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A guide to Washington’s Bavarian Village

Leavenworth ~ Celebrating 50 Years of Fun in our 4- season destination!

A supplement to The Leavenworth Echo

W elcome Contents

Welcome.................................... 2 Leavenworth FAQs...................... 3 Festivals................................4 - 7 50 years of Royal Ladies ......8 - 9 Valley Arts........................10 - 11 Family Fun........................ 12 -14 Leavenworth Summer Thearter.. 15 Recreation........................ 16 - 18 Camping.......................... 19 - 20 Wines, brews, produce ......21 - 23 Wine Map........................ 24 - 25 Shopping guide.................26 - 31 Dining guide.................... 32 - 35 History............................... 36-37 Bavarian Magic........................38 Lodging guide.................. 39 - 43 Real Estate...............................43 Downtown map........................44 Businesses & Services...... 45 - 46 Find Karl..................................47

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

2013-2014 Edition Publishers: Bill and Carol Forhan, Jeff and Audrey Walter Advertising Manager & Sales: Carol Forhan Advertising: Lindsay Timmermans, Dean Wilson Editor: Ian Dunn Design & Production: Clint Hollingsworth Writers/Photographers: Ian Dunn, Kacie Thrift, Bill Forhan, Clint Hollingsworth, Bob Rankin, Carol Forhan, Chris Kelly, Heidi Swoboda Icicle Valley Photography/Reed Carlson 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 design by Clint Hollingsworth Cover photographs by Leavenworth Echo Staff Main photo: Bill Forhan

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A Royal Welcome It is an honor to be Leavenworth’s 50th Royal Lady!

I have lived in this town for a long time, but each day I celebrate this is my home. No other place I have ever visited has the unique set of qualities Leavenworth has to offer.

From the four beautiful and distinct seasons to the amazing landscape, the Bavarian theme to the agricultural wealth of the area, Leavenworth truly is a miracle town!

Anyone who knows me knows that I love to travel, especially to Germany. It never fails to amaze me that on my travels I frequently run into people who have visited and love our town. I love to hear the excitement in the voices of the people who have visited here, and the most common phrase I hear is “You are so lucky to live in such a beautiful place!”

They are absolutely right. My life in Leavenworth has been blessed in so many ways. As a business person, I have benefited from the unique miracle of an authentic-looking Bavarian Village centrally located on a major highway in one of the loveliest states in our nation. So many people travel here from

all over the world because we offer something truly unique – a town that looks like it was scooped up from the Bavarian Alps and set down in a place with something for everyone. From festivals to skiing to rafting to wine tasting to hiking – we have it all!

This is a great place to raise a family because of the clean air, beautiful surroundings and the community spirit. Even now that my children are grown, I am still enjoying the beauty of the hiking trails, lakes and many recreational activities of the area, including fabulous music events and fun festivals.

The Autumn Leaf Festival has always been dear to my heart. I have been a participant in the parades for many years, driving my team of horses and wagon alongside locals in Dirndl & Lederhosen, floats and marching bands. I love how our Village shines in the eyes of all the participants and onlookers. Now, more than ever, Leavenworth offers the vision of a small town that dared to dream and achieve great things.

I am proud and honored to represent our town this year as Royal Lady. I hope to see you and be sure to wave and say, “Gruess Gott!”

Heidi Forchemer, Royal Lady of the Autumn Leaves 2013

Herzlich Willkommen You are most cordially welcome to the beautiful Bavarian Village of Leavenworth and we thank you for choosing to visit us! This lovely community has a rich and interesting history from our earliest days of logging and lumber mills when the Great Northern Railway tracks travelled right through the center of town. (Don’t miss the Leavenworth Museum, especially if you’re a history buff!)

Agriculture has always been important to our heritage as well, and this region has always been world-famous for the pears and apples grown right in this valley.

More recently, we have created a flourishing wine industry and local vintners are constantly planting interesting varieties of grapes to enhance their local wine production.

Leavenworth has a wonderful variety of restaurants, bakeries and specialty food shops to appeal to every taste. Whether you’re crav-

ing a traditional bratwurst and sauerkraut on a bun or a romantic alfresco dinner experience for two, we can serve you.

Looking for lodging? We can accommodate you with a great selection of Bed and Breakfasts, hotels, motels, cabins, condos and camping, ranging from worldclass hotels to tenting and everything in between.

Because we are so perfectly situated in the picturesque eastern foothills of the Cascade Mountains, our four-season climate creates opportunities for all kinds of outdoor activities all year round.

From a scenic round of golf along the Wenatchee River to a stroll in one of Leavenworth’s beautiful parks, to extreme rock climbing.

We have it all! Hiking, biking, river rafting, dog-sledding, birding, cross-country and downhill skiing, tubing, sledding, snowmobiling, kayaking, horseback riding, fishing, swimming, or just enjoying the sun…the list is endless and so is the fun!

Leavenworth has dozens of ways to entertain you including authentic Bavarian folk music performances in our historic Front Street

Park Gazebo, strolling musicians, world-class chamber music concerts at the Icicle Creek Music Center and live music and dancing downtown. Every year our own Leavenworth Summer Theater presents high quality musical theater performances in three different venues, as well as a Christmas season holiday presentation every winter. Don’t miss the annual outdoor performances of “The Sound of Music.” Trust me, you’ll want to see them all!

So relax, tour the village, enjoy the art in the park, feast your eyes on our beautiful snow-capped mountains and make a few memories. Come and take part in one of our many festivals, come for a day, come for a weekend or spend as long as you can with us.

Leavenworth has so much to offer, you’ll want to visit us again and again, and Leavenworth’s legendary hospitality will be waiting for you.

Cheri Kelley Farivar, City of Leavenworth Mayor

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G eneral I nformation

Leavenworth Frequently Asked Questions

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 Commercial streets and parking lots along U.S. Highway 2. Paid parking is now also available at the large lots across the street from the Festhalle, adjacent to U.S. Highway 2. Paid parking is also being developed at a lot next to city hall.

Local agency contact numbers Cascade (Hospital)

Medical

If you’re visiting during one of Leavenworth’s many great festivals or on a weekend, parking close to downtown may be a challenge. Parking in the paid lots is your best choice for close to downtown parking.

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.

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

Leavenworth at a glance

509-548-5815

Elevation 1,180 • Population 1,993

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 at NCWBIZLINK.COM or in

The Leavenworth Echo newspaper

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Climate (Fahrenheit) Min. Max. January 17.9 33.6 March 27.4 52.5 May 40.5 72.5 July 50.8 87.6 September 42.5 78.6 November 27.6 43.8 Year 34.4 61.4

Med. 25.8 40.0 56.6 69.2 60.5 35.7 48.0

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.

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!

Driving Distances Location

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Ellensburg

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Everett

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Olympia

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Pangborn Airport (East Wenatchee)

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Port Angeles

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Richland

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Seattle via Snoqualmie Pass

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SeaTac Int'l Airport

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Spokane

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

Tacoma

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Vancouver, B.C.

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Wenatchee

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Growing season - 140 days

Yakima

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

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The colorful Leavenworth Bier Wagen has become one of the many symbols of Leavenworth. The Wagen was built by local craftsmen and the tack for the beautiful Belgian Horses was made in Bavaria.

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, our nationally recognized Christmas Lighting Festival and Bavarian 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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F estivals Spring Sensation April 1-30

Tantalize your senses all through April with a month-long prost (toast) to our pears. Specialty made foods, wines and gifts that highlight the pear. Call 509-5485807 for information.

Leavenworth International Film Festival April 6

Showcasing the best recent independent films with a focus on outdoor recreation. From 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Leavenworth Festhalle. Grand prize $1,000, 1st place $250 (5 categories), over $5,000 in cash and prizes. For information, call 509-888-9960. www.leavenworthfilmfestival.org

Leavenworth Ale Fest April 20

The sixth annual Leavenworth Ale Fest fund-raising event, from 2 to 10 p.m., is for the benefit of the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum. It has become a popular event for locals and tourists, with more than 20 mirco-brews on tap, and delicious food and entertainment by local Northwest bands to enjoy throughout the village.

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

LIFE2 Earth Day Community Fair April 21

Come gather with friends and neighbors and enjoy food, music, booths and activities building awareness about environmental, economic and social sustainability from noon to 4 p.m. at Lions Club Park. Call 548-0181 for information. www.wenatcheeriverinstitute.com

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Dancing in the streets is a popular event at nearly every Leavenworth Festival. Visitors can enjoy colorful performances of tradtional folk dancing or join in with the "chicken" dance.

Maifest May 10-12

A wonderful spring tradition, this will be the 43rd 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 a variety of horses, colorful 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. Don’t forget the Lions Club Breakfast. The local Lions Club serves breakfast to all from 7 to 11 a.m. on May 11 at Lions Club Park, on Hwy 2. Bring your appetite! www.leavenworthlions.com www.leavenworth.org

Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest May 16-19

Celebrate birdsong and explore the natural world during the 11th 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 Race and Brews Festival June 1

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 16th annual IMBA-sanctioned cross-country 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

Leavenworth Wine Walk June 1

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 11th annual Leavenworth Wine Walk is from noon to 6 p.m. www.cascadefarmlands.com

Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration June 20-23

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,

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

Royal Lady Memories Helen Rayfield Royal Lady 1994

Leavenworth International Dance Festival June 29-30

Two days of International Dance showcasing groups from throughout the Pacific Northwest and representing such countries as Brazil, Croatia, Mexico, Philippines, Hawaii, and featuring our own German dance group, the Edelweiss Tanz Gruppe. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at the downtown Gazebo.

Leavenworthinternationaldancefestival.org

Kinderfest July 4

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. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Grandparents always welcome!

Call 509-548-5807

Photo by Bob Rankin

Accordionists from Leavenworth and beyond gather for a performance at the Gazebo during the annual Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration in June.

Bicultural Festival July 5

Bilingual-Educational-Fun in Spanish and English: nature walks, food, music, family activities.

Includes the U.S. Citizen Naturalization Ceremony and awardwinning Latino author, Luis Urrea. At the Icicle Creek Center for the Arts, 7409 Icicle Road. Call 509-548-6347. www.icicle.org

A Nutcracker Day in Leavenworth July 6

A contest to create a unique way to crack a hazelnut-a simple task done in a complex or artistic way.

Open to amateurs with four age divisions. From 1 to 5 p.m. at the Leavenworth Festhalle. Call or visit to enter contest.

509-548-4573. www.nutcrackermuseum.com

Leavenworth Wine Tasting Festival August 17

Free cotton candy at Kinderfest!

The 12th annual Leavenworth Wine Tasting Festival, sponsored by the Cascade Farmlands 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. www.cascadefarmlands.com

Were you surprised to be asked to be Royal Lady and why?

I was so happy to be asked to be the Royal Lady of my hometown. What an honor!

I grew up in Leavenworth and watched my town slowly change. It went from being full of familiar faces, to being packed with thousands of strangers.

What was the most exciting part of your year as the Royal Lady?

I am so proud of our community and what it has accomplished over the last 50 years. The Autumn Leaf Festival Association and the Royal Ladies have been instrumental in taking Leavenworth from a small, dying town and turning it into a thriving city with millions of visitors each year. The spirit and beauty of Leavenworth leaves a lasting impression on the memories of its visitors.

What changes have you seen in our community because of the Royal Lady as ambassador for Leavenworth?

My year was a very dramatic one for Leavenworth. In 1994, we had the big fires and the entire town was surrounded by flames. Leavenworth was on the national news daily. We were cut off from Seattle and they thought we were goners!

Seattle was astonished when we showed up for the Sea Fair Parade. The pass had been closed for days. The country thought we were burning up and expected us to be a no show. You wouldn’t have believed the crowd. As our float passed with the sign “thanks for your support Seattle” the crowd rose in a standing ovation. We were loved. Many tears were shed at that parade.

Avian opportunities are everywhere! Make sure to bring your binoculars to the Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest. There’s lots to see.

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The beautiful Christmas lights give life to the quiet streets of Leavenworth on a crisp winter evening.

