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More Room Photos!
Sunday, June 28th, 2009 Check us out on Flickr!
Thursday, June 25th, 2009http://www.flickr.com/photos/crystalwoodlodge/
Our Flickr account has updated room photos, photos of the kitchen and a few shots of the surrounding area.
Last-minute booking discount this weekend at Crystalwood Lodge!
Thursday, June 18th, 2009
This coming weekend is the first of three summer weekends that visitors can see to National Parks free of charge! The National Parks Service has waived the entrace fees for this coming Saturday and Sunday at many parks including the Crater Lake National Park to encourage tourism.
In light of this opportunity, the Crystalwood Lodge is offering a last-minute hot deal to anyone who wants to take advantage of the deals at the National Parks. If you make a last-minute reservation mention this blog post, you will recieve 50% off of your stay! This offer is valid for Friday the 19th through Monday the 22nd only. A minimum stay of two nights is required.
Springtime at Crystalwood Lodge and the Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuge
Tuesday, May 26th, 2009wanted to post some photos of springtime here at Crystalwood Lodge, since it is so special and so fleeting. The long warm days of summer will be here before we can blink, and with that the myriad of festivals, events, activities and recreation opportunities. So we enjoy this brief interlude while we can!
Crystalwood Lodge at the base of the Oregon Cascades viewed from the Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuge
Forest walking trails on the Crystalwood Lodge property
As you can see, everything is lush, green, and bursting with life! As I’ve mentioned in past posts,the birds have all arrived and are busy nesting and working on the next generation. Next time I’ll post more bird pictures, and I hope to be able to get out and take pictures of our prolific Great Blue Heron rookery, in the lodgepole pines along the east edge of our property and the marsh. It’s quite a sight!
Meanwhile, back at the Lodge, the view changes daily. Within the last week the aspens have almost all leafed out, likewise the willows. The grass and garden is being tended, and flowers are appearing.
One of our ponds in the front meadow through the early spring leaves of the aspen grove
View of the Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuge from behind Crystalwood Lodge
This is the view on the opposite side of Crystalwood Lodge from the front meadow.
Weather this week is supposed to be wonderful — nicely warm, in the upper 70s/low 80s, perhaps a small chance of afternoon thunderstorms. Those are amazing…to see the storms roll across the marsh…if we get some, I’ll definitely try for some pictures!
The front of Crystalwood Lodge as seen from a canoe out on Crystal Spring.
Come and enjoy springtime in the Klamath Basin...and don't forget your best friends!
Reduced Summer 2009 Rates for Crystalwood Lodge near Klamath Falls Oregon
Sunday, May 17th, 2009Hi Everyone!
Hot here today, it feels way more like mid-summer than early spring. But this heat wave is not supposed to last, and more temperate conditions will return in a couple of days. Today’s blog post is mostly to introduce our summer 2009 offerings and room rates, but I did want to point out where to get fairly reliable weather information for our area. The weather site I like the best is the NOAA weather, it seems to be fairly accurate and they do account for our micro-climates in the area. Just enter Ft. Klamath, Oregon in the search bar, and you’ll get a snapshot of the weather in our little corner of paradise.
OK, on the the main topic for today — vacationing at and around Crater Lake has never been more affordable than this year! Crystalwood Lodge is opening up our commercial kitchen for guest use, and reducing our room rates for this season to boot. We’ve been operating this way quite successfully in the off seasons for several years, and it worked really well for guests as they felt they could take care of their own needs, make their own schedules and completely and utterly relax. A number of guests always called to find out exactly when the offseason would start, so they could time their arrivals to correspond. Likewise, when folks arrived and saw the kitchen, they were like kids in a candy shop at the thought of getting to play in a real commercial kitchen. So we decided to take the plunge and open it up for the summer season and see how it goes.
Our 2009 lodging rates reflect that change — removing the cost of preparing breakfasts, with no additional charge for the commercial kitchen use. So anywhere you look for lodging in the Crater Lake or Klamath Falls area, you’ll find we’re your best value, especially for those folks who want to stay a few days and economically explore all this area has to offer and make a true vacation of it. This is the place to really get away, without going far and spending tons of money!
One recent guest asked if there was an historical reason why we have a commercial kitchen…the answer is yes! Turns out when the original Brown family homestead was converted into a hunting and fishing lodge, it was also a saloon and restaurant. That was in the 1980s, and it was known as Crystal Creek Lodge in those days, and had quite a reputation as a local watering hole. The kitchen has been updated and expanded through the various owners since then, and I know how fun it is to cook in there — I want to share that opportunity with my guests! Everything you might need is there, so relax, have fun, experiment, enjoy!
