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Mt Hood Labor Day Events & Lodging

Mt Hood Labor Day Events & Lodging
Posted by Mt Hood Vacation Rentals | Friday, August 2, 2019

Labor Day weekend at Mt Hood, Oregon is a special time. The weather starts to cool and there is a crisp feeling in the air. The leaves are just on the brim of transforming the area into a colorful oasis and hot cocoa with toasted marshmallows begins to find its way back into our midst. Labor Day weekend 2019 is sure to please, with a great variety of local events popping up around town. We’ve got all the details on what to do and where to stay right here!

Mt Hood Labor Day Weekend Events 2019

Events on Thursday, August 29th, 2019

Summer Yoga With a View at Timberline (5pm) – Gear up for Labor Day weekend by getting stretchy at Timberline. All ages and levels are welcome, and a class is just $5/person. Bring your own mat or towel and enjoy beautiful views all around. Book a Government Camp cabin to be close to this event.

Open Mic Night at Skyway Bar & Grill (9pm) – Express yourself at Open Mic Night! All ages are welcome until 10pm and there is no cover charge. Sounds and setup are provided, just bring your musical talent or come enjoy the show. Find a Zigzag or Rhododendron vacation cabin for this event.

Events on Friday, August 30th, 2019

LIVE MUSIC! Green Mountain Guild at Skyway Bar & Grill (7pm) – Enjoy live music in the garden at Skyway Bar & Grill. Green Mountain Guild offers Folk Soul Blues music with rich harmony and lyric melodies. Find a Zigzag or Rhododendron vacation cabin for this event.

Events on Saturday, August 31st, 2019

Mt Hood Artisan Market (11am – 6pm) – Come find out what makes Mt Hood so unique with a gathering of our area’s creative artists and vendors. This event is located at Mt Hood Village and RV Resort. Find a Brightwood vacation cabin close to the Artisan Market.

LIVE MUSIC & MORE! Mushroom Festival at Mt Hood Meadows (12:30pm – 6:30pm) – Mushroom hunting is all the rage, but identification of mushrooms can be tricky and dangerous. Head over to Mt Hood Meadows for guided mushroom hunting tours, expert mushroom identification, cooking demos and live music from Dave Tragethon. Adult tickets for the food festival portion are $25 online or $28 at the event, and kid tickets are $14/$16. Find the perfect Mt Hood cabin rental for this event now.

WINE TASTING Wine Tasting at Timberline (4:00 PM) – Taste local and regional wines in the Main Lobby Headhouse at Timberline Lodge)

LIVE MUSIC! Fortunes Folly at Skyway Bar & Grill (7pm) – Enjoy live music in the garden at Skyway Bar & Grill. Fortunes Folly offers 90’s Rock Music and was voted the “Best Band in Eugene” in 2017. Find a Zigzag or Rhododendron vacation cabin for this event.

Social History Happy Hour at Mt Hood Museum (7pm – 9pm) – Enjoy an engaging presentation with great company at the Mt Hood Museum. Soda, wine and beer will be available for purchase. Entrance to this event is free, but donations are welcome. Book a Government Camp cabin to be close to this event.

Movie on the Deck at Mt Hood Meadows (8:15pm – 10:15pm) – Watch this fairy tale movie with the entire family. Food and drinks are available, too. The movie starts just after dusk, so bundle up and bring a blanket.

Events on Sunday, September 1st, 2019

Hoodland Farmers Market (11am) – The Hoodland Farmers Market is an absolute dream for fresh fruit and veggie lovers. Start off your morning right by picking up your produce for the week here. They also have a great selection of crafts available for sale. Find a Welches vacation cabin close to the Hoodland Farmers Market.

LIVE MUSIC! Son of Trees at Skyway Bar & Grill (7pm) – Enjoy live music in the garden at Skyway Bar & Grill. Son of Trees is a Portland, Oregon based band that serves up American Rock with a Latin twist. Find a Zigzag or Rhododendron vacation cabin for this event.

Trivia Night at Pub 26 (7:30pm) – Head out to the Pub for a fun night of Trivia. The winning team gets 10% off their tab! Sign up starts at 7:30pm and the questions start at 8:00pm. Find a Welches vacation cabin close to Pub 26.

Events on Monday, September 2nd, 2019

LIVE MUSIC! Timberline Labor Day Mountain Music Festival (12pm – Sunset) – Calling all Dead Heads! Timberline’s Labor Day Music Festival is back for another year and this year’s theme is “Steal Your Mountain,” a tribute to The Grateful Dead. There will be four bands, including the Garcia Birthday Band, doling out bluegrass, folk, blues and rock and roll.