Wenatchee River Salmon Festival September 19-20

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 23rd 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 27-29

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 50 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. Enjoy the Lions Club Breakfast with family

and friends from 7 to 11 a.m. on Sept. 28 and 29 at Lions Club Park on Hwy. 2. www.autumnleaffestival.com

Oktoberfest October 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19

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 sale and traditional procession through town. Now in its 16th 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! Enjoy the Lions Club Breakfast with family and friends from 8 to 11 a.m. on Oct. 5 and 12 at Lions Club Park. www.leavenworthoktoberfest.com

Christkindlmarkt November 29, 30, December 1

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, an organization that helps maintain the village’s authentic Bavarian atmosphere. www.christkindlmarkt. projektbayern.com

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Christmas Lighting Festival December 6-8, 13-15, 20-22

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. A special early morning lighting ceremony was held a few years ago in order to wish the entire country a Merry Christmas on “Good Morning America!” live from New 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 grandkids sledding in Front Street Park, having your picture taken with one of our many colorful Christmas characters, or just watching the sparkle in 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

Photo by Chris Kelly

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

Christmas In The Mountains December 5, 12

The Leavenworth Village Voices annual choral concert series.

Come join the Village Voices and get in the Christmas spirit with their delightful presentation of traditional and contemporary Holiday music. You might even get a chance to join the choir for the singing of Handel's Hallelujah Chorus! At 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 5 and 4 p.m. on Dec. 12 at the Leavenworth Church of the Nazarene, 111 Ski Hill Drive. Call 509-548-9797. www.leavenworthvillagevoices.org

Bavarian Icefest January 17-19, 2014

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 7

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The Royal Lady of the Autumn Leaves, your royal hostess for 50 years The Royal Ladies of the Autumn Leaves has been a Leavenworth tradition for 50 years now. Starting with Martha Jensen in 1964 to the current Royal Lady Heidi Forchemer, it is a Leavenworth tradition. Each year, the Royal Lady is selected by special Autumn Leaf Festival Association Committee. The selection of the Royal Lady is entirely a secret. And this secret

must be kept until the Royal Lady is formally introduced to the community at the Royal Lady Banquet in March. It is such a guarded secret not even the family of the Royal Lady can know. The Royal Lady serves as the ambassador for Leavenworth the entire year, representing the Autumn Leaf Festival and Leavenworth.

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The September 24, 1964 edition (shown here) was the first edition to promote Leavenworth's historic revival.

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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 check out our Website at www.leavenworthecho.com

Village Art in the Park This venue opens May 3, 4, and 5 and continues through October 20. Shows are Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with Thursdays added during the months of July and August. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m; 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 509548-5809 or visit 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. Icicle Arts promotes the arts and insures 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 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. For information call 509-548-2278 or look on the web at iciclearts.org.

The Village Voices Leavenworth’s community chorus presents an annual Christmas in the Mountains Concert Dec. 5, 6, 13 and 15 with talented guest artists and friends. For information, call 509-548-8058 or visit www.leavenworthvillagevoices.org

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

Leavenworth artist Lori Aylesworth works on her next painting while at Art in the Park. spring. The group is available for special performances and workshops. Call 509-548-5138 for information or visit online at www.marlinhandbells.com

Musikkapelle Leavenworth The official town band, Musikkap e lle Le av e nw o rth, p ro vides the musical backdrop for Leavenworth. They play a variety of music including many traditional Bavarian pieces. You will recognize them instantly from

their colorful Bavarian uniforms and the collection of popular brass instruments like Tubas and Pflugelhorns. No Leavenworth Festival is complete without hearing at least a few notes from these talented musicians including their rousing rendition of the always popular "chicken" dance.

For information visit www.musikkapelleleavenworth.org.

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. For more information call 509-548-5807 or visit www.bronnjourney.com.

Icicle Creek Center for the Arts

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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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Icicle Creek Center for the Arts is dedicated to celebrating excellence in the lively arts and inspiring generations of artists and audiences through exceptional experiences, live performances, and special events - all in the breathtaking, natural setting of

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V alley A rts Royal Lady Memories Margaret Marson Royal Lady 2004 Were you surprised to be asked to be Royal Lady and why?

I was so surprised that at first I thought the person was joking. It took a moment before I realized it was a serious question.

The Marlin Handbell Ringers features the unique sounds of 108 handbells.

the mountain meadows. Call 877265-6026 for informaton or visit www.icicle.org

Vox Docs Film Festival May 3-4 at the new Snowy Owl Theater. Five award winning documentary stories of hope, triumph, relevance, and social change. Buy tickets for individual films or a festival pass for the entire weekend. All ticket proceeds support local non-profit organizations. Call 509-548-6347 for information.

Icicle Creek International Chamber Music Festival

Edelweiss Tanz Gruppe Leavenworth is home to the Edelweiss Tanz Gruppe, our local Bavarian dancers who appear during the many festivals delighting audiences.

They perform a host of dances from Bavaria at the Gazebo during the summer and fall, and will be in the Festhalle in Leavenworth entertaining thousands of visitors during Oktoberfest. A small group of the dancers are available for conventions, performances, and teaching workshops in Bavarian folk dancing.

Contact Glenn Holmes 509-548-5201 or email : das_bergblick@hotmail.com for schedule availability.

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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.

Filled with unforgettable musical experiences amid the breathtaking beauty of the Cascades. Join us July 6-30 in celebrating inspired music by the world’s most beloved composers, performed by the world-class artists in the intimate and acoustically perfect setting of Canyon Wren Recital Hall.

Wild and Scenic Music Fest A weekend festival of barn dances August 24-25 with live music, jamming, great food, beer and wine, all held in the beautiful Icicle Creek Center for the Arts.

For information call 509-5486347 or 877-265-6026 or visit www.icicle.org.

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What was the most exciting part of your year as the Royal Lady?

The most exciting part of my year was hosting festival dignitaries from other communities during our own Autumn Leaf Festival and parade. I have always been very proud of what the people in our Upper Valley have accomplished. Not only do we live in a beautiful part of the world, but we also share this valley with active, accomplished, community minded people who have created a wonderland to share with others. It was an honor and pleasure to “show off” this community.

What changes have you seen in our community because of the Royal Lady as ambassador for Leavenworth?

Each Royal Lady will bring her own style to her year as ambassador for Leavenworth.

However, the importance of her position is the “why” it exists.

A lady is chosen because of her service to and personal knowledge of our community.

These two attributes are both prized and fostered by any town striving to be strong and vital. If the citizens are proud of where they live and are willing to spend free time building community, then that town will be strong. The position of Royal Lady celebrates and brings attention to that which is good for our town: service and personal knowledge of our community. When Leavenworth created the position of Royal Lady, the town embraced these ideals and thus began the journey to where it is today: a strong, vibrant community that has much to offer.

The Edelweiss Tanz Gruppe perform during the many festivals in Leavenworth.

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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 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. Maps are available at the Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort guest services desk and within O'Grady's Pantry and Mercantile at 7375 Icicle Road.

509-548-6344, 800-574-2123

events, new exhibits, including memorabilia from the Captain Charles F. Leavenworth estate, call 509-548-0728 uppervalleymuseum.org

Upper Valley Museum at Leavenworth The museum houses local area history through the use of artifacts, pictures and scrapbooks that takes you back to the early days of Leavenworth. Make sure the check the new exhibit room, Look around, ask questions and view one of the DVDs offered to the public, such as “Miracle Town”, Women in History and Homegrown Ski Areas of North Central Washington. The museum gift store has many historic books and other interesting items to purchase. For Museum hours and days, up-coming programs,

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Voltaire nutcracker at the Nutcracker Museum

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The Nutcracker Museum

Icicle Junction Activities Center

One of unique treasures is the non-profit Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum, upstairs 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. Guests will be shown 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.

509-548-4573 www.nutcrackermuseum.com KIDS! Find the Karls in this guide and receive a "Find Karl" souvenir pin at the museum!

Right at the west entrance to Leavenworth, you’ll find a great haven for family and friends of all ages. The Icicle Junction Activities Center offers Leavenworth’s only cinema, video arcade, largest sports screen in town and sports themed eatery, as well as an 18-hole miniature golf with fairways and greens winding through cascading waterfalls, around Bavarian buildings, waterwheel and babbling brooks.

For information call 509-548-2400 www.iciclejunction.com

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

Traditional Alphorn Serenade The breakfast balcony of the Enzian Inn is where you will hear the gentle sounds of the Alphorn daily 8:15 & 9:15. Close up views are reserved for Inn guests, however all are welcome to view this Leavenworth Tradition from across Hwy 2.

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F amily F un surrounding mountains and wilderness, and also the occasional bleat from the course’s resident goats, Snowball and Hansi. For information call 509-548-5269 or 800-223-8511 or visit www.enzianfalls.com.

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. 22 and 23. 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. Call 509-548-7641.

Living Nativity One of Leavenworth’s longtime Christmas traditions, the Living Nativity takes place on Dec. 22, 23 and 24, each half hour from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Nazarene Church at 111 Ski Hill Dr. There are Christmas Eve services at 5:30 amd 9 p.m. Call 509-548-5292.

Liberty Orchards Home of the world famous Aplets and 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 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 509-782-4088 for information.

Liberty Orchards, home of Aplets and Cotlets.

ing well. All these wonders are set with a view of the Columbia River and the valley below. The gardens are open from April 15 to Oct. 15. Call 509-662-5785 or visit www.ohmegardens.com

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Ohme Gardens 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, (ohme), the gardens provide a maze of stone paths which lead to fern-bordered pools with trickling waterfalls, rustic shelters, secluded hideaways and a wish-

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.

Discover Photo by Carol Forhan

Lion sculpture at Ice Fest.

Look a salmon in the eye

Upper Valley Museum at Leavenworth

Steer a Columbia River steamboat

April - October: Newly Renovated Weds.-Sun. 10am to 5pm Exhibit Room November - March :  Gift Shop Inside Thurs. - Sat. 10am - 4pm  Museum Tours (509) 548-0728 • 347 Division St. www.uppervalleymuseum.org 

Rocky Reach Dam Visitor Center

Hug 42 kinds of trees Stand in the shadow of a hydro turbine … for free at Rocky Reach Dam. ( (509) 663-7522 Facebook.com/VisitRockyReach

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Royal Lady Memories

Nancy J. Watson Royal Lady 2011 Were you surprised to be asked to be Royal Lady and why?

I was very surprised. I’ve always felt our Royal Ladies represent all that is truly wonderful and unique about Leavenworth.

So many of our Royal Ladies held true to the dream that Leavenworth was a wonderful place to live, raise a family and share the pride of our community.

They made so many personal sacrifices to support everybody in our community and creat the welcoming atmosphere that The Bavarian Village is known for.

What was the most exciting part of your year as the Royal Lady?

I can still feel the excitement I felt as each community in the Northwest Festival Hosting Group’s welcomed our beautiful float and the Autumn Leaf and Royal Bavarian escorts to their parade. I was always treated as Royalty.

What changes have you seen in our community because of the Royal Lady as ambassador for Leavenworth?

The position of Royal Lady of the Autumn Leaves is much more than riding the float in the parades throughout Washington, Oregon, and Canada. In each of the communities where I represented Leavenworth I also spoke to groups of anywhere from 50 to 300 people.

I represented Leavenworth in printed material as well as on television in many of those communities. Everywhere my escort and I went we were in trachten and were greeted warmly and with many questions. It still amazes me the number of people who have never been to Leavenworth. This statement usually always leads to a discussion of those nearby endorsing what a wonderful place it is and that they must visit.

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Judy Wagoner Royal Lady 2000 Were you surprised to be asked to be Royal Lady and why?

What a surprise, to say the least.

I worried about doing what a Royal Lady should do and what was expected of me. My mentor, Helen Rayfield, helped me understand and cherish my acceptance.

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Enzian Falls Championship Putting Course, across Hwy. 2 from the Enzian Inn.

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What was the most exciting part of your year as the Royal Lady?

The best and most exciting part was meeting the many people of different communities and festivals all over the state, Oregon and Canada. We all were promoting our towns and communities for tourism and to present our festival, showing the enjoyment of visiting our Bavarian Leavenworth. Although it is impossible to pick the very best festival as they were all exciting and colorful, I feel like the Spokane Lilac Festival was the crown jewel of them all. To see the support of the miliary at Fairchild Air Force Base was awesome. We had the privledge to have an event at the base.

