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4 WINTER WONDERLAND: Methow offers unique outdoor settings

A place like no other

The Methow Valley, with its natural scenic beauty, array of local services and variety of venues, is a year-round destination for those looking to tie the knot in a distinctly memorable way. Our annual Valley Vows magazine is devoted to helping you make good decisions about that special day.

We can only cover a few topics each year in Valley Vows, so we try to make those

features valuable. This year, we look at how to have a spectacular winter wedding in the Methow, if you don’t mind venturing out into snowy settings. We review some local catering options, which offer variety and excellent quality. If you’re looking for ideas that are perhaps a bit outside the traditional, we’ve got that covered. And we’ve put together a list of local venues of all types, each of them with their own appeal. Please peruse our advertisers’ information also — they are ready provide what you need for a day to remember.

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Zachary Winters Photography provides a couple’s wedding photo.

Don Nelson, publisher/editor

Tera Evans, advertising

Marcy Stamper, reporter

Ann McCreary, freelance writer

Ashley Lodato, freelance writer

Sandra Strieby, freelance writer

Joe Novotny, design

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Wedding in a winter wonderland

THE METHOW OFFERS UNIQUE OUTDOOR SETTINGS

By M arcy Sta M per

Kelsey Sheldon and Brian

Duchin always knew they wanted a winter wedding. “We tried to talk ourselves out of it, because we thought nobody would come,” Sheldon said. “But we decided that’s who we are and what makes us happy.”

So Sheldon and Duchin forged

ahead, holding their ceremony on the Tawlks-Foster Suspension Bridge on the Methow Trails ski network. The couple and many of their guests skied the short distance to the bridge, while others snowshoed. For friends who weren’t experienced skiers, they recruited a ski instructor to go over the basics that morning.

In the end, just about everyone came out for the ceremony, Duchin said.

Friends who were avid skiers

skied an even longer loop to join the ceremony, and only one miscalculated and didn’t get to the bridge in time, Duchin said. One friend skied in towing a sled with a large thermos filled with hot-buttered rum to keep everyone warm.

Because the bridge is a popular spot on the Community Trail, Sheldon and Duchin got the blessing of Methow Trails before finalizing their plans.

Sheldon was decked out in all-white ski clothes, and Duchin

donned black ski pants with a formal shirt, tie and tuxedo vest. Guests bundled up and dressed for skiing. The bride and groom donned more traditionally elegant attire for the reception.

Although they’re dedicated snow-sports enthusiasts, Sheldon and Duchin are also active indoors year-round, having spent years as competitive ballroom dancers in Seattle. So, while many of their friends are graceful and athletic, they weren’t accustomed to snow,

Photo by Teri J Pieper

and some had never been on skis. But they all made it to the wedding. “They were such troopers — we were so impressed,” Sheldon said.

Sheldon and Duchin continued the seasonal theme at their reception at the Winthrop Barn Auditorium. A friend decorated the barn with an understated wintry motif, in shades of white and incorporating elements from nature. “We wanted to bring winter into the barn,” Duchin said.

To create a natural color theme, the couple’s friend draped gauzy white organza on the walls of the barn. She arranged beautiful whitebarked aspens that had shed their leaves around the room, and lit the base of the trees so they would cast their shadows on the fabric.

To bring the outdoors in, Sheldon and Duchin opted for evergreen centerpieces on the tables instead of fresh flowers. The entry to the barn was illuminated with glowing

luminaria of candles set in ice cylinders.

Sheldon and Duchin’s wedding even helped support another classic winter tradition. After the event, their dance coach repurposed the white organza to create tutus for dancers in “The Nutcracker” ballet.

DUSTED WITH SNOW

Kaile and Andrew Ryan started dating in November and got engaged in November, so the month

felt like a natural choice for their outdoor wedding.

For their ceremony, the couple chose a striking setting, getting married at a pond on the property of Andrew’s grandparents in a field sprinkled with frost. The pond was frozen, the hills were dusted with snow, and the bridesmaids wore fur stoles, Kaile said.

They made sure everyone was comfortable. Kaile’s father used a blowtorch to warm seats for the

Photo courtesy of Freestone Inn

guests. Kaile cherishes a photo of everyone bundled up in blankets. “They look cozy, to be honest. I don’t remember being cold, with the excitement of it all,” she said.

