FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Address

We are at 103 Norfolk Road in Winthrop WA, 98862.

Here's a link to Google Maps directions to Sunflower Resort:

Sunflower Resort Google Maps Driving Directions

Walking Directions

We are just off the Methow River bridge, as you drive south from downtown Winthrop.

If you are walking from our resort into town, we are just 10 minutes across a pedestrian-only bridge that leads directly to the two-block historic downtown.

Public Transportation Options

Getting to Sunflower Resort Traveling to the Methow Valley is best done by private automobile, as public transportation options are limited.

Those using public transportation, upon arrival, will find ease in getting around the valley with our Okanogan Transit TranGo with its hourly pickups from the Winthrop Public Library just 500 feet away from the resort.

Driving Directions

See also: Google Maps driving directions.

Traveling from the North Cascades over SR 20:

1. Follow SR 20 down from North Cascade National Park's mountain passes. Once on the valley floor, drive past the Mazama junction the 15 miles to Winthrop.

2. Once at the 4-way intersection of Highway 20 and Riverside Ave, take a right onto Riverside. Drive through this portion of Winthrop's downtown.

3. in 1000 feet, you come to a bridge at a 3-way intersection.

4. Turn right here and proceed over this Methow River bridge.

5. Immediately after leaving the bridge, you come to a 3-way intersection where you will bear right onto White Ave. Go in the direction of the National Fishery.

6. Continue for 200 feet on White Ave. Then take a quick left onto Norfolk Rd, just before the very prominent neon green/yellow crosswalk sign. Our first sign for Sunflower Resort and the Methow Valley Wellness Center, off to your left, is at this intersection of White Ave. and Norfolk Rd.

7. Continue down Norfolk Rd for 500 feet until you reach the parking lot for the MV Wellness Center. Just off to the right as you enter the parking area, you will see the arched Methow Valley Wellness Center sign featuring a large metallic poppy.

8. Proceed through this Wellness Center parking lot 200 feet further and you will arrive at Sunflower Resort.

9. Each house is labeled on the carport posts, and from right to left, the names of the houses are: arnica, balsam, black-eyed Susan, coneflower, daisy, aster, and sunflower

Traveling North from Wenatchee on US 97:

1. Just before reaching Pateros, take a left onto the SR 153 and rive N/NW for 42 miles until you reach the outskirts of Winthrop. SR 153 will dead end just southeast of Twisp but seamlessly connects with the SR 20 heading North/NW at this point. (Do not take SR 20 up the Loup Loup pass.

2. Proceed through Twisp N/NW until the outskirts of Winthrop.

3. After passing the Thriftway grocery store and the Pardners Convenience store and gas station on the right, you are close.

4. When you reach the first 3-way intersection past the grocery and gas station, take a left onto White Ave. (If you go over the bridge and into downtown Winthrop you have gone the wrong direction.)

5. Then proceed to follow steps 6 through 9 above, to get Sunflower Resort

The Sunflower Resort is extremely pet friendly. We allow each party to bring two dogs with them.

We have very high expectations for the cleanliness and upkeep of your cabin, so charge extra for those bringing dogs.

For 1-2 dogs, for any length of stay, there is a 100.00 charge.

Dog Rules

We expect that your dogs be:

well-behaved and tidy,

to be on leash when outside,

to be with you at all times unless extremely accustomed to crating,

to stay off the house linens in the bedrooms and couch areas,

and for their owners to “scoop the poop.”

Guests love

• the feeling of being close to everything in town yet away from all road sounds and lights.

• the EV charger in your own private carport
  

• being right on the community Nordic ski trail-ski in/out

• the luxurious 100% organic Avocado latex mattresses with the all -cotton bedding linens

• to step next door to the Methow Valley Wellness Center for massage, facials, brow and waxing updates, energy-based hands-on therapies, acupuncture, haircuts, styling, and coloring, or an appointment with your favorite naturopath, Dr. Sierra. Enjoy a full range of day spa and healing arts services, all just steps from your Sunflower Resort cabin.

• the modern fully equipped kitchen

• the large washer and dryer

• being so close to the hockey rink

• the private deck and ample outdoor spaces

• to bring their dogs with them

• the 6-foot-long soaking tub

• the 1 minute walk to the art deco movie theater with its reclining chairs and adult beverages.

