Stehekin Pastry Company--Officially Open Daily! 7:30-5:00

Stehekin Pastry Company's Signature Indulgence!

Stehekin Pastry Company

Roberta and Cragg Courtney's Stehekin Bakery
--a favorite destination

Roberta Courtney, talented owner and expert culinary artist,announces that the Bakery as of today is officially open

DAILY!!!

June 15th Open Daily til October 1st 

7:30-5

(October 2-15th Closed Mondays and Tuesdays)  

All of Stehekin knows life is good again when they spy the lights on in the Bakery in the springtime. What it means to us is, the hard working crew is busy inside preparing for the season ahead—scrubbing, sorting, polishing, labeling and restocking.  Why is all this hard work a good thing? It means the return of our favorite haven of friendly atmosphere and world class eateries will soon be open, again! 

Hannah,Mairin,Lindsey,and Roberta getting the Bakery ready for us!(Nice hats!)

               

Hannah making colorful labels

Lindsey unpacking new coffee thermoses

Mairin preparing t-shirts for 2017 season

 

The opening of the Bakery may mean even more to us long suffering, winter-bedraggled community members than even the anticipating visitor.  We can once again gather around a fresh cup of coffee with welcoming, master of ceremonies, Cragg Courtney and tell our tall tales. We can request a scrumptious item out of the case from the crew who will always have a kind word and smile for us. We know we can rely on Roberta Courtney’s expert eye to keep all operations reliably and consistently…fantastic.

Roberta overseeing preparations

The Bakery,a landmark in Stehekin since 1989 is a favorite destination for bikers, walkers and hiking enthusiasts.  The reward for reaching this pot of gold at the end of your  efforts will be an amazing opportunity to indulge in beautiful pastries,too numerous to itemize, plus the unforgettable signature cinnamon roll.

A featured special salad or soup of the day is a filling and healthy meal. An array of hot pizza comes out of the oven just in time for lunch.  Gluten-free items such as rock and roll cake or cookies are just as delicious as the rest. You can find just about anything your heart desires here…espresso, ice cream, pie Ala mode…

Salad of the day- a satisfying experience!

Roberta claims the Pastry Company’s quiche as her favorite! There will be choices--there is vegetable garden, quiche Lorraine and the most popular, ham and cheese.  A new feature is a Sunday morning “egg in a biscuit”..a soft boiled egg surrounded by a herb biscuit. Yum.

Robbie, as we locals lovingly call her, continually unfolds her culinary talent much to everyone’s delight. On top of all her demanding responsibilities in the baking world, Robbie possesses a flare for catering events with delicious and attractive variety.

From this....

We are thankful for Roberta and Cragg’s dedication and generosity to the Stehekin Community and for enriching the Stehekin visitor experience over these many years. We are glad to see the lights on again!

L.C.

....to this!! Time to Open!

Cragg and Roberta Courtney, Owners

The Stehekin Pastry Co. is located two miles up the Stehekin Valley Road from the boat landing.

Find out more about Stehekin by visiting us at 

www.stehekinheritage.com

Stehekin Valley Ranch

 Stehekin Valley Ranch

www.stehekinvalleyranch.com

Stehekin Valley Ranch has been in operation for 35 years. Located in the very heart of the beautiful North Cascade Mountains. The Ranch is 9 miles “up valley” from the head of Lake Chelan. They offer a variety of unique vacation experiences. Guests can enjoy day hiking, horseback riding, kayaking, fishing and more …

The Ranch will be open to the public for Dinner, and overnight guests, on weekends starting Memorial Day Weekend. They will be open every day beginning June 16 through the end of September.
Last year the Ranch got a "New" look in the main dining room area with a lovely front porch, and an outside screened-in area to enjoy.

