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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Just a few of the questions (and answers!) we most often receive from guests. You're always welcome to call or email us with questions that aren't answered here.
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What's the Sunflower Resort address and how do I get there?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
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Are the Sunflower Resort cabins pet-friendly?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 1 or 2 nights, there is a 100.00 charge. For 1-2 dogs for 3 or 4 nights, there is a 150.00 charge. For 1-2 dogs for 5 or more nights, there is a 200.00 charge. Dog Rules We expect that your dogs be: well-behaved and tidy, to refrain from barking, 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.”
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What do guests love most about Sunflower Resort?Guests love the feeling of being close to everything in town yet away from all road sounds and lights. being right on the community Nordic ski trail-ski in/out the luxurious 100% organic Avocado latex mattresses with the all -cotton bedding linens stepping next door to the Methow Valley Wellness Center for yoga, massage, acupuncture, yoga, pedis and manis, and other day spa and healing arts services the modern fully equipped kitchen the large washer and dryer being so close to the hockey rink the private back deck being able to bring their dogs with them the 6-foot-long soaking tube and complimentary bubble bath the 1 minute walk to the art deco movie theater with its reclining chairs and adult beverages.
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How far is the walk to downtown Winthrop?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.
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What amenities do the Sunflower Resort cabins offer?All Beds Are Avocado 100% Organic Latex Mattresses 6 ' Long Soaking Bathtub Master Bath Fully Equipped Modern Kitchen A Private Back Deck with Recliners and Outdoor Dining EV Charging in the 2-Car Carport (Arnica, Balsam, and B.E. Susan Master Suite w/ Private Bath Entry Shared Outdoor Kitchen (coming Summer 2024) Large Washer & Dryer Locally Roasted Blue Star Coffee Samsung SmartHub TV A Bluetooth Flip Speaker Fast Wi-Fi 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
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Is the Wi-Fi fast?In each house, we have high-speed internet, wired and wireless. We have common wi-fi outside.
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Is there a nightly minimum?We always have a two night minimum, but there are times where the minimum stay is 3, 4, 5 or 7 nights depending on whether the Methow Valley season is high, low or intermediate. 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. In general, the high times are the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, and summer between mid-July and late August. During these times there are 5 or 7 night minimum stays, but otherwise the minimum number varies.
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When is check-in and when is check-out?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.
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What's the Sunflower Resort policy for cancellations and reschedule requests?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. 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, starting and ending at 3 pm, guests may reschedule their reservations for another time within the next 6 months.
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What kind of coffee setup do the cabins offer?We offer the locally-roasted and regionally-famous Blue Star Coffee for your first couple mornings. You'll find mugs, a pour-over dripper, and filters-all you need for the most power-packed form of coffee brewing.
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Where do I book my stay at the Sunflower Resort?We encourage you to book with us directly to save the 10-16% service fee that occurs when you use online travel agencies. To book directly, go to https://www.sunflowerresort.org. On the home and vacation cabin pages, there are “book now” buttons that will lead you through the steps of booking. Simply enter the dates and the number of people and the finder will locate a cabin or cabins to accommodate your party. If you have any questions, or are entertaining the idea of a larger gathering staying with us in multiple homes, and you wish for assistance, please call Michael @ 206 458 3883.
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What spa services are available from the Methow Valley Wellness Center?For a description of all wellness center offerings, and of the provider team members' backgrounds, go to the Methow Valley Wellness Center website. We offer: massage facials manicures pedicures waxing eyebrow design and microblading complete hair cuts, colors and styles yoga naturopathic medicine consults and treatment acupuncture and wellness services nutrition counseling counseling meditation and mindfulness counseling.
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How do I book spa services?Go to https://www.MethowValleyWellnessCenter.com. There are two buttons on the top of the home page. One takes you to the day spa services (massage, facials, manicures, pedicures, waxing, eyebrow design, complete hair care). The other button takes you to all the services offered at the MVWC (including the day spa, and much more).
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How do I book yoga classes?Go to this link for the MVWC calendar of recurring events and classes: https://www.methowvalleywellnesscenter.com/about-5-2. The movement arts instructors' contact and payment information is provided. Shannon's yoga classes are available with or without preregistration. Tania, Sica, and Shaina all prefer advance registration for their respective Soundbath events, hoop classes and events, and pre- and postnatal yoga classes.
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