LIVE MUSIC! James Eliot Jones of The Needs at Skyway Bar & Grill (7pm) – Enjoy live music in the garden at Skyway Bar & Grill. James Eliot Jones of The Needs is a Portland, Oregon based musician playing American Rock and Alternative Country. Find a Zigzag or Rhododendron vacation cabin for this event.

Where to Stay in Mt Hood for Labor Day 2019

Mt Hood vacation cabins are filling up fast, but if you make your reservation soon you might be able to snag one of these great places!

Vacation Cabins in Government Camp

 

Vacation Cabins in Rhododendron

 

Vacation Cabins in Zigzag

 

Vacation Cabins in Welches

 

Vacation Cabins in Brightwood

 

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Holidays At Mt Hood

Give a Memorable Experience this Holiday Season

Give a Memorable Experience this Holiday Season
Posted by Mt Hood Vacation Rentals | Monday, October 1, 2018

Mt Hood Experiences for the Perfect Holiday Gift
It is that time of year when everyone is thinking about holiday gifts for friends and family members. Instead of circling the parking lot looking for an empty space and battling the crowds at the mall, give a memorable experience or specially crafted artwork as a gift this year. Your friends and family will appreciate the unique, different and thoughtful gift and you will have a much calmer holiday shopping season. Here is a list of unique gifts and activities from local Mt Hood area businesses.

Take the Train to Christmas Town

Every holiday season, the Mt Hood Railroad transforms the historic train into a holiday excursion, a unique excursion through the Hood River Valley on the east side of Mt Hood. The Christmas Town Train is a magical experience for everyone in the family and includes holiday music and caroling, Christmas cookies and hot cocoa, Santa and his elves and special gifts for everyone. Passengers are encouraged to wear holiday attire.

If you are unable to Take the Train to Christmas Town this holiday season, buy tickets for the Parkdale Express which runs June through October or for the Western Train Robbery themed ride traveling on select dates during the summer.

Mt Hood Railroad

Private Ski or Snowboard Lessons

Does your friend or family member love snowsports? Give them a private lesson so they can hone their skills and improve in the areas they want to work on. A private lesson is tailored specifically to the skier or rider and they will see the results immediately when they go sliding down the hill. For the kids, you can enroll them in a full-day kids’ session. all of the ski areas make it fun with hot cocoa and snow play. Mt Hood Meadows, Timberline and Mt Hood Skibowl all have great ski school and offer private and group lessons for all ages.

Mt Hood Meadows Ski School
Timberline Ski School
Mt Hood Skibowl Ski School

Take the Family Cosmic Tubing

Cosmic Tubing at Mt Hood Skibowl is all the rage and rightly so; it is a ton of fun. You and the tube ride up a conveyor belt, so no more walking uphill dragging the innertube behind you. Then ride down a lane lit up with multi-colored lights while music plays. The tubes are not plain, either. They are shaped and colored like bananas, hamburgers, sharks and just about anything else you can think of. You can go inside to the lodge right next to the tube hill for a hot drink and a snack, too.

Cosmic Tubing at Mt Hood Skibowl

Dinner in the Cascade Dining Room at Timberline Lodge

If you have a foodie on your list, give them a gift certificate for the Cascade Dining Room at Timberline Lodge. They will appreciate the opportunity to dine in this historic setting with awesome views. Executive Chef, Jason Stoller Smith has created an unique menu designed around fresh northwest ingredients. The wine list is created to compliment the food with a special focus on Oregon wines.

Cascade Dining Room at Timberline Lodge

Relaxation Massage

Everyone loves a relaxation massage and there are several great massage therapists in the Mt Hood area. You can buy a gift certificate for your favorite person that they can use during their next visit to Mt Hood. And some will come to your vacation rental as well, so your loved one does not need to do anything but relax. Or maybe your special person would prefer a facial or pedicure; these pampering treatments are also available.

Massage Therapists in the Mt Hood Area

Private Yoga Lesson

Give the Yogi or Yogis in your family a private lesson in a Mt Hood Vacation Rental. Lauren Carusona, Registered Yoga Teacher, will come to you with props and music; you just need to bring your yoga mat (she has mats if you forgot yours). She teaches Vinyasa Flow, as well as Restorative yoga and likes to incorporate some acupressure points, self massage and energy medicine yoga as well to further promote deep relaxation, healing and self care. She checks in with everyone to find out about any injuries and what everyone is looking to get out of the session. Private or group sessions are available.