New look for the main Ranch building

The Ranch offers both "Tent" cabins and cabins with baths again this year. If you like to hike, but love a nice bath and comfy bed for the night, this is the place for you. Tent cabins sit on the edge of the open field with amazing views of the mountains across the valley.

view of cabins with baths 

If you are staying at the Ranch all your meals are included and you will find the fare here to be excellent with a wide range of choices for all who come. If you are staying at the Ranch and have a restricted diet, if we know ahead of time we will do our best to accommodate special dietary needs.

Gordy preparing for the arrival of evening guests

Massage, Trail Rides and Kayaking are available daily. You can make reservations when you sign up to stay at the Ranch. For guests staying elsewhere, reservations for dinners, kayaking or day rides can be made at the Log Office, or by calling Nick, at 509-682-7742, who is always ready to answer questions about Stehekin.

After a long hike a massage feels real good...

Make reservations for a relaxing morning Kayak Tour.

Most days the rides to "Coon Lake" depart twice a day -  morning and afternoon - depending on the weather.

Housekeeping Cabins to rent in Stehekin Valley

Stehekin Rental Cabins

There are a variety of cabins for rent in the valley, for those that like the option of doing their own cooking. Some of them come with a vehicle or complimentary bicycles. They all offer fully equipped kitchens with "all the amenities". Please click on the links provided for pertinent details for each listing. Usually the cabin owners will meet you at the Boat Landing at 12:30. They are all unique and a great way to enjoy Stehekin.

view from Rustic Retreat

Rustic Retreat Located on the Stehekin River, this cabin is about 2.8 miles from Stehekin Landing, a half-mile from Rainbow Falls, one mile from Stehekin Pastry Company. This cabin sleeps ten, so you can bring the whole family! It comes with complimentary bikes. For more information: http://www.stehekinrusticretreat.com/index.html

Silver Bay Inn This is a romantic waterfront getaway on Lake Chelan. This cabin sleeps four and comes with complimentary bikes and water toys.  For more information: http://www.silverbayinn.com/lakecabin.htm

 

Silver Bay Inn Cabin looking down lake

Silver Bay Inn Cabin looking up-valley
Stehekin Cedar Cabin 
Located near the head of the lake, this cabin sleeps six and comes with a complimentary vehicle. 
For more information: http://www.stehekincedarcabin.com/home.html

Stehekin Cedar Cabin

Cozy interior of Cedar Cabin

Stehekin Cabin on the Lake  Located near the head of the lake, this cabin sleeps six. It comes with a complimentary vehicle, bicycles and  if you bring your own boat, a place to moor. stehekincabinonthelake.com

Sunset from the Cabin on the Lake

The Cabin on the Lake

Stehekin Log Cabins These two rental cabins are located directly behind the bakery. Cabin #1 sleeps nine, and cabin #2 sleeps five. Each cabin comes with a complimentary vehicle.

http://stehekinpastry.com/stehekin-log-cabins_295.html

Cabin #1

Cabin #2

Stehekin Fishing Adventures

Guided fishing excursions on the Stehekin River and Lake Chelan

All day or Half day River Floats
Evening Dinner Floats

Instruction * Fly Shop * Lake Fishing 

 Stop in our fly shop in Stehekin
located in the Log Office with Stehekin Reservations 
website Stehekin Fishing Adventures

What a way to get to the great waters

River Float trips 

Leaving Harlequin campground aboard one of the pontoon rafts, the fishing experience begins the minute you float out into the current.  Standing or sitting, you can fish right from the raft.  Several stops are made along the secluded Stehekin River so clients can spend time casting into the waters.  Stehekin Fishing Adventures offers half day and all day float trips.  All gear provided and lunch is included on the all day trip. 

Nice catch

Evening scenic dinner floats

 If a full day or half day trip does not fit into your schedule, Stehekin Fishing Adventures offers a 2 1/2 hour evening float with dinner along the way.  Enjoy the quiet of a sunset float and try a little fishing.  

