Over the last few days we have lost almost all of our snow.  Spring is coming and it is approaching very quickly.  The evergreen trees have new growth, about an inch; bulbs are poking through the ground, about 3 – 4 inches and even the fruit trees have new starts and budding on them.  As you read this, Featherwinds is in the process of re-doing some of the landscaping; not just the normal spring cleaning, but also re-designing our grounds.  We are also re-doing and adding to our presence on the internet.  We are now listed on Facebook and Twitter, it is easy to find us, just search for Featherwinds and click to follow us.  You will receive all of our latest updates and News Flashes.

Thank you,

Featherwinds Staff

http://www.featherwinds.com

We recently sat down with one of our wedding coordinators and asked her to do a article on some of the most important things to do for planning a wedding. We will be posting her write up as soon as it is finished. Depending on the length and detail, we will post the article in full or in multiple posts divided in sections. The article will include hints and tips for coordinating and organizing your wedding, what to look for in a wedding venue and reception location, some traditional do’s and don’ts, how to include the groom in the wedding planning and much more. This article will provide brides and grooms with a lot of ideas, helpful tips but most important, ways to decrease the stress and have a happy, joy and fun filled wedding day.

If you have any questions, please feel free to post a “comment” to our blog and we will forward your question to our wedding coordinators.

Our new Reviews and Comments Page is up and running. We will be adding more review pages as they are completed. The reviews and comments list on the pages are excerpts from our guest book and also from thank you cards we have received in the mail.

Unlike many websites on the internet today, we do not give discounts or incentives for someone writing or emailing about us. If you have stayed at Featherwinds, please feel free to email us with any comments. We will post the comments on our Reviews and Comments Page.

Reviews, Comments and Thank You Notes

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 to 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.

Even though we have been receiving snow lately, the much warmer daytime temperatures have melted most of the snow. The grass is starting to turn green and grow, bulbs are breaking ground and birds are returning to the area. The sun is out and temperatures are on the rise!

Fishing, hiking, horseback riding are all activities offered in the Upper Valley just outside of Leavenworth, Washington. If you are looking to get in that last snowshoe trip, you better hurry! Want to hit the slopes for that last ski or snowboard run, now is the time. Although conditions are starting to warm, there are some areas still open and available for snowshoeing, skiing, snowmobiling and cross country skiing.

You can stay at Featherwinds Lodging, then enjoy the day in the great outdoors or maybe take in a shopping trip to the Bavarian town of Leavenworth. Enjoy the sounds of birds as they return for the spring and summer. Watch for wildlife as they start to move around and explore the "new" surroundings.

You have many options in the Lake Wenatchee/Fish Lake Recreation Area in the Leavenworth Upper Valley of Leavenworth, Washington.

http://www.featherwinds.com

http://www.featherwinds.com/lodging.htm

http://www.featherwinds.com/weddings.htm

We have recently uploaded a few wedding cake pictures to our live blog site. The pictures are just a few examples of the custom wedding cakes Featherwinds has made for weddings. Our wedding cakes are made fresh and designed for the bride and groom. No two wedding cakes are designed the same. Even when the same cake top is used (supplied by bride and groom) the cakes are different.

Be sure to check out the Peacock cake. This cake is one many specialty custom wedding cakes. Our cakes can be of a basic design to very elaborate design. We will be uploading more cakes pictures while we are re-designing our wedding cake web page.

You can view the wedding cakes on our blog here:

http://cid-6f9c1e19704858ee.skydrive.live.com/albums.aspx

Be sure to check out our wedding packages:

http://www.featherwinds.com/weddings.htm

To see more wedding cake pictures click here:

http://www.featherwinds.com/weddingcakes.htm

ß Coming Soon à

We are in the process of updating our Wedding Cakes Picture webpage. The revamped, new design and new pictures should be up and running soon. The new page will have thumbnails of more wedding cake pictures. If you click on the thumbnail you will see a large version of the thumbnail. In some cases the thumbnail when clicked on will display a slideshow of several pictures featuring the wedding cake. All of the new pictures are taken by our photographer and offer a better insight of our wedding cakes.

Why are our wedding cakes so special? Our wedding cakes are NEVER frozen; baked fresh for your wedding or special event. Our cakes are custom designed for the bride and groom or for your event. We offer a variety of cake flavors and fillings for you to choose from. Currently, our wedding packages include the wedding cake! We make our wedding and event cakes based on the number of guests for your event.

