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31 Early Winters Drive
Mazama, WA 98833
Nightly Rates: ( 243.59 - 297.44 )
3 Star
In the early 1940's a local rancher and packer named Jack Wilson built six cabins along the banks of a local creek. Calling his new venture the Early Winter Resort, Wilson created not only one of the hardest to reach businesses in North America but also a piece of local legend. As word of Jack's hospitality and the spectacular beauty of the upper Methow Valley spread, his hunting, fishing and back country tours achieved a glowing reputation. So much so, that by the mid-60's people were coming from all over the world to visit Jack and indulge in the area's extraordinary allure. While some of those visitors may have thought the word "resort" was rather grand for six simple cabins, Jack's dreams were much larger. Once the highway opened and more people began visiting the area Jack planned to build a facility that would live up to the scale of the natural surroundings. Today, the Freestone Inn, Lakeside Lodges, and Early Winter Cabins keep that spirit alive. Renowned for their year-round comfort and appeal, the Inn, Cabins and Lodges exceed even Jack's imagination and provide the perfect get-away for not only the avid outdoors person, but also those who want nothing more than to simply relax.The Freestone Inn accommodates 21 rooms, a library, conference room and a three story great room with stone fireplace. Our restaurant is located in the great room and serves breakfast and dinner. The 15 Early Winter Cabins are tucked away in a forested area to the southwest of the Freestone Inn and range in size from a quaint studio to a roomy two bedroom cabin with kitchenettes. The Lakeside Lodges overlook our catch and release fly fishing lake. The Lakeside Lodges range in size from a single story two bedroom to a two story three bedroom house.
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· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 3:00 PM
· Check out time is 11:00 AM
· Time Zone is PST
· Opened in 1994
· 39 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 2 floors.
Start out going East on RENTAL CAR RETURN toward PARKING TERMINAL. Turn LEFT onto PARKING TERMINAL. Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto SEA TAC AIRPORT. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto TERMINAL/ PARKING/ RENTAL CAR RETURN. Stay straight to go onto N EXIT DR. Merge onto WA-518 E toward I-5 SEATTLE/TACOMA/I-405. (May Through Mid November) Take I-5 North and exit #208 for State Route #530 to Darrington. From Darrington you stay on #530 and take the exit for State Route #20 East. Stay on SR20 until you have gone up and over the pass, and after descending to the valley floor, continue until you see a blue Dept. of Transportation sign that has "Freestone Inn Next Right" printed on it. A quarter mile further is our driveway on your right. Follow the driveway signs to the main building and Freestone Inn registration. (Driving time is about 3.5 hours. Note: Washington and Rainy Passes of Highway 20 are closed in the winter). Mid-November to April (North Cascades Scenic Highway) follow directions to get to I-5. Then From Seattle take I-5 North and exit for Highway 2 - Stevens Pass (In Everett) or take the I-90 east (in Seattle) to Snoqualmie Pass, then take the exit for Highway 97 Blewett Pass. Before you reach Wenatchee, take the exit for Highway 97 North. Just before Pateros, make a left onto SR 153 (there is a DOT sign before the turn). Go straight on 153 (which becomes 20 West) through Methow, Carlton, Twisp, to Winthrop. At the 4 way stop in downtown Winthrop, turn left. Follow Highway 20 West for approximately 15 miles past the Mazama junction and our driveway is on the left hand side. There is a blue DOT sign ("Freestone Inn Next Left") about a quarter mile from our driveway. There is also a sign at the driveway ("Freestone Inn and Cabins"). Drive time is between 4 and 5 hours
Start out going Northeast on W AIRPORT DR toward PARKING. Turn RIGHT onto W MCFARLANE RD. Turn RIGHT onto S HAYFORD RD. Turn LEFT onto US-2/ W SUNSET HWY. Take Highway 2 West to Highway 97 North in Orondo. Turn right onto 97 North. Before Pateros, turn left onto Highway 153 and follow this road all the way to Winthrop. At the 4-way stop sign in Winthrop (the only one in town) turn left. This will keep you on Highway 20 West. Follow Highway 20 West for approximately 15 miles, (and past the turnoff to Mazama). There will be a blue Dept. of Transportation sign about a quarter mile from our driveway that says "Freestone Inn next left". Follow the driveway signs to the main building and Freestone Inn registration. Driving time is approximately 4 hours.
Depart Airport. Keep STRAIGHT onto Grant Rd [Grant Rd W).Turn RIGHT (North) onto SR-28. Road name changes to US-2 Bus [SR-28]. Keep STRAIGHT onto US-2 [Sunset Hwy N]. Turn RIGHT (East) onto US-2 [US-97] Keep LEFT onto US-97 [SR-97] Turn RIGHT to stay on US-97 and again Right to stay on US-97 [SR-97] Turn LEFT (South-West) onto SR-153. Bear LEFT (West) onto SR-20 through Methow, Carlton, Twisp, to Winthrop. At the 4 way stop in downtown Winthrop, turn left. Follow Highway 20 West for approximately 15 miles past the Mazama junction and our driveway is on the left hand side. There is a blue DOT sign ("Freestone Inn Next Left") about a quarter mile from our driveway. There is also a sign at the driveway ("Freestone Inn and Cabins").
By lake, by highway, in country.
SEA-SeaTac Intl Airport-200 mi SW, GEG-Spokane Intl Airport-200 mi SE, EAT-Pangborn Airport-100 mi SE
All reservations require deposit which will be charged to credit card at time of booking, deposit - first nights room plus tax. Exceptions may apply during holidays, special events or conventions.
Reservations must be cancelled 14 days prior to arrival date to avoid penalty of 1 night stay plus tax. No-show fee - one night stay plus tax. Exceptions may apply during holidays, special events or conventions.
Location: on-site Type: Full ServiceBreakfast: 7am to 10:30am Dinner: 5pm to 8pm Dress Code: Corporate Casual
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