12" of Snow–Winter Strom Warning

News Flash: Winter Storm Warning Update

Through the night the Leavenworth Upper Valley received over twelve inches of snow far exceeding the seven inches of snow forecasted for the nighttime accumulation. It looks as if winter is just getting started and there is little sign of the snow letting up.

Many people in the Leavenworth Upper Valley have said, since last spring we have been running about a month behind in our norm for weather. Add to that theory the snowfall over the last few days, especially with the winter storm that hit the Plain and Lake Wenatchee area.

“The snow we’ve received lately is more like the snow storms we normally get in January. And if that’s the case we could get a lot more snow throughout March”.

February snowfall in the Leavenworth Upper Valley is normally modest amounts but could add up to a few feet. Which means Plain and Lake Wenatchee area could still receive record snowfall for the month of March. Visitor and local residents should anticipate an extended winter and sudden snow storms.

To see the extended weather forecast click the link below:

7-Day Forecast for Latitude 47.76°N and Longitude 120.65°W (Elev. 1952 ft)

LE Staff

Leavenworth - Plain Help Needed

News Flash: The Pantry Food Bank Need Our Help

There is a "small" food bank in Plain that provides a very large service for many people. The food bank needs our help. Not just my help or your help; the food bank needs everyone's help. Please follow the link below to read a short but to the point article about The Pantry food bank.

http://www.lakewenatcheeinfo.com/2010/the-pantry-food-bank-update/

This is very important, so please take a minute or two and read the article, then contact The Pantry or take a donation to one of the drop points listed in the article. Thank you for helping the community.

LE Staff

Labor Day Weekend Sale

News Release: Chelan County District 9 Fire Department Auxiliary Yard Sale

Chelan County District 9 Fire Department Auxiliary Yard Sale starts Saturday and runs through Sunday until 1:00 pm. Proceeds – donation are for District 9 Fire Department.

District 9 Fire Department uses the donated funds for purchasing new equipment, additional training and continued education, public awareness items and means showing appreciation to the community and fellow firefighters.

The Labor Day Yard Sale is an annual event that has enabled the Fire Auxiliary to make a considerable donation to the Fire Department. Although many Firefighters do assist in set up, gathering donations, loading and unloading vehicles, take down and clean; this yard sale would not be possible without the help and taking charge by the Fire Auxiliary.

Don’t be shy, stop by for fresh baked goods and wonderful and surprise items for sale. Nothing you need? Stop by and make a donation or call 509-763-3034 for information on making donations. Your help is greatly appreciated!

Thank you,

LE Staff

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Lodging Special Extended

News Flash: Issued by Featherwinds Lodging 07/27/2010

Featherwinds is extending the current lodging special for stays at the B and B style Guest Inn and at the original Bed and Breakfast. Receive $50.00 off the second night of a two night stay. This lodging special has been extended and is good for stays from now until August 31, 2010.

For more information go to: Featherwinds Specials Page

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Featherwinds Lodging is located in the Upper Valley, outside of Leavenworth, the Bavarian Town in Washington State. The Upper Valley is also known as the Lake Wenatchee – Fish Lake Recreation Area. This region has four distinct season, all having wonderful high points; perfect reasons to visit time and time again.

LE Staff

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Leavenworth Upper Valley, Snowing

News Flash: It’s snowing in the Leavenworth Upper Valley.

Although it appeared we were in for an early spring, it is snowing in the Leavenworth Upper Valley. Mislead by warmer daytime temperatures, trees budding and bulbs popping, a white blanket covered the ground this morning. It is still snowing but not accumulating very quickly.

This is still winter and snow storms such as this, is not uncommon. If you are traveling the pass, remember to travel with winter conditions in mind. Our weather can change without warning so be prepared. Check weather channels/stations/websites for up to date weather conditions before traveling the pass.

Remember, drive safe and enjoy your travels.

LE Staff

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Leavenworth Events – Snow is Falling

News Flash – Snow is falling in the Leavenworth Upper Valley.

Is winter here…again? Lately Leavenworth and the Upper Valley has experienced unusually warm temperatures for this time of year and a lack of snowfall, instead receiving rain. Today all of that has changed. Low temperatures of near twenty degrees, weather reports were suggesting snowfall with the incoming moisture.

