Watercolor Retreat

Do you love to paint? Or would love to learn. This is a great opportunity to learn from one of the Methow Valley's finest artists, Paula Christen.
Details are below and also on Paula's website.

Beginner Watercolor Weekend Workshop Dates: 4/5/2013 - 4/7/2013 Location: Methow Valley Inn Twisp, WA. 234 Second Ave Twisp Washington 98856 United States Yes, you can do this! Never painted? Can't draw a straight line but you'd secretly love to try watercolor? Then this weekend is for you! No prior art experience is needed. I'll teach you easy-to-do basic techniques for creating your first painting.        During this all beginners 2-day class, you'll be guided step by step with demos and lots of hands on painting time. We'll talk about deciding what to paint, tricks to making a fail proof composition and how to get it on your paper.  Bright spring colors in the valley will inspire you to practice the new skills in the relaxing comfort of the  Methow Valley Inn B & B.  The Inn's sun room is perfect for classes! Bring a spouse or friend to enjoy the area's recreation of hiking, biking or just walking the 2 blocks to Twisp's city center and riverfront park.       At the end of each day, we gather around the Inn's lovely rock fireplace for a social hour with local wines and appetizers before dinner. Your non painting friend or spouse is invited to join us for meals and social hours. Here's the Workshop schedule and details: Arrive Thursday, anytime. Check in for the Inn, after 3:00 pm and a "rolling dinner" for those staying at the Inn. Friday: Class from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Lunch provided. Social hour 5:30 pm by the fireplace. Dinner on your own. Saturday: Class from 9:30 to 4:30 pm. Lunch provided. Social hour 5:30 pm  by the fireplace. Catered group dinner at the Inn. Sunday:  Check out by 11:00 am. Register today - Space is limited $320 Artist workshop fee & meals  (lodging is not included - link below to contact the Methow Valley Inn for reservations) $155  Friend or spouse fee (includes the social hour and meals specified in the schedule above) $40  Painting rental kit: No supplies? This kit will have everything you need for the class; brushes, paper, paint, etc. Limited supply. If you have any questions, call Paula at 509-996-2598 or 509-429-6042 (cell) I look forward to seeing you there! Need reservations at the Methow Valley Inn?  Contact them here   or call 509-997-2253

Winthrop Balloon Festival - March 1-3

Winthrop's annual Balloon Festival is coming up March 1-3. This is an incredible photographic event. Get up close with the balloons at launch time and then watch as the float over the snow-covered peaks of the Methow Valley.  Don't miss this event and everything else there is to do in Winthrop.  More information on the festival can be found here.

Groundhog Day- Winthrop Washington

At Winthrop's annual Groundhog Day celebration, Wilbur our Winthrop Whistlepig declared an early spring. Will his prediction be correct? Plenty of great snow remains on the ground and skiers, snowmobilers and winter enthusiasts are having a great time. "Weather" winter or spring we do know that Winthrop has it all.

Winthrop in the Winter

Here are some good scenes highlighting just a few of Winthrop's winter activities.

2013 Winthrop Events

There is always something happening in Winthrop. In fact we like to say "everyday is an event in the Methow Valley". Here are some of the top acts for 2013.

Nice Winthrop Article in AAA Journey Magazine

AAA Journey wrote a nice article about Winthrop. You can read it here.

Winthrop's New Year's Eve Fireworks Show

Winthrop's New Year's Eve Fireworks show will take place on Monday, December 31 at 6pm.  

This is one of the finest fireworks shows in the state!  Don't miss the action. The fireworks will begin promptly at 6pm (which we like to call "Methow Midnight").  This is a great family event and allows you to ring in the New Year and be in bed early enough to ski the next day!  

Some of the best viewing locations are:

• Right in downtown Winthrop with the fantastic backdrop of our western town.
• From the Winthrop Ice Rink!  How magical is it to ice skate and watch the fireworks. 
• From a hotel hot tub.  There are a number of local hotels that have great views of the show but be sure to book in advance. The holiday weekend always sells out.  

Enjoy the show and Happy New Year!