 

For more information or to make a reservation:

Contact John Wilsey at johnwilsey@hughes.net

Or stop in at the Fly Shop in Stehekin 

Fly Shop located just up the road from the boat landing

Owner and guide John Wilsey and our 2030 guide in training

plw

Stehekin Outfitters Backcountry Trips

Cook Tent on pack trip in 1960's

Stehekin Outfitters

~offering guided adventures in the backcountry~

* Pack Trips * Trail Rides * Outfitted Camps * Riding Lessons *

StehekinOutfitters.com

Backcountry Trips

Stehekin Outfitters, a locally owned business, offer many recreational opportunities in Stehekin and the surrounding mountains. Ray Courtney and Virgil Fellows began horse supported pack trips and trail rides out of Stehekin in 1946. 

In 1961, Ray and Esther Courtney began "Hike it and Like it" trips, allowing people to hike while the horses carried all the necessary items to make a comfortable camp at the end of the day - tents, cook tent, food, duffle bags for each guest, sleeping bags and pads, a toilet tent, etc. He also provided the food and someone to cook it! There was no freeze dried hiking food, but steaks, salad, cheesecake, watermelon -to name a few of the regular menu items. Food never tasted as good as it did after a beautiful day exploring the Cascades - when a guest could saunter into a high mountain camp to sit down to a fully prepared gourmet meal!

Colter Courtney -carrying on the tradition

Now, 56 years later, Ray's grandson, Colter Courtney, and his business partner, Nancy Davis, continue the tradition under the name of Stehekin Outfitters. They base their business out of the corrals that are located in Stehekin, just up-valley from Stehekin Valley Ranch. The Stehekin Outfitters offer Guided Hikes into the surrounding areas, Pack Trips, Trail Rides to Coon Lake and beyond, Tent-to-tent camps, and Horseback Riding Lessons.

one of the many beautiful hikes from Cottonwood Tent-to-Tent camp

Hike it and Like it

There are a number of scheduled trips for the 2017 season. The trips range from 3 to 6 nights. The first hike of the season is Memorial Weekend, and it's along the Lake Shore Trail, with space still available (spread the word!). The option of arranging a private trip - maybe a family trip, or a friends' reunion - can work if schedules allow. 

guided trail ride

Trail Rides

Through the summer season, Outfitters offer morning and afternoon day rides to Coon Lake, and beyond. Led by a knowledgeable trail guide, the sure footed horses do the work while the guests can enjoy the views, wildlife sightings and wildflowers along the way. There are many great photo opportunities, too. There is time to dismount, explore and stretch legs at Coon Lake before the return to the corrals. 

Tent-to-Tent Camps

Experience the backcountry with ease of travel. There are camps already set up at Cottonwood and Bridge Creek with amenities such as a tent, cot, sleeping bags and a kitchen with propane stove - All you need to pack are your clothes and food.

Friends enjoying a visit around the fire at Tent-to-Tent Camp at Bridge Creek

 kitchen in Tent-to-Tent camp

Horseback Riding Lessons are also available by arrangement.

For a unique experience when you are in Stehekin, or for more information about any of the above, please contact Stehekin  Outfitters at: 

PO Box 304
Stehekin WA 98852

Phone:
509-682-7742

E-Mail:
StehekinReservations@gmail.com

Stehekin's Trillium Festival --May 13th, 2017!

Stehekin's 33rd Annual Trillium Festival!

Saturday, May 13th

A Stehekin Community tradition 

celebrating spring's arrival

 Everyone Welcome!

*Good Food (Potluck 4pm)

*Local Performances (after fullness)

&

*A great time to visit neighbors and friends

after a long winter!

*At the School 

  And while a festive community is gathered inside to share music, laughter and thoughts on stage, the more exceptional performances can be discovered outside in Stehekin’s woodland theater. 

Find an abundant array of Western Trillium as soon as the snow melts—singing and dancing their hearts out to welcome the return of the sunshine!

Trillium Trio in full song

After their brilliant white debut, Trillium fade to beautiful pinks and purples

A heartfelt solo!

A stunning evening performance

                Stehekin Hint: 

An excellent hike for finding spring Trillium!

 




               Join us at stehekinheritage.com!
                     ~L.C.