The walking trail will take you right to downtown Winthrop in less than 10-12 minutes. Pick up the trail right from our Wellness Center and head toward the Winthrop library. You'll cross over White Avenue, wind around the Winthrop Rink, walk just east of the Spring Creek Ranch pasture, and onward to the walking bridge spanning the Methow River.

When on the bridge notice the gorgeous backdrop of the snow-capped Gardner Mountain, Winthrop's iconic view. Stop to enjoy the confluence of the Chewuch and Methow Rivers from this bridge. When the river is high because of rapid snow melt, notice the green color of the Methow River and the browner hues of the Chewuch River water, as they come together at this Confluence.

All your downtown Winthrop destinations start 250 feet from the walking trail's end.

After walking along the boardwalks of town in a northeasterly direction, you cross another pedestrian-only suspension bridge-the Sa Teekh Wa (meaning: many salmon). The Sa Teekh Wa Trail, on the other side of the bridge, is a mile long out-and-back interpretive trail along the Chewuch River.

All Beds Are Avocado 100% Organic Latex Mattresses

6 ' Long Soaking Bathtub Master Bath in One Story Homes, Walk-in Shower in the Deluxe Homes

Fully Equipped Modern Kitchen

A Private Deck with Adirondeck Chairs

EV Charging in the 2-Car Carport (Arnica, Balsam, and B.E. Susan, Coneflower & Daisy)

Master Suite w/ Private Bath Entry in every Home

Shared Outdoor Kitchen (coming Summer 2026)

Large Washer & Dryer

Locally Roasted Blue Star Coffee; Melita Drips and Espresso in every Home

Samsung SmartHub TV

A Bluetooth Flip Speaker

Fast Wi-Fi; Ethernet

Central Vacuum For Easy Tidying

Games, Puzzles, Books and More for Kids and Adults

All-Cotton Linens & Wool Blankets

Ninja Blender for Smoothies/Soups/Margaritas

Elevated Dog Bed/s

Ample Outdoor & Indoor Storage

All-Natural Custom-Blended Personal Care Items

Baking Sheets and Soup Pots

Extra Chairs for Entertaining

Dishes for Kids

Playpack, Infant Tub and Infant Crib available on request

In each house, we have high-speed internet, wired and wireless. We have common wi-fi outside.

We have no nightly minimum stays. Call us at the Resort if you have questions about the requirements for your specific ideal time, and you are not finding all you need from our Direct Booking site, https://SunflowerResort.org.

Peak times generally include Thanksgiving, the Christmas holidays, early January through mid-March (coinciding with the end of Nordic trail grooming), and summer from mid-July to late September.

Check in is at 4pm and check out, at 11 am. If you have belongings you would like to deposit at the Sunflower Resort prior to your 4 pm check in, we may be able to accomodate you. Arrange for a late check-out by calling or texting Michael @ 1 206 458 3883.

We offer a 100% refund for cancellations up to 30 days before your arrival and a 50% refund for cancellations up to 7 days before your arrival.

There are no refunds after the expiration of the specified period, except for specific extenuating circumstances. We strongly recommend that you obtain trip cancellation insurance to cover any other unforeseen events.

The extenuating circumstances for guests coming from the westside, and for winter, are closures of both the Seattle-Snoqualmie/Bluett and the Stevens passes. In these circumstances, refunds will be given for missed days.

For summertime wildfire evacuations, we offer guests complete rebooking for any nights disrupted by wildfire evacuations.

The requirements for air quality-based cancellations are, if the air quality index (AQI) as measured by the Purple Air Sensor located at Winthrop Public Library exceeds 200 for a continuous period of 24 hours, ending at 3 pm the day before check-in. In these events a voucher for future use will be offered.

We offer the locally-roasted and regionally-famous Blue Star Coffee during your stay.

You'll find mugs, a pour-over dripper, filters and mini-espresso makers-all you need for either fresh drip, or espresso coffee. We have thermal flasks to keep your coffee hot all day.

We encourage you to book directly with us to save the 15% service fee charged by online travel agencies, which adds to both our costs and yours for a great vacation.

Booking direct also ensures you receive the lowest price, supports our local business, and guarantees a more personal, tailored experience during your stay. Plus, we do our best to accommodate any last-minute changes or special travel needs.

To book, visit https://www.sunflowerresort.org. On the home and vacation cabin pages, click the “Book Now” buttons. Enter your dates and number of guests, and the finder will locate a cabin or cabins to accommodate your party.

If you have questions, or are considering a larger gathering across multiple homes and would like assistance, please call Michael at 206-458-3883.