the only constant. Its beauty and abundance drew in eras of eclectic characters who reinvented Leavenworth time and time again.

The Early Years, mid-1800s The first people to roam Icicle Valley were the P’squosa, or the Wenatchi, as the settlers called them. They survived by fishing, hunting, picking berries, digging camas roots and other native plants. The salmon runs brought thousands of American Indians from all around the inland Northwest to harvest these great fish all along the Wenatchee River and Icicle River. The gatherings lasted weeks and included ritual dancing, trade, stories and contests.

Mining brought an influx of people to after gold was discovered in what is now known as the Blewett Pass area in 1860. Of the hundreds of mines “The Hummingbird” continued production until 1975. The mining camps housed miners of all nationalities including Irish, Scandinavian, Chinese, German and English. Those in the camps depended on a small settlement in the valley, present-day Leavenworth, for shipping, supplies and liquor.

The settlement was named Icicle, from the American Indian word “nasikelt” or “narrow-bottom canyon.”

Railroad, lumber boom, 1890-1920s The first route across Stevens Pass was built by The Great Northern Railway Company (GNRC) in 1892. The townsite was across the river from Icicle and was named Leavenworth the same year rail construction began. Captain Charles Leavenworth, president of the Okanogan Investment Company, purchased the land in presentday downtown and laid streets parallel to the new tracks.

The railroad was completed in the dead of winter 1893. It was the valley’s first connection to the west coast and everything east. Leavenworth became railroad central.

Seven sets of tracks were laid downtown where Highway 2 is now. GNRC also built a roundhouse for turning engines where the present-day Enzian Inn is located.

The riverfront at the present-day Enchantment Park was the staging point for the area’s second biggest industry, timber.

LaFayette and Chauncery Lamb, brothers from Iowa, arrived in 1903 to build the state’s second largest sawmill. The LambDavis Lumber Company brought in a $2 million fortune after two years of business.

At one point the company employed more than 1,000 men.

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Leavenworth’s streets were abuzz with saloons, brothels, a general store, a school and an opera house. The town was lawless until 1906 when an official city government and sheriff’s office were established. The area’s population exploded to eight times its original number, from 300 in 1900 to 2,500 in 1915, which is approximately the population in Leavenworth today. Between 1910 and 1920, the first hospital, library, cemetery, orchard, modern water system and irrigation district were created.

Industry leaves, depression sets in, 1920s-1960s In 1925 the GNRC announced its plans to relocate its headquarters to Wenatchee and move its tracks away from Tumwater Canyon’s dangerous avalanches through Chumstick Canyon instead. The pullout was a heavy blow to the town’s economy.

The sawmill closed a year later. Most of the river-accessible logs had been harvested and shipping was difficult with the loss of the railroad. The sudden loss of Leavenworth’s two driving industries, in addition to the first and second world wars, caused a mass exodus. Those who were able to find work depended on the

U.S. Forest Service, schools, the hospital, small businesses or logging operations.

Life remained slow for 30 years.

Leavenworth area residents enjoyed lighting the Christmas tree in the City Park and also baseball leagues, town dances and church events.

A world-famous ski hill shook up the quiet times. A group of Norwegian settlers built a toboggan run and a ski jump in the late ’20s. Skiing became the new buzz in town, bolstered by the Leavenworth Winter Sports Club established in 1929.

Spectators in waves of 10,000 a weekend came to watch the international jumping competition, which several locals won.

The events stopped when international ski jumping standards changed in the mid-1970s.

Project LIFE rescues town By the ’50s it was clear that outdoor recreation was not enough for the town to make a living. Businesses were failing.

Leavenworth was dubbed a welfare town and jobs were hard to come by. A group of residents banded together to find a way to end the 30-year depression. They were determined not to let their Leavenworth die with the ages.

Logging was an important part of Leavenworth’s colorful history. Logs once floated down the Wenatchee River to the Lamb Davis Lumber Mill in Leavenworth.

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H istory progress. Beginning with the Autumn Leaf Festival in 1964 the town learned to develop new events every year. Leavenworth will host 19 festivals this year, as well as summer theater, art shows and outdoor recreation events that keep visitors coming back year after year.

Leavenworth Time Capsule

Winter sports have been part of the Leavenworth scene for many years. In fact, the Leavenworth Winter Sports Club has been around for 80 years. The Leavenworth Ski Hill, at one time, played host to national ski jumping events.

They looked to the alpine mountain scenery for inspiration. New owners of the Squirrel Tree Restaurant at Coles Corner, introduced the alpine theme in 1960 and constructed their neighboring motel in a Swiss alpine style. Others also began to facilitate the change.

To w n s f o l k b e g a n P r o j e c t L I F E (Leavenworth Improvement for Everyone) dedicated to create a community plan of action. In 1964 the Vesta Junior Women’s Club of Leavenworth won a

$10,000 national prize for improvements in Leavenworth. That and the savvy promotions of Leavenworth residents brought new attention and helped sustain the change. It was done without coercion and without government aid.

On a summer evening in 1965 at the Tumwater Inn, the Project LIFE committees unanimously agreed to “go alpine” and officially commit to a Bavarian theme and by 1968, 14 buildings had been remodeled. Leavenworth will always be a work in

Leavenworth’s First Centennial Time Capsule was buried in Lions Club Park in downtown Leavenworth 6 feet south of the flagpole rockery and 6 feet down under a capstone with “Leavenworth’s Centennial Time Capsule 2006 -2106” inscribed on the grass-level marker.

Its exact location is recorded by surveyor’s descriptions, GPS latitude and longitude numerals, and recorded in historical archives. Its opening date is to be Sept. 6, 2106.

The contents were selected to reflect Leavenworth’s daily lifestyle and historic past 100 years before the capsule’s opening. Selected items for burial included a 2006 telephone book together with a cell phone and directions for use, a pound of fudge with guaranteed longevity, restaurant menus, local paintings and photographs of Leavenworth’s past and present provide a complete history of the fish hatcheries, plus several wine bottles from local wineries. Also included are personal biographies and personal items reflecting the style of living at this time.

The 2,200-pound concrete vault is airtight and contains a collection of 44 items reflecting historical information about Leavenworth’s first 100 years. Care was taken to ensure time-decay prevention by transcribing current CD and DVD disks to archival disks that last 300 years. Care was taken to provide players with electrical connections and all paper donations are individually sealed in air tight archival envelopes to ensure time survival.

Train offers relaxing travel option Leavenworth is now even more accessible thanks to the Amtrak Empire Builder route which runs from Seattle to Chicago each day.

The Icicle Station opened Sept. 25, 2009, eight years after Leavenworth Mayor Rob Eaton began his quest to make the train stop a reality. Icicle Station has proven to be a popular alternative for travelers.

During those snowy winter months, the train provides an excellent way to visit Leavenworth, with direct shuttle service available to Stevens Pass Ski Resort. In the spring and summer months, the train 6

provides another way to take in some of the many recreational opportunities available, such as river rafting and rock climbing. The Empire Builder’s route through the Cascades provides one of the most beautiful views of the picturesque Cascade mountains.

The opening of Icicle Station marked a significant milestone in the history of Leavenworth. It had been nearly 50 years since trains had stopped here, with the exception of the special Christmas Lighting trains that annually would bring thousands of visitors for that event.

The opening of Icicle Station actually

coincided with opening day for the town’s oldest tradition, the Autumn Leaf Festival.

The first train was welcomed with a party on the platform, with guests such as State Sen. Linda Evans-Parlette, an important supporter of the project, who delivered the keynote address.

One shelter on the platform at Icicle Station is now complete. A second phase of construction is planned this year, including a second shelter and an indoor station with ticket sales. Tickets are approximately $30 from Seattle’s King Street Station.

Visit the Amtrak Website at www.Amtrak. com.

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Festivals

The Autumn Leaf Festival Association travels all over the Northwest and Canada each year promoting the Bavarian Village of Leavenworth.

The float showcases the Leavenworth Royal Lady and Distinguished Young Woman (formerly known as Junior Miss). Parade watchers like to dance along when the Leavenworth float drives by.

Festivals furnish year-round fun Life in Leavenworth is a festival. In keeping with German tradition, the little Bavarian Village nestled at the foot of the Cascade Mountain Range holds Maifest, Oktoberfest and Christkindlmarkt every year. These events, along with exclusive festivals such as the Spring Bird Fest, Ale Fest, Bavarian Bike and Brews, Kinderfest, the International Accordion Festival, the Washington State Autumn Leaf Festival and Icefest give the Bavarian Village its rich character. The variety of activities and educational experiences at these events make visiting Leavenworth truly unique. There is something to celebrate during every season in Leavenworth, so bring the whole family and let the scenery, parades, music and food lift your spirits, and don’t forget to check our Website for updates—www.leavenworthecho.com.

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Festivals Front Street Festival April 2

The Front Street Festival is a new Leavenworth festival pays tribute to spring and the pear. Throughout the month of April, restaurants, shops, wineries and B&Bs are highlighting specialty pear dishes.

On April 2, the Taste of Spring kick off event features locally grown pears, locally made and imported cheeses, locally made sausage and cured meats, artisan chocolates, gingerbread tots and more. Call 509-5485807 for information.

International Choral Festival April 9

H o s t e d b y t h e Vi l l a g e Vo i c e s o f Leavenworth, the 51st annual International Choral Festival features choirs from Canada and Washington, including Apollo Club from Wenatchee, Wenatchee Valley Appleaires, Camerata Club of Yakima, Bisset Singers of Cranbrook, B.C., Naramata Community Choir of Naramata, B.C. and Trail Harmony Choir of Trail, B.C.. The concert, truly a treat for the ears, is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, April 9 at the Leavenworth Festhalle at For information, call 509-548-5807.

Leavenworth Ale Fest April 16

The fourth annual Leavenworth Ale Fest fund-raising event, from noon to 10 p.m., is for the benefit of the Leavenworth Nut-

Kinderfest in Leavenworth is always held on July 4. The event features many activities for the kids including face painting, art projects, and giant playground inflatables.

cracker Museum. It has become a popular event with locals and tourists, with more than 20 mirco-brews on tap, and delicious food and entertainment by local Northwest bands to enjoy throughout the city.

The proceeds from the beer tasting fund raiser support the non profit entity and its educational projects. For information call 548-4708 or visit the Ale Fest or museum Website. www.leavenworthalefest.com. www.nutcrackermuseum.com.

Maifest May 13-15

A wonderful spring tradition, this will be the 41st Maifest in the Bavarian Village of flowers. Enjoy the Old World celebration with great live entertainment, including traditional German dancing, the intricate Maipole dance and a street dance. The Looking Good in Lederhosen contest is open to all. The Grand March and Procession is one of the highlights of the weekend as glossy horses, carts, carriages, Bernese mountain dogs, townspeople in their colorful trachten (traditional Bavarian garb), bands, musicians and the Leavenworth bier wagen parade through town. Stroll through the Bavarian Village of flowers, tapping your toes to oompah music. www.leavenworth.org

Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest Dancing in the streets. It is a common scene in downtown Leavenworth during one of the many festivals, like Maifest.

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May 12-15

Celebrate birdsong and explore the

natural world during the ninth annual Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest. The Leavenworth area features spectacular habitats, attracting a wide variety of birds.

Festival-goers may spot anything from the tiniest calliope hummingbirds to the most majestic eagles. While birding is the heart of the weekend, activities also include “edu-tainment” science programs, wildflower walks, conservation displays, and arts events. Professionally guided trips and activities, many of them free, range from leisurely strolls to active hikes. Fun for experienced and novice birders of all ages! www.leavenworthspringbirdfest.com

Bavarian Bike and Brews Festival June 4

Racing up and down the mountainbike trails in Freund Canyon can be exhausting. Drinking ice cold beer at the finish line and listening to live music is a great way to end the day. Participants in this 14th annual IMBA-sanctioned crosscountry race can savor the flavors from a number of Washington micro-breweries. The course is a rigorous 8.6 miles with 1,800 feet elevation change per lap, four creek crossings and spectacular views along the way. www.dasradhaus.com Sonnenschein auf Leavenworth • 2011

Festivals Leavenworth Wine Walk June 4

Sample over 60 different premier northwest wines. Walk through the beauty of downtown area, view the gorgeous summer-like atmosphere while enjoying our vintners fare. The Leavenworth Wine Walk is from noon to 6 p.m. www.leavenworth.org, www.visitwashingtonfarms.com

Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration June 16-19

Accordions like you’ve never experienced them before are at the Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration! Some of the best players from around the world interpret a wide range of music for this dazzling instrument, including jazz, popular, classical, ethnic and everything in between.

