Crystalwood Lodge Blog and News » pet friendly http://www.crystalwoodlodge.com/blog Klamath Falls Inn and Event Location Mon, 03 May 2010 08:29:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Crystalwood Lodge EXCLUSIVELY YOURS — Fall, Winter, Spring or anytime! http://www.crystalwoodlodge.com/blog/2009/10/crystalwood-lodge-exclusively-yours-fall-winter-spring-or-anytime/ http://www.crystalwoodlodge.com/blog/2009/10/crystalwood-lodge-exclusively-yours-fall-winter-spring-or-anytime/#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:54:52 +0000 Liz http://www.crystalwoodlodge.com/blog/?p=191 Announcing a great new addition to our Southern Oregon Cascades lodging offerings.  Those of you who have wanted to have Crystalwood as your own private getaway…you got it!  We are now offering Crystalwood Lodge availability as an entire facility vacation rental, at tremendous savings from our nightly per-room rates. 

It’s a win-win for everyone.  Your group of up to 16 can enjoy the entire Lodge and property and have it all to yourselves!  I am excited because this enables me to have the Lodge open this winter, for if folks come and rent the entire lodge for 3, 4 or 5 nights, it makes it economically viable for me to open it up and make it available.  We’re due to have a great winter, so make plans now to come and enjoy it!

As we have all season, a Lodge Exclusive rental comes with use of the fully outfitted commercial kitchen at no extra charge.  Of course, this means that one and only one group will be here at a time…so first come, first served!  If you’ve been thinking about having a family get-together for the holidays, or a group outing to enjoy Crater Lake National Park in all her winter glory, book now!  When its taken, its gone!

Since this is a new official offering for us (we’ve been doing Lodge Exclusives upon request for years), I’m offering some incredible deals to kick start the process.  The longer you rent the Lodge, the less per night it is.  The cost per night drops dramatically, depending on how many nights you need to explore all the recreation opportunities in our area!

For example, if you wanted to do a 2-night rental (our minimum) for a getaway weekend, the basic rate is $497/night (plus lodging tax), a savings of over $212/night from our per-room nightly rates.  However, if you wanted to have the Lodge as your Thanksgiving holiday getaway, say for 4 nights Wednesday – Saturday, the price per night drops to $347.  And if you wanted to have Crystalwood Lodge as your home for the holidays for the week of Christmas or New Years, your investment per night drops to $297!  NO holiday upcharge.  NO surcharge for high season rentals.  Just come and enjoy!

We’re still pet welcoming, and for those of you who’ve stayed with us before, Brick wanted me to tell you he is looking forward to some visitors, and please bring treats.  I think he’s afraid I might forget he’s retired and try to hook him up with the dog team when we go out.  Not likely!  ;-)

So whether you’re looking to book an artist workshop, family reunion, church retreat, scrapbooking weekend, adventure experience or just an incredibly private and utterly relaxing getaway with those closest to you…we look forward to hosting you, making sure everything is taken care of for you, and helping you create some extra special memories in our corner of paradise! Check availability and book now!

]]> http://www.crystalwoodlodge.com/blog/2009/10/crystalwood-lodge-exclusively-yours-fall-winter-spring-or-anytime/feed/ 0 Making the Most of Your Visit to the Crater Lake Area http://www.crystalwoodlodge.com/blog/2009/08/making-the-most-of-your-visit-to-the-crater-lake-area/ http://www.crystalwoodlodge.com/blog/2009/08/making-the-most-of-your-visit-to-the-crater-lake-area/#comments Sat, 08 Aug 2009 18:25:03 +0000 Liz http://www.crystalwoodlodge.com/blog/?p=167 It’s been really great to see guests getting into the spirit of things here at the Lodge these past few weeks!  Guests are really loving the informal and relaxing atmosphere of the Lodge and have been enthusiastically taking in tons of area activities.  I’ve had a guest go for an early morning run with her dogs on the Crystalwood property, a toddler playing with his new plastic golf set on the front lawn, people basking in the sunshine pretending to read and families playing games in our livingroom. 

