DIRECTIONS TO THE FAIRY CONGRESS

Directions to the Fairy Congress. If coming from Oregon or points south. You can come up I-5 and take any of the 3 routes from the Seattle area.

Or consider the eastside option: Take I-84 east from Portland which runs up the Columbia Gorge. At the Dalles cross the Columbia and go north on Hwy 97 (signs to Goldendale). Go over Satus pass (3,100 ft.) When you get to Toppenish follow signs to I-82 and get on I-82 N. Go by Yakima and over several dry ridges. I-82 will intersect with I-90 just east of Ellensburg. Get on I-90 west until the Hwy 97 N. exit at Cle Elum. Go north on Hwy 97 over Blewett Pass,, down the Wenatchee River valley and then up the Columbia River. Just before Pateros you take a left onto Hwy 153 and go up the Methow River Valley. The advantages of this eastside route are that you can skip the Seattle area traffic.

Local directions: The site is in a mountain valley just off the lower Methow River Valley. the Methow river valley runs through the North Cascades in north-central Washington. Look at a road map of Washington State. Notice Hwighway 153 which runs between the towns of Pateros (located on Highway 97 on the Columbia River) and the town of Twisp (located on Highway 20). Just south of the town of Carlton turn west (uphill) onto Libby Creek Road (paved). About 3 miles up Libby Creek Road there is a Y (where the pavement ends). Take the right hand road which is marked Chicamum Canyon. Go 1.3 miles and take a right onto Smith Canyon Road. The road ends at the Skalitude Retreat left 1.8 miles up the Smith Canyon road. Look for signs that say Skalitude and Congress.

Have a safe drive and enjoy the scenery. If you have further questions call or email 509-997-9200 friendsofthetrees@yahoo.com

MORE DIRECTIONS TO THE FAIRY CONGRESS There are many ways to drive to the Fairy Congress depending on which way you are coming from. Here are a range of options. Please consult a good road map in conjunction with these directions.

From the Seattle area: 2 Choices: Stevens Pass Route: Take Hwy 2 east out of Everett. Go over Stevens Pass (4,100 ft.). When you get to Wenatchee, take Hwy 97 north up the Columbia river. Just before Pateros take a left onto Hwy 153 and go up the Methow river. this way is slightly faster then going over Hwy 20.

North Cascades Route: Take Hwy 20 east at the Anacortes/Burlington exit on I-5. go over the North Cascades. (two passes, Rainy Pass, 4,800 ft. and Washington pass 5,575 ft.) come down the Methow valley. 2 miles south of Twisp is the junction of Hwy 20 and Hwy 153. Go straight ahead on Hwy 153. See local directions from there.

If coming from Olympia area or points south consider the following route which will allow you to skip the Seattle traffic. Take Hwy 18 east at the north end of Tacoma. follow Hwy 18 to North Bend and get on I-90 east. Go over Snoqualmie pass (3,100 ft). At Cle Elum get off I-90 and go north on Hwy 97 N. This takes you over Blewett pass (4,100 ft) and to a junction with Hwy 2. Go east on Hwy 2 till Wenatchee and follow rest of directions as from Stevens pass route.

If coming from the east (Spokane) Take Hwy 2 out of Spokane. Just past Wilbur take a right onto Hwy 174 and follow it through Grand Coulee. When you reach the junction with Hwy 17 take Hwy 17 to Brewster and then downriver on Hwy 97 to Pateros. Just after Pateros take a right onto Hwy 153 and go up the Methow River Valley. See local directions.

If coming down the Okanogan Valley from the North. At the south end of the town of Okanogan go west on Hwy 20. Go over Loup Loup pass (4,100 ft). When you reach the Methow River take a left onto hwy 153 and follow local directions.

If coming from Vancouver, B.C.

You have 3 choices.

1. Take the Sumas/Abbotsford border crossing and follow Hwy 9 south to Sedro Woolley and take a left (east) on Hwy 20 which goes over the North Cascades. (refer to those directions).

2. Or take the Blaine crossing and go down I-5 to Hwy 20 exit at Anacortes/Burlington. and follow Hwy 20 east/North Cascades signs.

3. Go east in BC and take the Osooyoos border crossing in Okananagan valley (or the Nighthawk border crossing before) and follow directions from Okanogan valley.