ß News Flash à More Snow!

Over the weekend we received about 5" of new snow. Winter is not over yet; it is still hanging on. Last week we were getting "normal" springtime snow; fluffy, big, wet flakes. The springtime type snow came a little early (about 2 weeks); snow in the morning then warmth and sunshine during the day.

However, this weekend we received small, dry flakes reminiscent of a Christmas Eve snow storm. Current weather reports indicate the possibility of more snow and cold temperatures. If you enjoy the outdoors and snow sports, this could be a last chance to for winter time fun.

Here in the Lake Wenatchee, Leavenworth Upper Valley there are snowmobiling trails, cross country ski trails, snowshoeing and skiing available. If weekends are to busy to get away, try a mid-week adventure. Featherwinds does have lodging available in our B & B style Guest Inn, our Bed and Breakfast, in our lodges and cabins.

You can go to http://featherwinds.com to check availability and to book online.

The year seems to be passing us by very quickly. With the economy, pressures of work, finding time and organizing your wedding can be very stressful. Featherwinds is here to help. Our onsite wedding and event coordinators assist you with most every aspect of your wedding and reception. Our coordinators not only assist you with the planning of your wedding; they will also assist you with lodging needs, reception details, and decorating, catering and floral needs. Once the planning details are done, our coordinators also assist you during your wedding and reception. Our onsite wedding coordinators you remember the "little" details that are all to often forgotten until the last minute; the day of your wedding. We care what is important you. We also offer ideas and options to enhance your wedding; to make it YOUR WEDDING.

Our mission is to make your wedding as stress free as possible. You do not have to handle your wedding plans alone; our wedding coordinators will help you stay organized, on track and focused. We provide forms to help stay organized. We have an ongoing open communication with you during all stages of planning and deliverance of your wedding.

Catering at Featherwinds is unique. We do not offer a set menu (chose menu A or B), we offer you the choice of what you want; a customized menu based on what you like and want to offer your guests. We have done deli style buffet to personal beef and chicken wellington entrees. You even have a choice of cake flavors and fillings for your wedding cake. Speaking of wedding cake, with our wedding packages, your wedding cake is included. Our wedding cakes are made fresh for your wedding, decorated to highlight your wedding theme and your personality. Your likes and dislikes are very important to your decision making and we respect your decisions. Remember, it is your wedding and we do everything in our power to make your dreams come true.

Day-Use Wedding and Luncheon Buffet Reception: you can have your wedding at Featherwinds with no lodging required. Our elegant Day Use Wedding Package includes your wedding cake, flowers and table centerpieces, tables, chairs, linens and much more including clean up! For more information click the link below:

Featherwinds Day Use Wedding and Luncheon Buffet Reception Package

Destination Wedding Package: this package offers the option of lodging here at Featherwinds. Featherwinds has 5 facilities that can be reserved for your wedding guest lodging. All facilities are within walking distance of the Sunroom where weddings and receptions are held here at Featherwinds. We also offer the option of an outdoor wedding. Our wedding grounds feature a wedding gazebo, lush green grass seating area, a beautiful deck to start your walk down the aisle and many gorgeous photo "backdrops". For more information click on the link below:

Featherwinds Destination Wedding Package

We are here to assist you make your dreams come true.

Featherwinds, where memories are made and life is celebrated.

Spring is on its way. Lately we have had a mix of snow, rain, and sunshine. This is normally a good sign that spring is coming. We are starting to book for a lot of summer time get aways in our lodges and cabins. If you are thinking about a quick mini vacation of a couple days or an extended vacation, you may want to consider booking now.

Here at Featherwinds we have 3 cabins/lodges. All three are fully furnished homes featuring a full kitchen and outdoor hot tubs. During the summer, each lodge has an outdoor barbeque for guests to utilize. All of our cabins, lodges, and bed and breakfasts are all located on connecting 23 acres. We have staff on hand 24/7 to handle any questions or concerns you may have during your stay. If you are not familiar with our area, the host at the Guest Inn and B & B are happy to assist you with maps or information about the Lake Wenatchee Upper Valley. Remember, we are not in downtown Leavenworth, but we are located about 14 miles from town in the Upper Valley recreation area.

Visit our website for more information: http://www.featherwinds.com/lodging.htm

Warm wishes,

Featherwinds Staff

ß News Flash à It's snowing again! There is still time to hit the slopes.

