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Spring Activities at Skamania 

Spring at Skamania Lodge is made for play, exploration, and connection. Shake off winter and enjoy family-friendly activities, waterfall hikes, sunny rounds of golf, and the first warm days in the Gorge. Special spring programming celebrates the season, from spring break workshops and creative activities to Easter fun and Mother’s Day experiences designed to delight guests of all ages. Seasonal spa rejuvenation and chef-crafted dining complete the perfect mix of adventure, relaxation, and memorable moments in the great outdoors.

Spring Guide

A woman with long hair stands on a lawn, holding a wine glass and admiring a vast vineyard under a clear sky, enjoying a peaceful rural scene.

Dine & Discover: Women in Wine

March 7, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Celebrate International Women’s Day weekend at Skamania with a special Dine & Discover experience honoring women shaping the world of winemaking. This elevated dinner features a six-course chef-curated menu paired with pours from three talented women winemakers, including Brianne Day (Day Wines), Teddi Fuller (Lushington Wines), and Bethany Kimmel (Color Collector and Soča Wine Shop & Bar).

Raise a glass, savor the journey, and discover what happens when passion, craftsmanship, and leadership collide in the world of wine.

$145 | Tickets

A delicate afternoon tea setup with a teapot, cup, and a three-tiered tray of assorted pastries against a bloom-filled backdrop.

Wonderland Tea Party

Saturday, May 9 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
$49 Adults | $30 Kids
Moonlight Pavilion

Join us for an elegant spring tea celebrating moms. Enjoy miniature sandwiches, pastries, floral teas, and sweet treats in a playful garden-inspired setting perfect for all ages – plus activities like creating flower crowns and fun games. Dressing up is encouraged!

Tickets: Here

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Puppets in the Pines: KC Puppetree Live!

Saturday, March 28 | 1 PM – 2 PM | $25 Adults $15 Kids

Join us for a magical puppet performance of Tails of a Feather with KC Puppetree! Bursting with original characters, clever storytelling, and audience participation, this show brings recycled puppets to life for families and kids of all ages. Perfect for spring break fun — come laugh, sing, and explore the whimsical world of puppets here at Skamania Lodge!

About the Artist: Kelly Campbell, the creator behind KC Puppetree, is a nationally recognized puppeteer and performer known for her imaginative use of recycled materials and kid-centered storytelling. In addition to her performance work, Kelly is currently a full-time Kindergarten teacher, bringing her deep understanding of child engagement and education to every show. Ages: Great for young audiences (age 3 and up) and the whole family.

$25 Adults $15 Kids

Tickets: Here

A colorful collage of paper crafts: a purple rolled tube with a face, a dark mask-like figure with cutouts, a purple flower + stem card, and a light blue card with a pink flower, all on a wooden surface.

Puppet Crafting Workshop with KC Puppetree

Sunday, March 29 | 10AM – 11 AM | $10 per puppet

Create your own whimsical puppet with recycled and nature-inspired materials alongside professional puppeteer KC Puppetree! Kids will design characters, build their puppets from scratch, and bring them to life through simple storytelling and movement. A creative, hands-on workshop perfect for budding makers and imaginative minds. Ages: 4+ (Parent supervision for children 7 & under required)

Tickets: Here

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Spring Cleaning: Make Your Own Natural Home Cleaners

Saturday, March 21 | 3-4:30 PM
Wednesday, April 22 (Earth Day) | 5-6:30 PM
Cost: $45

Ditch the chemicals and learn how to make simple, effective home cleaning products using natural ingredients and essential oils. Perfect for spring cleaning season! Guests will make an all-purpose spray they can bring home, plus receive recipes and tips to try new blends in their own space.

Tickets: Here

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Spring Detox: Gut, Mind & Spirit Reset

Saturdays, March 14, April 11, May 9 | 3-4:30 PM
Cost: $39

Spring is the season of renewal — join us for a workshop exploring how to cleanse and support the body, mind, and energetic system. Learn simple tools, aromatherapy techniques, and lifestyle shifts to reset digestion, clear brain fog, and help with emotional balance.

