Jordan and I have only been away one night since the kids were born. While that may not seem like much for the various home bodies we know, it is a big deal for people like us who enjoy traveling. So we were extremely delighted when our folks agreed to watch the kids for a couple of nights. We initially planned to go to Seattle, but decided that was a bit too far for a quick weekend getaway. We finally settled on Leavenworth, WA, and we sure are glad that we did! Leavenworth is a quaint Bavarian village nestled at the foot of the Cascade Mountains near the Columbia River. Despite the fact that we found our party-pooper selves in the midst of Oktoberfest, we had a fabulous time there. We had great ethnic food (crepes, sushi, Thai and Italian - but certainly not all at once!), did some shopping, purchased a couple of antiques and even had a great visit with Jordan's Aunt Michelle, who lives nearby.
We stayed at a wonderful Bed & Breakfast in Cashmere, about 10 miles east of Leavenworth. The house was built just two years ago with the express purpose of being used as a B&B. There are four guest rooms, each with a fireplace, down comforters, and an en suite bath. Our room also had a jacuzzi tub. The breakfasts were delicious, and the view from our private terrace was incredible:
The inn keepers were very friendly and helpful. They even took a photo for us before our anniversary dinner. If you are ever in the area, we highly recommend the Cascade Valley Inn.
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