Visitors and players can enjoy free daytime jam sessions, watch daily competitions on the main stage, three nights of concerts, attend workshops and free performances in the Gazebo. Not to be missed is the accordion parade through the village, where accordion musicians of all ages stroll

The International Dance Festival in Leavenworth takes place in late June, featuring dancers from all over the Pacific Northwest.

along, filling the summer air with their festive harmonies. www.accordioncelebration.org

Great Leavenworth Wine and Food Festival June 25

The Columbia Cascade Winery Association and the Icicle Creek Music Center present the Great Leavenworth Wine and Food Festival. It begins at the Leavenworth Festhalle from 11 a.m. to 5

p.m. Sample wine and food from 30 local wineries and 15 local restaurants. Plus, celebrity cooking demonstrations, prizes and more. That evening, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Canyon Wren at Icicle Creek Music Center, enjoy a delectable array of dessert wines and desserts. Proceeds benefit the Autumn Leaf Festival Association. Call 509-782-0708. www.columbiacascadewines.com.

Leavenworth International Dance Festival June 25-26

Two days of International Dance showcasing groups from throughout the Pacific Northwest and representing such countries as Brazil, Croatia, Mexico, Philippines and featuring our own German dance group, The Edelweiss Tanz Gruppe. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at the downtown Gazebo.

Leavenworthinternationaldancefestival.org

Kinderfest July 4

The annual Quilt Fest in Leavenworth takes place in September in the Leavenworth Festhalle. Visitors stroll through the Festhalle to view the many beautiful quilts and displays.

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Face painting, hands-on exhibits, art projects, giant inflatable playgrounds and surprises along with popcorn, snow cones, balloons and beverages are free for all children at Kinderfest. This is the fest for young families and children as Front Street Park is transformed into a child’s dreamland for a day.

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Festivals Leavenworth Wine Tasting Festival August 20 The Leavenworth Wine Tasting Festival, sponsored by the Cascade Foothills Farmland Association, features wines cultivated by some of the premier Washington state vineyards. Learn about the art of regional wine making while browsing art booths, listening to great live music and savoring gourmet foods and refreshments. The event is at beautiful Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort at 7375 Icicle Road. From noon to 6 p.m. www.visitwashingtonfarms.com

Meander Through Quilts in the Village September 7-11

From folk art to fine art, quilting has experienced rejuvenated interest in recent years. From personalized patterns to stylized geometry, the array of designs is remarkable. Visitors to Leavenworth during this 16th Annual Quilt Fest can experience the artistry and dedication to craftsmanship evident in fine quilts with demonstrations and featured artists. More than 40 local shops will have everything from vintage to modern quilts on display.

The finale is held in the Festhalle. www.quiltersheaven.com

Each year at the Salmon Festival, visiting elementary students are invited to participate in this activity, Kids in the Creek.

Wenatchee River Salmon Festival October 1-2

Celebrate the annual return of the salmon to the Wenatchee River with numerous hands-on activities, educational exhibits, entertainment, arts and crafts, and more at the Wenatchee River Salmon Festival. This award-winning environmental education event, celebrating its 21st year, is hosted by the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery and the Okanogan and Wenatchee National Forest. Highlights of the festival include a

3,200-gallon aquarium and the fish maze where visitors can peer into the world of salmon and other native fish. www.salmonfest.org

Washington State Autumn Leaf Festival September 23-25

As September winds to a close and the leaves on the trees turn to lovely shades of crimson and gold, Leavenworth celebrates the changing of the seasons. This festival, a popular tradition in the Bavarian Village for the past 47 years, attracts bands, floats and parade participants from around the U.S. Northwest and British Columbia.

Concerts, dancing, entertainment for the whole family at the Gazebo and around town, ethnic foods, arts and crafts are just some of the events taking place throughout this busy weekend. Enjoy the Grand Parade at noon on Saturday. www.autumnleaffestival.com

Oktoberfest September 30, October 1, 7, 8, 14, 15

Oktoberfest is not just for the young at heart, it’s for the young in age too. These youngsters try out their dance moves on the Oktoberfest dance floor.

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No place in the U.S. is better for celebrating “Oktober” than Leavenworth with plenty of live music including award-winning bands from Germany, fun activities for children, dancing, German food and beer, arts and crafts, a used Bavarian clothing Sonnenschein auf Leavenworth • 2011

Festivals

Crowds gather in droves in downtown Leavenworth during the annual Christmas Lighting Festival, which takes place over three weekends in December.

sale and traditional procession through town. Now in its 14th year, Oktoberfest is three weekends with the Festhalle as the center of activities. Come join in the fun and don’t forget to do the chicken dance at least once! www.leavenworthoktoberfest.com

York at 7 a.m. eastern time.

Whether it is a romantic carriage ride through the streets, a glass of Glüwein (hot spiced German wine) in the park, the smell of roasting chestnuts, singing along with the carolers in front of the Gazebo,

shopping for a truly unique present in our gift shops that offer goods from all over the world, taking the grand kids sledding in Front Street Park, having your picture taken with one of our many colorful Christmas characters, or just watching the sparkle in

Christkindlmarkt November 25-27

Feel the Old World spirit of Christmas as Leavenworth is transformed into an outdoor market full of holiday festivities.

This Christmas market for the whole family offers continuous entertainment, children’s activities, lantern decorating and writing letters to Santa. This festival is sponsored

by Leavenworth’s Projekt Bayern, which helps maintain the village’s authentic Bavarian atmosphere. www.christkindlmarkt.projektbayern.com

Christmas Lighting Festival December 2-3, 9-10, 16-17

Leavenworth’s Christmas Lighting Festival is the standard by which all other Christmas Festivals are measured. A festival that truly captures the international flavor of Christmas, it has been honored by Arts and Entertainment Television, the Travel Channel and Home and Garden Television.

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Yes, Virginia, it is Santa Claus, and Father Christmas and Saint Nicholas. These friendly holiday characters can be found wandering around downtown during the holiday season in the Bavarian Village.

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Festivals children’s eyes when the lighting ceremony turns on the Christmas lights each evening, there is a special memory for everyone who has been to Leavenworth for Christmas.

A Leavenworth Christmas is a delightful blend of old world and new world traditions that keep visitors coming back year after year.

A Leavenworth Christmas is a special treat that brings out the child in all of us.

And now, with Amtrak service to the Bavarian Village, traveling “over the pass” is no longer an issue. So be sure not to miss the best Christmas party in the country. It’s a memory the entire family will share for every Christmas to come. www.leavenworth.org

Icefest January 14-15, 2012

A fantastic snow sculpture competition, smooshing, snowshoe events, dogsledding, weight pulling, chili cook off, and more are followed by a spectacular fireworks display.

That’s Icefest, an unconventional winter play weekend for all ages. Did we mention smooshing? Find out how much fun it is to watch a team of people trying to slide in unison along the snow-covered street with 2-by-4s strapped to their feet. www.leavenworth.org

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What can be more fun that picking up colored ice cubes in the snow? These kids have fun with the annual Ice Cube Scramble, held as part of Icefest in Leavenworth in January.

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Valley A rts

Leavenworth is filled with the arts Leavenworth provides entertainment opportunities practically every weekend of the year. Each festival includes its own entertainment schedule, which is often themed to that festival. (See Festivals Section.) In addition to the events covered here, new programs are added on a regular basis. For an up-to-date list of entertainment events call the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce, 509-548-5807, or check out our Website at www.leavenworthecho.com

Village Art in the Park Fridays through Sundays from May through mid-October artists display their works in Front Street Park. This is the longest running annual outdoor art show in the state that features professional and amateur artists, many of them demonstrating their skills or producing custom-made works. Village Art in the Park, a nonprofit organization, is a unique addition to the Leavenworth experience.

Information is available at 509-548-5809 or www.villageartinthepark.org.

Icicle Arts Icicle Arts is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to build a sustainable and vital arts community in the Upper Wenatchee Valley by promoting the arts and insuring that the arts are integrated into the community through education and presentation of public art and events.

Icicle Arts envisions a future where the arts can thrive and prosper in the Upper Wenatchee Valley, where the arts will positively impact our local economy, and where joint partnerships and programs maximize the resources available to North Central Washington arts organizations. The intent is to help connect artists with residents and visitors who appreciate, value and actively support the arts in the Upper Wenatchee Valley. For information call 509-548-2278 or

There are many styles of art at Art in the Park during summer weekends. It is the longest running outdoor art show in the State of Washington.

look on the Web at iciclearts.org.

The Village Voices

—inspired art amidst breathtaking beauty

Leavenworth’s community chorus presents an annual Christmas in the Mountains Concert Dec. 1, 8, 9 and 13 with talented guest artists and friends. For information call 509-548-7389 or visit www.leavenworthvillagevoices.org.

There truly is nothing like the sweet sounds of the Village Voices. Leavenworth’s community chorus sings during various events in town throughout the year.

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Escape to Icicle Creek

Just below beautiful Sleeping Lady Mountain, in a wildflower meadow, awaits world-class chamber music, theater, dance, writers’ retreats, poetry and art.

Come visit Icicle Creek—home to concerts, classes and extraordinary experiences.

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Valley A rts an intensive piano retreat targeted towards middle and high school students. Directed

by Icicle Creek Music Center’s resident pianist Oksana Ezhokina, join us for an intensive week of private lessons, master classes, and recitals. Guest faculty is Dr. Jody Graves, piano professor at Eastern Washington University.

Icicle Creek Theater Festival

Marlin Handbell Ringers

Marlin Handbell Ringers A Leavenworth tradition since 1979, the Marlin Handbell Ringers are one of the most popular groups in town. Eleven members perform with 108 handbells. The bells, weighing as much as 25 pounds with others that can fit in the palm of a hand, provide another musical backdrop for Leavenworth The ringers perform holiday concerts in December and a concert series in the spring. The group is available for special performances and workshops. Visit online at www.marlinhandbells.com or call 509-548-5138 for information.

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Bronn Journey Christmas Concert Renowned harpist Bronn Journey’s holiday concert is a delight for all ages. Journey’s wife Katherine adds her exquisite voice to the program for a Christmas concert that will warm your heart. The concerts are held at the Leavenworth Methodist Church. Information: 509-548-5807 or bronnjourney.com.

Icicle Creek Music Center Icicle Creek Chamber Music Festival Come celebrate the many genres of Icicle Creek Music Center (ICMC) music presented in the intimate setting of the Chapel Theater at Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort, 7375 Icicle Road. Each summer, international guest artists share the stage with talented resident performers, delighting audiences with their virtuosity. Weekend concert dates run from July 11 through Aug. 1.

Young Pianists Festival A new program to ICMC, July 24-31, this is

Each August the Icicle Creek Theatre Festival offers playwrights the space, time and support they need to develop new plays, as they work alongside professional actors and seasoned directors, and present their work to live audiences. After a full week of rewrites and improvements to the new plays, the Leavenworth community and theater industry from around the country are invited to give feedback and become part of the birth of new plays during four performances at the ICMC. The festival is Aug. 19-21.

For information call 509-548-6347 or 877265-6026 or visit www.icicle.org.

Edelweiss Tanz Gruppe Leavenworth’s official Volkstanz Gruppe, or people’s dance group, Edelweiss Tanz Gruppe is a familiar fixture at many of Leavenworth’s festivals. The meaning of “dancing as a language” becomes clear after seeing them perform. For information visit www.edelweisstanzgruppe.org.

Amberleaf Theatre Amberleaf Theatre began performing original musical revues for Autumn Leaf Festival in the 1960s. After a 10-year hiatus, Amberleaf returned in 2009. This year, Amberleaf plans to again delight audiences with another hilarious, slapstick, homegrown musical revue. Performances will be held at the Icicle River Middle School on Autumn Leaf Festival weekend and the first weekend of Oktoberfest. For information, call Briar Hoper at 509-548-0191.

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The official town band, Musikkapelle Leavenworth, provides the musical backdrop for Leavenworth. You’ll be hard pressed to visit Leavenworth throughout the year without hearing at least a few notes from these talented local musicians. For information visit www.musikkapelleleavenworth.org.

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L eavenworth S ummer T heater

LST presents classic musical theater

More than 200,000 people can’t be wrong! No longer a secret, Leavenworth Summer Theater (LST) is the home to great summer musical theater. Since 1994 audiences from around the region have come to Leavenworth to enjoy these high quality, award-winning shows.

Summer 2011 promises amazing musical theater and great fun!

