honeymoons in Columbia Gorge

"Who will marry me?" asked Penny.

She found her answer at Quinn Mountain. We provided a beautiful garden setting, and we married her and her fiancé in a unique ceremony designed just for them. She said it was the perfect place to wed and just the right wedding officiator, too.

John and Penny marry in the Koi pond gardens at Quinn Mountain and honeymooned at Skamania Lodge.

Marry at Quinn Mountain and Honeymoon at Bonneville Hot Springs Resort at North Bonneville, WA
 

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There’s something magical about Bonneville’s history. It is a known fact that the healing waters at Bonneville Hot Springs have been utilized by Native American tribes such as the Rogue River, Chitcoe, Calapoi, Kalamath and Makah for hundreds of years. They would travel to this very spot to bathe and drink the healing waters. It wasn’t until the late 1880s that an old miner would find the spring and share it with one of his closest friends who in turn would share it with the world.

Mr. Moffett and his predecessors profited from the lodge and the spring by bottling the water and selling it to inhabitants of the nearby cities. In 1934, the name Bonneville Hot Springs was officially adapted and a new hotel, dining room and mineral bath were added. In addition, 12 cabins were built, a swimming pool was finished and 75 campsites were erected in the area.

By the 1970s, much of the Bonneville Hot Springs infrastructure was in disrepair or closed completely. For several decades, the waters poured forth quietly without much human interaction. Until 1991 when Mr. Peter Cam purchased the property and opened Bonneville Hot Springs Resort & Spa. Over a period of 10 years, Mr. Cam took his vision for the resort and made it a reality, sharing the healing waters with thousands of rejuvenation seekers from around the world.

Today Bonneville Hot Springs Resort and Spa has been offering luxury accommodations, first class service and exhilarating spa experiences for the last eight years. They are currently in the process of renovating 78 guest rooms and specific features throughout the resort.

ACCOMMODATIONS NEAR QUINN MOUNTAIN

·        15 minutes from Quinn Mountain. $$$ Bonneville Hot Springs Resort, North Bonneville, WA – No Gorge views, but beautiful interior and wooded setting. Resort quality. Peaceful wooded surrounds. Huge indoor pool, rooms with hot tubs. Full spa and massage services. Dining room and lounge. Stunning lobby with Russian artisan rock work.  www.bonnevilleresort.com/  Ask about special discount packages for holiday stays.

·        20 minutes from Quinn Mountain. PREMIUM RESORT. $$$$ Skamania Lodge, Stevenson, WA – 5 star resort. Stunning Gorge views. Golf course.  Outstanding lounge and restaurant. Terrific NW cuisine at Friday night and Sunday buffets in dining room. Lounge with views. Full hotel services.  www.Skamania.com. Ask about special discount packages for holiday stays.    

·        20 minutes from Quinn Mountain. BEST VALUE. $$ Best Western Motel, Cascade Locks, OR – Riverside view rooms of Locks and Columbia River,  RR crossings nearby. Pet friendly. Attractive rooms. Fairly priced.     http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/productInfo.do?propertyCode=38130  

·        25 minutes from Quinn Mountain.$$ Columbia Gorge Riverside Lodge, Stevenson, WA – RR crossings nearby with loud whistle. Right on river shore. Watch wind services. Walk to dining. Beautiful views. Log cabins can accommodate than one couple.  http://www.cgriversidelodge.com/

·        30 minutes from Quinn Mountain. $$$$ Carson Ridge Bed and Breakfast, Carson, WA – No view from lower cabins; some view from new large cabins.  Quiet, romantic, beautifully maintained. New cabins have amazing detail and unique  features. http://carsonridgecabins.com/

·        45 minutes from Quinn Mountain. $$$ Husum Highlands Bed and Breakfast, Husum, WA – Secluded rural setting. 6 rooms. Stunning view of Mt Adams. NO shops or dining nearby. Closest is White Salmon, Hood River or Stevenson.   www.husumhighlands.com/ 

·        45 minutes from Quinn Mountain. $$$ Columbia Gorge Hotel, Hood River, OR – Historic hotel, beautiful gardens, on river with views. Dining room, Near Hood River. Dining and shopping nearby.  Wineries in area.  www.columbiagorgehotel.com/ 

·        Pheasant Valley Orchards Winery and  Bed and Breakfast, Hood River, OR
        http://www.pheasantvalleywinery.com/bedandbreakfast.php

·        For other options, Google ‘Columbia Gorge lodging, hotels, motels, B&Bs,’ and try upriver at ‘Hood River Bed and Breakfasts’ and ‘Hood River hotels.’ Hood River is central to hiking, dining, shopping and other Gorge attractions.

·        More Oregon ideas - Hood River  Chamber of  Commerce Visitor Guide at
        http://hoodriver.org/travelers-guide .

·        More Washington ideas - Skamania County Chamber of Commerce lodging page
        http://www.skamania.org/places-to-stay.cfm

GENERAL GORGE INFORMATION:

We offer an extensive collection of tourist brochures and other information about the Gorge.

·        Skamania County Chamber of Commerce http://www.skamania.org/

·        Hood River Chamber of Commerce http://www.hoodriver.org/

·        Gorge Guide with events calendar http://gorgeguide.com/

·        Wineries and wine tours: http://www.columbiagorgewine.com/

·        Wildlife refuges/bird watching/nature hikes: Columbia Gorge Wildlife Refuges
        http://www.refugestewards.org/

·        Hiking: Friends of the Gorge list of hikes http://gorgefriends.org/display.php?modin=51

STEVENSON AREA DINING OPTIONS:

·        Skamania Lodge Spectacular Friday Night Buffet and Sunday Brunch buffet
        http://www.skamania.com/columbia-gorge-dining.php
        Reservations strongly advised, and request window table

·        Casual Dining: Big River Grill, Stevenson, WA  http://www.bigrivergrill.us/ ;
        Joe’s Del Rio, Stevenson, WA http://www.joeselrio.us/

·        Brew Pub: Walking Man Brewery-Local gathering place with pub food, in/out seating

        http://www.walkingmanbrewing.com/

·        Multnomah Falls Lodge dining room: http://www.multnomahfallslodge.com/

·        Nearby stores: Skamania Store, Skamania, WA-5 miles east with small café;
                                   Washougal Mercantile Store - 3 miles west.

·        Other: Hood River, 35 miles east, and Camas/Washougal, 10 miles west, have many restaurants

STEVENSON AREA ATTRACTIONS:

·        Spa and massages: Bonneville Hot Springs Resort http://www.bonnevilleresort.com/

·       Museum: Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center http://www.columbiagorge.org/

·        National Forests: Gifford Pinchot National Forest http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/index.shtml

·        Local Hiking: Cape Horn Trail http://www.portlandhikersfieldguide.org/wiki/Cape_Horn_Loop_Hike

We would be happy to make recommendations for things to do on your honeymoon stay in the Columbia River Gorge. Just let us know your preferences.

Quinn Mountain is the most romantic, secluded place in the Columbia Gorge for honeymooning and romance

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