Description
This remarkable package for two includes a two-night stay at the Mt. St. Helen’s Motel and VIP treatment from the time you arrive in America in Bloom award-winning city Castle Rock, WA. You may choose to rent a car at PDX airport and drive to Castle Rock WA, or Castle Rock Bloom Team volunteer coordinator Nancy Chennault will be happy to transport you from the Portland airport to Castle Rock. The two-day package can be customized to fit personal preferences, but includes the following:
- Breakfast at Lacey Rha’s Café in downtown Castle Rock
- Lunch and/or Dinner at Patty's 19 Mile Diner with Mountain Berry Cobbler for dessert. A boxed lunch can be arranged for hiking
- Vouchers for two for admission to the Johnson Ridge Observatory at the crater of Mt. St Helen's. Movies, hikes and a USFS Ranger talks are available to enhance your visit
- A night cap or dessert at Parker’s Steakhouse in Castle Rock with special selections from Chef Tony
- A Blueberry pancake breakfast on the second day at Nancy Chennault’s home garden - The Gardens @ Sandy Bend
- VIP garden tour of Castle Rock with Nancy
- A visit with local shop owners with a stop at The Vault Books & Brew for Coffee
Item Special Note
Note: AIB Past President Dr. Charlie Hall and his wife MiChal shared these comments from their August 2016 visit with Nancy Chennault. “Winning the Destination Castle Rock package at the 2015 AIB silent auction was one of the best experiences my wife and I have had in years! Not only is it a great destination in terms of its proximity to Mt. St. Helens, but Castle Rock is the epitome of what America in Bloom is all about. It is absolutely beautiful and the civic pride we experienced was contagious. We were able to meet volunteers from Castle Rock Blooms who had so much passion and enthusiasm that we became passionate and enthusiastic about Castle Rock. Oh, and did I mention the great food? We will definitely be going back to this spectacular community! Thanks Castle Rock for a great memory!'