The air-conditioned Festhalle Theater is home for one of everyone’s favorites “My Fair Lady.” “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” the hit of the 2002 season, returns with spirited dancing and a vibrant Western tale perfect for the outdoor setting of Hatchery Park. And as always, “The Sound of Music” will be performed at

the spectacular Ski Hill Amphitheater overlooking the Bavarian Village.

For tickets call 509-548-2000 beginning June 3. Summer Tickets Reserved Seating: $14, $22, $28. No service charges on individual orders. Infants and children under 5 are not admitted.

Visit the LST Website at www.leavenworthsummertheater.org.

“My Fair Lady”

Performance Dates

“It’s a Wonderful Life”

The place is London, the time 1912. Professor Henry Higgins has made a bet that Eliza Doolittle, a common Cockney flower girl, can be passed off as royalty. But as Higgins succeeds in transforming her from urchin to lady, Eliza realizes she may not need his help after all, and Higgins may need her more than he thinks. One of the greatest musicals of all time, “My Fair Lady” is a masterpiece of musical comedy, blending intellect, wit, and high spirits. The brilliant Lerner and Loewe score includes “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “The Rain in Spain,” “On the Street Where You Live” and “I’ve Grown Accustomed to her Face.” Ten loverly performances at the air-conditioned downtown Festhalle Theater.

July 13, 16, 20, 22, 29 Aug. 3, 6, 9, 13, 18, 20, 25 8 p.m. Hatchery Park Stage

“Every time a bell rings an angel gets his wings.” In this holiday favorite, George Bailey’s guardian angel swoops in to remind him that faith, hope, and family, make life truly wonderful.

Performance Dates July 27, Aug. 4, 11, 17, 23, 26 - 8 p.m.

July 30, Aug. 6, 13, 20 - 2 p.m.

“Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” Goin’ courtin’ has never been as much fun as in “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” the rip-roaring stage version of the popular MGM movie. When mountain man Adam Pontipee returns home with a lovely bride, his six lonesome brothers decide to take matters into their own hands and rustle up some girls for themselves. It’s a singin’, dancin’, fightin’ spectacular!

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“The Sound of Music” “The Sound of Music” is a Bavarian Village classic. The sun falls behind the ridge, the moon rises over the valley, and Maria descends the hillside singing “The Hills are Alive.” Join us at the stunning Ski Hill Amphitheater for this signature Leavenworth experience which celebrates its 17th consecutive season in 2011. Great entertainment for the whole family.

Performance Dates 8 p.m.

July 1, 2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 19, 21, 23, 28, 30 Aug. 2, 5, 10, 12, 16, 19, 24, 27, 28 Ski Hill Amphitheater, Wenatchee National Forest

Presented live at the downtown Festhalle Theater... just a block away from the Christmas Lighting ceremony. Friday night performances to start the weekend or Sunday matinees to finish off a great Christmas break. Perfect for the whole family.

Performance Dates Dec. 3, 9, 10, 16, 17 at 8 p.m.

Dec. 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 - 1 p.m. matinees Downtown Leavenworth Festhalle Theater Tickets: $16 and $20, reserved seating.

Infants and children under 5 are not admitted.

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So little time, so much to do

No matter what you and your family like, there’s certainly something for everyone to do in Leavenworth and the Upper Valley. From the numerous possibilities for outdoor adventure to the diverse array of shops in Leavenworth, you’ll be hard-pressed not to find something everyone likes. Here’s a guide to some of the more interesting activities available to visitors and residents of Leavenworth.

Sleeping Lady Art Walk

a 14-minute introductory video on the history of nutcrackers, and students are invited to go on a “Nutcracker Hunt.” Since the museum is handicap accessible, senior citizens can enjoy it, too.

Enjoy the relaxing combination of nature and art with a self-guided art walk. The collection includes works by local artists and Dale Chihuly’s Icicles, Tony Angell’s Emissaries, Gerard Tsutakawa’s Fountain of Dreams to name a few. Maps are available at the Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort guest services desk at 7375 Icicle Road. 509-5486344, 800-574-2123

Icicle Junction Resort Activities Center

Upper Valley Museum at Leavenworth Managed by the Upper Valley Historical Society, the Upper Valley Museum at Leavenworth houses displays and offers heritage presentations related to specific topics. Winter hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through Sunday; summer hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Located on the Barn Beach Reserve site at 347 Division St., the museum teems with historical lore, much of it published. You can buy a treasure in the gift shop. Call 509-548-0728 or write to P.O. Box 2189, Leavenworth, WA. 98826 for information, or visit www.uppervalleymuseum.org.

The Nutcracker Museum One of Leavenworth’s unique treasures is

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Nutcracker Museum

the non-profit Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum, on the southwest corner of Front and Eighth streets. Inside the museum you will find more than 6,000 nutcrackers on display which have come from more than 40 countries. You will see a collection of nutting stones dating back to the Archaic period, and nutcrackers that date back to Roman times. You will see nutcrackers crafted in wood, brass, silver, iron, porcelain, ivory and man-made materials. You will be amazed at the creativity man has used throughout the centuries to open the hard shell of the nut. The museum is known around the world as the finest collection of nutcrackers, and it has been featured on the Food Network, A&E, and CBS and in many magazines. The Curator, Arlene Wagner, was Conan O’Brien’s first guest on “Conan.” Guests will be shown

Opportunities for fun are unlimited at Icicle Junction Activities Center. When the sun is shining, the miniature golf course is the place to be. If being outdoors isn’t for you, the air-conditioned video arcade will keep you pleased for hours. If miniature golf and video games aren’t your thing, then stop in at Icicle Junction Cinema to catch the latest movie. Call 509-548-2400 or visit the Website at www.iciclejunction.com for information.

Enzian Falls Championship Putting Course A short distance from Leavenworth’s downtown core, Enzian Falls is a sure-shot destination for those in your family who love the links. Designed for beginners or advanced players, Enzian’s 18-hole, natural bent grass course is sure to please. While on the course, players are treated to amazing views of the surrounding mountains and wilderness, and also the occasional bleat from the course’s resident goats, Snowball and Brigitta. Call 509-548-5269 or 800-223-8511 for information or www.enzianfalls.com.

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Family F un Annual Lantern Parade Create your own lantern, and then join the procession starting at the corner of Eighth and Commercial Streets. A Projekt Bayern event during Christkindlmarkt, the Lantern Parade gets underway at 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 25 and 26 For information call 548-5807 or visit the Website at www. christkindlmarktleavenworth.com.

Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery With all the concerns these days about climate change and the environment, the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery provides an excellent opportunity to experience nature and all it holds firsthand. Exhibits include stock pens full of fingerlings, and in the late spring visitors might be lucky enough to witness adult salmon returning to spawn.

It’s a great way to learn about the important niche salmon play in our ecosystem and what kind of efforts are needed to make sure they stay around. During the winter months, the hatchery offers naturalist-guided snowshoe walking tours to demonstrate survival techniques and the local wildlife. Tours are free and open to children over 8, but reservations are required. The hatchery is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. For information call 509-548-7641.

Daily Alphorn Serenade—Located on the breakfast balcony of the Enzian Inn’s fourth floor twice daily is where you will find either Bob or Rob Johnson, builders of the Enzian, playing the gentle sounds of this traditional Bavarian instrument. Close up views are reserved for guests of the Enzian, however everyone is welcome to see this Leavenworth Tradition from across the street along Highway 2 above the Enzian Falls Championship Putting Course each day at 8:15 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. For Enzian Inn room reservations, call 800-223-8511 or visit www.enzianinn.com.

will follow the last performance. For more information call 509-548-5292.

Liberty Orchards Home of the world famous Aplets and-

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Discover Ancient petroglyphs

Living Nativity One of Leavenworth’s longtime Christmas traditions, the Living Nativity takes place downtown Dec. 3, 10 and 17 at 7 p.m. On Dec. 22, 23 and 24, you can catch additional performances each half hour from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Nazarene Church at 111 Ski Hill Dr. A Christmas Eve service at 9 p.m.

Cotlets, Liberty Orchards in Cashmere is just a short drive down U.S. Highway 2 from Leavenworth. Liberty Orchards’ friendly employees will guide you through

A waterslide for baby salmon Acres of cool green …at Rocky Reach Dam Visitor Center Call (509) 663-7522 or visit chelanpud.org for information.

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Family F un every step of the process that produces the renowned candy from the hand-sorting of the walnuts to the hand-packed boxes. Of course, samples are provided! Call 509-7824088 for information.

Ohme Gardens County Park This nationally acclaimed 9-acre alpine garden was created on a barren hilltop overlooking the Columbia River by the Ohme family more than 80 years ago. Pronounced as it’s written, (oh-me), the gardens provide a maze of stone paths which lead to fernbordered pools with trickling waterfalls, rustic shelters, secluded hideaways and a wishing well. All these wonders are set with a view of the Columbia River and the valley below. The park is open from April 15 to Oct. 15. Call 509-662-5785 or visit www. ohmegardens.com for information.

Rocky Reach Visitor Center More than enough balloons to go around in Leavenworth on a bright, sunny day.

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Look a salmon in the eye, see electricity made, play on acres of green, stroll the Museum of the Columbia, enjoy lunch or a latte. Free family fun. The Rocky Reach Visitor Center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week, from the second Saturday in March though Oct. 31. Call 509-663-7522 for information.

Step Back In Tyme Photo Parlor Make a memory when you “step back in tyme” to the Wild West, Bavarian, Pirate or Victorian eras. Dogs and large groups are welcome and everyone receives their own Portrait. 217 Ninth Street, Suite F, Alpenhof Mall. 509-548-4249.

Studio 1890 Have some fun at Studio 1890! Create lasting memories with a photo session dressed in Bavarian, St. Pauli Girl, Civil War, Wild West, Saloon, or Victorian costumes. Costumes for all sizes and we can accommodate most groups. Visit the “Best in the West” with over 25 years experience in the Old Time Photo industry. Located at 635 Front St.

Your Family Name Learn the origin of your family name. specialists have researched the beginning of over 1 million surnames. Discover if you have a family crest or motto. It only takes a few minutes. It’s fun and best of all, it’s absolutely free. Your Family Name is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at 933 Front Street.

Call 509-293-6776 for information.

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R ecreation

Recreation opportunities abound Visitors and outdoor enthusiasts will be overjoyed by the abundance of outdoor activities and natural beauty the area has to offer. You can go rafting, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking and tubing during the summer, while downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and snowmobiling opportunities abound in winter.

Spring, Summer, Fall Hiking The Okanogan and Wenatchee National Forest provides more than 2,600 miles of trails for those who like to experience nature at a leisurely pace. Between early spring and late fall, it’s doubtful you can cover all those trails, but you can have fun trying.

The Wenatchee River Ranger Station in Leavenworth has trail maps and other information to guide you. It’s always a good idea to check with the ranger stations so you are aware of conditions before heading out on a day trip. A valid recreation pass is required at several trailheads. The U.S. Forest Service offers a $30 annual recreation pass, which is good for one year from the month of purchase, or a $5 daily pass. These passes allow the bearer to park at various recreation sites and visitor centers in Oregon and Washington national forests. An interagency annual pass is also available, $80 adults, $10 seniors. The pass provides access to and is honored at sites charging fees for entrance into federal recreation areas. If you’re more adventurous and want to get into some truly pristine wilderness, be sure to check with the ranger station so you know about permits and permission you may be required to have or visit www.fs.fed.us/passespermits.

Check with the Leavenworth office for the Alpine Lakes Wilderness permit.

Icicle Ridge Trail - A bit of a steep climb, Icicle Ridge Trail offers nice views of the surrounding valleys. An excellent choice for an early season hike, as this trail’s snow cover doesn’t linger. The trailhead is approximately 1.5 miles out Icicle Road. on the right hand side. The trail proceeds through a burn area. A recreation pass is required.

Ski Hill Loop - The Ski Hill Loop provides great views of the valley on a 2-mile or 5-mile journey. Go west on Hwy. 2 from the Leavenworth Ranger Station. Turn right on Ski Hill Drive (You’ll see a sign with a skier on it) and proceed about 2 miles to the top of the hill. Leave your rig in the parking lot and head out into nature.

Old Pipeline Bed in Tumwater Canyon This trail in Tumwater Canyon offers a 2-mile round trip, views of the Wenatchee River and sandy beaches for tired hikers to rest their feet. From Leavenworth travel 1.7 miles west on Hwy. 2 and turn left at the public fishing/ picnicking area. Hike across the bridge there and head upstream.

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Hiking is a popular activity for many locals and visitors in Leavenworth. This is a spectacular view of the Enchantments.