Kaile and Andrew said their vows privately and then held a quick ceremony at the pond before heading indoors to the Twisp Valley Grange for their reception.

The natural setting and frosty weather were part of the rustic theme of the wedding, which included antlers decked out with lights, and cupcakes served on slabs of wood.

“We had a blast — it was sweet and intimate,” and friends and family helped with food and décor,

Kaile said. “I didn’t freeze my guests too bad.”

MOUNTAIN WEDDINGS

People who want a wedding with peak winter activities can get married at the Loup Loup Ski Bowl, where couples can arrange for alpine or Nordic skiing, tubing, the luge or snowshoeing — or simply a reception at the ski lodge where they can enjoy the mountain scenery.

The Loup offers fully catered weddings in their new lodge. “We’re happy to accommodate a winter wedding,” Events Coordinator Jennifer Olsen said.

When the ski hill is open, a

couple can have a small wedding ceremony at the lodge. For an all-encompassing affair, they can take over the lodge — and the entire ski hill — when the Loup is closed, contracting with the Loup’s staff to run the chairlift and other activities.

Catering at the Loup is now provided by Lone Point Cellars, a boutique winery based in Brewster that specializes in “a unique twist on comfort food,” Olsen said. Lone Point offers a range of options — from a casual après-ski wine, cheese and appetizer spread to a family-style buffet to an extravagant multicourse meal with wine pairings.

Lone Point also hosts weddings at its hilltop venue in Brewster. In the winter, people can choose “igloo” seating in transparent, insulated dining domes that overlook the Columbia River, Olsen said.

WINTER BOUQUETS AND GREENERY

Sheldon and Duchin opted for simple evergreen boughs, but local floral designers can combine dried flowers and specially ordered fresh flowers even in the winter. For people who want seasonal arrangements, Autumn Jateff of Northern Farms blends flowers she’s dried from her garden with greenery such as cedar or fir branches.

For couples who want fresh blooms, there are many options for bouquets and floral highlights even in winter, including delicate, colorful alstroemerias (Peruvian lilies); pointy periwinkle-colored Eryngium; spider mums, roses, and daisies, Jateff said. Dusty miller, with its silvery-white frosty look, is ideal for a winter accent, as is fragrant eucalyptus.

Getting married in the winter can also mean more choices for venues, caterers, music and photography, since the season tends to be less busy. And it’s guaranteed to create year-round memories.

Photo by Teri J Pieper

Photo Courtesy of Loup Loup Ski Bowl

Beyond tradition

THE TREND IN 2023 IS TOWARD INDIVIDUALITY IN CEREMONIES

By Sandra StrieBy

As pandemic restrictions

loosened, wedding numbers boomed in 2022. This year promises to be almost as popular for tying the knot, with predications calling for nearly two and a quarter

million weddings in the U.S. If you’re among those planning a ceremony for 2023, here are some trends to explore.

MEANINGFUL CHOICES

If there’s one trend on which everyone agrees, it’s individuality. More and more couples are planning weddings that reflect their

personalities and values

“People are really trying to be as authentic as they possibly can in every way around their weddings and what people experience,” said Kier Matthews, director of sales and marketing at Sun Mountain Lodge. That desire to value meaning over tradition plays out in many of the choices that reflect what’s significant to the couple — location and officiant, music and clothing, décor and photography.

A growing number of couples are also choosing to have friends and family members officiate at their

weddings. Someone who knows you well may be able to create a particularly personal and intimate ceremony; if you choose that route, be sure to understand both Washington’s law and Okanogan County’s requirements, and investigate the long-term ramifications.

Wedding attire has always been important, and couples are exercising more choice than they’ve enjoyed since Queen Victoria’s day. Color is showing up — not just in bridesmaids’ dresses, but in the couple’s clothes, as well. A sand-colored suit or a flowered

Photo courtesy of Sun Mountain Lodge

dress may replace the traditional wedding-day black and white. Rust and other orange tones are expected to make a big showing in 2023, as are neutrals and shades of green and rose.

