Events

New Member Reception for Dukes, Duchesses and Council to meet our New Member Class of 2023. 

Tuesday March 28, 2023 7;00 PM

Doubletree Lloyd Center

Attire:  Royal Rosarians casual or Green Jacket, new member dress is casual

Note:  Spouses/Partners, Sponsors and Mentors are encouraged to attend with new members.  

Come early and grab a bite at the Double Tree Lounge No Host

Coffee, Cake and simple snacks provided.   

Foundation Board Meeting

WHAT: New Member Knighting Practice (Council only) OPTIONAL PRACTICE

WHEN: Thursday, March 30, 2022   6-9pm  

WHERE:   New Song Church 

                   2511 NE Martin Luther King Blvd.

Royal Rosarians have once again been invited to attend the Dragon Boat Eye Dotting Ceremony hosted by the Portland-Kaohsiung Sister City Association.

Date:  Saturday April 1

Time:  11:00 am to 12:30 pm

Location: Kimpton Riverplace Hotel

Witness the blessing and the launch of the dragon boat fleet and the kick-off of this year's Portland Rose Festival Dragon Boat Race season. 

Dress:  White suits, hats, gloves, capes for council.  Green Jackets and black pants may be worn for new members.

WHAT: New Member Knighting Rehearsal

WHEN: April 1, 2022   3-4pm

WHERE: DoubleTree Hilton Lloyd Center 

This is an open meeting for anyone interested in helping with our 2023 Masterpiece Hospitality Weekend.  All event chairs, volunteers and interested members are welcome to join us at the DoubleTree Hotel Lloyd Center beginning at 6:30 PM.

Rose Planting Ceremony

Location: Elite Care Oatfield Estates at 4444 SE Oatfield Hill Rd, Milwaukee

Time: 11:00  Please arrive by 10:45.   

Dress:  White suits, hats, gloves, capes for council.  Green Jackets and black pants may be worn for new members

Dame Lydia Lundberg is hosting the event. 

This rose planting is in memory of  residents who have passed.

Council and Rosarian Escorts to arrive at 11:45-12:00pm.  Rehearsal for Council and Rosarian Escorts will begin at 12:15 sharp.  Honor Guards please arrive at 12:30pm.  Princess Court to arrive by 12:45pm.  Rehearsal for Council, Princess Court, Escorts and Honor Guards will begin at 1:00pm.  VIP's and Court line up by 1:50pm.  Program begins at 2:00pm. 

Dress: Whites, Capes, Hats, and Gloves. 

Parking: On Street parking, Underground parking on SW Jefferson between Broadway and Park,  Parking behind Safeway on Jefferson,  Ground parking at UPark 6th & Columbia, and 11th and Columbia. 

2023 Royal Rosarian Golf Season

 “Tour de Rosaria”

•   May 2^nd – 3:30 PM Rose City Golf Course  https://www.rosecitygc.com
• The first tee time for each outing is around 3:30PM. (see schedule)
• We will have four tee times which allow for only 16 golfers so please sign up on the Rosarian Calendar.
• Please show up 30 minutes early to meet your foursome.
• We play nine holes, followed by liquid refreshments and great fellowship. 
• We invite all Rosarians and guests who even remotely like to play golf.  
• A good score is in the 40’s.  Most scores are in the 50’s & 60’s.
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• If you have questions, please contact David Rich @ david.rich38@gmail.com or 503-577-8315
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Social Hour:  5:30 - 6:30 pm

Dinner served at 6:30 pm

Business meeting starts at 7:00 pm

Attire:  Green jacket uniform with black pants and shoes. Women may wear skirts. 

* Registration will be available in early April *

First Lady Sarah and I are honored to represent the Wenatchee Applarians and welcome you to the 104th year of the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival. The Wenatchee Applarians are the official hosting organization for Wenatchee and East Wenatchee cities. Our members are a diverse group of men and women whose common bond is a love of community and a passion for supporting and showcasing the Apple Blossom Festival and our beautiful valley. Applarians take great pride in hosting the Apple Blossom Festival “Hospitality Weekend” and escorting the visiting floats as they journey along our parade route. It is a tradition in which we are honored to take part.

2023 Applarian Chancellor Matt Smeller and Lady Sarah

Please join us in the beautiful Wenatchee Valley from May 5^th to 7^th, 2023

Book into the “Applarian” block of rooms as part of the ‘Apple Blossom Festival Special’ room rate of $129/night plus taxes.

Registration deadline is April 7^th, 2023

2023 Royal Rosarian Golf Season

 “Tour de Rosaria”

• May 9^th – 3:30PM Rose City Golf Course
• https://www.rosecitygc.com
• The first tee time for each outing is around 3:30PM. 

