“What a wonderful visit – we leave here with our minds rested, our bodies rejuvenated and our spirits filled with the beauty of such a nature-filled place!”- Joanne & Sheila, Portland, OR
January 2012 NO SNOW Special
No, I’m not really happy about no snow…but then again, not much I can do about it. Sooo — let’s have a party! I’m throwing a “NO SNOW” special out there, and maybe that’ll be the catalyst to open the storm door and get dumped on!
2 or more nights reservation for stays this month earn a 40% discount…yes,including Presidents Day weekend. Enjoy the easy driving and revel in the snow up at Crater Lake, or avoid the white stuff entirely and go birding here in the Basin, or just relax after all the chaos from the holidays. Your choice! Call to make reservations: 866/541-381-2322
Would your dog(s) like to have a winter getaway…romp in the snow, play with their buddies, make some new friends…maybe even try becoming a sled dog for a day???
I’m making some time available here at Crystalwood Lodge(www.CrystalwoodLodge.com) to have some awesome winter urban mushing retreats — AND at a super savings that includes lodging AND instruction.
WUMR (Winter Urban Mushing Retreats) will be offered Jan. 13-16 (MLK weekend), Feb. 10-12, Feb. 17-20 (Presidents Day weekend) SOLD OUT, and March 9-11, subject to availability.
Here’s the specifics: 3 days, 2 nights lodging + instruction, $285/team (up to 2 people). Staying at the Lodge includes use of our fully outfitted commercial kitchen, so just bring your food and everything else is provided. Additional nights, $85/team, as many as you’d like if you want to make a true vacation. Crazy great deal, huh!?!?
This special offer is NOT available on the website since it is ONLY for dog owners to come play in the snow with their dogs, so call Crystalwood Lodge to reserve: 866/541-381-2322.
More particulars: Just like my Urban GO Dogs clinics, very intimate, lots of opportunity for hands on instruction. I’d personally recommend at least a 3 night stay, and an excursion to Crater Lake National Park as it is truly one of the wonders of the natural world (I’m just 18 miles from the park).
Instruction about what? Whatever you’d like! WUMR is totally participant driven, which is why it is ideal for a group that normally plays together to come and do a retreat together. Whaddya want to know about…Iditarod stories? harness fit? multiple-dog manners? health issues? travel? a chance to go sledding? house rules? teaching line out? passing? why does my dog do …? how to make necklines? motivation? feeding? toenails? You name it, we’ll cover it! Or not…”instruction” phooey, just come and have fun with your dog!
AND…I’m going to video as much as possible of the instruction portion, and will make that available after editing as an introduction to urban mushing course.
C’mon up and enjoy our winter wonderland, as Southern Oregon is truly the tropics of winter sports.Yes…if you want to come and drink wine and visit by the fire, you can do that too! More ways to have fun with your dogs! I look forward to hosting you and your dogs this winter!
Again, you need to call Crystalwood Lodge directly for reservations: 866/541-381-2322.
Let your dog know…you’re gonna help them with a really special treat — a brand new activity.; Not just a bone or squeaky toy or new treats, but a grand winter getaway so they can let their inner sled dog loose. Come and have fun with the best combo of cozy, easy-access winter accommodations, amazing scenery and trails, and dog-oriented vacation activities around.
Happy Trails! — Liz
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Dog Games Weekend
I’ve started an online class called Lead Dog Games: Intention Structured Play, and while the current session is closed, I am offering an in-person session here at the Lodge. The in-person session is the weekend of February 10-12. I’m offering 2 nights lodging for up to 2 people + multiple daily intention-structured play sessions and instruction for only $255.
Have a blast and take home some fun games to entertain you and your dog and solidify your play foundation. You’ll benefit by deepeningyour bond with your dog and having a well-mannered canine family member. Call for more info and to make reservations: 866/541-381-2322.
Crystalwood Lodge EXCLUSIVELY YOURS — Fall, Winter, Spring or anytime!
Announcing a great new addition to our Southern Oregon Cascades lodging offerings. Those of you who have wanted to have Crystal wood as your own private getaway…you got it! We are now offering Crystal wood Lodge availability as an entire facility vacation rental, at tremendous savings from our nightly per-room rates.
Rent the lodge for a week for just $397 per night! Yes, that’s full use of the entire lodge that sleeps 16+ AND use of the beautiful fully outfitted commercial kitchen facilities.