Whole Hearted Yoga and Nutrition

Local Coffee and Beer

If your best friend likes their beverages to be local, you can gift them with their morning brew and their evening brew all concocted at Mt Hood.

Mt Hood Roasters is a family business located in Rhododendron where they roast their coffee daily. You can tour the coffee roasting facility, buy a cup of coffee or pick up bags of beans or ground coffee for holiday gifts, 7 days a week at Mt Hood Roasters.

Coffee House 26 is a family business located in Welches. They have been serving coffee and breakfast and lunch treats for years and recently started roasting their own beans on-site. Stop in for a coffee clatch with friends, then pick up your gift bags of coffee for your holiday gifts. Watch for visits with Santa during Christmas Vacation.

Mt Hood Brewing has been around for close to 30 years brewing favorite craft beers in Government Camp including their signature beer, Ice Axe IPA. There are several other regular beers plus many seasonal beverages. Have lunch or dinner at the Brew Pub, then pick up a few growlers for your friends.

Local Mt Hood Art

Sue Allen Studio Ink creates hand-screened cards and wall art in a whimsical style depicting the flora, fauna and wildlife of Mt Hood with a special focus on history and landscapes using bright and cheery colors in their Brigthwood studio. Watch for holiday studio sales this fall.

Lindsoe Clayworks crafts hand-thrown pottery for practical uses in the kitchen and home as well as art for your walls and garden in Dulcie Lindsoe Johansen’s garage studio in Rhododendron. You can have a custom-made dog bowl thrown, too. Watch for holiday studio sales this fall.

Wy’East Weldworks in Welches turns scrap metal headed for the recycle bin into works of art including holiday ornaments, wall art and industrial-style furniture. Check out Sally Butler Unkefer’s Etsy page and if you don’t see what you want, contact her for a custom one-of-a-kind piece of art.

Gary Randall Photographic Art is a highly-regarded local photographer specializing in landscapes throughout the Pacific Northwest, Alaska and Hawaii. Pick up a card, print, photo on metal or a calendar on Gary’s website. Or treat the budding photographer in your family to a one-on-one photography workshop with Gary Randall.

Mt Hood Vacation Rentals Gift Certificate

Give your favorite person in the whole wide world a vacation this year. You can purchase a gift certificate for the full amount at a specific vacation rental with specific dates or you can purchase a gift certificate in any amount that your loved one can use towards their choice in a cabin or lodge at Mt Hood for the dates that work best for them. Just call us with the details and we will email a printable gift certificate to you within 24 hours. (Note: our offices are closed on December 24 and 25, so plan ahead accordingly.)

Contact Mt Hood Vacation Rentals at 888-424-9168 to purchase a gift certificate.

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Family Road Trip Tips when Driving to Mt Hood for Christmas Vacation

Family Road Trip Tips when Driving to Mt Hood for Christmas Vacation
Posted by Mt Hood Vacation Rentals | Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Staying in a Mt Hood Vacation Rental with family and friends has been a tradition for decades. Many of our holiday guests drive to Mt Hood, so we thought it would be a good idea to share a few tips for getting here and getting around after you arrive.

Family Road Trip Vacation Travel Tips

Taking road tips longer than an hour with kids can be very challenging. Depending on the age of your children, road trips can be trying for parents and add the need for extra planning. Young children need a lot of attention and older kids will constantly need to be entertained. Here are some tips to make that road trip as much fun as the destination.

Family Tips For Parents

Relax and Breath – Your kids are going to play off your emotions. If you are stressed and in a hurry it will be more difficult for your kids to enjoy the car ride. Don’t be in a hurry to have fun. Plan an extra day at the front end of your holiday visit, so you will have more time to enjoy the holidays once you are here. If you are planning on preparing a big meal, bake pies, wrap presents or decorate a tree, you will appreciate the more relaxed atmosphere.

Be Prepared for Hiccups – With kids something is going to go wrong. It doesn’t have to be the end of the world. Plan for car mishaps, lost money, and possible medical issues.

Take the Right Car – Consider renting a car. Renting a car will alleviate wear and tear created by mountain driving on snowy or icy roads at Mt Hood. And a rental car might have a few amenities you don’t have in your personal vehicle that will make the drive easier for everyone. And if you rent a larger vehicle you will have more room to haul the family’s gear. The extra money might be worth it.

If you are driving your personal vehicle, make sure it is equipped with traction tires or devices for driving on snowy or icy roads. You also want to be sure your heat and defroster are working and you have good-quality windshield wiper blades. We recommend carrying a blanket, flares and drinking water in the car just in case.