The pure enjoyment of hearing the excellent military band and singers as well. It was hard to keep the goose bumps in control.

What changes have you seen in our community because of the Royal Lady as ambassador for Leavenworth?

For awhile, the enthusiasm and support for the Autumn Leaf Festival and Royal Lady was waning. Now, it seems there is a surge of excitement again about our Bavarian Village and festivals. Our festival is a family affair and it is inspiring to see families enjoying our village and people who represent Leavenworth.

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Leavenworth Summer Theater - 2013!

Thousands of people have enjoyed Leavenworth Summer Theater's high quality, award winning musical performances. Since 1994 people have come from around the world to experience LST's live, outdoor theater and many are coming back again and again.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2013 Performance dates July 17, 20, 24, 27 & Aug. 1, 3, 6, 9, 14, 16, 20, 23, 30 8 p.m. Hatchery Park Stage Join us under the stars at Hatchery Park for a playful return to Ancient Egypt, where Joseph escapes the evil plans of his brothers and a series of misfortunes to emerge as second-in-command to Pharaoh himself. The delightful Andrew Lloyd-Webber score is a musical pastiche ranging from country to calypso, with a special appearance by the King of Rock ‘n Roll himself.

Footloose

It’s a Wonderful Life

2013 Performance dates July 31, Aug. 8, 15, 21, 28 at 8 p.m Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24 - 2 p.m. matinees Downtown Festhalle Theater

2013 Performance dates Dec. 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21 at 8 p.m.

Dec. 8, 14, 15, 21 & 22 - 1 p.m.

Festhalle Theater

Based on the iconic movie musical, Footloose! explodes onto stage with exuberance, high octane dance numbers and unforgettable 80’s power ballads that will have you dancing in your seat and singing in the shower.

This is the story of Ren McCormack, a Chicago teenager who is uprooted by tragedy and planted in a sleepy Midwestern town where - due to a terrible car accident - curfews are early, rock n’ roll is frowned upon, and dancing is straight up illegal! But as he makes friends and enemies in the town - including Ariel, the freespirited daughter of the outspoken local minister, and Willard, a farm boy with a heart of gold - they realize that they cannot be silent in the face of grief. They must toe the line, find their voice, and reclaim their right to joy, their right to dance.

Fueled by such 80s hits as “Holding Out for a Hero”, “Let’s Hear It For the Boy” and, of course,

It’s a wonderful life! It’s a wonderful love!

A small town hero discovers that his contributions to his friends and neighbors, and the love of his family, are what make life worth living after all. This Frank Capra classic is just the thing to complete your Leavenworth Christmas. All performances are at the Festhalle Theater, located one block from the center of the downtown Christmas lighting festivities.

“Footloose”, the show rockets along with hilarious high school antics, memorable love stories, and a celebration of what dance does to uplift the human spirit.

Find your voice. Kick up your heels. And everybody cut Footloose!

The Sound of Music makes the hills come alive

By Ian Dunn Leavenworth Echo Editor

Since it began in 1994, the Leavenworth Summer Theater has presented “The Sound of Music” more than 300 times. It began on a small stage near the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, delighting audiences from the very start. Set on an outdoor stage in the beautiful Icicle Valley, the show was a hit. LST organizers had expected it might run its course in few years, but it never happened. The timeless music, the compelling love story, the fine

performers and the beautiful outdoor setting just never got old with audiences, especially in the Bavarian Village of Leavenworth. Some years later, the show moved to the Ski Hill Theater, where it is performed today. No one can forget watching Maria begin the performance coming down the hillside behind the audience, singing “The Hills are Alive.” It is just the perfect setting for a musical set in the Austrian Alps. The show’s popularity is such that patrons come again and again. Some come to the show every year. When you see it, you’ll agree. It really is a local treasure.

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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

Photo by Kacie Thrift

The Leavenworth area features some of the finest hiking trails anywhere, from the casual day hike to the more challenging hike into the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.

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.

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Ski Hill Loop - The Ski Hill Loop provides great views of the valley on a 2-mile or 5-mile journey. Go west on U.S. Highway 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 U.S. High-

way 2 and turn left at the public fishing/picnicking area. Hike across the bridge there and head upstream.

Blackbird Island - Not a national forest trail but an excellent family choice. The Waterfront Park trail meanders along the Wenatchee River. Go west on U.S. Highway 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.

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R ecreation ties 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

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

Photo by Kacie Thrift

The Icicle Canyon has some of the finest rock climbing in the Northwest.

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 country quicker than your feet allow, you’ll be happy to know Leavenworth and the surrounding area provide excellent opportuni-

adventures with class IV, III and II rapids April through mid-July.

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

Let’s Go

RIVER RAFTING!

River tubing • Inflatable kayaks • Experienced guides High quality rafts and equipment • Mild to wild waters Not the biggest, but the best

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Whitewater rafting and kayaking are a big part of the summer recreational scene. The Wenatchee River is one of the most popular rivers in the entire state.

rafting trips as well as scenic, educational 1- to 3-hour journeys, recommended 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 can contact are RiverRiders.com, Osprey Rafting Co., and Alpine Adventures.

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.

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 U.S. Highway 2. Or discover the many rock walls ideal for climbing by traveling up Icicle Canyon. Some

Photo: Mark Rice

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 U.S. Highway 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 U.S. Highway 2, go over the bridge at Aplets Way in Cashmere and turn right on Pioneer Avenue.

Family photo of Tim, Sergio and Rob in 1990.

“As kids they would ride, and now as adults they guide.”

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R ecreation 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.

check with the ranger district before embarking on a trail ride.

Contact Eagle Creek Ranch for guided trail rides at 800-221-7433, or call the Leavenworth Ranger Station at 509-548-2550.

Golf

Cross-country skiing

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

Winter

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.

ATV Riding

The Shaser Creek road system is one of only two road systems on the Wenatchee National Forest where ATV use is authorized. This is a forest service road system, not a dual track ATV trail. The road is gated to full-size vehicles--a gate keeper on the side provides ATV access. The road accesses numerous mining claims, with valid claim holders possessing keys to the gate. While unlikely, be prepared to meet a full-size vehicle at all times. The road system carries you up and over the shoulder of Iron Mountain ending at trailheads to several mines. Scenery abounds along the road, and the riding is suitable for novice riders.

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 Ranger Station or call 509-548-2550 .

Snowboarding and Downhill Skiing

The Leavenworth area is becoming well-known 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.

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Children of all ages enjoy the famous sledding hill in Front Street Park.

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Royal Lady Memories Sandy OwensCarmody Royal Lady 2008 Were you surprised to be asked to be Royal Lady and why?

Yes, I was surprised to be asked to be Royal Lady. Even though I had been in the community for over 20 years, I wasn’t born and raised in Leavenworth, so being asked was very special and a huge honor for me.

What was the most exciting part of your year as the Royal Lady?

Three things were very exciting to me as Royal Lady; First, the enthusiasm of crowds at the parades was amazing. The second thing was the first award we won which in my year was first place for Community C & D Division at the Apple Blossom Parade and being handed the award by Linda Haglund, who was the Assistant Director General for Apple Blossom.

Third, was my birthday that year, May 31, landed smack dab on the Starlight Festival in Portland and I never could have imagined such a special birthday. The crowds were so large the float could hardly inch along some of the streets. With great joy we brought home the Sweepstakes Award from that parade, which is voted on by the people watching the parade live and on TV. It was fun!

What changes have you seen in our community because of the Royal Lady as ambassador for Leavenworth?

Because of the Royal Lady acting as a goodwill ambassador for Leavenworth, people have an impression of warm hospitality and invitation to come and visit our community because we consider you family! I was really blessed to have been chosen and I will always cherish it!

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C amping 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.

Campgrounds and Campgrounds and RV Parks RV Parks ALPINE VIEW RV PARK AND CAMPGROUND 9825 Duncan Road, Leavenworth 888-548-8439 509-548-8439 www.alpineviewrvpark.com

V, MC Sh, Wtr, WD, FP, BBQ

BLU-SHASTIN RV PARK 3300 Highway 97, Peshastin 509-548-4184 888-548-4184 www.blushastin.com

V, MC Sh, Wtr, WD, LM, P, PGD, CTV, PNA, FP,

ICICLE RIVER RV RESORT 7305 Icicle Road, Leavenworth 509-548-5420 www.icicleriverrv.com

V, MC, D, AE Sh, Wtr, WD, LM, CTV, STR, PNA, FP, BBQ

BBQ

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Credit = MC, V, AE, D STR = Convenience store Sh = Showers P = Pool PGD = Playground PNA = Picnic Area FP = Fire Pits BBQ = Barbecues Wtr = Water WD = Waste Disposal WiFi = Pets =

LM = Laundromat CTV = Cable TV

Public Public Camp Sites Camp Sites Campground

Fee

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Lake Wenatchee Area Lake Wenatchee State Park 1800 Feet, 155 units Maximum RV size – 40 ft.

Lake Wenatchee State Park – RV sites 1800 Feet, 42 units Maximum RV size – 40 ft.

Nason Creek Campground 1800 Feet, 23 sites Maximum RV size – 40 ft.

Glacier View Campground 1900 Feet, 73 sites

$ 26 premium $ 23 non-premium

FT, G, RR

$ 32

W, FT, G, RR

$ 10 per additional vehicle $17 $ 11 per additional vehicle $14, $ 9/additional vehicle

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Highway 2 White Pine 2300 Feet, 5 units Anything Tumwater 2050 Feet, 84 units Maximum RV size – 50 ft.

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$17, $11 per additional vehicle $5 picnic

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Little Wenatchee Soda Springs 2000 Feet, 5 units No Turnaround Lake Creek 2300 Feet, 8 units Anything Rainy Creek 2000 Feet, 10 units Maximum RV size – 30 ft.

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White River Napeequa 2000 Feet, 5 units Maximum RV size – 30 ft.

Grasshopper Meadows 2050 Feet, 5 units Maximum RV size – 30 ft.

White River Falls 2100 Feet, 5 units Maximum RV size – 30 ft.

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Chiwawa

Blu-ShaStin RV PaRk Quiet Mountain Setting Full Hook-up/Tent Sites Heated Pool • Recreation/Game Room Showers • Laundry Cable TV • Free Wi-Fi We accept credit cards

Icicle River

RV Resort

50 acres on the Icicle River

3 miles from town.

110 RV sites 30/50 Amp Services Cabins • Spa • Propane

(888) 548-4184 • (509) 548-4184

Free Wi-Fi • Cable TV Restrooms, Showers & Laundry, Campers’ Store

10 minutes from Leavenworth

www.icicleriverrv.com 7305 Icicle Road • 509.548.5420

www.blushastin.com

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Goose Creek 2200 Feet, 29 units Anything Meadow Creek 2400 Feet, 4 units Maximum RV size – 30 ft.

Grouse Creek 2400 Feet, Groups only Anything Finner Creek 2500 Feet, 3 units Maximum RV size – 30 ft

$8 per vehicle

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Campground

Photo by Clint Hollingsworth

The Icicle River, just below Rock Island Campground. Taken from the Icicle Gorge Loop trail.

Royal Lady Memories Wilda Ward Royal Lady 1984 Were you surprised to be asked to be Royal Lady and why?

Certainly, I was surprised and honored to be asked to be Royal Lady because I was mindful there were many others more deserving than me.

What was the most exciting part of your year as the Royal Lady?

The most exciting part of my year was spending time with all the other festival friends and being a part of all the parades in Washington and Canada representing Leavenworth.

What changes have you seen in our community because of the Royal Lady as ambassador for Leavenworth?

I believe because of all the parades we attend, many of the spectators visit here all year long. We are well received along the route with, “We love Leavenworth.” The festival is a respected family affair, and for 50 years, has been an asset to the community. I hope the city, merchants and citizens continue to support it.

Fee

Facilities

Lake Wenatchee Riverbend $10 perArea vehicle VT 2500 Feet, 6 units Lake Wenatchee State Park $ 26 premium FT, G, RR Maximum – 30 ft 1800 Feet,RV 155size units $ 23 non-premium Rock Creek $10, $8 for VT Maximum RV size – 40 ft.