Wenatchee River. Go west on Hwy. 2 from the Ranger Station, turn left at Ninth Street (intersection with traffic light), turn left at the end of Ninth and drive down the unpaved road to the parking area. Signs are at the trailhead.

Dirtyface Mountain Trail - A 9-mile round trip, the Dirtyface trail offers the adventurous hiker beautiful views of Lake Wenatchee and surrounding woods.

Twin Lakes - Twin Lakes has two legs.

The first 3.5-miles of the trail take you to your first lake, and then another 3/4 of a mile takes you to the second. Both lakes are closed to fishing. To find your way to these twin jewels, follow Hwy. 207 north parallel to Lake Wenatchee until it banks left. Take a

right on the White River Road. Follow signs for the Napeequa Crossing Campground and immediately after, park on the right hand side.

Devils Gulch Trail - For a great early season trek, hikers can expect 17 miles of cliffs and hillsides, as they head up and over Mission Ridge and wind across Mission Creek three times. Leave Hwy. 2, go over the bridge at Aplets Way in Cashmere and turn right on Pioneer Avenue. After two blocks on Pioneer, turn left on Mission Creek Road and follow it until it becomes a dirt road. When you hit the dirt, travel on for another 2.7 miles to the turnout. The trail will be on your right.

Biking If you prefer to move through the back

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R ecreation country quicker than your feet allow, you’ll be happy to know Leavenworth and the surrounding area provide excellent opportunities for mountain biking. Consult the local ranger station or Das Rad Haus for information on the best mountain biking experiences in the area and pick up one of their brochures on biking trails in the Upper Valley.

Rafting and Kayaking

Not much can beat the fun of a rafting trip down the Wenatchee River. Several local companies offer guided rafting trips during the warmer months.

mended for children, seniors and anybody looking to enjoy a relaxing day soaking up sun on the river. To check out the plentiful wildlife, fish, birds and majestic countryside while listening to stories and history of the area, bring binoculars. Inflatable kayak outings are also offered mid-July through September. Many outfitters request payment and reservations 30 days in advance in addition to signing a release, as rafting involves an element of inherent risk. For inexperienced rafters, kayakers or those not familiar with the Wenatchee, the use of one of the outfitting companies is highly advised before tackling the river’s various twists and turns. Costs for outings range from $40 to $90 per person. Prices vary depending on which trip you take, the day of the week and the size of your group. Area companies you

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can contact are RiverRiders.com, Osprey Rafting Co., and Leavenworth Outfitters.

Tubing Not much of an adrenaline junkie seeking the white-knuckled thrills of rafting and kayaking? Would you rather spend a summer day floating down the river and towing your favorite dog and cooler along behind you, getting sunburned? Then don’t worry, because there are plenty of tubing opportunities around Leavenworth. Several local rafting companies also offer tubing equipment and guide services, catering to the mellow adventurer in us all. Perfect for kids and families.

Rock Climbing Washington is renowned for its excellent rock climbing options throughout the state.

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For those who enjoy water sports, a number of outdoor outfitters in the area will help you gear up for some thrilling, exciting, wet, wild unbelievable fun! The Wenatchee River at the foothills of the towering Cascades reflects all the land around it, extreme and powerful in some areas, smooth and placid in others. Rafting season takes off in April and runs through October. Snow pack runoff ramps up the river’s water volume providing thrilling white water rafting adventures with class IV, III and II rapids April through midJuly. Several outfitters provide their guests with all the necessary gear a 17- to 20-mile, 4- to 5-hour journey requires.

As the sunny, dry temperatures persist throughout the summer, water levels even out and the Wenatchee offers incredible slightly less white-knuckle rides. Mid-July through October many local area outfitters offer class III rafting trips as well as scenic, educational 1- to 3-hour journeys, recom-

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R ecreation The Leavenworth area is no different, and your best bet to be like Spider Man probably comes at Peshastin Pinnacles State Park, a couple of miles east of Leavenworth on Hwy. 2. Or discover the many rock walls ideal for climbing by traveling up Icicle Canyon. Some climbs have safety systems already in place.

For complete information on climbing in the Upper Valley consult the ranger station and local outdoor sports outfitters for updated conditions, supplies and local rock climbing guide books.

Golf For the golf lover who visits Leavenworth, there are numerous opportunities to perfect your swing. Regulation golfers can play at the Leavenworth Golf Club or Kahler Glen Golf and Ski Resort near Lake Wenatchee.

They offer challenging courses nestled in amazing mountain scenery. Enzian Falls in Leavenworth offers a professional level putting course. This is not a miniature golf course, but rather a highly specialized course to help the golfing enthusiasts with their short game. Real grass, sand and water traps make this a true learning experience for putting. After a few rounds, you’ll feel like you could make a 25-footer on the 17th at Augusta. The Icicle Junction Activities Center in Leavenworth provides excellent miniature golf opportunities for families.

Horseback Riding Leavenworth and the surrounding area provide an ample opportunity to enjoy time with our equine friends. Two campgrounds to check out while in the area are Blackpine Campground and Chiwawa Horse Camp.

Always check with the ranger district before embarking on a trail ride. Contact Eagle Creek Ranch for guided trail rides at 800-2217433, or Mountain Springs Resort at www. mtsprings.com.

Winter

Cross-country skiing The Leavenworth area is a cross-country skier’s Eden. The Leavenworth Winter Sports Club provides and maintains a number of trails. Stevens Pass also has a Nordic skiing area, as do Lake Wenatchee State Park and Kahler Glen. In fact, Leavenworth’s Torin Koos was on the United States Olympic team in 2010. For information about LWSC visit www.skileavenworth.com.

Snowmobiling If you like to have a little machine power underneath you as you explore the vast winter wonderlands in the area, then you’re in luck. Miles upon miles of trails are open for exploring, from those that a beginner can navigate to those that take an expert touch.

For information on snowmobiling opportunities in the area, visit the Leavenworth

Sledding in downtown Leavenworth is a popular pastime for kids during the winter months.

Ranger Station or Mountain Springs Resort at www.mtsprings.com.

Snowboarding and Downhill Skiing The Leavenworth area is becoming wellknown for producing top level winter sports competitors. The Leavenworth Ski Hill, Stevens Pass and Mission Ridge which are less than 50 miles from Leavenworth. If you have little ones who aren’t coordinated enough to handle skis or a board, then take them to the ski hill for a thrilling day of tubing, which provides fun for all ages.

A kid’s fishing pond near Leavenwor th provides the perfect opportunity for young anglers to catch a “big” one.

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1Additional fees may apply for extra vehicles or large groups. 2Operated by Washington State Parks and Recreation. Call 509-763-3101 for information.

3Closed due to road closure. Projected to open in late summer 2011. Wenatchee River Ranger District phone number is 509-548-2550.

W = Tested drinking water. R = Running water. WW = Well water. RR = Restroom. FT = Flush toilets. VT = Vault toilets. G = Garbage service.

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The Wenatchee River Ranger District maintains approximately 33 camping sites on national forest lands around Leavenworth. Facilities range from rustic to modern including flush toilets. Some sites are paved to accommodate RVs up to 50 feet long. Some of the rustic campgrounds cannot accommodate large trailers or motor homes, so it is wise to check at the ranger station in Leavenworth before you find yourself in a campground with no room to turn around. Fees for campgrounds vary depending on the services available. For more information about campgrounds in the Okanogan and Wenatchee National Forest contact the Wenatchee River Ranger Station at 509-548-2550.

ALPINE VIEW RV PARK AND CAMPGROUND 9825 Duncan Rd., Leavenworth www.alpineviewrvpark.com

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PINE VILLAGE K.O.A. RESORT/CAMPGROUND 11401 River Bend Drive, Leavenworth www.leavenworthKOA.com

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The area around Leavenworth features some of the best camping around. The Forest Servicemaintained Icicle Canyon campsites are some of the most popular in the Northwest.

30th year

Icicle River RV Resort

50 acres on the Icicle River •3 miles from town.

117 RV sites • 30/50 Amp Services Cabins • Spa • Propane Free Wi-Fi • Cable TV Restrooms, Showers & Laundry Campers’ Store www.icicleriverrv.com

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Some of the finest wines found here Who could imagine even a dozen years ago that Washington would become the next wine-touring region to rival Napa Valley? With serene vineyards stretching over rolling hills, it’s no wonder the area is one of the fastest-growing wine regions in the world.

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The state’s wine industry is roaring. In 1981, the state had 19 wineries, a number that grew to 163 by 2000. Last year, the Washington Wine Commission reported 650 wineries and this year, more than 700 are in operation. Those wineries produce 12 million cases of wine, with an estimated retail value of nearly $500 million. The experts say the wine industry provides a total economic impact to the state of $3 billion.

In Chelan County and the Upper Valley, the growth as been proportional. From the handful of wineries 10 years ago, now more than 40 wineries, tasting rooms and vineyards dot the county’s landscape.

The Lake Chelan Appellation became official in 2009, and is home to 17 wineries, many of which have tasting rooms in other areas of the state.

Leavenworth alone houses at least 12 wine tasting rooms, with more in the outlying areas of Plain, Cashmere and Peshastin.

What makes Chelan County wines unique when compared to French, Chilean, California and wines from Walla Walla is the

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industry’s newness when compared to its competitors.

Valley wine makers experiment with both white and red varieties with equal curiosity and passion. It’s still too early to say which kinds of wines will establish a reputation in our region. Each variety continues to garner awards and high marks at wine competitions all over the world.

Historically, this region has always grown grapes. But with the explosive growth in the industry, wine tastings are scheduled year-round and many wineries are open seven days a week. The most popular times to tour the vineyards are in early summer when the buds begin to break and in late summer when the grapes are at their fullest.

But you don’t want to miss the wine stomping during the summer crush period or the wine-and-chocolate winter tastings.

Of course, wineries aren’t the only attraction. Before vineyards this area was considered the Apple Capital of the world, and fruit orchards still dominate the agricultural landscape. Fruit stands can be found all along Highway 2 from Monitor to Lake Wenatchee, and Highway 97 from Blewett Pass north. Tree fruit including apples, pears, nectarines, peaches, apricots, grapes and cherries are available in these picturesque stands, often tended to by their owners from early in the morning until dusk. You can also find locally produced jellies, jams and other locally produced food products like green lizard pickles. Unique arts and crafts made by loSonnenschein auf Leavenworth • 2011

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Wineries & Tasting Rooms Washington has become the next breathtaking wine-touring country to rival Napa Valley. With serene vineyards stretching over rolling hills similar to a Bavarian Alps backdrop, it’s no wonder the area is one of the fastest growing wine regions in the world.

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Winter Hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Cashmere Cider Mill, Tasting Room & Guest Suites Non Alcoholic 5420 Woodring Canyon Rd, Cashmere WA 98815 509-782-3564 • www.washingtonapplecountry.com Open March-Dec; Wed-Sun 10-5 & Aug-Oct; Daily 10-5 Off Mission Creek Road, towards Devil’s Gulch Bike Trail

’37 Cellars Winery Come taste our view!

8210 Dempsey Road, Leavenworth, WA 98826 509-548-8663 • www.37cellars.com Tastings by appointment only From Hwy. 2, go south on East Leavenworth Road 2 miles, turn left on Dempsey Road, climb the hill 1.2 miles to 8210

Cascadia Winery Tasting Room & Gift Shop 10090 Main Street, Peshastin, WA 98847 509-548-7900 • www.cascadiawinery.com Thursday through Monday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. or special arrangement

wineries Leavenworth Tasting Room 939 Front Street, #B, Leavenworth, WA 98826 509-548-5166 www.willowcrestwinery.com www.pasekcellars.com Opens daily at 10:30 a.m. leavenworthtastingroom@frontier.com

Icicle Ridge Winery 8977 North Road Peshastin, WA 98847 509-548-7019 www.icicleridgewinery.com Open Daily, Noon to 5 p.m

Kestrel Vintners 843 B Front Street, Leavenworth, WA 98826 509-548-7348 leavenworth@kestrelwines.com www.kestrelwines.com Open daily

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Silvara Vineyards 77 Stage Road, Peshastin, WA 98847 2.1 miles east of Leavenworth, off Hwy. 2 509-548-1000 www.silvarawine.com • info@silvarawine.com 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Call for extended summer hours

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cal artists can also be found in the quaint local fruit stands.

The Wenatchee valley is still a major world player in the production of apples and pears. Exports compete with places like New Zealand and Chile for an ever-

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expanding market now reaching places like the People’s Republic of China and Japan, where, for example, our Red Delicious is considered a delicacy. But the apple that put the area on the map is no longer the dominant variety grown here. Local growers have diversified their crops to produce every variety including a few that were created by some of he more innovative local growers.