Among bridesmaids, uniformity has been replaced by mismatched dresses that reflect the wearers’ style preferences and body types. The attendants may have a lot of latitude as long as they stick to the couple’s color palette — or a bride may choose the fabric and establish some style guidelines, then let each bridesmaid choose a dress pattern that suits her.

BIGGER WEDDINGS

Sun Mountain’s Matthews expects to see bigger weddings in 2023 as couples gather with friends and family they may not have seen in a few years. Small intimate weddings were a necessity during the pandemic; now couples are opting for “multiple hundreds” of guests, Matthews said.

“We all miss everybody,” he said. “We miss our cousins, the extended cousins that we haven’t seen. We miss those coworkers that we really loved working with and being in an office with.”

DESTINATIONS

Destination weddings will be popular according to most, although not all, of the forecasts for this year. The big question is what “destination wedding” means. The conventional definition is a ceremony held outside the couple’s hometown, but the term may be interpreted to mean a foreign place requiring extensive travel. Although some couples do opt for exotic locales — tropical sites are much loved, and a favorable exchange rate is making

Europe appealing — most destinations are closer to home.

Choosing a place that’s interesting or special to the people being married may be the deciding factor for this year’s couples, and ease of travel may be especially important to those focused on reuniting with a large cadre of loved ones. With a variety of event venues and wild places as potential wedding sites, the Methow has become a muchloved destination that’s within driving distance for wedding parties from throughout the state.

If you are coming from out of town, thoughtful planning is in order. In a valley ringed with mountains, it’s always prudent to expect the unexpected: “Have a Plan A and a Plan B and be flexible,” Matthews advises. And give

yourself plenty of time to get here. Otherwise, he says, “traffic and other things that can be out of your control can take control.”

On the lighter side, Matthews points out that inviting guests to a destination that’s significant to you is a chance to share that place with your family and friends.

“Encourage folks to get out and see the community and be a part of the community,” he suggests — perhaps by holding your rehearsal dinner at a local restaurant or arranging activities that let guests experience the valley beyond the wedding venue. Not only will you create a richer experience, you’ll also help visitors become part of the special place in which you’ve chosen to make your vows.

CUSTOM RINGS

Echoing a broader trend, jeweler Joanne Marracci, owner of Marracci Designs and a member of the Methow Valley Jewelry Collective, said she’s noticed growing interest in custom wedding jewelry in the Methow.

“Since the pandemic, more and more people are seeing the impact of buying from a local artisan and how it positively affects the community along with the special one-on-one experience the custom process provides,” said Marracci. Marracci said it typically takes her four to six weeks to design and create custom rings. Rings with unusual stones may take longer. Marracci finds that the Methow lifestyle influences couples’ ring choices.

Photo courtesy of Sun Mountain Lodge Kier Mathews

Photo courtesy of Sun Mountain Lodge

“With such an active and nature-centric culture I have been doing a lot of rustic rosecut diamonds,” she said. “They are not clear or white but tend to be muted natural colors … and are opaque with lots of interesting inclusions.” Also, she said, active valley couples often opt for “designs that are low profile and sit closer to the hand so as not to get in the way of gloves, yard work, throwing hay, skiing, hiking, etc.”

LIVE PLANTS

Decorating with live plants — instead of or in addition to cut flowers — appeals to couples who like both the look and the environmental friendliness of living décor. Potted plants are turning up in backdrops and as aisle decorations, centerpieces, and wedding favors. Choices include ferns, succulents, aromatic herbs, flowering plants, and cacti. After the festivities, live plants can go home with you as houseplants or to take a place in your garden. Methow Natives, Poorman Plants, and Wild Hearts Nursery offer both colorful and more muted options. If you’ll be setting up housekeeping in the Methow,

consider native plants that will be at home in the local landscape and support local pollinators and other wildlife.

GETTING SOCIAL

TikTok, Instagram, and Pintrest

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may be of more interest to modern brides than the glossy magazines their mothers studied. Although “Modern Bride” is no more, print publications are still around … but brides are getting more and more of their ideas, inspiration, and

protocol guidance online. Social media have the advantage of offering up-to-the-minute information on what’s trending, as well as tips and hacks from other brides — and a few pointers for grooms, as well.