2500 Feet, 4 units additional vehicles Lake Wenatchee State Park – RV $ 32 W, FT, G, RR Maximum RV size – 30 ft sites Chiwawa Camp W, VT 1800 Feet,Horse 42 units $$810per pervehicle additional 2500 Feet,RV 21size – 7 pull Maximum – 40through ft. vehicle Schaefer Creek $10, $8 for VT VT, G Nason Creek Campground $17 W, 2500 Feet, 23 10 sites units vehicles 1800 $additional 11 per additional Maximum RV size – 40 30 ft. ft vehicle AtkinsonView Flats $10, $$89/additional for VT VT, G Glacier Campground $14, W, 2550 Feet, 73 7 units additional vehicles 1900 sites vehicle Maximum RV size – 20 ft Highway 19 Mile $10, 2$8 for VT 2600 Feet, 4 units additional vehicles VT White Pine None Maximum size – 30 ft 2300 Feet,RV 5 units Anything Alpine Meadows $10, $8 for VT 2700 Feet, 4 units additional vehicles R, FT, G Tumwater $17, $11 per Maximum 2050 Feet,RV 84 size units– 20 ft additional vehicle Maximum RV size – 50 ft. $5 picnic Phelps Creek $10, $8 for VT 2800 Feet, 7 units additional vehicles Maximum RV size – 30 ft Little Wenatchee Soda Springs None VT Phelps Creek - Equestrian $10, $8 for VT 2000 2800 Feet, 56 units additional vehicles No Turnaround Maximum RV size – 30 ft Lake Creek None VT Icicle 2300 Feet, 8 units Anything Eightmile $16, $10 for WW, VT, G 1800 Feet, additional vehicles VT Rainy Creek45 units None Maximum 2000 Feet,RV 10 size units– 50 ft Maximum RV size – 30 ft.

Bridge Creek $14, $9 for WW, VT, G 1900 Feet, 6 additional vehicles White River Maximum RV size – 19 ft Napeequa None VT Johnny Creek (upper) $14, $9 additional WW, VT, G 2000 2300 Feet, 565units units vehicles, $28 Maximum RV size – 30 50 ft. ft Double site Grasshopper None VT Johnny CreekMeadows (lower) $16, $10 WW, VT, G 2050 2300 Feet, 565units units additional Maximum RV size – 30 50 ft. ft vehicles, $32 Dble White River Falls None VT Ida Creek $14, $9 for WW, VT, G 2100 2500 Feet, 510units units additional vehicles Maximum RV size – 30 ft. ft Chatter Creek $14, $9 for WW, VT, G Chiwawa 2800 Feet, 12 Units additional vehicles Goose Creek $8 per vehicle W, VT, G Maximum RV size – 22 ft 2200 Rock Feet, Island29 units $14, $9 for WW, VT, G Anything 2900 Feet, 22 units additional vehicles Meadow None VT MaximumCreek RV size – 22 ft 2400 Feet,Creek 4 unitsHorse Camp Blackpine $13, $8 for WW, VT Maximum 3000 Feet,RV 10size units– 30 ft. additional vehicles Grouse Creek $50 VT Maximum RV size – 60 ft 2400 Groupsoperated only Call 509-548-2550 Lake Feet, Wenatchee

by Wenatchee State Parks and Recreation Anything reservations call 509-763-3101 for information. Allfor others run by US Forest Service Finner Creek River Ranger District$10, $8 for W, VT call Wenatchee 509-548-2550 for information.

2500 Feet, Drinking 3 units Water, R=Running additional vehicles W=Tested Water, WW = Well Water, Maximum RV size ft RR = Restroom, FT– =30Flush Toilets, VT = Vault Toilets G = Garbage

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World class wines await visitors

Who would have imagined just a few short years ago that Washington would be challenging wine growing regions like the Napa Valley as home of the best wines in the world? But today serene vineyards have replaced many orchards and boutique wineries are producing award winning varieties to tantalize the most discerning palates.

The state’s wine industry is roaring. In 1981 the state had 19 wineries. Today the Washington Wine Commission reports there are now more than 740 wineries 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 has been proportional. From the handful of wineries 10 years ago, now more than 40 wineries, tasting rooms and vineyards dot the county’s landscape.

Leavenworth houses at least 20 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 Submitted photo wines from Walla Walla is the inA charming group of young women offer a toast to the vintner at dustry’s newness when compared Wedge Mountain Winery to its competitors.

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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 yearround 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 won’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

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Icicle Ridge Winery hosts several concerts throughout the summer.

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 food products like green lizard pickles at The Village Alps.

Unique arts and crafts made by local artists are also found in these 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-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 the more innovative local growers.

Another unique and popular fruit product, Aplets and Cotlets candy, 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. With irrigation, those innovative farmers turned a once-arid land into one of the premier 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.

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But agri-tourism is more than just fruit stands and orchard tours. It includes wine tasting festivals, car shows, hay rides, petting zoos and even 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.

A list of wineries and tasting rooms in Chelan, Douglas and Grant counties can be found at www.Cascadefarmlands.com

Harvest Schedule Apples

August-November

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July-August

Asparagus

April-June

Cantaloupe

July-September

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Pumpkins

September-October

Squash

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June-July

Tomatoes

July-September

Watermelon

July 15-September

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.

’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 Page 23.

d'Vinery/Eagle Creek Winery 617-4B Front St. 509-548-7059/509-548-7668 Enjoy our award winning wines at our tasting room in Leavenworth!

Have a glass of wine while enjoying a fruit and cheese platter.

We have an amazing selection of wine accessories and home decor from Old World to Shabby Chic.

See Ad page 23

Cascade Farmlands 509-433-1054 www.cascadefarmlands.com With the Cascade Farmlands Ag

FREE

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DRiving Map

CascadeFarmlands.com Phone: 509.433.1054

Tourism driving map, you’ll be able to chart your course on a vacation of tastes and experiences on an unforgettable getaway in the beauty of Washington’s Cascade Farmlands. Call for a Free Driving Map! See ad page 23

Das Lounge, a Boutique Wine Bar 1016 Commercial St. First floor inside Leaveworth Village Inn 509-888-8987 Featuring wine flights and pairings from local and global wineries. Taste Leavenworth’s specialty foods. Savor Local, European and Northwest Beers. Sip, Savor and Socialize in the chic ambiance of this Intimate Lounge. Open 3:30-Midnight. See Ad page 23.

It's 5 (Artisan Distillery) 509-860-0102 www.5oclockdistillery.com We are an artisan distillery in Cashmere making all our products by hand using fruits and

grains grown in Washington. Our goal is to create spirits of exceptional quality. See Ad page 23

Icicle Brewing Company 935 Front Street 509-548-2739 Visit Leavenworth’s only craft brewery & family friendly tasting room. Experience fresh ales and lagers with locally produced artisan foods! Weekend tours, call for reservation. Check our website for music & events, www.iciclebrewing.com. See Ad page 35

Wedge Mountain Winery Milepost 105 on Hwy 2 5 miles east of Leavenworth 509-548-7068 An exquisite bottle of wine, a memory for all time… this is what we hope you will take home from Wedge Mountain Winery, whether you are tasting wine in the underground cave, behind the thick walls of the straw bale building, or picnicking outdoors in our “orchard garden”. See Ad page 21.

’37 Cellars

In Downtown Leavenworth

Awesome Wines • Awesome Views Tasting by appointment, 509-548-8663 • www.37cellars.com

617 Front St. u (509) 548-7059 www.eaglecreekwinery.com

Das Lounge

a Boutique Wine Bar

509-860-0102 207 Mission Ave. Cashmere, WA 98815

www.its5distillery.com

Hours: 11-5pm Monday – Saturday Tour by appointment

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Local & Global Wine Flights Wine Pairings with Local Specialty Foods Variety of Northwest and European Beers Ports and Dessert Wines Sip and Lounge in an Intimately, Chic Setting Hotel Suites & Deluxe Rooms on-premise Located on 1st Floor, Leavenworth Village Inn

509-888-8987

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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.

Stemilt Creek Winery

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• 617-4B Front St., Leavenworth, WA 98826 509-548-7059 • www.dvinery.com M-F Noon-7, Sat., Noon-8, Sun., 11-6 • 10037 Eagle Creek Rd., Leavenworth, WA 98826 509-548-7668 • www.eaglecreekwinery.com May-Oct., weekends and holidays, 11-5

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819 Front St., Leavenworth, WA 98826 (basement level) 509-548-9011, 877-888-7389 www.cheesemongersshop.com • Open Daily 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.

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Okanogan Estates

703 Hwy. 2 (beneath Starbucks), Leavenworth, WA 509-548-9883 www.okanoganwine.com Open Daily 10-6, Call for off-season hours.

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Local & Global Wine Flights Wine Pairings with Local Specialty Foods Variety of Northwest and European Beers Ports and Dessert Wines Sip and Lounge in an Intimately, Chic Setting Hotel Suites & Deluxe Rooms on-premise Located on 1st Floor, Leavenworth Village Inn

Barns Etc. Tasting Room & Gallery 5420 Woodring Canyon Rd, Cashmere, WA 98815 At Cashmere Cider Mill Tasting Room 509-670-8029 • www.barnsetctastingroom.com Open May-July; Thur-Sun 12-4 & Aug-Oct; Thur-Mon 12-5

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Cascadia Winery

Winery Tour, Tasting & Gifts 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.

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Wedge Mountain Winery

9534 Saunders Road, Peshastin, WA 98847 509-548-7068 • www.wedgemountainwinery.com Fri., Sat., Sun., Mon., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

DO NOT cross the bridge into Peshastin. Go to Milepost 105 on Hwy. 2 and follow signs.

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La Toscana Winery & Guest Suite

9020 Foster Rd., Cashmere, WA 98815 509-548-5448 wmoyles@nwi.net • www.latoscanawinery.com Wine tasting by appointment.

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Cashmere Cider Mill, Tasting Room & Guest Suites

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

Boutique Wine Bar

1016 Commercial Street, Leavenworth, WA 1st floor Leavenworth Village Inn 509-888-8987 1016 Commercial St., Leavenworth Hours: 3:30 pm to midnight 509-888-8987

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207 Mission Avenue Cashmere, WA 98815 509-860-0102 www.5oclockdistillery.com Tasting Hours: 11-5 Mon-Sat Tours by appointment.

Cascade Farmlands Call for a Free Driving Map! 509-433-1054 www.cascadefarmlands.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.

A Book For All Seasons 703 Hwy. 2 509-548-1451 Welcome to A Book For All Seasons, a small independent bookstore hidden away below the Innsbrucker Inn in the Miracle Town of Leavenworth, WA! Come in, meet our friendly staff, and find the perfect book as you explore the hundreds of old favorites, fresh hardbacks, great gifts and eclectic treasures teeming from our shelves. See Ad page 43

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 neckwraps, “Cobber” and Neck Buddy. Great selection of knives and swords, including Lord of the Rings.

Great family suite upstairs. See Ad page 28

Antique Mall at Cashmere

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 29

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 16

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

Commercial Street features several businesses and eating places that should not be missed!

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Die Musik Box 933 Front Street 800-288-5883, 509-548-6152 Celebrating over 30 years of wonderful world of music boxes! Ballerinas pirouette inside beautiful gold carillons, horses prance in lighted carousels, the world’s largest disc player. Come, see and hear music boxes and musical clocks to satisfy the novice to the most discriminating collector! See Ad page 29

Fashion and More 905 Commercial Street 509-548-6175 Shop for casual clothing in junior and misses sizes. Souvenir T-shirts and sweatshirts for men, women and children. Most items in our shop are $14.99 or less. All new merchandise. See Ad page 31

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S hopping G uide Fizzy’s Soda Fountain & Emporium 217-8th Street 509-548-0123 A great place for the whole family!

Try an old fashion soda, banana split or milkshake. Our emporium offers an assortment of antiques, collectibles, home decor, books, furniture and locally made gifts.

See Ad page 28

The Candle Connection 725 Front Street 509-548-5768 We feature Ribbonwick, Wood Wick, Yankee, Root and Tyler, scented candles, Bean Pod, Catskill Mountain Oil Lamps. We carry a large selection of quality dripless tapers, pillars, birthday name candles, fragrant oils, burners, candle accessories, and Naked Bee products. See Ad page 28

The Hat Shop Wood Shop 721 Front Street 509-548-4442 From FUN to FANCY, we specialize in men’s and women’s hats for any occasion. The Wood Shop features handmade wooden toys and puzzles crafted in Leavenworth, and classic toys from around the world.