What does a fully outfitted commercial kitchen mean? What if I don’t feel like cooking? More details are on the Crystalwood Lodge website on our News and Specials page.
Also a point to note: we’re the perfect size for the small family reunion or pet-and-family-friendly getaway.As we’ve done in years past, the entire lodge is available for “Lodge Exclusive” rentals by groups, for family reunions, retreats, board meetings, volunteer groups, church gatherings, etc. We have a full list of caterers in the area, any of whom would be glad to provide whatever services your group might need. For overnight accommodations, we can sleep 16 when all the beds and rooms are full. Ask about our Lodge Exclusive package deals and find out how to have this incredible property and area all to yourselves!
2009 Staff Ready to Meet You at our Crater Lake Lodging!
Sunday, May 10th, 2009Since spring has arrived a bit early in the Klamath Basin, that means summer isn’t far behind. We have our sumer staff at Crystalwood Lodge fully on board and I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce you to each of them.
The first staff member you’ll likely meet is Brick, whose self-appointed official title is Lodge Meeter and Greeter. He’s a very mellow old guy, a retired sled dog just turning 16 years young, and at that age he kinda figures he has outlived the rules. Mostly, he’s right! He welcomes everyone, 2 or 4 footed alike…he’s quite convinced you’re here to see him!
Brick is Crystalwood Lodge's official Meeter-and-Greeter
Next is Jeana, who is our summer staffer joining us all the way from Alberta Canada. We’re thrilled to have Jeana join us, and in this first week she’s jumped in with both feet to quickly learn the Lodge facilities and amenities. If you’re lucky enough to get her on the phone when you call, please welcome her and enjoy her delightful accent — after all, its definitely Canadian, eh?
Jeana is here to provide excellent guest service
Last, but certainly not least, is Orval, our maintenance and landscaping expert. Orval is one of those rare individuals who can fix anything (and does). With the historical nature of the Crystalwood Lodge and property, keeping everything working smoothly is a full time job! Orval does a great job whether he is tending the garden, completing a project enhancing the guest experience, or providing advice on the many recreation opportunities in our area.
Orval keeps the place humming and beautiful.
And, of course, there’s myself — Liz, your host. I manage to keep pretty busy running Crystalwood Lodge, training and caring for my sled dog team, and developing a speaking, writing and coaching career based on the life lessons I’ve learned from my sled dogs. Since we accomplished our goal of completing the 2008 Iditarod Sled Dog Race (in celebration of my 50th birthday), the dogs and I are sharing our learnings with others, and Crystalwood Lodge makes a wonderful place to host those type of gatherings, events and workshops!
Liz is your host and owner of Crystalwood Lodge
We all look forward to welcoming you to Crystalwood Lodge this year, whether you’re visiting Crater Lake, attending one of the Cuttings, Ropings or other special events in the area, or just enjoying the multitude of things to do…we will make your hard-earned vacation extra special!
Spring arrives in the Klamath Basin
Sunday, May 3rd, 2009Although some of you think there’s snow on the ground here at our lodging near Crater Lake National Park (just outside the Park’s south entrance), there’s actually lots of greening ongoing!
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- Overlooking the meadow with the Fremont-Winema National Forest in the background
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- Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuge and Crystal Spring
As you can see, it’s still early, but spring is sprung! Fishing season is open, the water is high for canoeing, and there’s plenty to do in the area. Our seasonal staff is onboard (more about that in another post) and we’re looking forward to a great summer season. Hope you can join us!
Oh yes, and the cliff swallows are back and already nesting on the Lodge!
2009 Bed and Breakfast Season opens April 24
Friday, March 20th, 2009
Western Trek Day 16 – Peaceful Valley, originally uploaded by emace.
Starting April 24, the 2009 season will open for reservations at Crystalwood Lodge bed and breakfast inn.
While the lodge is open year-round for event rental, the summer season will start on April 24, which corresponds with the opening of trout season on Crystal Creek, the Wood River and many of the other surrounding fisheries.
The Klamath Basin features one of the finest native trout fisheries in the Western United States. Trophy sized redband rainbows and German brown abound the the cold rich waters. Crystal Spring, on the southern edge of the property just out the front door of Crystalwood Lodge, boasts a large population of 12+ lb. redbands, thanks to the spring water being a brisk 39 degrees year-round. Come prepared — the water is so clear, the fish can see you coming a mile away! You can get them to bite, but you might have to go the extra mile to outwit them first! Come try your luck and see what happens!!
38625 Westside Road
P.O. Box 1117
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Direct/Toll Free: (541/866) 381-2322
Fax: (866) 294-4213
reservations@crystalwoodlodge.com