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The Methow menu

VALLEY CATERERS ARE READY TO SET YOUR TABLE

By a nn Mccreary

From Sri Lankan cuisine to traditional American barbecue, caterers in the Methow Valley offer a range of culinary choices for local weddings.

The valley has seen changes in catering options in the past year or two as some well-known caterers have moved on to other ventures, and new catering businesses have emerged. They offer a variety of approaches to wedding catering, from drop-off meals to formal dinners prepared on site.

Among the new arrivals is

Methow Catering LLC, founded last year by the owners of Linwood restaurant in Twisp.

“We do full-service catering, from beginning to end,” said Ashley St. Leger, one of the partners in Methow Catering. “We love to put our mark on it.”

Methow Catering was launched after the partners bought catering equipment last year from Stew Dietz, one of the valley’s long-time caterers. Adam Custis, Linwood chef, is partnering with Colby Frederick on food preparation for the

new business., and St. Leger works with wedding parties on things like menu planning and décor.

“My specialty is vintage tableware — vintage plates, old china, colored glassware, charcuterie boards,” St. Leger said.

Custis and Frederick have cooked together for many years, and offer a range of culinary styles, St. Leger said. “The chefs love to look outside the box. We can do traditional steak and chicken, with open fire cooking on a barrel grill. Or we can roast up a whole pig for you.”

Photo courtesy of Methow Catering

Methow Catering even has a portable pizza oven to bring on-site, St. Leger said.

Custis has a flair for Southeast Asian inspired cuisine, which he offers at Linwood, such as noodle dishes and curries for a less traditional approach to wedding fare.

“We’re offering a wide variety of foods,” Custis said. “We will do traditional wedding entrees like salmon and chicken, of course, but if you want something more unconventional we’ll work with you on that. We certainly do anything that’s already on the Linwood menu, but we can also explore other ideas.”

Methow Catering is available for multi-day events, including rehearsal dinners, wedding dinners and after-wedding brunches, St. Leger said. For information go to linwoodtwisp.com/catering, email methowcatering.com, or call (513) 407-0514.

SRI LANKAN CUISINE

Another newcomer on the catering scene offering unconventional wedding fare is Lal Sigiiriya and his wife, Heather McLean, owners of Lal’s Fork, a food truck at TwispWorks.

Lal grew up in Sri Lanka and creates traditional Sri Lankan cuisine, which will be available for wedding events as take-out meals.

“We will provide food in bulk containers to serve buffet style,” said McLean. The food can be kept warm in steam tables provided by Lal’s Fork for wedding guests to serve themselves.

Sri Lankan cuisine is unique, but similar to food of southern India, Lal said. It features flavorful spices including curry, chilies, turmeric, cumin, cloves, and cardamom.

Lal’s menu includes appetizers such as samosas (flour pastries with a filling of potatoes and onions, chicken or beef), side dishes such as dal (lentils simmered in coconut milk), and a variety of main dish meat and vegetarian curries.

“It’s an endless variety,” McLean said. “The food holds well because it has flavorful sauces.”

The food is available to pick up at Fork, or for delivery to the venue. Lal can also cook on-site if a commercial kitchen is available. For information, go to forktwisp. com, or email lalsfork@gmail.com.

NEW APPROACH

Two well-known caterers in the valley, Kathy Borgersen and Sophia Boesenberg, closed their busy catering businesses (Kathy’s Kitchen and Saskatoon Kitchens) last year to purchase and run Arrowleaf Bistro in Winthrop.

However, they are planning keep a hand in the catering business, offering drop-off style catering for weddings and other events, with set menus for people to choose from that include appetizers, dinner, and mini dessert buffet options.

Borgersen and Boesenberg bring years of experience in catering weddings and other events in the Methow Valley, which they’ll put to use in designing their drop-off catering offerings. “Our menus focus on fresh, local and seasonal,” Borgersen said.

BARBECUE, OF COURSE

Many weddings in the Methow Valley take a casual approach, emphasizing nature and the outdoors, so it’s not surprising that barbecue is a popular food choice.

Bart and Sue Northcott operate B-S-Bar-B-Que in Twisp and have catered small to large events for more than a decade. They primarily provide drop-off food for weddings, offering menus from a wide variety of meats, salads, side dishes and desserts.