See Ad page 29

The Haus of Angels, Etc.

906 Front Street, Motteler Village Shops 509-548-5484 We feature angels of every kind!

Element angels, Holy Land oliver wood, Jim Shore, jewelry, books, banners and plaques, and year ‘round Christmas items including nativities. We also have handcrafted items made exclusively for our shop. See Ad page 30

File photo

Front Street fills to capacity each year as Holiday visitors come to celebrate Leavenworth's world famous Christmas Lighting Festival.

1/2E L E B R A T I N G C H R I S T M A S T R A D I T I O N S C Kris Kringle SHOPPING

www.KKRINGL.com Toll Free: 1-888-KKRINGL • 509-548-6867 907 Front Street, Leavenworth, WA 98826 Sonnenschein auf Leavenworth • 2013-2014

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S hopping G uide Jubilee Global Gifts

723 Front Street-2nd floor 509-548-3508 Jubilee is a fair trade, non-profit store, offering jewelry, home decor, music, purses, chocolate, and more. Proceeds benefit artisans globally and also our local food bank, free clinic and affordable housing. See ad page 31.

Kris Kringl

907 Front St. 888-KRINGL, 509-548-6867 Where it’s Christmas all year ’round! Celebrating over 27 years.

The Pacific Northwest’s source for Christmas collectibles, 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 27.

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. Sugarfree, plus other gourmet treats, Washington state specialties, Apple Kitchen gifts and more! See Ad page 47

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 31

Motteler Village Shops

Kris Kringl, the Christmas store.

On the corner of Ninth and Front streets 509-548-4141 Find the perfect angel gifts at the Haus of Angels. New and Vintage clothing at Temptations Boutique. Visit Tessa Marie Children's Boutique featuring gifts and clothing not found in any other shop. Purchase authentic Russian dolls, porcelain, and jewelry. Sample the many flavors Photo by Bill Forhan of taffy! Enjoy Fine chocolates, Christmas shopper's take a break to gather in front of the Gazebo and ice cream treats. Also mail- and listen to some music of the season ing and copy services available.

AN AUSTRALIAN STORE! Agape Outback LLC

Lodging Available

Australian Made Hats & Dusters

• Sheepskin Boots • Driza-bone

• Charm & Lace Scarf • Rossi Boots

(509) 548-3088 • 929 Front Street • Leavenworth, WA 98826 • Fax : (509) 548-1136 australianstore@gmail.com • www.outbackunltd.com

A Drug Store... and a whole lot more

Home Town Pharmacy Registered Pharmacist always on duty 815 Front Street, Leavenworth  Phone: 548-7622  Fax: 548-5441 Monday-Friday 8:30-6:30  Saturday 9:00-5:30  Sunday 11:00-5:00 28

The Candle Candle Connection Connection

Enjoy our old fashion soda fountain!

Bringing warmth to your world • Ribbonwick, Wood Wick, Tyler, and Bean Pod Soy Candles • Catskill Mountain Oil Lamps • Unique Pillars & Dripless Tapers, also Accessories • Birthday Name Candles • Naked Bee Products • Yankee, McCall’s Est. 1991 • Flameless Candles

725 Front St. • 509-548-5768 www.candleconnection.net

• Antiques & Collectibles • Sports Memorabilia • Toys & Glassware • Much more!

217 8th Street • 548-0123

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S hopping G uide Downstairs is food, and drink.

Lodge furniture, and other unique gifts in one store. For everyday and speciality kitchen items visit the kitchen store. And for pet lovers, visit A Paw Above, featuring food and toys for your furry friends. A collection of Leavenworth’s finest shops under one roof! See Ads page 30

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 Restaurant. Watch fudge being made. Visit the rock collectors’ dream shop including books, jewelry and more.

Scented candles and hand made soaps. Clothing items. A store for men. Get a picture at the old time photo parlor, and let the kids visit the puppet shop. Enjoy beautiful Northwest and local photography, art and collectibles. ATM outside. Something for everyone!

See Ad page 31

Photo by Clint Hollingsworth

Horse drawn carriages are always ready to give weary shoppers a leisurely ride through the village.

Two great shops, one convenient location!

Hats of every style and for every occasion Today’s Treasures...

Tomorrow’s Heirlooms.

Find Leavenworth and other North Central Washington Businesses at NCWBizLink.com

721 Front Street • (509) 548-4442 • hatshopwoodshop.com

Liz and Bruce Lane invite you to their wonderful world of...

Musical Clocks

Music Boxes

Over 4000

Featuring artists from around the world

(800) 288-5883 (509) 548-6152

Layaways - Shipping - Phone Orders View a selection of gifts and collectibles available only at

www.musicboxshop.com

email: sales@musicboxshop.com 933 Front Street

Caramel apples, fine chocolates homemade fudge

Samples!

Look for Truffles™ the Bear in front of our store!

(509) 548-6525

rmcfleavenworth@nwi.net

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Wooden handcrafted toys and gifts

Take a Vintage Adventure in the Antique Mall at Cashmere

Unique treasures around every corner, and a bit of history too!

at Cashmere 509-782-1519

603 Cotlets Way, Cashmere, WA (corner of Hwy. 2 and Cotlets Way) antiquemallatcashmere.vpweb.com

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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 other delicious treats. Look for Truffles the bear in front of the store and come in for free “SAMPLES”.

See Ad page 29.

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. Or visit us at www.tannenbaumshoppe.com.

See Ad on back page.

9th & Front Street 509-884-1873

900 Front St. #B- Motteler Shops 509-888-0623 The Tessa Marie Children's Boutique carries specialty gifts and clothing lines from Mud Pie, Mayoral and Stephen Joseph.

Shop comfortability as your children eat cookies and watch Disney Movies! www.tessamarieboutique@yahoo.com See Ad page 30.

New • Used • Vintage

Motteler Village Shops Front Street

Temptations Boutique

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Tessa Marie Children's Boutique

Highway 2 9th Street

Motteler Building Shops

900 Front Street, Suite B (509) 888-0623

900 Front St. 509-782-4206 New, used and vintage designer and name brand clothing, shoes and accessories. We have unique and eclectic items you won't find anywhere else at prices everyone can afford. For service-selectionvalue! A fun and affordable place to shop. See Ad page 30.

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Nussknacker Haus

Specializing in clothing and gift items not carried in any ordinary store.

Now in our new location in the Motteler Shops

Temptations Boutique

The Haus of Angels

Etc.

Designer & Name Brand Clothing & Accessories 509-782-4206 Find us on 900 Front Street, Suite D, Leavenworth, WA 98826 Facebook!

906 Front Street, Leavenworth

509-548-5484

Specializing in unique gifts with an Angel theme, Books, Nativities, Inspirational and much more!

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S hopping G uide

The very pink Obertal Mall on 9th and Commercial

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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, healthcare 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 28.

Supporting Artists Around the World

Blackburn collection

Martha Jensen,1st Royal Lady of the Autumn Leaves in 1964.

Mainz Haus of Rock Etc. Equipment • Supplies • Science Learning Area Books • Bookends • Hand Blown Volcanic Glass Jewelry made by Local Artists • Fossils • Stone Petrified Wood • Stone Lamps • Tea Lights

220 9th St. • (509) 548-1078

The Obertal Obertal Mall Mall Artists’ Paintings • Handmade Soaps Chocolates/Fudge • ATM Jewelry/Clothing • Photo Parlor Restaurant • Crystals/Stones Wildlife Photography • Puppets Landscape/Nature Photography

Jewelry - Home Décor - Music Art - Purses - Scarves - Cards

Most items $1499 or less!

Casual fashions to please teens to grandmothers!

Souvenir T-shirts and Sweatshirts for Men Women and Children

OPEN EVERY DAY

All new merchandise, no used or consignment

SWIMWEAR! MEN - WOMEN - CHILDREN

Jubilee Global Gifts

LEAVENWORTH Haus Lichtenstein 905 Commercial St.

Commercial and Ninth Streets

Leavenworth Rotary Raffle

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Commercial St.

(509) 548-6175

9th St. (Alpen Strasse)

723 Front Street 509-548-0408

Fashion and More

Entrance on 9th St. Front St. (Park Strasse)

Win

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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 The Keller has been serving imported German beer, traditional home-cooked Bavarian cuisine, and hand crafted desserts for over 20 years, featuring the most live music in town. www.andreaskellerrestaurant.com See Ad page 33.

Baren Haus 208 Ninth Street 509-548-4535 The finest family dining experience in Leavenworth since 1981.

Enjoy our famous 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 33.

Bavarian Bakery 1330 Highway 2 509-548-2244 Authentic German Vollkornbrot (Schwarzbrot),Gluten free pastries Laugpenpretzels, seasonal Christstollen and Lebkuchen.

Handmade daily from scratch

by German Bäckermeister Bert.

Guten appetit! Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. See ad Page 34.

The Cheesemonger’s Shop 819 Front Street, Basement level 509-548-9011, 877-888-7389 Leavenworth’s #1 Gourmet Shop!

Located in the heart of town, right across from the Gazebo. We offer a large selection of imported and artisan cheeses and specialty meats. Whether you want to The Cheesemonger’s Shop stock your condo, pack a picnic or create the perfect hotel room The Gingerbread snack, we’ve got what you need.

European foods, imported chocoFactory lates, local wines and Leaven828 Commercial Street worth’s largest selection of beer 509-548-6592 round out our offering. See Ad Page 33.

Along with the cookies that made them famous, this bakery also serves locally roasted espresso, a Cup & Kettle, growing variety of deli items, beer and wine selections, and unique A Tea Shop gift ideas. www.gingerbreadfactory.com. See Ad page 35.

725 Front St. 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 33.

Icicle Junction Activities Center 565 Highway 2 509-548-2400 Catch a movie, or enjoy a game on Leavenworth's biggest sports screen, you'll probably work up an appetite. With a sports theme setting featuring the Seattle Seahawks and Huskies colors you'll find all kinds of refreshments including ice cream floats, blended shakes and Italian sodas, beer and wine, and all kinds of your favorite comfort foods including fish and chips, hot dogs, chili fries and pizza. See ad Page 42.

The Gingerbread Factory

Visconti’s Leavenworth

636 Front Street Open Daily from 11 a.m.

Dinner served till 10 p.m., weekdays, until 11p.m. Friday & Saturday.

Re-invented Lounge!

509-548-1213

Lunch & Dinner menus online at www.viscontis.com

We make our Sausage!

Year round outdoor seating House made sausages by cured Featuring beers of the Leavenworth Brewery and Imported beers of Hofbrau.

509-888-4959

& Pur veyor ld o f o r e produc i m la a s ld wor t e k and mar ats cured me

509-888-0424

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• Artisan Salami • Our own Jerky and Pepper Sticks • Fresh Italian and Bavarian Sausage • Landjaeger • Artisan Cheeses

NCW’s only Artisan

Italian Gelateria

Italian Gelato • 20 flavors The World’s Original

Ice Cream

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D ining G uide J.J. Hills Fresh Grill 505 Highway 2, inside Icicle Village Inn Resort 800-558-2438, 509-548-8000 Discover sensational fresh grill in a casual dinner house and bar. Join us for great dining in a relaxed atmosphere with great views of Tumwater Canyon, and choose from a great selection of fresh grill and international entree's. You'll also find over 20 gluten free items and 9 vegetarian options as well as full cocktail service and a children's menu. Enjoy your meal outside on the veranda complete with ceiling fans for warmer days and radiant heaters for cool evenings.

Banquet rooms are also available.

See Ad Page 42.

King Fisher Dining Lodge 7375 Icicle Road 509-548-6344, 800-574-2123 The Kingfisher Restaurant & Wine Bar features gourmet meals created with the freshest local ingredients, many from Sleeping Lady’s own two-acre organic garden. Reservations required.

See Ad page 40.

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 35.

Traditional Authentic Recipes German Entreés Steaks • Chicken Pizza & Pasta • Sandwiches Children’s Menu Gluten-Free & Vegetarian Options

us Famo s! n Reube

J.J. Hills Fresh Grill inside BEST WESTERN PLUS Icicle Inn.

