Celebrate the season with a holiday getaway rooted in the Columbia River Gorge. This three-day itinerary blends festive experiences at Skamania Lodge with small-town holiday traditions, local shopping, winter adventure and scenic stops throughout the Gorge.
Settle into your lodge room, cabin or treehouse and take in the winter landscape of the Columbia River Gorge.
Stretch your legs with a walk around the property, enjoy the holiday décor and settle into the slower pace of the season.
Depending on your stay dates, join one of Skamania’s seasonal experiences, such as wreath making, gingerbread house decorating, Build-a-Friend or another holiday workshop.
Enjoy dinner at the Lodge before an evening outside.
Stroll through Treehouse Village to see the holiday lights, then end the evening with cocoa, s’mores or time around the fire.
Adventure | Head out with Skamania Lodge Adventures for a winter zipline experience or axe throwing in the heated axe barn.
Restore | Spend the morning at Waterleaf Spa with a treatment followed by time relaxing at the Lodge.
White Salmon | Stop in downtown White Salmon for lunch, local shopping and a walk through town. During select holiday weekends, guests may also catch seasonal events such as "Dreaming of a White Salmon Holiday", featuring downtown open houses, caroling, festive treats and community celebrations.
Hood River | Continue to downtown Hood River for holiday shopping, coffee or cocoa and time to explore local boutiques and businesses. On select December dates, guests can plan their visit around Hood River’s annual holiday festivities and tree lighting.
Spend the morning exploring downtown Stevenson, browsing local shops and enjoying the small-town holiday atmosphere. During "Christmas in the Gorge", guests can experience seasonal events, downtown activities, holiday lights and family-friendly traditions such as the Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt.
Head indoors for a closer look at the history, culture and stories of the Columbia River Gorge.
Spend the afternoon exploring downtown Stevenson, where you can stop by our local shops, restaurants and hotels for special holiday treats, deals and activities.
Carson & Christmas on the Farm | On select December weekends, explore holiday events in Carson or visit Cedar Creek Alpacas for Christmas on the Farm.
Scenic Gorge Afternoon | Take a short winter drive or walk to one of the Gorge’s scenic viewpoints before heading home.
One More Skamania Experience | Return to the Lodge for axe throwing, a spa treatment, lunch, fireside time or another seasonal activity before departure.
Guests can build their stay around seasonal events happening throughout the Gorge, including:
*Holiday events and activities vary by date and are subject to availability. Guests should confirm schedules and reservations when planning their stay.*
