SonjaHammond Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 I am going to the Sisters Quilt show in July. I was wondering if I can get hotel recommendations. I know last year quite a few of you ladies attended. I have booked hotels on the internet but the last 2 times the pictures of the hotels must have been from 10 years ago because they sure didn\'t look the same when we arrived. Thanks for any help you can give. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LA Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Hi Sonja, The lodging at the Sister\'s quilt show is almost non-existent at this point, I am sorry to say. A year in advance is a good plan. That is a week that the hotels can charge a higher rate & the minimums are usually a week. Here is a link to a great gal I use, she has some nice rentals at the last minute, Sherry & I stayed in a awesome condo 2 blocks away last year, so you never know. (Get on her "last call" list) http://www.sistersvacation.com/ You may want to ask about the community of Tollgate which is 1 mile from town, if you have several people going to rent a reasonable house. Great bike paths & swimming etc. Good luck in your search you\'ll find me behind the Stitchin Post lawn working in the APQS & H.P. booth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 I visited Sisters three years ago. Since we had to travel from Washington State, we drove down to Eugene the afternoon before and had no trouble finding a hotel there. We had breakfast and headed out the next morning at 8 am. We arrived in Sisters in about two hours--a glorious drive--and enjoyed the whole day. Will you be driving from Colorado? You may still have luck finding a hotel in Bend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonjaHammond Posted March 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Linda and Linda: Thanks so much for the information. Linda A. I am going to contact the lady you mentioned right away. Linda R. I will be driving down from Colorado so Bend or Eugene may be the way to go. Has anyone got a recommendation for a place in Bend? Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenMcManus Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 A friend who lives in Bend invited my family to come for a visit this summer. I , of course, suggested the weekend of July 12th! Yay, I\'m going!!!!! Jen :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LA Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Hi Sonja, Yes I think Bend is your next best option, just do a Google search on lodging in Bend, Oregon, or try Expedia to see what availability is. Lots of great places to stay, I am sure you can find something, leave your name on all the waiting lists & something will come up I am sure. "Or" maybe you could crash Jen\'s party for a sleepover at her friend’s house? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenMcManus Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 It could be a wild visit. This is one of my DH\'s high school friends. He had an Elvis wedding! He and his groomsmen were all dressed as Elvis It was a costume wedding held on Halloween. He\'s a little weird, but nice. :D:D Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethDurand Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 I\'m going with the LQS. We leave Portland about 6:30, play bingo on the way over, and eat breakfast. Spend the entire day in town, then head home, stopping in Salem for fast food dinner. If you want to go that route, the shop site is www.hearttohandonline.com Hope to see you there! Beth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 I may be on that same bus!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonjaHammond Posted March 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Jen: That does sound like an interesting person to visit. My husband, best friend and her hubby will be flying in and renting a car. After Sisters we will run around the area for another 3 days. I don\'t think your friend would welcome that many unknowns. The bus trip sounds really fun but don\'t think I could get either male on it. My hubby does great at quilt stores but my friends hubby is not quite so laid back. But putting them on a bus with 20+ women all talking fabric would send them over the edge. Thanks for the information though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocoholic Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 The Riverhouse in Bend still has rooms. I just reserved one last night. It is not a bad drive from Bend to Sisters, and there are more places to eat in Bend. Are you just coming for the quilt show, or for classes the week before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltermidwife Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 We went to Sisters last year and had an absolutely fabulous day. If poss, wear a hat and plenty of sunscreen. We managed to get a room in Bend, think it was a Motel/Hotel 8. Pretty basic but clean and best of all it was a short drive to Sisters the following morning before the traffic had time to build up. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 I also just got a room reserved in Bend for this years quilt show. Now, I just need to convince my DH that he can get away from the house for a couple of days so that we can go on a very long walk around Sisters to look at all the beautiful quilts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonjaHammond Posted March 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Since traveling with others, I will just be going to the show. Thanks I will be checking with places in Bend this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonjaHammond Posted March 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 YEAH!! I got my reservation in Bend. Thanks everyone for your input. Now I just have to wait for July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LA Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Awesome! See you then!:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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