The Loft 815 Front Street (upper level) 509-888-0231 Largest selection of European draft and bottled beer, 20 taps to choose from, full bar, pub grub, delicious sausages, burgers, steak, pasta & more (food served till last call), a cozy rustic atmoshpere, watch the games on our large flat screens, live music & karaoke year 'round. See Ad page 35.

German & Local Beer and Wine

Breakfast 8:30am-11am weekends Discounts for Large Groups and Catering Available Large Dining Area Avail.

636 Front Street 509-888-4959 We make our sausage! Year ‘round outdoor seating. Featuring beers of the Leavenworth Brewery and Imported beers of Hofbrau.

House made sausages by Cured, Leavenworth’s only producer of authentic Bavarian and Italian fresh and cured meats, and artisan cheeses. See Ad Page 32.

509.548.6000 • www.andreaskellerrestaurant.com • 829 Front St.

Open Daily at 11am • Local Deliveries Available, Call for Times (509) 548-4535 • www.barenhaus.com • 208 9th Street Old Brick Building, corner of 9th & Front St. (Alpen Strasse & Park Strasse)

N NTOW DOWoss from Acr azebo the G

Leavenworth Sausage Garten

The

Andreas Keller

Bavarian dining, live music, imported beer.

Germany without a passport.

Your One-Stop Gour met Shop

Over 100 Gourmet Cheeses ••••••• Leavenworth’s Largest Selection of Microbrews & Imported Beers ••••••• Grilling Sausages & Salamis ••••••• Gourmet & Specialty Foods & Wines ••••••• Picnic Fare & Midnight Snacks ••••••• Cheese of the Month Club Mail Order •••••••

Featuring over 100 Loose Leaf and Herbal Teas

Cup & Kettle A Tea Shop

725 Front Street, Leavenworth, WA 98826

509-548-TEAS (8327) WE SHIP

819 Front Street

(basement level), Leavenworth

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D ining G uide 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 balcony dining in season. Credit cards accepted. See Ad Page 35.

München Haus Bavarian Grill & Beer Garden 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 applecider kraut and numerous specialty 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! Live music calendar at www.munchenhaus.com.

See Ad page 34.

O’Grady’s Pantry and Mercantile

tain 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 40.

Sandy's Waffle and Dinner Haus 894 Hwy. 2in the Clocktower Bldg.

509-548-6779 Breakfast served all day! Great service and friendly faces. Open seven days a week Summer hours, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Winter hours 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Expresso and quick items to go next door.

See Ad page 35.

Soup Cellar 815 Front Street, (Below Village Pharmacy) 509-548-6300 Burgers, brats & brews, 5 soups daily, our famous white chili, whiskey steak chili (made with Jack Daniels), fresh cut salad bar, sandwiches, wraps & more, kid friendly, 8 draft beers, cocktails, all u can eat prime rib dinner (Fri. & Sat. 5 pm to 8 pm).

See Ad page 35.

Authentic German Danish, Cakes, Breads and Rolls. Made daily from scratch!

7375 Icicle Road 509-548-6344 Where the locals eat! Located under the Sleeping Lady Moun-

1330 Hwy 2. • Leavenworth, WA 98826

(509) 548-2244

TM

Celebrating 26 Years This Year, and still the locals’ favorite!

Free Wi-Fi!

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Visconti’s of Leavenworth

Open Year-Round for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Seasonal Outside “Dog Friendly” Seating.

Dine in or to go orders!

New menu features small portions, healthy happenings and all time favorites like omelets, Belgium waffles, eggs benedict, angus burgers, sausages, pastas, salads, deli sandwiches, steaks, wild caught seafood and week-end prime rib!

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D ining G uide 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 an antique and European decor. Full service lounge with spirits, beers and wines. Open year ‘round. Friendly service and great food! Credit cards accepted and free WiFi. See Ad Page 34.

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, re-invented Visconti Lounge, Wine Spectator award winner since 1999. Evening reservations recommended. See Ad page 32.

Sandy’s Waffle & Dinner Haus Good service never goes out of style!

Photo by Bill Forhan

Leavenworth Alpenhorns remind us that before there were cell phones, alpenhorns were used to communicate across mountain valleys.

LEAVENWORTH’S FUN SPOT! Catering, Weddings, Banquets Authentic German Cuisine

921 Front Street 509-548-6625 info@kingludwigs.com • www.kingludwigs.com

509.548.6592

Unique and creative gift ideas Locally roasted espresso Hand crafted baked goods Deli and lunch items

www.gingerbreadfactory.com • 828 Commercial St. • Open 7 days/week • 2 parking spots in back

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Homemade waffles GREAT dinner and lunch menus.

Espresso shop next door!

Summer hours 7am - 8pm • Winter hours 7am - 2pm

(509) 548-6779

In the Clocktower Building on Highway 2

Fine Mexican Cuisine Mexican Traditionals Seafood • Spirits Margaritas • Sangria Open Daily for Lunch & Dinner 200 8th Street, Leavenworth Upstairs in the Alley

(509) 548-3314 www.loscamperos.com

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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.”

Inn is located.

The riverfront at the presentday 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 Lamb-Davis Lumber Company brought in a $2 million fortune after two years of business. At one point the company employed more than 1,000 men.

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

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 U.S. Highway 2 is now. GNRC also built a roundhouse for turning engines where the present-day Enzian 36

A view down Front Street in Leavenworth, before “Bavarianization.”

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H istory 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.

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.

Townsfolk began Project LIFE (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 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 Leavenworth’s First Centennial Time Capsule was buried in Lions Club Park in downtown Leavenworth six feet south of the flagpole rockery and six 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

Museum unveils new exhibit room

Submitted by Mike Cecka Upper Valley Museum President

T h e B a v a r i a n Vi l l a g e o f Leavenworth is one of the best known, best loved tourist destinations on the West Coast. Visitors love the story of the small eastern Washington town which reversed a pattern of decline and recreated its downtown into the vibrant, unique streetscape which you see today. However, as remarkable as that story is, it’s only one of many stories which Leavenworth has to tell. To fully understand and appreciate the uniqueness of this place, you are encouraged to visit to the Upper Valley Museum at Leavenworth.

The Museum is pleased and proud to announce the opening of its newly renovated Exhibit Room in March, 2013. A partnership with the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center and generous financial support from the Icicle Fund, City of Leavenworth, Chelan County, Community Foundation of North Central Washington, Projekt Bayern, and Leavenworth’s downtown merchants has resulted in a series of completely new exhibits. Archival photographs, unique artifacts, and well researched, insightful text describe the interplay of a stunning natural setting with an evolving community. Learn about

Leavenworth’s first residents, the Wenatchi people, and how this place helped sustain their way of life. Follow the efforts of early explorers and settlers, drawn by the lure of timber, minerals, rich farmland and jobs related to the railroad. Become acquainted with people who played a major role in Leavenworth’s development, including Captain Charles F. Leavenworth, founder of the town, as well as the well loved Dr. Hoxey and colorful sheriff Dude Brown. Leavenworth’s economy had its ups and downs over the years, and this story is given perspective in the Musuem’s new exhibits. Lastly, the story is told of how people here joined together to revitalize their community, beginning in the early 1960s and continuing through today.

Artifacts on display include a rare and unique collection of artifacts that were personal possessions of Captain Charles F. Leavenworth, the man who gave the town its name. These items include a highly ornate ceremonial Masonic Lodge sword, with Captain Leavenworth’s name engraved on both the blade and scabbard. Other treasures include Captain Leavenworth’s 140 year old surveyor’s transit and wooden tripod stand, his silver pocket watch and a daily diary in his own handwriting.

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Leavenworth’s Museum is located on the stunningly beautiful grounds of Barn Beach Reserve, in the historically significant River Haus. This 110 year old home has stories of its own to tell, stories which parallel that of Leavenworth itself. The house was originally built to serve as a summer home for the owners

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 timedecay 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.

of the Lamb-Davis Lumber Mill, and for decades was owned by the town’s banker, R.B.Field. For a time it was owned by Ted Price, who played a key role in development of the town’s Bavarian theme, and for many years served as a bed and breakfast. Today, River Haus is the home of the Upper Valley Museum and Icicle Arts. You are invited to visit this house, absorb the outstanding views of mountains and river, and gain a deeper insight into Leavenworth’s fascinating history by strolling through our newly renovated Exhibit Room.

Photos by Mike Cecka

Artifacts from the late Captain Leavenworth have been donated to the Upper Valley Museum at Leavenworth.

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B avarian M agic 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.

Royal Bavarians About 1972 a small group of men started meeting at what is now the Tumwater Inn to discuss how they could more formally support the goowill of the Bavarian Village of Leavenworth. About 1974, the Royal Bavarians were formed and recogized by the city of Leavenworth as the official hosts of the city. Orgiginal members were W. Owen Watson (first Kanzler in 1974), Lynn I. Watson, Lenard Smith, Wilfred Davy, Bill Garrett and Dick Stroup. Of the orginal six, two are still active members.

The Royal Bavarians is a nonprofit organization and are registered with the state of Washington. They are active members of the Northwest Festival Hosting Group Association and follow their rules.

The Royal Bavarians are the official hosts and greeters of guests in the city of Leavenworth. Their mission is to support the Washinton State Autumn Leaf Festival and escort the float to the various parades, especially those hosted by members of the Northwest Festival Hosting Group Association, assist the Royal Lady of the Autumn Leaves, support the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce in their functions, twice a year clean a two mile stretch of U.S. Highway 2 in the Tumwater Canyon under the Adopt-a-Highway program and host our outof-town guests and festival VIPs at the Enzian Inn for the entire weekend of the Washington State Autumn Leaf Festival.

Being a Royal Bavarian means being an ambassador for the Leavenworth community both home and away.

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Autumn Leaf Festival Association In a town known for its festivals, the Autumn Leaf Festival is the “granddaddy of them all.” Royal Bavarians board members.

In 1962, Leavenworth began its transformation to a facsimile of a Bavarian village. In 1964, the first Autumn Leaf Festival occurred… the original Leavenworth festival. Ever since that beginning, Leavenworth has celebrated the beauty of the fall season with an Autumn Leaf Festival. It’s still going strong after 50 years as we celebrate our golden anniversary. The Autumn Leaf Festival Association (ALFA) is the volunteer group that is responsible for putting on the festival in Leavenworth. Besides hosting the thousands of visitors who come every last weekend in September to view the Grand Parade (Leav- Autumn Leaf Festival Association members. enworth’s largest and one of the largest in the state) and to enjoy the beautiful fall weather, entertainment, and festive atmosphere, the ALFA organization also builds a float for the parade. That float, representing Leavenworth, is then taken to parades in cities and towns throughout the Pacific Northwest and Canada.

If one has a float, one needs a queen of course. Just as the Autumn Leaf Festival is unique, so too is its queen. In Leavenworth’s case she is known as the Royal Lady of the Autumn Leaves and is chosen each March to reign over the festival the following fall. One of the things that makes her unique is that she is to be a “mature” lady (meaning over Musikkapelle, Leavenworth's hometown band.

50). The selection of the Royal Lady is a closely guarded secret only revealed at the annual gala dinner in March. Leavenworth welcomes floats and groups from all hosting cities including those in Oregon and Canada as well as Washington.