Yes, it is snowing again, here in the Upper Valley in the Wenatchee Recreation Area, just outside of Leavenworth, WA. Not much snow is coming down, but fresh snow does bring the thought of enjoying any of the winter sports. If you are a skier, snowboarder, and snowmobiler or like to enjoy any winter sport; time is almost up for your outdoor enjoyment. We have had up to 40 degree weather lately; we have lost a lot of snow so if you keep putting off that last and final ski trip of the year, you better hurry.

So far today we have received about a ½ inch of fresh snow; it's not a lot but it sure makes everything look pretty. Maybe it's time to put together a group of friends for an outing filled with winter fun and relaxation. You can book a lodge or cabin for your group at Featherwinds. We are only about 30 minutes from Stevens Pass Resort. Spend the day skiing or snowboarding at Stevens Pass, then return to Featherwinds and enjoy a relaxing evening with your family and friends. Remember to bring your swim suit, our lodges and cabins have outdoor hot tubs to aid in your relaxation and fun. Fully furnished lodges including a full kitchen including pots and pans, plates and flatware, etc are perfect for a group gathering. And we must remember, all the cabins and lodges have gas fireplaces to enhance your relaxing stay.

To check for available lodging dates click: Check Availability and Book Online.

If you have any questions you can visit our Booking page, FAQ page or our Contact Us page.

Warm wishes,

Featherwinds Staff

Featherwinds Romantic Get Away Package is still available. Treat yourself and your sweet heart to a romantic get away you are sure to remember. Come relax and refresh; rid yourselves of the daily stress from work and the day to day routine.

Our Romantic Get Away Package features a two nights stay in one of our suites that include a in-room jetted spa tub, spacious, beautiful rooms with comfortable king size beds, private bathrooms and a electric fireplace to enhance the romance. The package also includes a four course Beef or Chicken Wellington entrée, appetizers and a special dessert for two (delivered to your suite). Romance the night away; elegant dining room setting; romantic candle light dinner, flowers in your suite upon arrival and a special gift for your sweet heart.

For more details on our romantic package click: Romantic Get Away

Remember to take time out for you and yours.

To check availability or to book online click: Check Availability and Book Online

Featherwinds, where life is celebrated and memories are made.

Warm wishes,

Featherwinds Staff

ß News Flash à Leavenworth lodging, snow is falling and more expected.

There is still time to get some time 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.

Warm wishes,

Featherwinds Staff.

Links for Featherwinds Lodging, Leavenworth lodging, Leavenworth weddings, day use and destination weddings. Here are a few of our links to help you navigate through our website.

Featherwinds Lodging Home Page: http://www.featherwinds.com

Featherwinds Guest Inn (B & B style): http://www.featherwinds.com/inn.htm

Featherwinds Bed and Breakfast: http://www.featherwinds.com/bandb.htm

Featherwinds Lodges and Cabins: http://www.featherwinds.com/lodging.htm

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

Featherwinds Day Use Weddings: http://www.featherwinds.com/weddings_day_use.htm

Featherwinds Destination Weddings: http://www.featherwinds.com/weddings_destination.htm

Featherwinds Berry Bunk House: http://www.featherwinds.com/berry.htm

Featherwinds Garden Guest Lodge: http://www.featherwinds.com/country.htm

Featherwinds Frontier Cabin: http://www.featherwinds.com/frontier.htm

Featherwinds Romantic Get Away: http://www.featherwinds.com/romantic_getaway.htm

Featherwinds Specials: http://www.featherwinds.com/specials.htm

Featherwinds FAQ: http://www.featherwinds.com/faq.htm

Featherwinds Privacy Policy: http://www.featherwinds.com/privacy_policy.htm

Warm wishes,

Featherwinds Staff

We are currently working on a new Legal, Terms of Use and Privacy Policy (LTUPP) webpage. The new page should be up and running in the next couple of days. We will keep you updated and post to our blog when the new page is up and running. The change to our LTUPP webpage is brought about due to the changes and requirements regarding the internet, its uses, website responsibilities and regulations. Please take the time to read the Terms of Use and especially the Privacy Policy of any website you visit and use.

Laws and regulations in regards to the internet and websites are very specific. You should know how your information is gathered and used by any website you view or interact with; even if the only personal information you provide is your email address. Be in the know, protect yourself, your personal information and the website you visit.