1. We will have four tee times which allow for only 16 golfers so please sign up on the Rosarian Calendar.
2. Please show up 30 minutes early to meet your foursome.
3. We play nine holes, followed by liquid refreshments and great fellowship. 
4. We invite all Rosarians and guests who even remotely like to play golf.  
5. A good score is in the 40’s.  Most scores are in the 50’s & 60’s.

If you have questions, please contact David Rich @ david.rich38@gmail.com

or 503-577-8315

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“Tour de Rosaria”

•  May 16th – 3:30PM Langdon Farms Golf Course  https://langdonfarms.com
• Hit & Giggle - TBD

1. The first tee time for each outing is around 3:30PM. (see schedule)
2. We will have four tee times which allow for only 16 golfers so please sign up on the Rosarian Calendar.
3. Please show up 30 minutes early to meet your foursome.
4. We play nine holes, followed by liquid refreshments and great fellowship. 
5. We invite all Rosarians and guests who even remotely like to play golf.  
6. A good score is in the 40’s.  Most scores are in the 50’s & 60’s.

If you have questions, please contact David Rich @ david.rich38@gmail.com

or 503-577-8315

Spokane Lilac Festival Presidents Message

Honoring Our Military, Empowering Our Youth, Showcasing Our Region

    The Spokane Lilac Festival is in its 85th year! With the reopening of our community this past year, the Lilac Festival hosted our usual great events and implemented exciting new ones as well. We look forward to carrying this energy into next year with our volunteers and partners.

    Our traditional festival will return the third week in May with a new theme and all the fun events that you know and love. The community will continue to be an important part of the Lilac Festival as we continue working towards our mission to honor our military, empower our youth, and showcase our region in Spokane and throughout the Pacific Northwest. This will be a fun year with many memorable Lilac events.

    Thank you for your generosity and support! We look forward to you joining us as we celebrate Spokane and all the great communities around the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

Sam Snow

2023 “Onward” Festival President

Historic Davenport Hotel

10 S Post St

Spokane, WA 99201

Reservations: (509)455-8888

Check-In: May 19th Check out: May 21st

Rates: $164/ night for a king or 2 queens Room

2023 Royal Rosarian Golf Season

 “Tour de Rosaria”

• May  23rd– 3:30PM Langdon Farms Golf Course  https://langdonfarms.com/

1. The first tee time for each outing is around 3:30PM. (see schedule)
2. We will have four tee times which allow for only 16 golfers so please sign up on the Rosarian Calendar.
3. Please show up 30 minutes early to meet your foursome.
4. We play nine holes, followed by liquid refreshments and great fellowship. 
5. We invite all Rosarians and guests who even remotely like to play golf.  
6. A good score is in the 40’s.  Most scores are in the 50’s & 60’s.

If you have questions, please contact David Rich @ david.rich38@gmail.com

or 503-577-8315

Social Hour:  5:30 - 6:30 pm

Dinner served at 6:30 pm

Business meeting starts at 7:00 pm

Attire:  Green jacket uniform with black pants and shoes. Women may wear skirts. 

* Registration will be available in April *

     The Hyack Festival Association has been enriching the hearts of its surrounding community since 1971. Aiming to inspire, unite and excite the community, Hyack promises to celebrate the fusion of cultures and personalities that embody New Westminster.

     Make sure you have proper identification for yourself and anyone traveling with you when traveling to Canada to help confirm your legal right or authorization to enter Canada and Back to the US. To learn more about identification requirements and other important information about crossing the USA/Canada border, check out the Canadian Border Services Agency website or Canada Welcomes You website.

     To register for the event – Please complete the Hyack Hospitality Registration Form and submit payment to the Hyack organization.

2023 Hyack Festival Hotel Block

Inn at the Quay

900 Quayside Drive,

New Westminster, BC

1-800-663-2001

www.innatwestminsterquay.com

Room Rates are $159.00 - $179.00 CDN (+ tax)

(Quote “Hyack” for this discount)

Registration Deadlines: May 12^th, 2023

“Tour de Rosaria”

• May 30th – 3:30PM  Claremont Golf Course  https://www.claremontgolfclub.com
• Hit & Giggle - TBD

1. The first tee time for each outing is around 3:30PM. (see schedule)
2. We will have four tee times which allow for only 16 golfers so please sign up on the Rosarian Calendar.
3. Please show up 30 minutes early to meet your foursome.
4. We play nine holes, followed by liquid refreshments and great fellowship. 
5. We invite all Rosarians and guests who even remotely like to play golf.  
6. A good score is in the 40’s.  Most scores are in the 50’s & 60’s.