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Hotels, Motels, and Suites

509-548-1685 www.bindlestiffcabins.com

M, R

ENZIAN INN 590 Highway 2, Leavenworth 800-223-8511 509-548-5269 www.enzianinn.com info@enzianinn.com

$ 115 - 235 MC, V, AE, D CB P, ER, H

- Call

ALPINE RIVERS INN 1505 Alpensee Strasse, Leavenworth 800-873-3960 509-548-8888 www.alpineriversinn.com info@alpineriversinn.com

$ 89 – 149 MC, V, AE, D CB, (K, M, R – call) P, H

THE EVERGREEN INN 1117 Front Street, Leavenworth 800-327-7212 509-548-5515 www.evergreeninn.com info@evergreeninn.com

$ 79 -139 MC, V, AE, D CB, K, M, R

BAVARIAN LODGE 810 Highway 2, Leavenworth 888-717-7878 509-548-7878 www.bavarianlodge.com info@bavarianlodge.co

$ 119 – 349 MC, V, AE, D CB, M, R

FAIRBRIDGE INN and SUITES 185 Highway 2, Leavenworth 509-548-7992 www.leavenworthfairbridge.com info@leavenworthfairbridge.com

$ 69 – 295 MC, V, AE, D CB, M, R P, ER, H

THE BAVARIAN RITZ HOTEL 633 Front Street, Leavenworth 800-854-6365 509-548-5455 www.bavarianritz.com info@bavarianritz.com

$ 89 -269 MC, V, AE K, M, R

HOWARD JOHNSON INN 405 Highway 2, Leavenworth 800-423-9380 509-548-4326 www.leavenworthhojo.com info@leavenworthhojo.com

$ 70 – 270 CB, M, R P

BEST WESTERN PLUS ICICLE INN AT THE VILLAGE RESORT 505 Highway 2, Leavenworth 800-961-0162 509-888-2776 www.iciclevillage.com info@iciclevillage.com

$ Varies MC, V, AE, D K, M, R P, ER, H

INNSBRUCKER INN 703 Highway 2, Leavenworth 509-548-5401 866-227-8747 www.insbruckerinn.com info@innsbruckerinn.com

$ 99 – 140 MC, V, D K, M, R

BINDLESTIFFS RIVERSIDE CABINS 1600 Highway 2, Leavenworth 509-548-1685 www.bindlestiffcabins.com

$ 89 - $119 MC, V, D M, R

LEAVENWORTH VILLAGE INN 1016 Commercial Street, Leavenworth 800-348-8198 509-548-6620 www.leavenworthvillageinn.com

$ 89 - 229 MC, V, AE, D K, M, R P

ENZIAN INN 590 Highway 2, Leavenworth 800-223-8511 509-548-5269 www.enzianinn.com info@enzianinn.com

$ 115 - 235 MC, V, AE, D CB P, ER, H

THE EVERGREEN INN 1117 Front Street, Leavenworth 800-327-7212 509-548-5515 www.evergreeninn.com info@evergreeninn.com

$ 79 -139 MC, V, AE, D CB, K, M, R

FAIRBRIDGE INN and SUITES 185 Highway 2, Leavenworth 509-548-7992 www.leavenworthfairbridge.com info@leavenworthfairbridge.com

$ 69 – 295 MC, V, AE, D CB, M, R P, ER, H

HOWARD JOHNSON INN 405 Highway 2, Leavenworth 800-423-9380 509-548-4326 www.leavenworthhojo.com info@leavenworthhojo.com

$ 70 – 270 CB, M, R P

Spa & Fireplace Rooms

INNSBRUCKER INN 703 Highway 2, Leavenworth 509-548-5401 866-227-8747 www.insbruckerinn.com info@innsbruckerinn.com

$ 99 – 140 MC, V, D K, M, R

Seasonal Pool

P, H,

H

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1/2 Bavarian Lodge LODGING not by Bavarian Ritz

LEAVENWORTH VILLAGE INN 1016 Commercial Street, Leavenworth 800-348-8198 509-548-6620 www.leavenworthvillageinn.com

guestservices@leavenworthvillageinn.com

H

Overlooking

Continental Breakfast

Hot Tub

- 229 the Village$ 89 Center MC, V, AE, D K, M, R P

Turret Suites • Full Breakfast

guestservices@leavenworthvillageinn.com

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 39

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Half Block To

Downtown

800-828-5680 509-548-5680 linderhof.com • info@linderhof.com 690 Highway 2 • Leavenworth, WA Sonnenschein auf Leavenworth • 2013-2014

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Hotels, Motels, and Suites LINDERHOF INN 690 Highway 2, Leavenworth 800-828-5680 509-548-5543 www.linderhof.com info@linderhof.com

$ 93 - 229 MC, V, AE, D CB, K, M, R PH

PENSION ANNA 926 Commercial Street, Leavenworth 800-509-2662 509-548-6273 www.pensionanna.com

$ 155 - 360 MC, V, AE, D CB, H

RED LION 1225 N Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee 800-redlion 509-663-0711 www.redlion.com

$ 79 - 199 MC, V, AE, D M, R, H, ER, P, H

SNOW CREEK SUITES 210 Division Street, Leavenworth 509-860-1304 http://www.vrbo.com/401905 zack@snowcreeksuites.com

$ 396 - 489 MC, V, AE, D CB, H

service restaurant

Full

$ = Price Credit = MC, V, AE, D CB = Comp. Breakfast K = Kitchen M = Microwave R = Refrigerator ER = Exercise Room H = Hot Tub/Spa/Jacuzzi P = Pool WiFi = F/T = Facebook/Twitter Handicap Access = Pets =

HAUS ROHRBACH PENSION

...where hospitality recreation and relaxation are a tradition

and Breakfasts, Pensions Bed Bed and Breakfasts , Pensions ABENDBLUME PENSION 12570 Ranger Road, Leavenworth 800-669-7634 509-548-4059 www.abendblume.com

$ 145 + V, MC, D CB, K, R, M, H, Adults Only

AUTUMN POND BED & BREAKFAST 10388 Titus Road, Leavenworth 800-222-9661 509-548-4482 www.autumnpond.com

$ 119 – 169 V, MC, AE CB, M, R, H, A

HAUS ROHRBACH PENSION 12882 Ranger Road, Leavenworth 509-548-7024 800-548-4477 www.hausrohrbach.com info@hausrohrbach.com

$ 105 – 210 V, MC, D, AE CB, K, M, R, P, H

$ = Price Credit = MC, V, AE, D CB = Comp. Breakfast K = Kitchen M = Microwave R = Refrigerator ER = Exercise Room P = Pool H = Hot Tub/Spa/Jacuzzi WiFi =

Handicap Access =

Pets =

Natapoc Lodging More than a room

On the banks of the Wenatchee River 7 Cabins - Kitchens - Fireplaces - Hot Tubs

Honeymoons - Retreats Families - Wi-Fi

Celebrating over 35 years of gracious hospitality

www.hausrohrbach.com

800-548-4477

888-NATAPOC 888-628-2762 info@natapoc.com

Leavenworth, WA In the Plain Valley www.natapoc.com

185 Hwy. 2, Leavenworth, WA 509-548-7992 www.leavenworthfairbridge.com

STAY INSPIRED

BY NATURE The breathtaking beauty of Washington’s Cascade Mountains, superb cuisine and accommodations in harmony with the outdoors Book your adventure or relaxation package today at sleepinglady.com | 800.574.2123 40

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$ 40 – 95 MC, V, AE, D K, M, R, H

ICICLE RIVER RV RESORT 7305 Icicle Road, Leavenworth 509-548-5420 www.icicleriverrv.com

Cabins, Lodges, Condos and Rentals, Resorts ASPEN SUITES CONDOS 505 Highway 2, Leavenworth 509-888-2776 800-961-0162 www.iciclevillage.com info@iciclevillage.com

$ Varies MC, V, AE, D CB, K, M, R, ER,

ICICLE VILLAGE RESORT 505 Highway 2, Leavenworth 800-961-0162 509-888-2776 www.iciclevillage.com info@iciclevillage.com

$ Varies MC, V, AE, D CB, K, M, R, ER,

NATAPOC LODGING 12348 Bretz Road, Leavenworth 888-628-2762 509-763-3313 www.natapoc.com

$ Varies MC, V K, M, R, H,

SLEEPING LADY MTN. RESORT 7375 Icicle Road, Leavenworth 800-574-2123 509-548-6344 www.sleepinglady.com

$ 238 – 313 MC, V, AE

ICICLE RIVER RV RESORT 7305 Icicle Road, Leavenworth 509-548-5420 www.icicleriverrv.com

$ 40 – 95 MC, V, AE, D K, M, R, H

$ = Price Credit = MC, V, AE, D CB = Comp. Breakfast K = Kitchen M = Microwave R = Refrigerator ER = Exercise Room H = Hot Tub/Spa/Jacuzzi P = Pool WiFi = Handicap Access = Pets Welcome =

H, P

H, P

Bindlestiff’s Riverside Cabins

Go anywhere.

Stay here.

CB, P, H,

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

$ = Price Credit = MC, V, AE, D CB = Comp. Breakfast K = Kitchen M = Microwave R = Refrigerator ER = Exercise Room H = Hot Tub/Spa/Jacuzzi P = Pool WiFi = Handicap Access = Pets Welcome = to the heart of apple Welcome

Friendly service.

Locally inspired.

(509) 548-1685

www.bindlestiffcabins.com

• Suites with Fireplace and Jetted Tub • Deluxe Rooms with Luxury Bedding • In the Heart of Leavenworth • Complimentary Morning Light Fare & WiFi • Charm, Luxury, Convenience & Low Rates • Wine Bar on-site 7010/0213

redlion.com 800–Red Lion

1225 N. Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee | 509-663-0711

1600 Hwy. 2 Leavenworth, WA 98826

Leavenworth Village Inn

country. After enjoying all the beauty Wenatchee has to offer, we’ll have your room waiting with our newly renovated Grizzly Lounge and Cityside Cafe, complimentary wi-fi, seasonal heated pool and fitness center.

Wenatchee

Cable TV • Air Conditioning River Views • Non-Smoking Private Decks • Other Amenities

leavenworthvillageinn.com 1(800)343-8198 Reservations • 1016 Commercial Street, Leavenworth

A riverfront balcony for every room ❖ Easy to walk to downtown shops and activities ❖ Complimentary round at Enzian Falls Championship Putting Course ❖ Complimentary wireless internet ❖ Full hot buffet breakfast ❖ Seasonal swimming pool~ Year-round hot tub (800) 873-3960 • 1505 Alpensee Strasse • Leavenworth WA • www.alpineriversinn.com Sonnenschein auf Leavenworth • 2013-2014

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BEST WESTERN PLUS Icicle Inn Aspen Suites Condominiums Conferences / Weddings J J Hills Fresh Grill Dinner House Junction Activities Center & Cinema Massage and Spa Services Free Breakfast, Free Internet!

505 Highway 2 Leavenworth, WA 98826

800-961-0162 info@iciclevillage.com

800.223.8511 ◆ EnzianInn.com

◆ Half block to downtown ◆ Free wireless internet ◆ Complimentary full buffet breakfast ◆ Complimentary putting at Enzian Falls Championship Putting Course 42

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R eal E state G uide Lake Wenatchee ProPerties Steve Craig Owner/Broker

Your specialist for: • Waterfront Properties • Vacation Homes & Cabins • Vacant Land & Acreage

(509) 763-3578 www.LWProperties.com

@LakeWenatcheeWA

File photo

Spring on Lake Wenatchee provides invigorating views of the area.