A typical menu might include barbecued pork ribs, barbecued chicken, roasted potatoes, baked beans, pasta salad, Caesar salad, rolls and butter, and brownies.

“We work closely (with wedding

parties) and help build a menu,” Bart Northcott said. In keeping with the casual menu, Northcott provides paper plates, napkins and plastic flatware. If wedding parties want a more formal setting, they work with rental companies, he said.

The Northcotts cater many large events around the region, and have limited bookings for weddings, Bart Northcott said. For information, call (509) 421-0983.

A newcomer on the scene is 1908 Barbecue with a restaurant in Twisp. The new business won’t be catering this year, said owner Tyler Krost. But for people who plan ahead, Krost said he expects to offer wedding catering in 2024. For information, go to 1908bbqtwisp. com, or email info@1908bbqtwisp. com.

For information contact Kathy Borgersen at info@arrowleafbistro. com.

Photo by Will Vastine

her ability

to meet them, she said. But she said is also able to provide simple, yet beautiful cakes and cookie bars for weddings.

For information go to http://facebook.com/mollyscustomcake, or call (509) 996-2127.

Pipestone Canyon Ranch Wedding & Event Center

Photo courtesy of Molly Starcher

Valley venues

YEAR-ROUND VARIETY BECKONS THE BETROTHED

There’s a reason the Methow Valley is a top wedding destination in Washington — the options are abundant and every one of them comes with Methow Valley views. Here are some of the area’s top choices.

LODGES

• Sun Mountain Lodge, www. SunMountainLodge.com

Sun Mountain Lodge offers several visually stunning outdoor wedding sites, such as the bluff overlooking snow-capped Mt. Gardner and the valley, or the cool and tranquil shores of Patterson Lake, or the intimate wine cellar space. It also includes indoor facilities such as a main lobby with massive stone fireplaces. Lodge rooms and lakeside cabins accommodate overnight guests, and the on-site gear rental shop provides bike, ski, and snowshoe rentals for visitors to explore the Sun Mountain trail system in any season.

• Freestone Inn, www.FreeStoneInn.com

Located on the historic Wilson Ranch, Freestone Inn sits along a private lake below the towering spires of the majestic North Cascades. A stone fireplace greets guests underneath the timbers of the main lodge. Onsite catering is available but not required. Lodge rooms, cabins, and lakeside lodges provide a variety of accommodations for overnight guests

• The Inn at Mazama www. innmazama.com

The Inn at Mazama offers yearround wedding planning, gorgeous scenery, and several different indoor/outdoor venues. Several

local caterers work out of the inn’s kitchen. The lodge has 18 rooms and 45 private rentals for guests who enjoy a little more space.

PRIVATE RETREATS

• Skalitude Retreat, www.Skalitude.com

The rolling meadows of secluded Skalitude eco-retreat are embraced by peaceful mountaintops. The basic wedding package includes outdoor kitchen use, tables, chairs, and the 2,000-square-foot Sky Lodge, which seats up to 150 people and is a breezy shaded option for rain or shine. Up to 100 guests can camp on the grounds for an additional fee. Perfect for intimate or large gatherings. Both proprietors are ordained ministers and can perform wedding ceremonies.

• Goat Wall View, (509) 846-5035

Goat Wall View near Mazama is located in a secluded meadow

surrounded by woods and bordered by gardens that change with the seasons. On-site restrooms, a full kitchen, gas grill, covered porches and plenty of parking make this scenic location very guest friendly for an intimate weekend gathering. On-site lodging includes a roomy three-level home and separate studio apartment. Additional lodging is just minutes away.

• Spring Creek Ranch, www. SpringCreekWinthrop.com

Spring Creek Ranch, near Winthrop, offers a stunning setting in a convenient yet secluded location. The hosts embrace all unions and welcome LGBTQ weddings. In the summer, a serene pond provides a scenic backdrop. Wintertime guests can ski out the front door onto the groomed cross-country ski trails of the scenic Methow Trails system. Wedding packages include a twonight stay for up to 13 people. Seven

additional lodging options are within walking distance.

