Dayton, WA

An unexpected treat awaited us as we arrived at our hotel in Dayton, Washington; the Weinhard Hotel took our breath away with nostalgia of by-gone days.  Charming, clean, authentic Victorian everything.  The staircase with it's olive green corbels, the delightful water colors adorning every hallway and room, the goat cheese handmade soaps,  the ornate headboards, comfy quilts, stained glass windows, and modern luxuries tucked away in each room (flat screen TV, clean and tidy baths, WiFi -you would hardly notice they were there) .  We enjoyed fresh fruit and chocolate in a welcome basket.  We clicked photo after photo to capture the memory.  Dinner at the Manilla Bay Restaurant was unbelievably, incredibly delicious.  We had the artichoke cream soup, lamb curry, Kaula Pork and  a yummy egg-roll entree.  We have never tasted such delicious cuisine.  I especially loved the orange rind candy served as a side to the curry.  I am now sitting out on the roof-top terrace of the hotel surrounded by potted flowers padded rockers, wrought iron benches, tables and gazebo.  The Wisteria climbs up the brick wall and around the trickling water fountain on the wall.  Totally charming and peaceful and just the end to a perfect day.