Many guests come to this area to see Crater Lake and, after driving around the rim and doing some hiking, ask me “What else is there to do around here?”   Our local newspaper, Now that I’m Here, was created for that very purpose and can be downloaded on our website (www.crystalwoodlodge.com)  It has tons of information on other things to do in this area and a great map in the center

Here are a few ideas on how you can make your trip down to the Crater Lake area the best it can be:

1.  Relax!  Get a blanket and lay own in our poplar grove, sit in the sunshine with  a book, play a game, try your hand at fishing or watch the sunset with a glass of wine in your hand…

2.  Come prepared.  Lately our commerical refrigerator has been filled with guest food!  People have enjoyed “playing chef” in the kitchen — baking biscuits for their breakfast, cooking on the stove or using our outdoor bbq for kabobs and steaks. 

3.  Go for a hike.  There are tons of hiking opportunities nearby the Lodge.  The Cherry Creek and Nannie Creek trails offer peaceful paths and wonderful views!  The Lodge has additonal information of hiking trails in the area.  Be sure to take some time to explore the Crystalwood property as well – we have 130 acres of property filled with several miles of easy walking trails. 

4.  Take a canoe out.  The trip down Crystal Creek is beautiful, peaceful and nature-filled —particularly great for birders.

5.  Check out some of the local museums and events.  Now that I’m Here has a calender of events and directions on how to get to the Fort Klamath Museum, Collier State Park Logging Museum or the Train Mountain Miniature Railroad. 

For more information on staying at the Crystalwood Lodge or local events feel free to check out our website at www.crystalwoodlodge.com

Still have questions?

Phone: 541/866.381.2322

Email:  reservations @crystalwoodlodge.com

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The Fort Klamath Cattle Dog Trials, which is running from August 14th-15th, is an event that embraces this ranching culture.  The dog trials occur on a 25-30 acre course include tasks such as gathering cattle and manuevering them around obstacles.  Though it is generally not considered a spectator sport, visitors tend to come and go throughout the day.  There is no admission for this low-key ranching event and there is a small concession available.  Directions to the Rodear Arena near Fort Klamath and a bit more information can be found at www.rodearcowdogs.com (or call 320.1699)

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The Kaltag Room The McGrath Room The Skwentna Room at Crystalwood Lodge The Iditarod Room at Crystalwood Lodge The Iditarod Room at the Crystalwood Lodge The Ruby Room at the Crystalwood Lodge The Ruby Room at the Crystalwood Lodge The Skwentna Room at the Crystalwood Lodge The Kaltag Room at the Crystalwood Lodge The Rainy Pass Room at Crystalwood Lodge
Here are some recent photos of the rooms at Crystalwood Lodge. If you have any questions—feel free to email to reservations@crystalwoodlodge.com or phone 541/866.381.2322

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This year guests can enjoy the reduced costs and added flexibility of having full use of our commercial kitchen.  The kitchen includes a walk-in cooler, freezer and dry storage, a propane grill and six-burner gas stove and a spacious food preparation area.  Guests may freely use our dishes, silverware, table linens and pots & pans – all they need to do is bring the food!  This means that you have the freedom to eat what you want to eat, when you want to eat it…and you can have the fun of cooking with your group!  In addition, opening the kitchen up to guests has also enabled us to lower our room prices about 25% from their 2008 levels!

 

There are a great variety of leisure activities to enjoy at the Lodge and in the surrounding area; Westside Road is home to some great walking and hiking trails, and the Crystalwood Lodge rents canoes for those who want to take a paddle down Crystal Creek.  A well-spent evening at the Lodge might include the indoor fireplace and a glass of wine, or watching the sky change above the hills and marsh as the sun falls behind the mountains.

 

So whether it’s a scrapbooking retreat, family reunion, class trip or construction crew, the Crystalwood Lodge offers a flexible and unique group lodging experience.  Depending on season, availability and group size, the Crystalwood Lodge offers discounts for groups of more than six and Lodge Exclusive packages tailored to your groups’ needs.       

 

For more information on having your group getaway at the Crystalwood Lodge, email us at reservations@crystalwoodlodge.com or call 866/541.381.2322

 

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