Another unique and popular fruit product, Aplets and Cotlets, is made right here in the valley. This world famous fruit candy is made in a broad variety of styles and flavors and tours of the factory in Cashmere are open to the public.

Before the Bavarian Village theme, before summer theater, river rafting and Oktoberfest, farmers were turning the Upper Wenatchee River Valley into a rich agricultrual region.

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Tips for taking home your loot If you’re planning to buy in quantity, bring containers or boxes with plenty of packing material so that delicate cargo will make it home safely.

Burlap bags sprayed with water are great for transporting corn. This keeps the sugars in corn from turning to starch.

If you have a cooler, bring it! Keeping produce cool keeps it fresh.

If fresh produce is what you’re after, shop for it last. You may also want to inquire about shipping. Some local growers will ship their produce year ‘round.

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A g Tourism mier fruit-growing areas in the country. As a result of their hard work and dedication, each spring the hills are filled with the sweet aroma of fruit blossoms, Today’s farmers, like the farmers before them, are finding innovative ways to make the land productive and to maximize the financial return from their efforts. Farmers reach out to tourists and visitors by setting up roadside fruit stands, gathering at farmers markets, or offering tours of their orchards and farms.

But agri-tourism is more than just fruit

stands and orchard tours. It includes wine tasting festivals, car shows, hay rides, petting zoos and tours of an old fruit packing line.

There is no need to leave the kids behind while you explore the local wineries. There are ample opportunities for the entire family to explore the world of agriculture in the Wenatchee river valley.

So, if the kids ever asked you where an egg comes from, or you would like to taste a truly fresh pear, you might want to stop by one of the local fruit stands, check out one of the

self-guided driving maps available at visitor centers or see the schedule of events at visitwashingtonfarms.com or call 509-433-1054.

Finally, you don’t even need to open your wallet to enjoy the benefits of the valley’s many orchards. This area is rich in stunning views of its plantations, from the canyons surrounding Leavenworth and Cashmere to the heights of Palisades State Park. From there, you can stand in awe of the vistas of acres and acres of trees and vineyards loaded with delicious fruits.

A list of wineries and tasting rooms in Chelan, Douglas and Grant counties can be found at visitwashingtonwineries.com or visitwashingtonfarms.com.

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S hopping G uide Leavenworth offers a variety of truly unique shops, delicatessens and bakeries. You can find some of the best German sausage, fine cheeses, quality local wines and fresh baked breads for a truly memorable picnic in one of local parks or for a mountain hike. You can shop for beautiful art work at Art in the Park, gorgeous clocks, European nutcrackers or Russian nesting dolls in one of our old world gift shops. Of course, there are a number of shops that specialize in traditional German items, cuckoo clocks, beer steins and Hummels. There are also shops that specialize in gifts from around the world as well as traditional American made items. So shop till you drop or just browse between the beer gardens and wine tasting shops that keep our visitors coming back year after year!

Check our Website, www.leavenworthecho.com.

An Australian Store, Agape Outback 929 Front Street 509-548-3088 Awesome Australian hats, dusters, sheepskin boots, stuffed animals, signs, merino wool bed socks. Body cooling neck wraps, “Cobber” and Neck Buddy. Great selection of knives and swords, including Lord of the Rings. Great family suite upstairs. See ad Page 33.

Antique Mall at Cashmere 603 Cotlets Way, Cashmere 509-782-1519 The Antique Mall at Cashmere has 15,000 square feet filled with fun and unique gifts, collectibles and antiques for everyone.

Open 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. daily, except Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Summer hours 9 a.m.-7 p.m. See ad Page 35

Cascadia Winery 10090 Main Street, Peshastin 509-548-7900

Shopping and dining delights await you in downtown Leavenworth.

Our tasting room offers unique and practical items, including Rothschild Farm food line, eco-friendly candles, wine racks, bottle openers, stoppers, wine journals, books, cards, art and more. See ad Pages 26 and 28.

’37 Cellars 8210 Dempsey Road (off East Leavenworth Road) 509-548-8663 A small winery located on a spectacular mountainside. We specialize in big red wines, but also have nice whites. We are less than four miles from the Village center, tastings by appointment. Come taste a view!

See ad Pages 26 and 28.

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S hopping G uide Das Rad Haus (The Bike House) 1207 Front Street 509-548-5615 Our bicycle specialty shop, providing rentals, repairs, sales and local advice about trails. Maps and local information dispensed with passionate enthusiasm. Stop by or check us out our Website dasradhaus. com. See ad Page 19.

Die Musik Box 933 Front Street 800-288-5883 509-548-6152 We invite you to our wonderful world of music boxes! Ballerinas pirouette inside beautiful gold carillons, horses prance in lighted carousels, the world’s largest disc player will amaze and delight your senses.

Come, see and hear music boxes and musical clocks to satisfy the novice to the most discriminating collector! See ad Page 33.

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The Nussknacker Haus in Leavenworth features over 800 German nutcrackers in stock.

Fashion For Twelve 905 Commercial Street (Alpen and Markt Strasse) 509-548-6175 Shop for casual clothing in junior and misses sizes. Souvenir T-shirts and sweatshirts for men, women and children. Nothing in the shop is priced over $12.99. All new

merchandise. Credit cards accepted. See ad Page 34.

Gifts from Russia 900 Front Street, Suite F Motteler Village Shops 509-548-2388 The largest importers of traditional Rus-

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S hopping G uide sian arts and crafts in the Northwest. You will find some of the finest Russian cultural and traditional gifts such as Matrioshka, or nesting dolls in many sizes and styles.

Birch Bark items, Icons, Baltic amber, porcelain, and lacquer boxes. Our selections are from world renown Russian factories.

See ad Page 54.

The Candle Connection 725 Front Street 509-548-5768 We feature Wood Wick, Yankee Root and Tyler scented candles, Catskill Mountain Oil Lamps. Also a large selection of quality drip less tapers, pillar and birthday name candles, soy candles, potpourri oils, burners, accessories and Naked Bee products.

See ad Page 32.

The Hat ShopWood Shop 721 Front Street 509-548-4442 We specialize in men’s and women’s hats and costume novelty hats from around the world. The Wood Shop features handmade wooden toys and puzzles made in Leavenworth, along with toys and Christmas ornaments from around the world. See ad Page 30.

The Haus of Angels, Etc. 906-G Front Street, Motteler Village Shops 509-548-5484 and 217 Ninth Street, Alpenhof Mall 509-548-0989, 866-548-5484 We feature angels of every kind! Willow Tree, Angels Among Us, Jim Shore, jewelry, books, banners and plaques. Fiber optics, and year ‘round Christmas items including nativities. We have some handcrafted items made exclusively for our shop. In two locations to serve you. See ad Page 54.

Jones Gallery 220 Ninth Street 509-548-1077 Jones Gallery invites you to the largest selection of wildlife and scenic photography in the Northwest, featuring James T. Jones.

We also carry N.W. artwork, handbags, jewelry, intercollegiate collectibles and much more. See ad Page 34.

Junkyard Gypsy’s 217B Mission Avenue, Cashmere 509-782-9000 “Nothing New.” Second hand furniture and household goods. Second hand ladies boutique and shoe lounge with locally made recycled art and much more! See ad Page 35.

Kris Kringl 907 Front Street 888-KKRINGL, 509-548-6867 Where it’s Christmas all year ’round! Come celebrate our 25th anniversary. The Pacific Northwest’s source for Christmas collect-

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Welcome to a celebration of life here in the Great Northwest. We feature contemporary clothing and accessories for men and women, highlighting Pendleton sportswear.

Also an eclectic mix of hand selected books, gifts and decorations that you just won’t find anywhere else. See ad Page 32.

Kris Kringl

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S hopping G uide ibles, and holiday home decor. Department 56 premier dealer. Fine European ornaments, including Christopher Radko, Glitterazzi, JingleNog, Mattarusky, Polonaise and Patience Brewster. Nativities, nutcrackers, and the latest in Christmas decorating ideas. See ad Page 31.

Leavenworth Tattoo & Piercing Haus 222 Eighth Street 509-548-INKU (4658) Leavenworth Tattoo & Piercing Haus offers the largest art selection and most relaxing atmosphere in North Central Washington.

State of the art sterilization and attention to detail insures our clients will receive the finest tattoo! See ad Page 33.

Liberty Orchards Co., Inc., Aplets & Cotlets 117 Mission Avenue, Cashmere 509-782-4088 Just a few miles east of Leavenworth. It is worth the stop to the sweetest spot in Cashmere. Stop by the Aplets and Cotlets Country Store for free tours and samples of their famous Liberty Orchards candies.

Sugar free, plus other gourmet treats, Washington state specialties, Apple Kitchen gifts and more! See ad on Inside Back Page.

The Little Shop (a kitchen store) 900 Front Street, Suite L Downstairs in the Motteler Village Shops 509-548-5014

The Little (Kitchen) Shop has the newest as well as time tested gadgets, linens and bake ware including German and Scandinavian cookware. Special orders and shipping available. See ad Page 54.

Mainz Haus of Rock, Etc. 220 Ninth Street 509-548-1078 Washington’s finest rock shop offers collectible rocks including fossils and petrified wood, bookends, stone lamps, hand blown glass, Black Hills gold and jewelry made by local artists, books on rocks and supplies.

See ad Page 34.

Motteler Village Shops On the corner of Ninth and Front streets 509-548-4141 A collection of Leavenworth’s finest shops under one roof! Find the perfect angel gifts at the Haus of Angels. Pearl jewelry and treasures. Imported dolls, glass, porcelain, icons, jewelry and more at Gifts From Russia. Many flavors of taffy, even sugar free candy and other treats at the Taffy Shop.

Fine chocolates, refreshing drinks and coffee. Gift baskets, ice cream, cards and mailing services. Downstairs is food and music. Lodge furniture, accessories and other unique gifts. Pet items of all kinds at A Paw Above. Everyday and speciality kitchen items at the Little Shop (a kitchen store) and all in one location. See our ads Page 54.

Nussknacker Haus 735 Front Street 800-892-3989, 509-548-4708 A visit to Leavenworth just isn’t complete until you’ve seen one of the largest selections of nutcrackers and smokers in the world. The Nussknacker Haus has something for everyone. For information visit our Website at www.nussknackerhaus.com for monthly news. See ad on Back Page.

The Obertal Mall Commercial and Ninth streets A unique collection of shops in the “Fable Mall” on Ninth Street (the Pink Building).

Stop in for a bite to eat at the Asian restaurant. Watch fudge being made. Visit the rock collectors’ dream shop including books, jewelry and more. Scented candles and soap. Clothing items, man things, local contractor, Northwest and local photography, art and collectibles. Stationery, photocopies and other supplies. Gorgeous and unique grandfather clocks. ATM outside also. Something for everyone! See ad Page 34.

A Leavenworth tradition for over 30 years.

Musical Clocks Over 4000

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S hopping G uide Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory 636 Front Street, Visconti’s Building 509-548-6525 Indulge yourself! Fresh selection of caramel apples, fine assorted chocolates, homemade fudge in up to twenty flavors and o ther delicious treats. Look for Truffles the bear in front of the store and come in for free “SAMPLES” See ad Page 32.

Ryan Patrick Vineyards

staff in an outstanding mountainside setting. Daily 11 a.m.-5 p.m.. See Ad Pages 24 and 26.

636 Front Street, below Visconti’s, Leavenworth, 509-888-2236 and 407 Aplets Way, Cashmere, 509-888-4444 Come taste our award winning Washington wines! Leavenworth tasting room open daily from noon-5:30 p.m. Cashmere winery and tasting room, summer hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday - Monday. See ad Pages 26 and 28.

Silvara Vineyards Winery 77 Stage Road, above Smallwood’s, just east of Leavenworth off Hwy. 2 Turn right on Stage Road; follow sign to top.

509-548-5100 Experience Leavenworth’s newest wine destination! Enjoy tasting outstanding wines while viewing the wildflower-carpeted hillside overlooking the Wenatchee River Valley. Silvara offers great wines, friendly

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Haus Lichtenstein 905 Commercial St. (Markt Strasse) (509) 548-6175

Snowcreek Boutique 210 Division Street 509-548-YOGA (9642) Snowcreek boutique is full of tastefully selected treasures and high quality yoga gear including mats, DVDs, and clothing. We are always open before and after classes. Gift certificates available. See ad Page 17.

Taffy Shop 900 Front St., Suite F, Motteler Village shops 509-548-4857 Downtown Leavenworth’s first Taffy shop est. in 1987. Watch the unique taffy puller in action. More that 50 flavors of taffy and other candies, including sugar free. Collectible tins and nostalgic metal signs. See ad Page 54.

