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Where are we located? Fourteen miles away from Leavenworth,
uphill. We are at 1800 feet elevation, and Leavenworth is at 1200.
We are in the historic Beaver Valley, surrounded by mountains, a
beautiful 360 Degree mountain view.
What do I need to bring? Just food, and personal items you want.
These are complete homes.
When can we see the farm animals? The best time is to pre-arrange
and participate in the evening feeding. Children are welcome.
Winter for the less adventurous? Cross country skiing
or snowshoeing from your door. Make snowmen and snowforts. Slide on
our own slide hill. Safe, away from the crowds, no sno-park permits
required. We like families and extended families.
Pets? We do allow, one, small, well behaved house dog, that
cannot be left unattended for a small one time fee of $32.00. Must
be on a leash and cleaned up after. No pets during Christmas week.
Are there any restaurants? There are 2 or 3 within 10 minutes
drive. All the way from fast food to fine dining. Twenty minutes away
in Leavenworth there is a huge selection of restaurants.
Can I buy supplies there? The little village of Plain has a
country grocery store and hardware store.
Roads? Our roads are safer than the highway. The County plows
as needed all winter. The school buses use our road and go up and over
Beaver Hill to Leavenworth. You normally will not need chains if you
have good tires. Remember the State "requires" you carry
chains when traveling the passes, but its rare to have to put them
on. We plow our own interior roads. 5 mph please.
Weather? Four beautiful, distinct seasons. Each with its own
fun "Things
to Do"
>> Winter, or the first snow, usually starts just after Thanksgiving.
We normally go through winter with 1 to 3 feet on the ground until just after
Valentines Day. ( we plow our own roads.) Remember Mother Nature is not always
normal! Day temps. average 25-40 degrees, nights 15-25 degrees. Check your
weather and pass reports.
>> Spring, gets underway about mid-March to mid June. Lots of
wildflowers, and birds returning April/May. Temperatures about 60 plus during
the day, with frosts at night.
>> Summer, comes in fast! One day its spring and then its summer.
Anytime from mid-may to mid-June. 80-90 degree days, once in a while, 95 degrees.
Little or no rain. Low humidity, cool, comfortable evenings.
>> Autumn, starts in September with the first frosts. Full autumn
leaf beauty by the last week of September through most of October. 50-60 degree
days, frost at night.
How did we get so lucky to live in such a beautiful place? We discovered
the area over 20 years ago, and found we did not have to spend all winter in
the rain. Shortly thereafter we purchased 50 acres in Plain, and began restoration
of the historical property and buildings.
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