Hummingbird Hill Resort, Spacious Mountain Lodge, with Home Theater, Art & Solar
Location
Car: Necessary
Custom built log home is located along the Chinook Pass Scenic Byway recognized as the premier driving tour in Washington State. The lodge is located midway between Yakima Wine Country and Mount Rainier National Park. Hummingbirds, Eagles, Blue jays, Swifts, Quail and many other bird are part of the land and nest in the trees. The Hummingbirds will feed and flock for hours by the hot tub and front window. Eagles will pick up the wind currents and soar to great height in the updrafts. Deer and Elk trails guide the animals close to the deck. White Pass ski area is a 46 mile drive though beautiful mountain country. Mount Rainier National park begins about 37 miles up the road with spectacular views along the way. Bumping lake and Eagle Caves are within 20 miles. There are over a hundred wineries within an hour or so drive toward the Tri-Cities with the closest tasting room about 16 miles and full wineries about 30 miles away, near Selah. The extensive Yakima Casino and Tribal center is about an hour away near dozens of wineries with the shopping mall along the way.
There are abundant hiking trails along the rivers and lakes of the area, with high mountain views from the forest service roads that criss-cross the entire area. Many of the high mountain gravel roads can be driven with an ordinary car or pushed to the limit with a 4 wheel drive vehicle. The house is about a mile and a half from the Gifford Pinchot national forest. In the winter herds of elk are roaming just up the road in the forest service feeding station. This place is truly in the middle of high mountain nature, with attractions for everyone within an relaxing and outstandingly beautiful scenic drive every direction. Traffic is usually quite sparse with no delays.
For dining out, there are four great local restaurants with bars within 10 miles.
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2007
About the owner: I'm Jim Farrier and I purchased this wonderful log home as a weekend home and vacation escape. I love the mountain air with the gentle summer here and the deep fluffy snow in the winter. I work about 210 miles away in Vancouver, so I drive a lot, but I've made it here most weekends in the past nine years. My interests are nature, meditation, gardening, music, science, business, energy, spirituality, hiking, exploring, creative thinking, alternative health, developing peace and well being. I believe that life is complex with unseen forces and that we are all connected with our roots into the land. I like unusual unique things that have real value even though only a few special people can see the true worth. I grew up in Tigard, Oregon and lived in Portland much of my life. I became tired of the city and I was fascinated and drawn to the Columbia gorge and would travel and hike incessantly in the beautiful areas. I currently live in The Dalles during the 9-5 work week with and I commute to Vancouver. I work for a division of a large multinational electronics corporation. My work is multi-faceted, dealing with both Information Technology and Market Research. I like to use both the analytical and intuitive side of my brain for both work and play. My education over the years has been in electronics, computers, communications and business and hold an MBA from Marylhurst University. I never stop learning and I keep pushing the envelope to understand life and each new experience. This place allows me to really relax, but it is also a place to dream and be creative. I feel inspired every time I set foot on the property. Among the trees, the hills and the wood, life's problems seem to evaporate and real answers seem to come naturally and spontaneously. For me this has been a marvelous place to dream, make music, enjoy relationships, write, learn and explore life to the fullest.
Why the Owner Chose Naches, WA, USA:
This mountain lodge is a peaceful place. It is a place to relax with room to spread out and expand in all directions. It can be place to think and solve problems, but mostly to unwind and let your cares fade away. This place grew on me from the moment I saw it. It seemed spectacular and unusual in all respects. While I never expected I would use it much, I've spent hundreds of hours in the hot tub, relaxing, meditating, watching the birds fly above and the trees sway in the breeze against the backdrop of the steep rocky cliffs that make up the gorge walls. This place is magical for me and it feels alive with a gentle energy that holds and supports each thought and emotion. Being here brings peace of mind. Also, this has been a good place to visit with family and talk, relax and just have fun.
The Unique Benefits at this Lodge:
While it is relaxing in its own right, this place is a good jump off point to explore the entire area from Mount Rainier National Park to all the points of interest in the Yakima valley and even further. The log construction makes this place have a different quality of sound, warmth and comfort. It is a very different feel from a framed house and a truly unique experience. If you've ever wondered what it was like to live in a log house, you would hardly believe the difference and the nuances of the experience. It really grows on you.
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Photos
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Enjoy the hot tub or relax on the deck with a different view every direction.
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Solar power for the lodge is generated by the roof top panels.
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A frequent traveler to the lodge enjoys the view and the sweet nectar.
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Dining room with 6 place seating on high table.
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The steep cliffs and the valley below gives and opportunity to observe wildlife.
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The covered 360 degree deck has variety for every season.
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Lodge from above showing the Nile Valley
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Fall colors outside the living room window.
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Second bedroom with queen bed and complete dresser.
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Dining room area showing the stonework and the light coming in.
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The downstairs bedroom with full bed.
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View from the front deck with the sun streaking through.
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Living room with Sharp 70 inch TV and a collection of 3D movies.
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Entry drive to the lodge after a fresh snow.
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Full Kitchen with bar seating open to the dining room and living area.
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Master Bedroom with King bed.
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Hummingbird Hill Resort Lodge in the Cascade Winter wonderland.
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Enjoy relaxing in the hammocks.
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Light winter snow under the covered deck by the living room.
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Relax in the zero gravity chairs with views of the hills with the hummingbirds.
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Living Room stonework with reclining sofa and love seat recliner.
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Downstairs Family room with comfortable leather sofa set and queen hide-a-bed.
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Upstairs bathroom showing the natural wood finish.
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The hills in the background sunset overlooking the roof top solar.
VRBO #419978
This listing was first published here in 2012.
Date last modified - Monday, September 26, 2016
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