• Pipestone Canyon Ranch, www.PipestoneCanyonRanch. com

Pipestone Canyon Ranch, located near the historic Pipestone Canyon, is a secluded paradise for any event. Backdrop options are varied, with wide ranging choices of rocky cliffs, lush pasture, meadows, and a cottonwood-lined creek.

The Pipestone Canyon ranch is a working ranch, with alfalfa meadows and a rustic barn. The modern renovated barn is a warm and welcoming event center. Event bookings include the use of the kitchen and prep area, table settings and plenty of seating options. The barn can accommodate indoor seating for up to 200 guests, and the doors open to an expansive outdoor area with incredible views of the surrounding hills and farmlands.

Photo courtesy of Freestone Inn

• Twisp Terrace Lodge at Rockchuck Ranch, www.TwispTerrace.com

The Twisp Terrace Lodge is ideal for small, intimate weddings of 18 or fewer people. The 300-acre ranch offers multiple outdoor and indoor choices, all with awe-inspiring views of the North Cascades and the Methow Valley. The lodge offers guestrooms and suites for overnight accommodations, and an exquisite menu. Your guests will be sure to enjoy the 18th Century pub located just past the entryway.

• Methow Valley Inn, www. MethowValleyInn.com

The Methow Valley Inn in Twisp is available as a group vacation rental. The spacious indoors open up to a beautifully landscaped courtyard and gardens. Conveniently located on a quiet street just blocks from Twisp’s downtown, the venue is perfect for those who want to integrate wedding activities with exploring Twisp’s art and shopping options.

• Brown’s Farm, methownet. com/brownsfarm/

Brown’s Farm, on Wolf Creek

Road just off of Highway 20 west of Winthrop, has individual cabins, a barn for events, and a gracious setting with compelling Methow Valley views. Guests can ski, bike, or walk right out the cabin doors and immerse themselves in the upper Methow Valley’s majestic scenery.

• Base Camp 49, www.basecamp 49.com.

Base Camp 49, which offers four luxury cabins within a short walk of the Mazama Store and recreational trails, is available for individual or group rentals. For events including weddings, the “casitas” can accommodate up to 24 people. Amenities include an outdoor reception area, covered pavilion and outdoor sound system.

PUBLIC VENUES

• The Winthrop Barn, www.WinthropBarn.com

The Winthrop Barn is a popular wedding venue with a spacious hall, full kitchen, ample parking, and a town park just outside its doors.

• The Barnyard Cinema, www. TheBarnyardCinema.com

The Barnyard Cinema in

Winthrop offers theater seating, with a majestic backdrop view of the mountains via the floor-to-ceiling picture window. Theater seating can be cleared to make a stage and dance floor. The theater opens up to a full-service bar.

• The Winthrop Rink, www. WinthropRink.org

The Winthrop Rink has a spacious and beautiful room with a view of the rink and is available yearround. Party packages for either winter ice skating or summer time roller skating are available.

• Bear Creek Golf Course, www. BearCreekGolfCourse.com

The Eagles Nest at Bear Creek Golf Course is an indoor/outdoor facility overlooking the Sawtooth Mountains, and the scenic golf course.

• Methow Valley Community Center, www.MethowCommunity.org

The historic Methow Valley Community Center features a large gathering hall, and smaller intimate rooms. A unique setting in the heart of Twisp.

• Mazama Community Club

The lovingly maintained

102-year-old Mazama schoolhouse now serves as an event venue for up to 50 people. An outdoor picnic shelter offers outdoor eating options and stunning meadow and cliff views provide photo backdrops.

• Twisp Valley Grange, www. TwispGrange.com

An intimate setting with a stage and a kitchen. Perfect for those on a budget seeking the cozy atmosphere of a community hall.

• Confluence Gallery, www. ConfluenceGallery.com

The Confluence Gallery in Twisp offers an artful backdrop to any gathering. Rental includes tables and chairs. Additional services and features available upon request.

• The Plaza at TwispWorks, www.TwispWorks.org

Located in the heart of Twisp, on the historic ranger station campus. A 14,000-square-foot lawn is encircled by concrete bench seating, native plants and art, and a splashpad offers fun for the kids. Artist studios, shops, and tasting rooms on the TwispWorks campus provide abundant entertainment for before or after your wedding.