Thursday, August 26:
“Taste Around”
All nine Chateau Ste. Michelle winemakers will be here highlighting five wines with food pairings.  Each guest will receive five “taste tickets” for $35 + gratuity & tax.  Additional tickets will be available for purchase. 
Limited availability.  5:30-7:30 PM

Friday, August 27
“Battle of the Vineyards”
Tasting Seminar  hosted by Bob Berthau, Head Winemaker. 
$20 per person + gratuity & tax.  Reservations required – limited seating!  4:00-5:30 PM

Friday, August 27
“Dining with Chateau Ste. Michelle”
Mike Davey, Division Manager, will be pouring three wines paired with a three course dinner in the main Dining Room. 
$65 per person + gratuity & tax. 
Reservations required – limited seating!  5:30-8:00 PM

Saturday, August 28
“Riesling Roundup”
Learn about the food friendliness and versatility of Riesling. Taste four Rieslings paired with food.  $20 per person + gratuity & tax.  Reservations required – limited seating!  3:00-4:30 PM

Sun Mountain Lodge and its partners offer a number of vacations where you can learn about a variety of different things. Listed below are some of the offerings:

Elderhostel
Elderhostel is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing extraordinary learning adventures for people 55 and over. From New Hampshire to New Zealand, South Africa to South Dakota, Elderhostel offers you a world of educational opportunities - at exceptional values. Two spring and fall sessions are offered at Sun Mountain. Sessions include topics such as Life And Times Of The Methow Valley; Northwest History In Story And Song.
Next one offered this year is October 3-6, 2010.
Click Here for details:
Programs
Or call Andy Sonneland for more information, (509) 447-4388, ext. 10

Sun Mountain Lodge wine list wins awards!
The Wine Press Northwest "10th Annual Great Northwest Wine Lists" has just presented Sun Mountain Lodge the "Outstanding Northwest Wine List" award!

Sante Award!
Sun Mountain Lodge has received a Sante Award: Wine Hospitality Award, honoring restaurants and professionals that exhibit outstanding achievement in wine service and hospitality, Hotel/Resort Fine Dining category. Click Here for more information on the award and the sante program.

Condé Nast Johansens 2009 Awards for Excellence
The Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence are made annually to those properties worldwide that represent the finest standards and best value for money in luxury and independent accommodation. Sun Mountain Lodge won the "Most Excellent Lodge" - United States and Canada.
Here's the link to the list: http://www.johansens.com/news/Article.aspx?id=133

The Methow Valley/Sun Mountain Lodge in the News

Northwest Backroads segment:  https://blueplatedigital.box.net/shared/nn6o2enzra

Seattle Magazine: Spring 2010 http://www.seattlemag.com/0p38a2072/great-escapes-2010-methow-valley/

Wenatchee World, February 2010: http://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/2010/feb/13/setting-the-mood-choosing-the-setting/

Sunset Magazine, January 2010: http://www.sunset.com/travel/northwest/methow-valley-washington-00400000062659/

The Seattle Times: "Washington's Best: 5 top towns for outdoor jocks and nature lovers"

Google Travel Alert: Methow Valley: Washington's Hidden Gem September 2009

From the February 12, 2009 edition of the Wenatchee World: "Winthrop: Mecca for Northwest Recreation"

"A Midwinter's Dream: At Play in the Methow Valley", AAA Journey Magaine

Sun Mountain Lodge made CNN's list of "Five Great Spots for Cross-Country Skiing"

Sun Mountain Lodge made the top 32 in the Condé Nast Ski Poll list, Best Ski Hotels:
http://www.concierge.com/tools/travelawards/skipoll/hotels

Ski Trax Magazine published an article in the Winter 2008/2009 issue, "Methow Valley Magic - Sun Mountain" - here's a pdf. version of the article

"Open Air" Magazine from USA Today - "Chill! Enjoy the fitness and Fun of Slow-Snow Sports",
featuring the Methow Valley and Sun Mountain Lodge. Here's a link to the digital magazine, where you can read the complete article.

The Seattle Times:
www.seattletimes.nwsource.com

and

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/outdoors/2004413195_nwwvacations15.html

and

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/outdoors/2004443280_nwwmethow29.html

USA Today online edition article on cross country skiing.
www.usatoday.com

Wenatchee World/Weather Channel article:
www.wenworld.com

Los Angeles Times:
www.travel.latimes.com

The Tacoma News Tribune:
www.thenewstribune.com

St. Louis Post Dispatch:
Mountaintop Resort Offers Many Amenities

National Geographic Adventure, April 2008: "Base Camps"

The New York Times: Interactive map and related articles, July, 2008
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2008/07/15/us/20080715_WPA_FEATURE.html#

And the Winner Is...Sun Mountain Lodge!
Diamonds are a traveler’s best friend.  While they have long been acknowledged as the way to a girl’s heart,  travelers and diners have relied on AAA’s Diamonds to indicate excellence since 1977.  Sun Mountain Lodge is proud to be again awarded the AAA Four Diamond Award for the resort and the restaurant; the 33rd such award it has received.  Sun Mountain Lodge is the only resort in Washington State to receive these awards for both the restaurant and the resort.

“AAA Four Diamond lodgings and restaurants such as Sun Mountain Lodge are part of an elite group that continues to set the standard for personal service, first-class amenities, and exquisite surrounds,” said Steve Pomranz, AAA Washington’s vice president of Travel Services.  “The care the Sun Mountain Lodge’s staff takes ensures that their guests will have an experience they will never forget.

AAA professional inspectors evaluated over 60,000 lodgings and restaurants throughout North America; of these, only 3.2 percent met the rigorous standards to earn a AAA Four Diamond rating.  Sun Mountain Lodge is honored to be one of the 20 lodgings to earn this award in Washington State.