The Evergreen Inn

Inn of Six Authors

Free Breakfast Buffet Bar Jacuzzi & Fireplace Suites Family Suites with Kitchens

Innsbrucker Inn innsbruckerinn.com

Two Outdoor Hot Tubs

509-548-5401

One Block to Village Center In-Room Hair Dryers, Iron/Boards Wireless Internet Access Guest Laundry Pets Welcome

(800) 327-7212 (USA/Canada) (509) 548-5515 www.evergreeninn.com

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Autumn Pond Bed & Breakfast

Leavenworth

Washington

A literary experience since 1992

A Book For All Seasons abookforallseasons.com • 509-548-1451

Quiet Country Setting Private Baths Walking Distance to the Village Panoramic Mountain Views (800) 222-9661  (509) 548-4482 www.autumnpond.com 10388 Titus Road Leavenworth, WA 98826

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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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B usinesses & S ervices Apparel

An Australian Store Agape Outback LLC 509-548-3088 www.outbackunltd.com See Ad page 28 Fashion and More 509-548-6175 See Ad page 31 Temptations Boutique 509-782-4206 See Facebook See Ad page 30 Tessa Marie Children’s Boutique 509-888-0623 www.tessamarieboutique.com See Ad page 30

Antiques

Antique Mall at Cashmere 509-782-1519 See Ad page 29

Attractions/Family Fun

Enzian Falls Putting Course 509-548-5269 800-223-8511 www.enzianfalls.com See Ad page 12 Icicle Junction Activities Center 509-548-2400 www.iciclejunction.com See Ad page 42 Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum 509-548-4573, 509-433-1300 www.nutcrackermuseum.com

See Ad on back page Leavenworth Summer Theater 509-548-2000 leavenworthsummertheater.org See Ad page 15 Liberty Orchards, Aplets and Cotlets 509-782-4088 www.libertyorchards.com See Ad page 47 Ohme Gardens 509-662-5785 www.ohmegardens.com See Ad page 13 Rocky Reach Dam Visitors’ Center 509-663-7522 www.chelanpud.org See Ad page 13 Your Family Name 509-293-6776 www.YFN.net See Ad page 14

Bakeries

Bavarian Bakery 509-548-2244 See Ad page 34

The Gingerbread Factory 509-548-6592 www.gingerbreadfactory.com See Ad page 35

Bed & Breakfasts, Pensions

Autumn Pond Bed and Breakfast 800-222-9661 509-548-4482 www.autumnpond.com See Ad page 43 Haus Rohrbach Pension 509-548-7024 800-548-4477 www.hausrohrbach.com See Ad page 40

Bookstore

A Book For All Seasons 509-548-1451 www.Abookforallseasons.com See Ad page 43

Brewery

Icicle Brewing Company 509-548-BREW (2739) www.iciclebrewing.com See Ad page 35

Cabins, Condos, Lodges, Resort Rentals

Icicle River RV Resort/Cabins 509-548-5420 www.icicleriverrv.com See Ad page 19 Icicle Village Resort 800-961-0162 509-888-2776 www.iciclevillage.com See Ad page 42 Natapoc Lodging 888-NATAPOC (628-2762) www.natapoc.com See Ad page 40 Red Tail Canyon Farm 509-548-4512 www.redtailcanyonfarm.com Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort 800-574-2123 509-548-6344 www.sleepinglady.com See Ad page 40

Campgrounds & RV Parks Alpine View RV Park and Campground Open year ‘round 509-548-8439 888-548-8439 www.alpineviewrvpark.com Blu-Shastin RV Park 888-548-4184 509-548-4184 www.blushastin.com See Ad page 19 Icicle River RV Resort 509-548-5420 www.icicleriverrv.com See Ad page 19

Churches

Check the church page section of the Leavenworth Echo available in newsstands around town, or check churches at: www.ncwbizlink.com

Foods and Specialties

Cup and Kettle – A Tea Shop 509-548-TEAS (8327) See Ad page 33 Cured 509-888-0424 See Ad page 32 Liberty Orchards, Aplets and Cotlets 509-782-4088 www.libertyorchards.com See Ad page 47 München Haus 509-548-1158 www.munchenhaus.com See Ad page 34 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory 509-548-6525 See Ad page 29

Gallery

Icicle Creek Center for the Arts 509-548-6347 877-265-6026 www.icicle.org

Gifts and Collectibles

The Candle Connection 509-548-5768 www.candleconnection.com See Ad page 28 Die Music Box 800-288-5883 509-548-6152 www.musicboxshop.com See Ad page 29 Fizzy Soda Fountain & Emporium 509-548-0123 See Facebook See Ad page 28 The Hat Shop, Wood Shop 509-548-4442 www.hatshopwoodshop.com See Ad page 29 The Haus of Angels, Etc. 509-548-5484 See Ad page 30 Jubilee Global Gifts 509-548-3508 See Ad page 31 Kris Kringl 888-KKRINGL 509-548-6867 www.KKRINGL.com See Ad page 27 Liberty Orchards, Aplets and Cotlets 509-782-4088 www.libertyorchards.com See Ad page 47

Mainz Haus of Rock, Etc 509-548-1078 See Ad page 31 Motteler Village Shops 509-884-1873 See Ads Page 30 Nussknacker Haus 877-548-7014 509-548-7014 www.nussknackerhaus.com See Ad Back page The Obertal Mall Commercial & Ninth Streets See Ad page 31 Tannenbaum Shoppe 877-548-7014 509-548-7014 www.tannenbaumshoppe.com See Ad Back page Victorian Simplicity 645 Front St. 509-548-4840

Golf & Putting Courses

Enzian Falls Putting Course 509-548-5269 800-223-8511 www.enzianfalls.com See Ad Page 12

Health Services

Village Pharmacy 509-548-7622 See Ad page 28

Home Accessories

Kris Kringl 888-KKRINGL 509-548-6867 www.KKRINGL.com See Ad page 27

Hotels, Motels, Suites

Alpine Rivers Inn 800-873-3960 www.alpineriversinn.com See Ad page 41 Aspen Suites Condominiums At the Icicle Village Resort 800-961-0162 509-888-2776 www.iciclevillage.com See Ad page 42 Bavarian Lodge 888-717-7878 509-548-7878 www.bavarianlodge.com See Ad page 39 The Bavarian Ritz Hotel 800-854-6365 509-548-5455 See Ad page 43 BEST WESTERN PLUS Icicle at the Village Resort 800-558-2438 509-548-7000 www.icicleinn.com See Ad page 42 Bindlestiff’s Riverside Cabins 509-548-1685 www.bindlestiffcabins.com See Ad page 41

For more local business services and shopping opportunities check out our green directory at:

NCWBizlink.com

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B usinesses & S ervices Hotels, Motels, Suites

Enzian Inn 800-223-8511 509-548-5269 www.enzianinn.com See Ad page 42 The Evergreen Inn 800-327-7212 509-548-5515 www.evergreeninn.com See Ad page 43 FairBridge Inn and Suites 509-548-7992 leavenworthfairbridge.com See Ad page 40 Howard Johnson 800-423-9380 509-548-4326 www.leavenworthhojo.com See Ad page 44 Innsbrucker Inn 509-548-5401 www.innsbruckerinn.com See Ad page 43 Leavenworth Village Inn 800-343-8198 509-548-6620 leavenworthvillageinn.com See Ad page 41 Linderhof Inn 800-828-5680 509-548-5680 www.linderhof.com See Ad page 39 Red Lion Hotel 800-redlion 509-663-0711 www.redlion.com See Ad page 41

Information/Media

Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce 509-548-5807 www.leavenworth.org See Ad page 3 NCW Media, Inc. 509-548-5286 www.leavenworthecho.com NCWBizlink.com See Ads pages 4, 18, 29

Massage

Attune Massage & Bodywork 509-860-4699 www.attunemassage.net Ladyfingers Massage 509-O-My-Lady 509-669-5239 www.ladyfingersmassage.com

Movie Theater

Junction Cinema at Icicle Junction Activities Center Movie line: 509-548-6684 509-548-2400 www.iciclejunction.com See Ad page 42

Museums

Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum 509-548-4573 509-433-1300 www.nutcrackermuseum.com See Ad on back page

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Upper Valley Museum at Leavenworth 509-548-0728 www.uppervalleymuseum.org See Ad page 13

Outdoor Recreation

Alpine Adventures 800-723-8386 800-RAFT-FUN www.alpineadventures.com See Ad page 16 Das Rad Haus (The Bike Shop) 509-548-5615 www.dasradhaus.com See Ad page 16 Eagle Creek Ranch 800-221-7433 509-548-7798 wwweaglecreek.ws Leavenworth ATV and Snowmobile rentals 509-264-4093 leavenworthpowersports.com Osprey Rafting Co. 800-743-6269 509-548-6800 www.ospreyrafting.com See Ad page 17 RiverRider.com 800-448-RAFT (7238) www.riverrider.com See Ad page 17

Pets

A Paw Above 509-548-3647 900 Front St. (Motteler Bldg.)

Photography

Icicle Valley Photography 509-548-0606 iciclevalleyphotography.com Studio 1890 Old Time Photos 509-548-3035 www.studio1890.com See Ad page 13

Real Estate

Lake Wenatchee Properties 509-763-3578 www.LWProperties.com See Ad page 43 Leavenworth Properties 800-483-9848 www.leavenworthproperties.com Premier One/Mae Hamilton 509-888-3950 800-659-3045 www.mhamiltonera.com

Restaurants, Delis and Catering

Andreas Keller Restaurant 509-548-6000 andreaskellerrestaurant.com See Ad page 33

Baren Haus 509-548-4535 www.barenhaus.com See Ad page 33 Café Mozart Restaurant 509-548-0600 www.cafemozartrestaurant.com Fresh – Burger Café 509-548-3300 www.freshburgercafe.com Icicle Junction Activities Center (sports themed snack bar) 509-548-2400 www.iciclejunction.com See Ad page 42 J.J. Hills Fresh Grill Dinner House 509-548-8000 800-558-2438 www.jjhillsfreshgrill.com See Ad page 42 King Fisher Dining Lodge 509-548-6625 800-574-2123 www.opentable.com See Ad page 40 King Ludwig’s Restaurant 509-548-6625 www.kingludwigs.com See ad page 35 Leavenworth Sausage Garden 509-888-4959 See Ad page 32 The Cheesemonger’s Shop 509-548-9011 877-888-7389 www.cheesemongersshop.com See Ad page 33 The Loft 509-888-0231 See Ad page 35 Los Camperos 509-548-3314 www.loscamperos.com See Ad page 35 O’Grady’s Pantry and Mercantile 509-548-6344 See Ad page 40 Sandy’s Waffle & Dinner Haus 509-548-6779 See Ad page 35 Soup Cellar 509-548-6300 www.soupcellar.com See Ad page 35 The Tumwater Restaurant &Lounge 509-548-4232 www.tumwaterinn.com See Ad page 34 Visconti’s 509-548-1213 www.viscontis.com See Ad page 32

Tattoo and Piercing

Leavenworth Tattoo & Piercing Haus 509-548-4658 leavenworthtattoohaus.com

Weddings

BEST WESTERN PLUS Icicle at the Village Resort 800-558-2438 509-548-7000 www.icicleinn.com See Ad page 42 Red-Tail Canyon Farm 509-548-4512 www.redtailcanyonfarm.com The Wedding Haus 509-548-1501 www.theweddinghaus.com

Wineries, Cellars & Tasting Rooms

’37 Cellars 509-548-8663 www.37cellars.com See Ad page 23 Cascade Farmlands 509-433-1054 www.CascadeFarmlands.com See Ad page 23 The Cheesemonger’s Shop 877-888-7389 509-548-9011 www.cheesemongersshop.com See Ad page 33 Das Lounge - A Boutique Wine Bar 509-888-8987 leavenworthvillageinn.com See Ad page 23 d’Vinery/Eagle Creek Winery 509-548-7059 www.eaglecreekwinery.com See Ad page 23 Icicle Ridge Winery 509-548-7019 www.icicleridgewinery.com See Ad page 22 It’s 5-Artisan Distillery (Cashmere) 509-860-0102 www.5oclockdistillery.com See Ad page 23 La Toscana Winery & Guest Suite 509-548-5448 by appt. www.latoscanawinery.com Okanogan Estates Winery 509-548-9883 www.okanoganwine.com Stemilt Creek Winery 509-888-5357 www.stemiltcreekwinery.com Wedge Mountain Winery 509-548-7068 wedgemountainwinery.com See Ad page 21

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C ome B ack S oon !

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 12 pages, including this one.

Find the Karls in this guide and receive a "Find Karl" souvenir pin at the museum or the Leavenworth Echo!

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

Teeing off at the Leavenworth Golf Course.

submitted photo

Thank you very much for visiting Leavenworth!

Karl and close personal friend, Arlene Wagner.

Find me!

Candy Factory Tours in Cashmere, Just 15 Minutes from Leavenworth • Plenty of FREE Samples!

• Take a FREE Factory Tour!

• Country Store and Gift Shop • Apple Gifts and Kitchenwares • Pacific Northwest Specialties

Hours April through December...

Monday-Friday: 8am to 5:30pm • Weekends: 10am to 4pm 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.

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Leavenworth

Nutcracker

Museum a non-profit entity

It’s amazing! It’s the world’s largest collection!!

Over 6,000 nutcrackers dating from Roman Times.

Enjoy NUTCRACKER DAY in Leavenworth, First Saturday in July!

Open 2 to 5 p.m. each day, May through October Weekends only, November through April Introductory Video, Admission charged.

Group tours by appointment.

735 Front Street, Leavenworth, WA 509-548-4573 (if no answer 433-1300)

www.nutcrackermuseum.com • curator@nutcrackermuseum.com