As of 12:00 pm, noon, it began to snow.  Ten hours later the snow is still coming down with approximately 4 to 5 inches of fresh white fluffy snow. Unfortunately the snow did not come on Friday providing a perfect winter weekend for those venturing out to Leavenworth.  Instead the snow came as most weekend guests were on their way home or debating as to when would be the best time to leave.

Should this rate of snowfall continue, the Leavenworth Upper Valley could see up to twelve inches of fresh snow by Monday morning.

It appears, that just maybe, possibly winter has returned to Leavenworth and the outlying areas.

Drive care, enjoy the winter, be prepared for winter conditions.

LE Staff

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Leavenworth Event District 9 Fire Dinner

News Release issued by Featherwinds Lodging – 01/24/2010.

February 17, 2010 is the date for Chelan County Fire District 9 annual dinner. The dinner will be held at Featherwinds Lodging. Firefighters and Auxiliary members are to RSVP as as soon as possible to the District 9 Fire Association’s Treasurer.

Approximately 120 members are expected to attend the event. The dinner social will include awarding Firefighter of the year, a power point presentation showing high points of the year for the firefighters and a report as to new equipment on order as well as what new equipment and training occurred this last year.

Dinner selection will be a entree choice of Prime Rib or Barbequed Salmon, assorted vegetables, potato and salad. Desserts will be served promptly after dinner with awards ceremony directly following.

It is unsure if there will be a report in regards to the new Firefighter Cadet Program that has just been instituted by Fire District 9.

Please support your local fire district.

LE Staff

Leavenworth Events – Hwy 2 Closed!

News Flash!! – News Flash!!

Highway 2 is closed from Coles Corner to west entrance to Leavenworth, WA. A large boulder has fallen onto the highway blocking both lanes. The boulder has been compared to a Semi-truck. The boulder is so large it is blocking from the guardrail, across both lanes to just a couple of feet from the hillside. We were told the Department of Transportation (DOT) will have to blast the boulder into small pieces before it can be moved. This could take several days.

Highway 2 is not expected to be open until late Saturday or Sunday.

If you are planning a trip to Leavenworth this weekend, be aware the detour will add approximately thirty to forty minutes to your travel time.

The detour uses Highway 207, left on to Beaver Valley Highway (old highway 209), up and over Beaver Hill and down the Chumstick Highway. These roads are well traveled whether it is being used as a detour or normal traveling for local residents. Expect delays due to additional traffic and some drivers not knowing the road.

Many hotels are already booked so if you do not have lodging secured, do so before traveling to Leavenworth. Stevens Pass is also expect to be very busy which will add to the number of people requiring lodging.

This weekend is the annual Ice Festival which should be a lot of fun for the whole family despite the closing of Highway 2.

If you have any questions, contact your lodging facility or contact the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce. For road closure information contact the Department of Transportation.

LE Staff

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Valentines Day Lodging Special

News Release issued by Featherwinds Lodging - 12/31/2009

Featherwinds is offering a free – complimentary one night stay if you book a two night stay during the month of February 2010. You will receive a certificate for a free – complimentary one night stay redeemable during the month of November 2010. This has become a very popular special, so be sure to take advantage of this limited time and limited accommodation special.

Your future accommodation will be equal to the room you originally stayed in during February. This special is for lodging at Featherwinds B & B style Guest Inn or at the original Bed and Breakfast. Lodging at either bed and breakfast includes a full hot breakfast with coffee and juice. Breakfast is served in the dining room each morning of your stay.

For more details about our Valentines Day Special, be sure to click on the link below.

Additional amenities are available to enhance your stay at Featherwinds Lodging. You can add flowers or cake and cider. If you are interested in dinner at Featherwinds, be sure to check specials webpage for any dinner specials.

Featherwinds Specials

Valentines Day Special

LE Staff

Halloween, Trunk and Treat in Plain

News Release: Leavenworth Events Issued 10/29/2009

Halloween is here which means its time for the annual “Trunk and Treat”. Bring the whole family! Take the kids around from car to car, err, trunk to trunk for treats and socialize with members of the local fire department.

The annual Trunk and Treat is held each year at the Plain Grocery Store and Hardware Store parking lots. The event is sponsored by Chelan County District 9 Fire Department to encourage a safe and fun Halloween for the kids. Adults and kids of all ages are welcome.

