The owners and staff don’t just work in the Inn; they live in the valley and can help you arrange the details and payment for any of these trips. Give us a call at (509) 829-3399.

Attractions

• A trip to the Goldendale Observatory (http://www.parks.wa.gov/parkpage.asp?selectedpark=Goldendale%20Observatory&pageno=1) to look at the stars. This is a guided tour inside the Observatory. Every one has a chance to look through one of the largest telescopes of its type in the US. About 1 hour one way from the Inn – drive yourself or take a Limo for approximately $75 per person for 4, which would allow 2 hours at the observatory. This is a good trip for an evening after a casual day of wine tasting. In the limo, additional wine tasting is allowed – bring your favorite. A small fee is charged at the observatory – approximately $10.

• A growers tour of the Yellow Rose Nursery and their growing grounds and retail store. This nursery is one of the premier nurseries in the valley and has been providing area appropriate flowers, trees, and bushes for many years. You will learn about local growing conditions and landscaping options. The retail location has the largest collection of built in stone and rock fountains in the valley. The tour and transfers between retail and farm requires a minimum of 2 hours on site. Limo transportation is approximately $60 per person for 4. This trip can be scheduled for mid morning leaving time for a delicious lunch in Sunnyside at Snipes Mountain Brewery and Restaurant – a winner of the 2004 national beer making competition in Denver for their Sunnyside Pale Ale and their Porter. The brewery serves a great sample tray with a serving of 8 to 10 of their great beers. Lunches run $10 to $15, dinners $15 to $25.

• Take a side trip to see Stonehenge (http://englishriverwebsite.com/LewisClarkColumbiaRiver/Regions/Places/stonehenge.html) overlooking the Columbia River. Standing among these giant stones, an exact replica of the real Stonehenge in England is an inspirational sight. Imagine the meetings that might have occurred in the circle thousands of years ago. This trip, with a 30 minute allowance at the site, takes almost 3 hours total and for 4 would cost approximately $75 per person for limo transportation. This trip could be combined with a visit to several Columbia Gorge wineries that are within 20 to 30 minutes of Stonehenge. This would add an additional 2 to 3 hours and additional limo charges (approximately $50 per person for 4. The Maryhill Museum is right here also and can complete the day. This much of a trip might require a 3 day weekend vacation.

• Fort Simco and parade grounds in White Swan is a small town on the very edge of the Cascades west of the Comfort Inn in Zillah. It was one of the original settlements in the area and was once on the main route from Goldendale north to Yakima. Now the fort and facilities are open to the public and provide a great place for a picnic or walking tour.  (Approximately 35 miles)