Short Breaks – Make the journey as fun as the destination. Depending on the length of your road trip, you might need to stop a few times. Be creative on where you stop. Plan ahead so you can stop at popular and interesting destinations along your route. Let the kids take fun pictures along the way, then post them on your social media pages, Facebook or Instagram. If you have fun selfies, share them with us and we will post on our Selfie Hot Spots blog. Or plan your breaks around meal stops.

Family Tips For Younger Children

Extra Necessities – Make sure you pack extra baby wipes, diapers, snacks, medicine, drinks, bottles (for babies) blankets and pillows.

Car Games – This is a must for all families. Simple old-school car games can help occupy the kids for a few hours and will be fun and different for today’s digitally connected kids. Some possible games include 20 questions, the License Plate (finding 50 states) game, or I Spy.

Leave at the Right Time – Planning your departure time around your kids nap time can be huge. Also, try not to leave too early in the morning; let everyone get enough sleep before departing. Make sure you give yourself enough time to get here including delays due to weather, traffic and other unforeseen events.

TV/DVD Player – No parent wants to admit that they use the electronic baby sitter, but it really works on those long car rides.

Don’t Forget The Toys – Picking the right toys and books can help create some distraction time in the car. Bring at least one of your kids’ favorite toys.

Family Tips For Young Teens

Portable Electronics – Your kids already know how to keep busy with their smart phones and tablets, so for this longer road trip, let them go with it..

Necessities – Much like younger kids teens will love to have pillows and blankets for napping and snacks for when they are hungry.

Put Them in Charge – Take turns letting the older kids ride in the front seat and co-pilot with the driver. Giving an active child some responsibility will help occupy some of their time. This is also good training for when they get to help with the driving. Teach the kids how to use a paper map, comparing the route to the GPS on your smart phone or in your car.

Local Information – Let your kids help you find things to do and see along the way and once you arrive at Mt Hood using smart phones and tablets while driving.

Holidays At Mt Hood

Book Your Holiday Vacation Air Travel Now

Book Your Holiday Vacation Air Travel Now
Posted by Mt Hood Vacation Rentals | Friday, September 25, 2009

In his radio show today, Clark Howard quoted an article in Kiplinger.com about how to get the best deals and rates on your holiday airfare. The airlines are anxious to fill the flights now, so they are offering better prices for your holiday travel.

They have also provided a couple of tips on the best days to travel.

The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is the busiest travel day of the year, so try to head out a couple of days earlier or fly in on Thanksgiving Day. Your flight will likely be less expensive and less crowded. I flew to Long Beach, California once on Thanksgiving and the airports were not crowded at all. Of course the flight was direct and only a couple of hours, so it was doable.

The Sunday and Monday after Thanksgiving are also very busy, so if you can wait until Tuesday or Wednesday to head home that is best.

This year the Christmas and New Year’s holiday has a bigger window of potential travel than usual. The airlines anticipate that business travel will be fairly non-existent between December 12 and January 11. This leaves a lot of seats to be filled for about 4 weeks. Again, now is the time to book those flights when the prices are lower and their are lots of options.

Because Christmas and New Year’s Day both fall on a Friday this year, you should avoid traveling the Wednesday and Thursday before the holidays and wait until the Tuesday or Wednesday afterwards to get the best rates and again less crowded flights and airports.

Traveling on Christmas Day is sometimes a good option. I flew home from Palm Springs last year at about 4 PM on Christmas Day. The airport was empty. The employees told me their last flight was at 6 PM and there were 4 passengers booked on the flight.

Just as the airfares will increase as we get closer to the holiday periods, so will the lodging rates. When there is only a very small selection of vacation rentals left for the holidays, the rate goes up because there are so many last-minute planners trying to get into these few openings for their visits.

Additionally, if you book your holiday lodging now, you have much more selection than if you wait until the last minute. You have a much better chance of finding the perfect place to celebrate the holidays.

If you would like to stay in a Mt Hood Vacation Rental for the holidays, contact us today to confirm the best place for your family and friends. Remember, we always provide discounted lift tickets for Mt Hood Meadows, Timberline and Mt Hood SkiBowl to our guests as well. You can save up to $20 per person per day on your lift tickets.

All of our vacation rentals have fully-equipped kitchens which are ideal for preparing family feasts, fireplaces or woodstoves-always a plus on a cold, snowy night, entertainment systems for listening to music or watching your favorite movies and are fully furnished. Most homes have private outdoor hot tubs, offer free wifi and are also allow your family pooch to join you.

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