Travel Excursion
Lake Wenatchee & Kahler Glen Resort
Lake Wenatchee - Photo By Patrice Raplee
By Patrice Raplee Mother-of-Pearl hued skies, awash with powdery crystalline flakes,
drift silently down on Washington’s Cascade Mountains. Ancient
evergreen trees blanketed in snow stand sentinel over frozen lakes
and forested hillsides.
Cross-country skiers glide quietly along through this winter paradise,
marveling at the vast, shimmering beauty of Lake Wenatchee. As the
late afternoon shadows grow, skiers journey back to Kahler Glen Resort
to sit by a warm fire and revisit the day’s adventures.
Kahler Glen Resort, located on the Eastern side of the Cascade
Mountains, resides on the perimeter of beautiful Lake Wenatchee. This
quiet resort
is comprised of two-room condominiums that cater to cross-country skiers
in the winter and golfers in the spring to fall seasons. There are
20 to 30 privately owned condos that are rented to guests. Each unit
is uniquely decorated with two bedrooms, a fireplace, two bathrooms,
a full kitchen, living room and breathtaking views from a patio or
balcony, of the mature, surrounding wooded hills and golf course.
Kahler Glen Golf And Ski Resort – Photo By Patrice
Raplee
The resort is fairly secluded and positioned next to three sides of
state park and forest that will never be developed. There are also
several Jacuzzi spas available to guests located outside next to the
condos. These Jacuzzis are housed in gazebo type structures and are
an incredible feature, especially during the winter season. After a
long day of skiing, taking a bubbly warm Jacuzzi and watching the snow
fall in a serene and wooded setting is glorious! During the sunnier
months, the resort’s tennis court is open to guests as well.
In addition to the condo rentals, Kahler Glen also offers several other
accommodations for guests, such as townhouses, retreat houses, private
homes and lodges. There are numerous vacation specials and the resort
caters to golf and ski parties, family reunions, tournaments and small
or large groups. Check Kahler Glen’s website listed below for
current specials.
Kahler Glen is not only a fabulous golf and groomed track cross-country
ski resort, but is the gateway to the Cascades and is literally on
the doorstep of the national forest. Activities all year round include:
Ice fishing, boating, hiking, rock climbing, downhill skiing at Stevens
Pass, horse-drawn sleigh rides and even inner-tubing on the Wenatchee
River in late August. For fishing enthusiasts, located two miles from
the resort is excellent trout fishing!
Lake Wenatchee, adjacent to the resort, is great for year-round activities
and is even groomed for cross-country skiing. Snow Park Permits are
required for vehicles (either daily or yearly), but are easily and
inexpensively obtained at local markets close to the resort and lake.
The state park provides multiple ski trails that meander past rivers,
creeks and the lake itself. The winter beauty of the park is spectacular
and is still not too crowded even at the height of winter. Don’t
forget to bring your camera.
With all of the activities on and around the resort, appetites
need appeasing and the Kahler Glen Restaurant is just footsteps away
from
your resort accommodations. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch
and dinner and features a variety of tasty dishes and entrees. The
breakfast menu is especially luscious and the gourmet French toast
is a must! Located next to the restaurant is the Pro Shop where you
can rent or purchase golf and cross-country ski equipment.
If you desire a choice in restaurants, the Bavarian-themed city of
Leavenworth is only 30 miles away and offers several different dining
options and a host of shopping and tourist activities.
The Northwest offers many great resorts, but Kahler Glen is special
in its location and unspoiled in beauty. The condos are comfortable,
tastefully decorated and scrupulously clean with beautiful views and
a friendly and unobtrusive management. So if your interests involve
outdoor sports and recreation, or a romantic secluded getaway for two,
Kahler Glen is the perfect resort for your adventures.
For additional information on Kahler Glen Golf & Ski Resort go
to www.kahlerglen.com or call (800) 440-2994.
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