Check our blog often for new information regarding lodging, special events, lodging and events specials and news about our website.

Thank you and warm wishes,

Featherwinds Staff

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 salads, coffee, and tea.

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

Bride's bouquet, groom's boutonniere and table centerpieces

Custom Wedding Cake

Our 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 we 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/Tours by Appointment only.

Warm wishes,

Featherwinds Staff

There are only a few days before the most romantic day of the year, Valentines Day. Featherwinds has only a couple of rooms available in our Bed and Breakfast for Valentines Day weekend. If you are planning to do something special for your Sweet Heart this weekend, come to Featherwinds. Accommodations at our Bed and Breakfast include a full hot gourmet breakfast each morning and a delightful dessert each evening between 8:30 and 9:00. Rooms at our Bed and Breakfast feature feather beds, private bathrooms, beautiful views from window seats and decks.

Featherwinds is located in the Leavenworth Upper Valley approximately 14 miles from downtown Leavenworth. We are close enough to enjoy the Bavarian Town shopping and many eateries but far enough away to enjoy a relaxing and rejuvenating stay.

We also offer additional amenities at time of booking. You can order a romantic special cake for two with sparkling cider, served in your room. You can also order a rose bouquet placed in your room for your Sweet Heart.

You can book online at: Check availability and book.

Remember, we are also offering a Valentines Day Special. This special is running from February 1^st through March 15^th. If you stay for two nights on one of the weekends during this time, you will receive a Free, Complimentary one nights stay during June or November (excluding Nov. 24^th through 30^th).

Featherwinds Lodging also offers lodges, cabins and vacation rentals designed for families and groups. All of our lodges and cabins are fully furnished homes with outdoor hot tubs. For more information visit: http://www.featherwinds.com/lodging.htm.

Warm wishes,

Featherwinds Staff

http://www.featherwinds.com

Featherwinds is currently putting together a Day-Use Wedding Package. Details have not been finalized yet; however, you can be sure it will be as amazing as Featherwinds popular Destination Wedding Package. The staff here at Featherwinds has been working long and hard trying to finish the new wedding package.

Some of the Day-Use Wedding Package will include:

Set up and clean up, wedding coordinator, a bottle of sparkling cider at each table, linens and wedding cake! These are just a few of the amenities that will be included in the new wedding package.

The new Day-Use Wedding Package is due to be posted on the website by Weds. Feb. 11^th.

The wedding package will have it's own webpage that will be linked from the main wedding page and the specials web page.

Featherwinds Staff.

Valentines Day is almost here! We still have a couple of rooms available for the weekend of February 14^th, 15^th and 16^th. Even though Valentines Day weekend is a 3 day weekend; as Monday the 16^th is Presidents Day, Featherwinds does not require a 2 night minimum booking.

Surprise your sweet heart. Stay at Featherwinds Bed and Breakfast or B & B style Guest Inn. When booking at Featherwinds you receive a full hot gourmet breakfast each morning of your stay, dessert each evening between 8:30 pm and 9:00 pm, warm, friendly accommodations and a chance to relax and rejuvenate.

If you want to really spoil your sweet heart, Featherwinds offers additional amenities you can order when you book. You can order a bouquet of roses placed in your room, order a special gift pack to use while your sweet heart relaxes in the 2 person jetted spa tub, or a special dessert; a custom 2 person cake and bottle of sparkling cider.

Remember, we are also running a Valentines Day Special. With a two night stay during the month of February until March 15^th, you will receive a FREE COMPLIMENTARY one night stay to be used during the months of June or November (excluding Thanksgiving Day weekend).

Happy Valentines Day and we hope to see you soon!

Warm wishes,

Featherwinds Staff

http://www.featherwinds.com

We're celebrating Valentine's Day every weekend from February 1^st to March 15^th! During these weekend dates, come and stay a two-night stay here at Featherwinds and receive a FREE Complementary One-Night stay, in accommodations of equal value, during the month of June or November 2009. (Excluding November 25^th through 29^th) That's a second getaway for you and your sweetheart!

All reservations in our rooms and suites include a full hot gourmet breakfast each morning of your stay and dessert each evening between 8:30 and 9:00.

Featherwind's offers two wonderful facilities with a variety of accommodations. All suites offer private bath, in-room two person jetted spa tub and fireplace. Rooms offer country elegance, private bath, feather beds and ambience fireplace.

Book online and secure your accommodations now.