Setting the Scene

New Year’s Eve, a night that is always memorable. On this final day of the year, you find yourself deep in a lush and verdant forest of mountain hemlock and subalpine fir. It is serenely quiet, with only the hushed crackle of snowflakes falling softly onto your shoulders. As they fall, the white flakes shimmer in a stunning iridescence as the light of your headlamp dances off the frozen crystals. The air is crisp and fresh. Surely a New Year’s Eve unlike any you’ve experienced in the past. Reminiscent of a Robert Frost poem, the spirit of the forest is palpable this evening. 

As you continue your meander through the old growth forest of the Central Cascades, kicking up fresh powder and becoming entranced by the beauty that surrounds you, you notice a faint golden glow in the distance. You know you’re close. The warmth and coziness of a bonfire beckons. As you near your destination and the glow of the fire becomes much more than faint, you notice that the air is rich with the smell of hot cocoa. You have arrived, descending upon a Michelangelo-esque creation, a stunning hand-carved amphitheater wrapped around a crackling bonfire awaits you.

On this most unique December 31st, you ushered in the New Year in a wonderfully intimate and profound setting, gathered around the bonfire, sharing stories, and toasting champagne at the turn of midnight, all while accompanied by the incredible horn playing of a local musician. The beautiful playing perfectly accompanied the serenity of the moment and kept your heart warm during the cold, mountain night. 

This New Year’s Eve was more than memorable, it was unforgettable.

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