6+ days, 5+ nights for just $397 per night
4 days/3 nights or 5 days/4 nights for just $497 per night
3 days, 2 nights $597 per night.
Prices do not include room tax, reservations required. No Holiday upcharge. No surcharge for high season rentals. No pet charges. Just come & enjoy!
It’s a win-win for everyone. Your group of up to 16+ can enjoy the entire Lodge and property and have it all to yourselves! I am excited because this enables me to have the Lodge open this winter, for if folks come and rent the entire lodge for 2, 3, 4 or 5+ nights, it makes it economically viable for me to open it up and make it available. We’re due to have a great winter, so make plans now to come and enjoy it!
Use of the Lodge with a Lodge Exclusive rental comes with use of the fully outfitted commercial kitchen at no extracharge. If you’ve been thinking about having a family get-together for the holidays, or a group outing to enjoy Crater Lake National Park in all her winter glory, book now!
The longer you rent the Lodge, the less per night it is. The cost per night drops significantly, depending on how many nights you want to explore our little corner of paradise!
We’re still pet welcoming, and for those families who want to be together for the holidays, everyone under one roof…Crystalwood Lodge is your perfect
spot! We’re near the year-round south entrance to Crater Lake National Park, which is even more stunning and quiet in the off-season.
Last year we had a family from Klamath Falls and other places in southern oregon join us for Christmas that normally had to spread out amongst 2-3 houses or several hotel rooms — everyone was altogether here, enjoying those special Christmas memories for adults and kids alike.
This year…your turn? Or perhaps Thanksgiving (sorry, already booked), Christmas, New Years, President’s Day…book soon to snag your spot in paradise!
So whether you’re looking to book an artist workshop, family reunion, church retreat, scrapbooking weekend, adventure experience or just an incredibly private and utterly relaxing getaway with those closest to you…we look forward to hosting you, making sure everything is taken care of for you, and helping you create some extra special memories in our corner of paradise! Check availability and book now!
Check out more photos of the Crystalwood Lodge on our Flickr page!
Get the inside scoop on events and activities in the Crystalwood Lodge area by checking out our Blog, & Facebook pages!
Make Your Own Mealtimes!!!
Announcing a major change in our Cascade Oregon lodging food service offerings this season. We offer guests full and complete use of our commercial kitchen facility in lieu of providing served meals. Use of the kitchen facilities is included and there are no additional charges. Our Klamath Falls lodging is about Value and Fun Experiences (how many times have you been able to play “Iron Chef” in a commercial kitchen???)!
Why are we making this change?
Several reasons, most of which have to do with feedback from our guests. Many of you have spoken highly of the casualness and utter relaxation of being on your own schedule, not having to show up for a meal at an appointed time…after all, it’s your vacation so if you decide to change your mind at the last minute, getting out early or sleeping in…go right ahead! We also felt in these economic times this was the prudent thing to do, in order to help your hard-earned vacation dollars stretch further. Making this change has enabled us to significantly lower our costs, and pass those savings on to you in the form of rates which are discounted an average of over 25% from 2008 rates.
Lastly, for those of you who have drooled over our 
kitchen facility, and pictured yourself enjoying it – let your creativity flow here at our upper Klamath Falls resort and your secret “inner gourmand” emerge!
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What does full use of our commercial kitchen mean ?
Where can I get food?
Most of our guests bring their favorite dish fixin’s from home. Full-service groceries are available in Klamath Falls, Medford, Roseville , Oakridge and La Pine, depending on what direction and route you’re arriving from. Locally we have some small markets and general stores in Chiloquin and Ft.Klamath for those last minute items.
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What if I don’t feel like cooking?
No problem! During the summer season a variety of local restaurants are open in any direction you might be heading for your days’ activities.
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New Crystalwood Lodge Gift Certificates and Gift Shop Available Online!
Want the perfect gift for someone special? Give them the gift of the perfect experience! Crystalwood Lodge has always offered gift certificates, but now they are available online for your added convenience. Certificates may be purchased in amounts from $25.
And what better way to remember your great time at Crystalwood Lodge than with a souvenir gift. Our gift shopis also available online, and features our most popular Crystalwood Lodge items. Also available are fundraising T-shirts from Briar’s Patch Sled Dogs, as Liz raises funds to care for the sled dog team and pay off the expenses from her successful Iditarod finish — 14 dogs in 14 days! Take a look and see what you like, and please contact us with any questions you might have.