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S hopping G uide Tannenbaum Shoppe 735 Front Street 877-548-7014, 509-548-7014 A showcase of Leavenworth’s fine collectibles including Harmony Kingdom, Precious Moments, Dept. 56, Villages and Hummels and many more. For information visit our Web site, www.tannenbaumshoppe.com.

See ad on Back Page.

Village Alps/Hello Dolly!

Wedge Mountain Winery Milepost 105 on Hwy. 2; 5 miles east of Leavenworth 509-548-7068 Enjoy a great selection of excellent wines crafted by wine maker Charlie (treat yourself or give as a gift!)... Picnic on the lawn or under the pergola... Delight in fresh fruit from our orchard in the fall. See ad Pages 26 and 29.

Wooly Bully Yarns 905 Commercial Street, #1 866-44WOOLY, 509-548-0895 Discover fine yarns to delight your senses, along with patterns and books from today’s most creative designers. Featured yarns from Mano del Uruguay, Noro, Great Adirondacks, Cascade, Trendsetter, Crystal Palace and others. Classes, supplies and gifts, too. See ad Page 35.

217 Ninth Street, Alpenhof Mall 509-548-2039 Walk in and memories begin! Candies of yesteryear, as well as today. Jams, jellies, pickled foods like grandma made. Hot sauces!!

Plus the Alps speciality food items. Over 55 flavors of taffy, a free sample allowed.

Dragons, fairies, crystals, dream catchers and more. Over 1,000 dolls at prices you will love. We SMILE in all languages. Diets not allowed here. Come and enjoy. See ad Page 34.

Village Pharmacy 815 Front Street 509-548-7622 At Leavenworth Village Pharmacy you’ll find everything you need from greeting cards, gifts, balloon bouquets, toys, health care items, to name a few. Our full-service pharmacy is staffed with friendly folks ready to give you the best in customer service. See ad Page 32.

A view inside the Festhalle during one the many festivals. Always a friendly face to greet you.

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D ining G uide Whether you have a craving for a bratwurst at a sidewalk cafe or an elegant fireside feast, every dining experience can be found in the Leavenworth area.

Food choices range from standard American fare, to Italian, Mexican and, of course, German. Guten appetit!

Andreas Keller Restaurant 829 Front Street, Downstairs 509-548-6000 Celebrating 22 years of excellence, this authentic old-world Bavarian Gasthaus is where the Gemütlichkeit abounds! German chef and ownership with live accordion music most nights of the week year ‘round, the painted murals, menu and cozy winebarrel booths will make you think you are in Munich. Famous for their Schnitzels, Schweinshax’n and giant pretzels, they also serve delicious homemade soups and desserts, as well as Bavarian beer and German wines. Banquet and party arrangements by reservation. See ad Page 40.

Bären Haus 208 Ninth Street 509-548-4535 The finest family dining experience in Leavenworth since 1981. Enjoy our famous

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Reubens made with fresh homemade bread.

Authentic German dishes or hand-tossed pizzas. Complement your generously portioned meal with a local or German beer or fine wine. Are you comfortable and relaxed in your hotel? We have an outstanding to-go menu available! See ad Page 36.

Bavarian Bakery 1330 Highway 2 509-548-2244 Authentic German Laugpenpretzels, Danish, cakes, rye breads and Broetchen. Made daily from scratch! Guten appetit! Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. See ad Page 40.

Café Christa 801 Front Street, Upstairs Corner of Eighth and Front streets 509-548-5074 The soul of central Europe in the heart of Leavenworth. Experience authentic central European cuisine complemented by Northwest specialties, while enjoying our village

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D ining G uide view and outstanding service. We serve your favorite German beers, wines and desserts.

Children’s menu and banquet facilities are available. See ad Page 37.

Cafe Mozart 829 Front Street, Upper level 509-548-0600 Voted #1! Downtown city park views, outside balcony, cozy, and romantic European dining. Live piano music. Unbelievable lunches, dinners, and desserts to top off your dinner. Choose from a large selection of beer, wine or cocktails. Reservations preferred. See ad Page 36.

The Cheesemonger’s Shop 819 Front Street, basement level 509-548-9011, 877-888-7389 Leavenworth’s No. 1 gourmet shop has expanded! Located in the heart of town, across from the Gazebo. We offer an even bigger selection of imported and artisan cheeses and speciality meats. Whether you want to stock your condo, pack a picnic or create the perfect hotel room snack. European foods, imported chocolates as well as

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The Cheesemonger’s Shop

memorable local wines and Leavenworth’s largest selection of German beers, Belgian and English ales. See ad Page 26 and 37.

Cup & Kettle, A Tea Shop 725 Front Street 509-548-TEAS (8327) We feature over 100 loose leaf and Herbal teas. We have a variety of tea pots and accessories and we also ship. Let our friendly staff pour you free sample of the tea of the day. See ad Page 37.

Cured 636 Front Street 509-888-0424 Leavenworth’s only producer of authentic Bavarian and Italian fresh and cured meats, and artisan cheeses. See ad Page 36.

Der Hinterhof 321 Ninth Street 509-548-5250 LeavenworthBeerGarden.com Seasonally open. Outdoor beer garden fea-

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D ining G uide turing craft beers on tap and brats cooked to order on a real wood barbecue. Live music on weekends. Ping Pong, sidewalk chalk , family and pet friendly. See ad Page 40.

the Gingerbread factory 828 Commercial Street 509-548-6592, 800-296-7079 Celebrating over 20 years of gingerbread goodness! Serving lattes, fresh soups, salads and legendary desserts.

J.J. Hills Restaurant inside BEST WESTERN PLUS Icicle Inn

Enjoy grilled panini sandwiches, homestyle quiche and baked goods including German apple strudel, cookies, and of course, gingerbread. Family atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating. Check the Web at www.gingerbreadfactory.com.

See ad Page 39.

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Icicle Junction Activities Center 505 Highway 2 509-548-2400 Fun food for everyone at the Icicle Junction Activities Center It’s the best deal in town. Ice cream floats, blended shakes and Italian sodas, beer and wine, and all kinds of favorite comfort foods including fish and chips, hot dogs, chili fries, and pizza. Order while the kids play in the arcade, mini-golf or before a movie.

Come watch the game on the biggest TV in Leavenworth: 10 feet wide and 7.5 feet tall!

See ad Page 46.

J.J. Hills Restaurant 505 Highway 2, inside Icicle Village Inn Resort 800-558-2438, 509-548-8000 Join us for happy hour and dinner in a

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D ining G uide relaxed atmosphere. All soups, sauces, desserts, and entrees are made from scratch in-house! From burgers to steaks and a full bar you’ll find it all. See ad Page 46.

King Fisher Dining Lodge 7375 Icicle Road 509-548-6344, 800-574-2123 The newly remodeled Kingfisher Dining Lodge features gourmet meals created with the freshest local ingredients, many from Sleeping Lady’s own two-acre organic garden. Meals are chef’s choice and are served buffet style in Kingfisher’s lodge-style setting which features exposed wood beams, river rock, and sweeping views of Icicle Canyon.

Reservations required. See ad Page 43.

King Ludwig’s Restaurant 921 Front Street 509-548-6625 Located on the east end of Front Street, our restaurant is famous for its pork hocks and Bavarian specialties prepared by our international kitchen staff. Enjoy music and dancing at Leavenworth’s favorite fun spot.

Named Leavenworth’s Restaurant of the Year. See ad Page 38.

Los Camperos 200 Eighth Street, upstairs in the alley 509-548-3314 We serve Mexican food at its best! Our great atmosphere, super service and incredible margaritas will keep you coming back for more. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

Enjoy outdoor terrace dining in season.

Credit cards accepted. See ad Page 40.

Mountain Springs Lodge 19115 Chiwawa Loop Road 800-858-2276, 509-763-2713 www.mtsprings.com Follow an exhilarating outdoor experience with sumptuous Northwest dining at Mountain Springs Lodge, located on the 1895 Burgess Homestead in Plain Valley, 14 miles northwest of Leavenworth. Combine fine dining with our horseback riding, sleigh rides or snowmobile tours through miles of pristine wilderness. Reservations required.

Open year round. See ad Page 21.

mustards. Enjoy local Icicle Brewing Company beer or wine in the outdoor courtyard where the entire family can enjoy the beautiful outdoors and tap their toes to German music. It’s a Leavenworth dining experience!

See ad Page 38.

O’Grady’s Pantry and Mercantile 7375 Icicle Road 509-548-6344, 800-674-2123 Where the locals eat! Located under the Sleeping Lady Mountain profile, O’Grady’s serves breakfast, lunch and espresso. Northwest wines, micro brews and spirits. Open 7 a.m. daily with extended summer hours.

See ad Page 43.

O’Grady’s Pantry and Mercantile

The Loft 815 Front St. (upstairs) 509-888-0231 We have the largest selection of European draft and bottled beer, and we feature local and regional wines. Many varieties of burgers and sausages to select from. Cozy, comfy, yet rustic and classy atmosphere.

Watch the game on our large flat screen.

See ad Page 39.

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München Haus 709 Front Street, 509-548-1158 Your senses will awaken as you enjoy premium, mouth-watering sausages cooked on an open grill, served with our famous apple-cider kraut and numerous specialty

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D ining G uide Sandy’s Waffle and Dinner Haus 894 Highway 2 in the Clocktower Building, 509-548-6779 Breakfast served all day. Homemade soup and daily specials. Great service and friendly faces. Open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Winter hours 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. See ad Page 38.

Live Outdoor Music

Family Friendly

Soup Cellar 815 Front Street, Below Village Pharmacy 509-548-6300, 888-0231 We have a rustic, cozy and comfortable atmosphere. Enjoy burgers, brats and brews, 5 soups daily, 2 chilis, salad bar, deli sandwiches and a kids’ menu. Prime rib dinner Fridays and Saturdays. A large selection of European draft, bottled beer, wine bar and more. See ad Page 39.

The Tumwater Inn 219 Ninth Street 509-548-4232 Leavenworth’s oldest operating restaurant and lounge. Authentic Bavarian, steaks, prime rib and seafood. Our dining room is cozy and has antique and European decor.

Full service lounge with spirits, beers and wines. Open year ‘round. Friendly service and great food! Credit cards accepted and now free wifi. See ad Page 38.

Viadolce!

636 Front Street 509-548-6712 Italian gelato and sorbetto made fresh daily. Understand why it is Europe’s favorite pastime. We serve Caffe Vita coffee, a Fair Trade roaster. Open daily 6 a.m. See ad Page 36.

Visconti’s of Leavenworth 636 Front Street 509-548-1213 Featuring applewood-fired ovens, rotisserie, and broiler. Always prepared in the Italian tradition, USDA prime grade steaks, fresh seafood, Wine Spectator award winner since 1999. Evening reservations recommended. See ad Page 36.