This event has expanded into more than just a kids night, it is also a community social. Say hi to your neighbors, meet people new to the area and catch up on old times with your friends you have seen for awhile. Trunk and Treat is a safe and fun way for EVERYONE to enjoy Halloween.

Halloween night Oct. 31st. outside the Plain Grocery Store and Plain Hardware Store. District 9 Fire Department volunteers will be present to meet and greet, so step up and say “Hi!”

LE Staff

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News Flash: Reviews and Comments

Featherwinds has updated their Reviews and Comments web page. The updated webpage can be found at: Reviews and Comments.

A new webpage featuring Featherwinds Secret Hidden Garden is coming soon! Featherwinds Lodging will post more details regarding the new webpage as soon as the information is available.

Featherwinds will also be adding a “About Us” webpage telling the story of how Featherwinds was founded and how Featherwinds has grown and expanded during the last eighteen years.

Featherwinds Lodging website can be found at: http://www.featherwinds.com

LE Staff

News Flash Leavenworth Events Update

News Release Leavenworth Events Issued 09/10/06

We will be uploaded the rest of our webpages in a few days.  Please check back for more information regarding Leavenworth, Lake Wenatchee, Fish Lake and the Lake Wenatchee – Fish Lake Recreation Area.

LE Staff

News Flash: Featherwinds Secret Garden - Now Open

News Release from Featherwinds Lodging, LLC. Issued 09/07/09

Featherwinds Secret Garden is now complete; it is a lovely addition to our wedding grounds. The secret garden, featuring a lush lawn, a water fountain and a wide assortment of rose plants, has already been used by several photographers for wedding photos. Our new garden has quickly become a favorite by our brides and grooms.

Special arrangements are available for private, romantic dinners upon request.

We are currently working on a webpage featuring pictures of our new Secret Garden. We will post a link to the new page as soon as it is completed.

www.featherwinds.com

LE Staff

News Flash: Fire Department Yard Sale

News Release Fire Department Yard Sale Issued 09/03/09

Chelan County Fire District 9 Auxiliary Yard Sale

Location: Chelan County Fire District 9, Station
Date: Sept. 5 thru 6

The yard sale is hosted by the CCFD 9 Auxiliary, benefiting District 9 Fire Department. The hard work by the Auxiliary and other volunteers raise money for the local Fire Department. With the money raised, the Fire Department is able to update safety equipment, improve training resources, keep current fire fighting apparatus in good condition and to buy needed fire and rescue apparatus.

Your donations and effort are greatly appreciated.

LE Staff

News Flash: Fire Department Yard Sale

News Release Fire Department Yard Sale Issued 08/04/09

Chelan County Fire District 9 Auxiliary Yard Sale

Location: Chelan County Fire District 9, Station
Date: Sept. 5 thru 6

The yard sale is hosted by the CCFD 9 Auxiliary, benefiting District 9 Fire Department. The hard work by the Auxiliary and other volunteers raise money for the local Fire Department. With the money raised, the Fire Department is able to update safety equipment, improve training resources, keep current fire fighting apparatus in good condition and to buy needed fire and rescue apparatus.

Your donations and effort are greatly appreciated.

LE Staff

News Flash: Featherwinds Secret Garden

News Release from Featherwinds Lodging, LLC. Issued 07/01/09

"As some of you know we have been working hard on a Secret Garden. The garden entrance is just off of our wedding grounds going into the woods. The Secret Garden is surrounded by the natural foliage, has lush grass with roses and other flowering plants around the edges. This is a very romantic area for excellent wedding photos, a small wedding or a special dinner (to ask will you marry me?).

Picture of the new Secret Garden will be posted soon. If not before this weekend we will have pictures up by middle of next week."

LE Staff

News Flash: Featherwinds on Facebook

News Release from Featherwinds Lodging, LLC. Issued 04/21/09

Featherwinds has increased our presences on the internet. We have opened a Facebook account, featuring additional updates and pictures. We will be using Facebook as a "preview" to updates and upgrades to our website. While a new webpage is being created, we will post images for the new webpage on Facebook as a preview to what is coming.

