Posted by Nancy D. Brown of What a Trip
Feeding Llamas at Ponderosa Lodge
If you find yourself in Sisters, Oregon for the June Rodeo, the annual Quilt Show in July, a day of fishing, golfing or snowboarding, make a reservation at the Best Western Ponderosa. It’s dog-friendly, budget-friendly and certainly kid-friendly.
Families with teenagers to tots will love feeding the llamas on the 14 acre property that backs up to the Deschutes National Forest. Everyone who stays here mentions the deer, but we had our Labrador Retriever with us, so the deer were wise to stay away. The llamas, standing safely behind the fence, were not afraid of our bird dog!
Heck, even if you aren’t staying at the Ponderosa, the folks are so friendly that they’ll let you feed their llamas anytime. The llamas, including Outlaw, Danny Boy and Apollo, have donated their wool, available only at the Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, to be spun into yarn. A friend of the Reed family, owners of the lodge, volunteered to spin the Reed llama wool and sell it to raise money for the Bill and Jan Reed Memorial Scholarship fund. But that’s another story…
Best Western Ponderosa Suite
The Ponderosa has 36 standard double queen rooms, and 12 kings, all pet-friendly for a $15 fee, but it’s the six unique themed suites that caught my attention. The Adirondack Suite, has a buffalo theme, while the Ponderosa Suite, #233, is wonderfully western. The Ponderosa Suite rents for $239.99 plus tax in the summer and $189.99 in the winter. Adults will enjoy the beautiful rock fireplaces that turn on with a flick of a switch, while the kids will like the pool and jacuzzi.
The property offers AAA rates and has wifi throughout. Restaurants and shops are conveniently located across the street, but there are plenty of dining options from steaks at the Tumalo Feed Company to upscale dining in downtown Sisters.
Best Western Ponderosa 1 (541) 549-1234
505 Highway 20 West, Sisters, Oregon 97759