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Lodging Assoc

Number of Rooms

Number of Suites

Price Range

Credit Cards

Comp. Breakfast

Kitchenettes

Microwave

Refrigerators

Indoor Pool

Outdoor Pool

Exercise Room

Spa/jacuzzi/Hot Tubs

Internet Access/Wi-Fi

Meeting Rooms

Wheelchair Access

Adults Only

Pets Welcome

AAA / AARP

Activity Packages

L odging G uide

N

2

7

59189

V,MC

N

N

Y

Y

N

N

N

N

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

27

N

89149

All

Y

C

C

C

N

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

N

N

N

2

2

125245

V, MC

N

N

Y

N

N

N

N

Y

Y

N

N

N

N

Y

Y

N

N

1

125

V, MC

N

Y

Y

Y

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

Y

N

N

888-717-7878 509-548-7878

Y

54

4

129395

All

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Y

THE BAVARIAN RITZ HOTEL 633 Front Street, Leavenworth www.bavarianritz.com

800-854-6365 509-548-5455

Y

9

7

89269

V, MC, AE

N

Y

Y

Y

N

N

N

Y

Y

N

N

N

Y

Y

Y

BEST WESTERN PLUS ICICLE INN AT THE VILLAGE RESORT 505 Highway 2, Leavenworth www.iciclevillage.com info@iciclevillage.com

800-548-7000 509-548-7000

Y

126

40

Varies

All

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Hotels, Motels, and Suites Adventure Inn 321-9th St. Leavenworth www.AdventureInnLeavenworth.com

509-548-5250

ALPINE RIVERS INN 1505 Alpensee Strasse, Leavenworth www.alpineriversinn.com

800-873-3960

ALPS ROMANCE SUITES 225 Prospect Street, Leavenworth www.alpsromance.com; info@ alpsromance.com

509-670-7531

AUSTRALIAN SUITE 929 Front Street, Leavenworth www.outbackunltd.com

509-548-3088

BAVARIAN LODGE 810 Highway 2, Leavenworth www.bavarianlodge.com

Y = Yes. N = No. C = Call for information

Spa & Fireplace Rooms Continental Breakfast Seasonal Pool

Overlooking

Hot Tub

the Village Center

Turret Suites • Full Breakfast Meeting Rooms • Wireless Internet Two Hot Tubs • Heated Swimming Pool 888-717-7878 • 509-548-7878 bavarianlodge.com • info@bavarianlodge.com 810 Highway 2 • Leavenworth, WA Sonnenschein auf Leavenworth • 2011

Half Block To

Downtown

800-828-5680 509-548-5680 linderhof.com • info@linderhof.com 690 Highway 2 • Leavenworth, WA 41

Lodging Assoc

Number of Rooms

Number of Suites

Price Range

Credit Cards

Comp. Breakfast

Kitchenettes

Microwave

Refrigerators

Indoor Pool

Outdoor Pool

Exercise Room

Spa/jacuzzi/Hot Tubs

Internet Access/Wi-Fi

Meeting Rooms

Wheelchair Access

Adults Only

Pets Welcome

AAA / AARP

Activity Packages

L odging G uide

N

8

N

89119

V, MC, D

N

N

Y

Y

N

N

N

N

C

N

N

N

C

N

N

800-223-8511 509-548-5269

Y

105

8

115235

All

Y

N

N

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

N

N

THE EVERGREEN INN 1117 Front Street, Leavenworth www.evergreeninn.com

800-327-7212 509-548-5515

Y

30

10

79139

All

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

N

Y

C

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

FAIRBRIDGE INN and Suites 185 Highway 2, Leavenworth www.leavenworthfairbridge.com info@leavenworthfairbridge.com

509-548-7992 Y

78

12

69295

All

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

HOWARD JOHNSON INN 405 Highway 2, Leavenworth www.leavenworthhojo.com info@leavenworthhojo.com

800-423-9380 509-548-4326

Y

40

1

70270

All

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

INNSBRUCKER INN 703 Highway 2, Leavenworth www.innsbruckerinn.com info@innsbruckerinn.com

509-548-5401 866-227-8747

Y

6

3

99140

V, MC

N

Y

Y

Y

N

N

N

N

Y

N

N

N

N

Y

N

LEAVENWORTH VILLAGE INN 1016 Commercial Street, Leavenworth www.leavenworthvillageinn.com

800-343-8198 509-548-6620

Y

19

8

89299

All

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

N

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

Y

N

LINDERHOF INN 690 Highway 2, Leavenworth www.linderhof.com

800-828-5680 509-548-5680

Y

35

10

93285

All

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

Y

Y

OBERTAL INN 922 Commercial Street, Leavenworth www.obertal.com, info@obertal.com

800-537-9382 509-548-5204

Y

27

N

V, MC, D

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

N

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

PENSION ANNA 926 Commercial Street, Leavenworth www.pensionanna.com

800-509-2662 509-548-6273

Y

17

4

All

Y

N

N

N

N

N

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

N

Y

Hotels, Motels, and Suites BINDLESTIFF’S RIVERSIDE CABINS 1600 Highway 2, Leavenworth www.bindlestiffcabins.com

509-548-1685

ENZIAN INN 590 Highway 2, Leavenworth www.enzianinn.com

85249

150330

Y = Yes. N = No. C = Call for information

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Number of Rooms

Number of Suites

Price Range

Credit Cards

Comp. Breakfast

Kitchenettes

Microwave

Refrigerators

Indoor Pool

Outdoor Pool

Exercise Room

Spa/jacuzzi/Hot Tubs

Internet Access/Wi-Fi

Meeting Rooms

Wheelchair Access

Adults Only

Pets Welcome

AAA / AARP

Activity Packages

L odging G uide

ABENDBLUME PENSION 12570 Ranger Road, Leavenworth www.abendblume.com

800-669-7634 509-548-4059

Y

7

4

145+

V, MC, D

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

N

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Y

N

AUTUMN POND BED & BREAKFAST 10388 Titus Road, Leavenworth www.autumnpond.com

800-222-9661 509-548-4482

Y

5

N

119169

V, MC, AE

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

N

Y

C

N

N

Y

N

N

N

INN VIENNA WOODS 12842 Prowell Road, Leavenworth www.innviennawoods.com

509-548-7843

N

5

3

120175

V, MC, D

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

HAUS ROHRBACH PENSION 12882 Ranger Road, Leavenworth info@hausrohrbach.com www.hausrohrbach.com

509-548-7024 800-548-4477

N

7

3

105210

V, MC, D, AE

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

Y

Y

RUN OF THE RIVER INN AND REFUGE Leavenworth info@runoftheriver.com

509-548-7171 N

7

7

230425

V, MC, D

Y

N

N

Y

N

N

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Bed and

Breakfasts, Pensions

leavenworthecho.com cashmerevalleyrecord.com qcherald.com gazette-tribune.com lakechelanmirror.com

Y = Yes. N = No. C = Call for information

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Stay Inspired By Nature

Relax Plan your adventure at www.sleepinglady.com 800.574.2123

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Lodging Assoc.

Number of Rooms

Number of Suites

Price Range

Credit Cards

Comp. Breakfast

Kitchenettes

Microwave

Refrigerators

Indoor Pool

Outdoor Pool

Exercise Room

Spa/jacuzzi/Hot Tubs

Internet Access/Wi-Fi

Meeting Rooms

Wheelchair Access

Adults Only

Pets Welcome

AAA / AARP

Activity Packages

Cabins, Lodges, Condos and Rentals, Resorts

N

2

N

245+

V, MC

N

Y

Y

Y

N

N

N

Y

N

N

N

Y

N

N

N

Y

126

40

varies

ALL

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

N

N

40 +

1451250

ALL

N

Y

Y

Y

N

C

N

C

Y

C

C

N

C

N

N

Y

29

N

140395

ALL

N

Y

Y

Y

N

N

N

Y

C

Y

Y

N

N

N

Y

800-858-2276 509-763-2713

Y

68

12

varies

V, MC

C

Y

Y

Y

N

N

N

Y

C

Y

Y

N

C

N

Y

NATAPOC LODGING 12348 Bretz Road, Leavenworth www.natapoc.com

888-628-2862 509-763-3313

Y

N

5

varies

V, MC, AE

N

Y

Y

Y

N

N

N

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

N

Y

SLEEPING LADY MTN. RESORT 7375 Icicle Road, Leavenworth www.sleepinglady.com

800-574-2123 509-548-6344

Y

58

N

140328

ALL

Y

N

N

N

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Y

SNOWGRASS LODGE 940 Highway 2, Suite D (Office) Leavenworth www.snowgrasslodge.com

509-548-9290 877-548-9290

N

N

N

5401250

ALL

N

Y

Y

Y

N

N

N

Y

C

N

N

N

N

N

N

A CHALET AT THE RIVER 11679 Riverbend Road, Leavenworth www.achaletattheriver.com

866-731-8418

ICICLE VILLAGE RESORT 505 Highway 2, Leavenworth www.iciclevillage.com info@iciclevillage.com

800-961-0162 509-888-2776

DESTINATION LEAVENWORTH 940 Highway 2, Suite D (Office) Leavenworth www.destinationleavenworth.com

866-904-7368 509-548-4230

KAHLER GLEN GOLF AND SKI RESORT 20890 Kahler Drive, Lake Wenatchee www.kahlerglen.com

800-440-2994 509-763-2121

MOUNTAIN SPRINGS LODGE 19115 Chiwawa Loop Road, Plain www.mtsprings.com

Y = Yes. N = No. C = Call for information

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Bavarian Lodge

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Go anywhere.

Stay here.

2 Blocks to Downtown 405 W. Hwy. 2 • 509-548- 4326 Reservations: 800-423-9380 www.leavenworthhojo.com

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L odging G uide

Tubing at the Leavenworth Ski Hill is such big fun. There is even a rope tow to take you to the top of the hill.

R eal E state

A tall birdhouse sure makes sense, doesn’t it? We just wonder how they get the bird seed up there.

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B usinesses & S ervices Apparel An Australian Store Agape Outback LLC 509-548-3088 See ad Page 33

Fashion for Twelve 509-548-6175 See ad Page 34

Icicle River Clothing Company 509-548-8090 See ad Page 32

Antiques Apple Annie Antique Mall 866-504-8460, 509-782-1519 Off Hwy. 2 in Cashmere

Antique Mall at Cashmere 509-782-1519 See our ad Page 35

Eva’s Antique Mall 126 Cottage Ave. Downtown Cashmere 509-470-7551

Attractions/Family Fun Enzian Alphorn 509-548-5269 See page 17

Enzian Falls Putting Course 509-548-5269 See ad Page 16

Icicle Creek Music Center 509-548--6347 See ad Page 13

Icicle Junction Activities Center 509-548-2400 See ad Page 46

Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum A non-profit entity 509-548-4573, 509-548-4708 See ad Back Page

Leavenworth Summer Theater 509-548-2000 LeavenworthSummerTheater.org See ad Page 15

Liberty Orchards, Aplets and Cotlets www.LibertyOrchards.com 509-782-4088 See ad Inside Back Page 48

Attractions/Family Fun Ohme Gardens 509-662-5785 See ad Page 18

Rocky Reach Dam Visitor Center 509-663-7522 See ad Page 17

Your Family Name 509-293-6776 See ad Page 18

Bakeries Bakery Creations 509-548-0466

Bavarian Bakery 509-548-2244 See ad Page 40

the Gingerbread factory 800-296-7079, 509-548-6592 See ad Page 39

Beauty Care and Spa Blossoms Salon and Spa 509-679-8062

Bed, Breakfasts,

Pensions Autumn Pond Bed and Breakfast 800-222-9661, 509-548-4482 See ad Page 46

Inn Vienna Woods 509-548-7843 See Page 43

Haus Rohrbach Pension 509-548-7024, 800-548-4477 See ad Page 42

Brewery Icicle Brewing Company 935 Front St. 509-548-BREW (2739) www.iciclebrewing.com See ad Page 38

Cabins, Condos,

Lodges, Resorts, Rentals A Chalet at the River 866-731-8418 See ad Page 45

Destination Leavenworth 866-904-7368, 509-548-4230 See ad Page 46

Icicle River RV Resort/Cabins www,icicleriverrv.com See ad Page 23

Icicle Village Resort 800-961-0162 See ad Page 46

Kahler Glen Golf and Ski Resort 800-440-2994, 509-763-2121 See ad Page 44

Mountain Springs Lodge www.mtsprings.com See ad Page 21

Natapoc Lodging 888-NATAPOC (628-2762), 509-763-3313 See ad Page 44

Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort 800-574-2123, 509-548-6344 See ad Page 43

Snowgrass Lodge 509-548-9290, 877-548-9290 See ad Page 46

Campgrounds

and RV Parks Alpine View RV Park and Campground Open year ’round 509-548-8439, 888-548-8439 See Page 23

Blu-Shastin RV Park 888-548-4184, 509-548-4184 See ad Page 23

Icicle River RV Resort 509-548-5420 See ad Page 23

Pine Village KOA Resort/Campground 800-562-5709, 509-548-7709 See ad Page 23 Sonnenschein auf Leavenworth • 2011

B usinesses & S ervices Churches Check the church section in The Leavenworth Echo weekly newspaper, 215 14th Street, 509-548-5286 Open weekdays 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. or contact the Chamber of Commerce 509548-5807

Conference Centers

and Retreats Mountain Springs Lodge www.mtsprings.com See ad Page 21

Foods and Specialities The Cheesemonger’s Shop 877-888-7389, 509-548-9011 See ads Pages 26 and 37

Cup and Kettle — A Tea Shop 509-548-TEAS (8327) See ad Page 37

Liberty Orchards, Aplets and Cotlets 509-782-4088 See ad Inside Back Page

München Haus 509-548-1158 See ad Page 38

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory 509-548-6525 See ad Page 32

The Taffy Shop 509-548-4857 See ad Page 54

Viadolce 509-548-6712 See ad Page 36

Village Alps & Hello Dolly!