Be sure to check our Facebook for updates. In the future, we will also be running dedicated lodging specials that will be only available on Facebook. You will have to copy the special from our Facebook into the comment section of our online reservation serve. The Facebook specials will also be announced on our blog and also twitter.

Remember to check Featherwinds Facebook, specials are coming soon.

LE Staff

News Flash: Featherwinds Nursery Closed

News Release from Featherwinds Lodging, LLC. Issued 03/22/09

Unfortunately, Featherwinds will not be operating their nursery this year. Normally, in the past, Featherwinds has operated Mountain Bounty Nursery. This is a nursery the owners and staff of Featherwinds started several years ago. With the growing demand from local and visiting friends and guests, Featherwinds increased its growing operation by over 200% from each previous year. Unfortunately, we will not be operating our nursery this year; fortunately it is because of our commitments to weddings, events and retreats scheduled for this spring, summer and fall. These commitments have to take precedent over our growing operation. We will not be taking down our "green house", "holding area" or our "sales area". We have not decided if closing the Nursery will be for just this year or if is going to be a permanent closure.

Thank you for your understanding and thank you for making our Nursery one of the biggest and most successful in the area.

LE Staff

News Flash: Leavenworth, It's Snowing!

News Flash: It's snowing in Leavenworth and the Upper Valley.

Leavenworth lodging, snow is falling and more expected.

There is still time to get some time in on the slopes. Skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, snowshoeing; whichever it is you prefer, now is the time.

Snow is expected all this week. Tonight's forecast says we are to get between 1" and 2" of fresh snow and more is expected during the week. Your best chance for some good snow activities will be during the week. We are expecting rain by the weekend, so try to get some time off during the week and hit the slopes.

Featherwinds has some availability for nightly lodging this week. Accommodations are available in our Guest Inn (B & B style) and our Bed and Breakfast. If you have a group, we have cabins and lodges available also.

Remember, depending upon road conditions, we are approximately 30 minutes from Stevens Pass Resort.

LE Staff

News Flash: Day Use Wedding

News Release from Featherwinds Lodging, LLC. Issued 02/18/09

Featherwinds Announces Day Use Wedding Package

Featherwind's Day Use Wedding - Luncheon Buffet Package is now available! We offer an elegant venue for your wedding day. Just like our other wedding packages, this package includes your wedding cake.

Featherwinds Day Use Wedding – Luncheon Buffet Package includes:

4 hours for your event in our Sunroom between 11am and 5pm

Set up and clean up

Tables and chairs

Linen table cloths and linen napkins

Floral table centerpieces

Luncheon and dessert plates and flatware

Coffee mugs, juice glasses and fluted stemware for sparkling cider toast

Chilled bottle of sparkling cider at each table

Bridal bouquet and Groom's boutonniere

Custom wedding cake

The luncheon buffet includes:

Deli style sandwiches made with fresh homemade bread

Deli style meats and cheese

Condiments

Pasta salad and potato salad

Coffee and tea

Floral arrangements (using flowers and ribbon, using your colors):

Bride's bouquet

Groom's boutonniere

Table centerpieces

Custom Wedding Cake

Featherwinds wedding cakes are designed and made fresh (never frozen) for your wedding. Your wedding cake will have flowers and ribbons to highlight your colors and style. You supply a cake top and Featherwinds will do the rest!

Package Price:

Up to 50 guests - $2,500.00 plus tax and gratuity

Expiration Date: The Day Use Wedding Luncheon Buffet Reception Package ends April 15, 2009. To receive this package at the above price, you need to book your wedding by April 15, 2009 and you must have your wedding at Featherwinds during the 2009 year. This does not mean you have to have your wedding by April 15, 2009; but must be booked and your deposit made by April 15, 2009.

Featherwinds experience and capabilities are unsurpassed by most if not all. We can provide guest seating for up to 125 guests. We can also provide wedding and event coordinators, catering and floral services.

This fantastic wedding package won't be available for long. If you are getting married this year (2009), you need to book soon if you are interested in this package.

For more details, please visit the webpages below.

Weddings at Featherwinds: http://www.featherwinds.com/weddings.htm

Day Use Wedding: http://www.featherwinds.com/weddings_day_use.htm

Wedding and Event Meetings and Tours by Appointment only.

LE Staff