A historic 2,000-acre mountaintop retreat in the Methow Valley, featuring timber-and-stone architecture, lakeside cabins, and direct access to a world-class trail network.
Sun Mountain Lodge sits on a 2,000-acre wilderness crest high above the Methow Valley, offering an expansive view of the Cascade Range. Established in 1968 and significantly expanded in 1989 by Erivan and Helga Haub, the property is owned by GEM Real Estate Partners and managed by Hotel Equities. The main lodge is constructed from massive timber and local stone, housing guest rooms that range from cozy quarters with private fireplaces and soaking tubs to 16 lakeside cabins down on Patterson Lake. Throughout the common spaces, a quirky taxidermy collection, bequeathed by a regular guest, features a bison at reception and a polar bear in the wine cellar, lending the lodge a distinct Pacific Northwest character.
Dining at the lodge centers on the Tamarack Dining Room, where Executive Chef Jeremy Taisey crafts a seasonal menu focused on regional ingredients, such as quail stuffed with emmer farro sourced from nearby Bluebird Grain Farms. The dining room itself is designed like a luxurious treehouse, with expansive windows that look out over the valley floor and the peaks of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Below the dining room, a wine cellar holds thousands of bottles, showcasing one of the most comprehensive collections of Washington state wines in the region. For more casual fare, the Wolf Creek Bar and Grill serves local drafts and hearty plates in an informal setting.
The lodge serves as a direct gateway to the Methow Valley's legendary trail network, with miles of private and public trails accessible right from the front door. In the winter, the property integrates with the Methow Valley Sport Trails Association, allowing guests to step directly onto groomed cross-country ski tracks. In the warmer months, these paths transition to mountain biking and hiking trails, while the onsite stables coordinate horseback trail rides through stands of aspen and ponderosa pine. After a day outdoors, guests can retreat to the newly renovated full-service spa or take a winter sleigh ride up to the Lookout, a rustic wooden outpost with views of Mount Gardner, where hot chocolate is served by a wood-burning stove.
Book a private dinner in the wine cellar to dine alongside the lodge's famous taxidermy polar bear, or take a winter sleigh ride up to the Lookout for hot chocolate by the woodstove.
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