Tickets: Here

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Scent, Movement & Play

Wednesday, March 25 & Saturday, May 30 | 3-4 PM
Cost: $39 (Ticket includes Parent + 1 child. Each additional child $20.)

This fun, hands-on workshop gives kids a simple look at how scent, movement, and play can ground us. Guided by a certified wellness instructor, kids will blend their own all-natural essential oil rollerball to support focus, calm, or bedtime routines, and parents will receive a bonus DIY recipe for scented playdough to make together at home. Age requirements: Ages 4+ (Parent Supervision for children 12 and under).

Tickets: Here

Two kids are playing with bubbles and colorful liquids at a table, using bendy straws to trap bubbles as they giggle, fun science vibes.

Bubbles & Science: Kids Aromotherapy Lab

Wednesday, April 1 & Saturday, April 18 | 3-4 PM
Cost: $39 (Ticket includes Parent + 1 child. Each additional child $20.)

Part science lab, part sensory play! Kids learn how to create their own aromatherapy item —from scented bubbles to bath blends. Playful, educational, and perfect for curious minds. Age requirements: Ages 4+ (Parent Supervision for children 12 and under).

Tickets: Here

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“Pure Fume” Making for Mom

A Mother’s Day workshop designed to pamper, delight, and celebrate. Join us for an immersive oil-blending experience where participants learn to craft their own all-natural “pure fume” fragrances using essential oils, botanicals, and clean aromatherapy blends. Guided instruction makes it easy for both beginners and scent lovers to explore notes, create personalized blends, and bottle a signature fragrance to take home. (Age 6-14 accompanied by an adult)

Saturday, May 2 & Sunday, May 10 | 3-4:30 PM
Cost: $39 (Ticket includes Parent + 1 child. Each additional child $20.)

Tickets: Here

A koi fish with orange and white markings swimming in teal water beneath a flowering branch with pink blossoms.

Paint with Joy

Led by local artist Joy Kloman of Joy’s Art Studio, this guided painting experience inspires creativity and fun for all skill levels. With more than 30 years of teaching experience, Joy makes painting approachable, relaxing and full of joy — no experience required!

Saturdays, April 4, April 25, May 23 | 4 PM – 6 PM
Admission $59 per guest, including one beverage.

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Dine & Discover with Purple Hands

Saturday, April 18 | $109

The name Purple Hands honors the hands-on labor of harvest and the authentic character that comes from working closely with the land—resulting in wines of honesty, purity, and refined expression. The winery marries traditional winemaking techniques with a deep respect for vineyard identity.

Tickets: Here

Skamania Lodge

Build-a-Friend Workshops

Create a cuddly stuffed animal friend in this hands-on, creative workshop. Admission: $30 per animal, tickets available in the Gift Shop, no reservations required.

Join us anytime between 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm on these special dates:
SHAMROCK STUFFIES ~ Saturdays March 7-28
SPRING SNUGGLERS March 21 – March 28 & April 4 – April 11
MOTHER’S DAY May 9 & 10
MEMORIAL DAY May 22 – May 25

A group of kids wearing bunny ears and spring outfits pose in a garden, holding baskets and smiling for a festive photo.

Easter Egg Hunt

April 5, 8AM - 10AM | Front Lawn

Like everything here at Skamania, our Easter Egg Hunt is bigger and better! Hop on out to the Front Lawn where
the Easter Bunny has hidden 5,000 candy-flled Easter eggs. Twenty-fve eggs will contain special prizes, including free room nights and resort dining certifcates.

The hunt is open to everyone – including local families and Skamania Lodge guests. So don’t miss this annual
favorite!

Jasper the Alpaca, 9AM-10AM | Special Appearance Courtesy of Cedar Creek Alpacas