509-548-2039 See ad Page 34

Gifts and Collectibles The Candle Connection 509-548-5768 See ad Page 32

Die Musik Box 800-288-5883, 509-548-6152 See ad Page 33

Gifts from Russia 509-548-2388 See ad Page 54 Sonnenschein auf Leavenworth • 2011

Gifts and Collectibles The Hat Shop, Wood Shop 509-548-4442 See ad Page 30

The Haus of Angels, Etc. 509-548-5484, 509-548-0989 See ad Page 54

Inside and Out 509-548-5719

Jones Gallery 509-548-1077 See ad Page 34

Junkyard Gypsy’s 509-782-9000, Cashmere See ad Page 35

Kris Kringl 888-KRINGL, 509-548-6867 See ad Page 31

Liberty Orchards, Aplets and Cotlets 509-782-4088 See ad Inside Back Page

The Little Shop (a kitchen store) 509-548-5014 See ad Page 54

Mainz Haus of Rock, Etc. 509-548-1078 See ad Page 34

Motteler Village Shops 509-548-4141 See ad Page 54

www.mtsnackshack.com 253-279-3457

Nussknacker Haus 800-892-3989, 509-548-4708 See ad Back Page

The Obertal Mall Commercial & Ninth Streets See ad Page 34

Tannenbaum Shoppe 877-548-7014, 509-548-7014 See ad Back Page

Victorian Simplicity 509-548-4840

Golf and Putting

Courses Enzian Falls Putting Course 509-548-5269, 800-223-8511 See ad Page 16

Golf and Putting

Courses Kahler Glen Golf and Ski Resort 866-872-5089, 509-763-4025 See ad Page 44

Health Services Snow Creek Yoga Studio 509-548-YOGA (9642) See ad Page 17

Village Pharmacy 509-548-7622 See ad Page 32

Home Furnishing

and Accessories Kris Kringl 888-KRINGL, 509-548-6867 See ad Page 31

Hotels, Motels, Suites Adventure Inn 509-548-5250 See ad Page 40

Alpine Rivers Inn 800-873-3960 See ad Page 45

Alps Romance Suites 509-670-7531 See ad Page 42

Australian Outback Suite 509-548-3088 See ad Page 33

Bavarian Lodge 888-717-7878, 509-548-7878 See ad Page 41

the Bavarian Ritz Hotel 800-854-6365, 509-548-5455 See ad Page 47

Best Western PLUS Icicle at the Village Resort 800-558-2438, 888-2776 See ad Page 46

Bindlestiff’s Riverside Cabins 509-548-1685 See ad Page 44

Enzian Inn 800-223-8511, 509-548-5269 See ad Page 45 49

B usinesses & S ervices Hotels, Motels, Suites The Evergreen Inn 800-327-7212, 509-548-5515 See ad Page 45

FairBridge Inn & Suites 509-548-7992 See ad Page 46

Howard Johnson 800-423-9380, 509-548-4326 See ad Page 46

Innsbrucker Inn 509-548-5401, 866-227-8747 See Page 42

Leavenworth Village Inn Luxury Suites & Deluxe Guestrooms www.leavenworthvillageinn.com Perfect location, call 1-800-343-8198 See Page 42

Linderhof Inn 800-828-5680, 509-548-5283 See ad Page 41

Obertal Inn 509-548-5204, 800-537-9382 See ad Page 46

Information NCW Media Inc./ The Leavenworth Echo Local newspaper 215 14th St.; Leavenworth, WA. 98826 509-548-5286 or see on the Web www.leavenworthecho.com SSee ads Pages 7 and 12

Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce 509-548-5807 See ad Page 3

Massage Attune Massage & Bodywork 509-860-4699 www.attunemassage.net

Movie Theater Junction Cinema at Icicle Junction Activities Center 509-548-2400 See ad Page 46

Museums Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum www.nutcrackermuseum.com 509-548-4573, 509-548-4708 See ad Back Page 50

Museums Upper Valley Museum at Leavenworth 509-548-0728 See ad Page 16

Outdoor Recreation Alpine Adventures 800-723-8386 See ad Page 19

Das Rad Haus (The Bike House) 509-548-5615 See ad Page 19

Eagle Creek Ranch 800-221-7433, 509-548-7798

Leavenworth Outfitters Outdoor Center 509-548-0368 See ad Page 20

Mountain Springs Lodge www.mtsprings.com Snowmobile, sleigh rides & horseback rides See ad Page 21

Osprey Rafting Co.

800-743-6269, 509-548-6800 See ad Page 20

RiverRider.com

800-448-RAFT (7238) See ad Page 20

Pets A Paw Above 509-548-3647

Photography Iciclevalleyphotography.com Reed Carlson, 509-548-0606

Studio 1890 Old Time Photos 509-548-3035 See ad Page 18

Step Back In Tyme Photo Parlor 509-548-4249 See ad Page 17

Publishing

Real Estate Lake Wenatchee Properties, Inc. 509-763-3578 See ad Page 47

Leavenworth Properties, Inc. 1-800-483-9848 www.leavenworthproperties.com

Premier One/Mae Hamilton 509-888-3950

Windermere Real Estate/ NCW 509-548-4663, 866-548-7364 See ad Page 47

Restaurants, Delis

and Catering

Alley Café and Catering Co. Italian and Northwest cuisine 509-548-6109 www.thealleycafe.com

Andreas Keller Restaurant 509-548-6000 See ad Page 40

Bären Haus 509-548-4535 See ad Page 36

Buckboard Cafe 509-548-1120

Café Christa 509-548-5074 See ad Page 37

Cafe Mozart 509-548-0600 See ad Page 36

Cafe Verona and Bakery 509-548-1677

Cured 509-888-0424 See ad Page 36

Der Hinterhof LeavenworthBeerGarden.com See ad Page 40

Icicle Junction Activities Center 509-548-2400 See ad Page 46

NCW Media, Inc. / The Leavenworth Echo

J.J. Hills Restaurant

Bringing the community to your door.

509-548-5286, fax 509-548-4789 Visit us at www.leavenworthecho.com Email at echo@leavenworthecho.com See ad Pages 7 and 12

Kahler Glen Restaurant

509-548-8000 See ad Page 46 866-872-5089, 509-763-4025 See ad Page 44 Sonnenschein auf Leavenworth • 2011

B usinesses & S ervices Restaurants, Delis

and Catering King Fisher Dining Lodge 509-548-6344, 800-574-2123 See ad Page 43

King Ludwig’s Restaurant 509-548-6625 See ad Page 38

The Loft 509-888-0231 See ad Page 39

Los Camperos 509-548-3314 See ad Page 40

Mountain Springs Lodge www.mtsprings.com See ad Page 21

O’Grady’s Pantry and Mercantile 800-574-2125 See ad Page 43

Sandy’s Waffle and Dinner Haus 509-548-6779 See ad Page 38

Soup Cellar 509-548-6300, 509-888-0231 See ad Page 39

The Tumwater Inn 509-548-4232 See ad Page 38

Visconti’s 509-548-1213 See ad Page 36

Tattoo and Piercing Leavenworth Tattoo & Piercing Haus 222 Eighth St., Leavenworth 509-548-4658 See ad Page 33

Weddings Icicle Ridge Winery 509-548-7019 See ads Pages 25 and 26

Mountain Springs Lodge www.mtsprings.com See ad Page 21

Wineries, Cellars

& Tasting Rooms ’37 Cellars 509-548-8663 See ad Pages 26 and 28

Bella Terrazza Vineyards 509-662-9141 See ad Page 26

Cascadia Winery 509-548-7900 See ad Pages 26 and 28

Cascade Foothills Farmland Association 509-433-1054 See ad Pages 27 and 29

Cashmere Cider Mill, non-alcoholic 509-782-3564 See ad Page 26

Wineries, Cellars

& Tasting Rooms Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery 509-667-9463 See ad Page 26

The Cheesemonger’s Shop 509-548-9011 See ads Pages 26 and 37

Icicle Ridge Winery 509-548-7019 See ad Pages 25 and 26

La Toscana Winery & Guest Suite 509-548-5448 by appointment See ad Page 26

Pasek Cellars/ Willow Crest Winery Leavenworth Tasting Room 509-548-5166 See ad Page 26

Ryan Patrick Vineyards 509-888-2236, 509-888-4444 See ad Pages 26 and 28

Silvara Vineyards 509-548-1000 See ad Pages 24 and 26

Wedge Mountain Winery 509-548-7068 See ad Pages 26 and 29

Yarn Shop Wooly Bully Yarns 509-548-0895, 866-44WOOLY See ad Page 35

The playing of the alphorn is a longtime tradition in Leavenworth. For starters, you need a good set of lungs to play the unique horns.

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Local agency contact numbers

Leavenworth at a glance

Cascade Medical Center (Hospital)

509-548-5815

Elevation 1,180 • Population 1,965

Chamber of Commerce

509-548-5807

Chelan County Sheriff

509-667-6851

City Hall

509-548-5275

Founded 1892, incorporated 1906 Named after land developer Captain Charles F. Leavenworth

Fire Department

509-548-7711

U.S. Forest Service

509-548-6977

Library

509-548-7923

Lake Wenatchee State Park

509-763-3101

Municipal Pool

509-548-4142

Upper Valley Museum

509-548-0728

Washington State Patrol

509-663-9721

WSDOT

509-667-2815

Local Churches See Church Directory in The Leavenworth Echo newspaper or call the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce, 509-548-5807.

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Climate (Fahrenheit) Min. Max. Med. January 17.9 33.6 25.8 March 27.4 52.5 40.0 May 40.5 72.5 56.6 July 50.8 87.6 69.2 September 42.5 78.6 60.5 November 27.6 43.8 35.7 Year 34.4 61.4 48.0

Driving Distances Location

Miles

Bellingham

162

Cashmere

12

Ellensburg

59

Everett

101

Olympia

176

Pangborn Airport (East Wenatchee)

30

Portland

278

Port Angeles

184

Richland

143

Seattle via Snoqualmie Pass

173

Seattle via Stevens Pass

134

SeaTac Int'l Airport

141

Spokane

180

Average days with precipitation Snowfall (1" or more) - 31 days Rain (.01" or more) - 19 days

Tacoma

148

Vancouver, B.C.

211

Wenatchee

21

Growing season - 140 days

Yakima

93

Average days with temperature Below 32 degrees - 24 days Above 90 degrees - 33 days

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Time Capsule

Information on this map was field checked to the best of our abilities. Gray Leaf Graphics and NCW Media, Inc. are not liable for consequenses of any errors or omiissions Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort

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M otteler Village S hops

9th Street

Motteler Village Shops

Highway 2

Motteler Village Shops Front Street

The Haus of

Angels

Etc.

Two locations in Leavenworth Our Main ShOp

906-G Front Street

Features: Willow Tree Angels, Holy Land Olive Wood, Ornaments, and much more!

509-548-5484

Our SpeciaLTy ShOp

New LocatioN • 217 9th Street

9th & Front Street 509-548-4141

Where we have: Jim Shore Angels, Seraphim Angels, Jewelry, Nativities, Christian Books and Plaques, Manual Weaver Inspirational Banners, all unique to this shop!

509-548-0989 toll free 866-548-5484

Find Karl

Kids, young and old, we need your help to find Karl, the oldest and biggest nutcracker at the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum.

Karl is kind of lost, and is wandering around the pages of the Sonnenschein. We need your help to find him before the other nutcrackers get worried.

Can you find Karl? He is on at least 11 pages, including this one.

Karl’s image is used with permission of the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum.

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Leavenworth’s Waterfront Park offers nice path for a leisurely stroll, especially on a warm day. The paths through Waterfront Park stretch from Barn Beach, across Blackbird Island, to Enchantment Park.

Aplets & Cotlets Factory Tours

Tour Hours April through December...

Monday - Friday: 8am to 5:30pm • Saturday & Sunday: 10am to 4pm Tour Hours January through March...

Monday - Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm Production and tour hours do not always coincide, therefore the factory may not be producing for all tours.

Liberty Orchards Co., Inc. • 117 Mission Avenue • Cashmere, WA 98815 For information, call 509-782-4088 or visit us online at LibertyOrchards.com

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It's an experience that will delight all the family, and the senses... from your first sight of our charming, old world kitchen to your last fresh, free taste of the delicious fruit and nut confection that's been a Washington tradition for over ninety years.

Located off Highway 2 in Cashmere, just 15 minutes from Leavenworth, our factory is the perfect stop in your tour of the scenic Cascade Loop. Our friendly employees will guide you through every step of our traditional candy making process... from hand-sorted walnuts to hand-packed boxes.

So take the tastiest tour in Washington. And take home plenty of boxes of Washington's favorite confection. It's a souvenir that's sure to be a favorite with friends and family!

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Tour the Famous Aplets & Cotlets Candy Kitchen in Cashmere!

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