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Hotel Information: The Lodge at Suncadia Resort
Please book a room at The Lodge by August 25th and reference the Foroudi Karper Wedding or use the code below to get the discount! The hotel is a part of the resort and is within walking distance to all of the events throughout the weekend! There are 2 ways to make a reservation within our room block at The Lodge: 1. Directly here: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/washington/suncadia-resort/seadl?corp_id=G-L55P 2. Call the reservation dept. at 866-904-6300, and say ‘I need to make a reservation.’ Reference the Foroudi Karper Wedding or G-L55P room block and a reservation agent will then be able to assist. Note: Our room block discount is available from September 25–29 if you’d like to extend your stay! You must call Suncadia’s reservations department for extended stay reservations. If you book 2 nights online, you can call to extend your booking.
Discount Code - G-L55P
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Airport and Arrival Information
Guests flying in should plan to arrive at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), which is about a 1 hour and 45-minute drive to Suncadia Resort in Cle Elum. We recommend renting a car and/or coordinating a rideshare, as the drive features beautiful mountain views (but limited public transit options!). Wedding festivities begin Friday at 7:00 PM and wrap up by noon on Sunday—we hope you can join us for as much of the weekend as possible! Be sure to RSVP for each event so we have an accurate headcount. Note: Our hotel wedding discount is available from September 25–29, in case you’d like to extend your stay and enjoy a little extra mountain time!
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Things to do near Suncadia
Here are a few favorite ways to enjoy the Cle Elum area! 1. Explore the Suncadia Trails & Riverfront Walking paths, biking trails, and the Cle Elum River. 2. Swiftwater Cellars This winery and restaurant is right on the resort property with live music and stunning views. 3. Roslyn’s Historic Downtown Just a 10-minute drive away, this charming town has cute shops, cafes, and the famous Brick Saloon—the oldest continuously operating bar in Washington! 4. Speelyi Beach on Lake Cle Elum This hidden gem is a short drive from Suncadia and is great for anyone seeking a small beach escape.
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Hikes En Route to Seattle (along I-90)
Here are some our tried-and-true favorite hikes en route back to Seattle from Suncadia! 1. Franklin Falls (near Snoqualmie Pass) Distance: ~2 miles round-trip Duration: 1–1.5 hours Easy, family-friendly waterfall hike just off the highway. 2. Rattlesnake Ledge (North Bend area) Distance: ~4 miles round-trip Duration: 2–2.5 hours A popular trail with panoramic views. We often take guests here when visiting! 3. Twin Falls Trail (near North Bend) Distance: ~3.6 miles round-trip Duration: 1.5–2 hours Lush forest, river crossings, and two stunning waterfalls. 4. Talapus Lake Trail (near Snoqualmie Pass) Distance: ~4 miles round-trip Duration: 2–2.5 hours A forest hike leading to a peaceful alpine lake. 5. Snow Lake Trail (Snoqualmie Pass) Distance: ~7.2 miles round-trip Duration: 3.5–4.5 hours This trail can be more challenging, but the reward is WORTH IT! This was the first PNW hike Blaine and I did together, and he almost picked this spot for the proposal.
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Things to do in Seattle
Here are a few Seattle hot spots to see if you're making a trip out of it! 1. Pike Place Market Local shopping, coffee, and eats! 2. Space Needle 360 views of the city! 3. Kerry Park Viewpoint It's one of our favorite views of Mount Rainier with the city skyline. 4. Discovery Park Seattle’s largest green space with forested trails, coastal bluffs, and Puget Sound views. 5. Gas Works Park A quirky, industrial-chic park with views of the Seattle skyline across Lake Union.