If you have questions, please contact David Rich @ david.rich38@gmail.com

or 503-577-8315

WHAT: Honorary Knighting Practice #1 (Council)  

WHEN:   6-9PM

WHERE: New Song Church

Join us post-Starlight Parade for some fellowship and cheer.
 

Attire: white uniforms (pants), capes, hats and LIGHTED gloves
Green jackets with WHITE pants are acceptable if you do not have your white suit yet.

Arrival Times:

Band Marshals check in with the Rosarian check-in table 
at 42 SW Oak Street no later than 6:15PM to receive their assignments.

Marching Unit arrive NO LATER THAN 6:30PM and assemble at waterfront park (between NW 1st and Oak streets)
The green machine will also be parked at this location.

Hint: Police barricades will go up along the parade route as early as 2:30pm. The easiest way in and out of the parade zone is MAX and Streetcar. 
Please note they are NOT free - please purchase a ticket.

 “Tour de Rosaria”

•  June 6th – 3:30PM  Claremont Golf Course  https://www.claremontgolfclub.com
• Hit & Giggle - TBD

1. The first tee time for each outing is around 3:30PM. (see schedule)
2. We will have four tee times which allow for only 16 golfers so please sign up on the Rosarian Calendar.
3. Please show up 30 minutes early to meet your foursome.
4. We play nine holes, followed by liquid refreshments and great fellowship. 
5. We invite all Rosarians and guests who even remotely like to play golf.  
6. A good score is in the 40’s.  Most scores are in the 50’s & 60’s.

If you have questions, please contact David Rich @ david.rich38@gmail.com

or 503-577-8315

Attire: Whites, hats, gloves, capes (ladies wear pants)

Arrival Time: 12:00 pm at Normandale Park at the corner of 56th & Halsey
                        check in with Rosarian staff

Shuttle Service: A shuttle will be available between 11am and 11:45am from the CVS Pharmacy parking lot on 1821 NE 33rd Ave to the parade start at Normandale Park. The shuttle will also be available after the parade to shuttle people back  near the check-in area at Normandale park.

PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE CVS PARKING LOT

Post parade gathering: Following the parade, Jan Tolman is hosting a get together for Rosarian parade participants at Aunt Tillie's Deli located at 2000 NE 42nd Ave.

WHAT:   Honorary Knighting Practice #2 (Council)

WHEN:   Wednesday, June 7, 2023  - 9-11am

WHERE:  Oregon Square Courtyard - 899-801 NE 8th Ave, Portland, OR 97232

GREETING: Shu-Te High School delegation-Kaohsiung

 

40 Shu-Te HS delegation coming during rose festival

Right now they are set to arrive at PDX on June 7^th, Wednesday at 3:30pm

 

Mark your calendars.  More information to come!! 

 

Thursday, June 8   

3 - 8 pm  - check in (hotel lobby)

3 - 8 pm - Hospitality Suite

  (Executive Suite main floor)

Friday, June 9

8 am - 5 pm - registration check in (hotel lobby)

1 - 4 pm - Hospitality Suite (Executive Suite main floor)

Saturday, June 10

5:30 - 7:30 am - Light Continental Breakfast (Executive Suite main floor)

1 - 4 pm - Hospitality Suite (Executive Suite main floor)

9:30 - 11 pm - Pajama Party (Executive Suite main floor)

Fun Night Dinner & Show - Friday 6:00pm
"LIBERACE & LIZA" 

Buffet Dinner

Included in the Hospitality Weekend package

You may also register for this event ala carte

Click HERE to register 

If you need assistance with registration, please contact Cindy Marker at cindymarker@mac.com or 503-490-5436

WHAT:  Honorary Knighting & Queen's Coronation 2023  

WHEN:  Friday, June 9, 2023  (Arrive by 8:30am, Honorary Knighitng Ceremony begins at 9am.   Queen's Coronation begins at 11am) 

WHERE:  Peninsula Park 

ATTIRE: Full whites, hats, gloves, capes

Grand Floral Ball - Saturday 6:00pm
"GILDED GLAMOUR"
think Rosarians at the MET Gala

Dinner Entrees include choice of  

Fire Grilled Ribeye with sauteéd mushrooms, applewood smoked bacon & peppered demi-glace served with oven roasted red potatoes and seasonal vegetables

Blackened Salmon with mashed potatoes & red pepper coulis served with grilled vegetables in an herb oil

Vegetable Wellington including zucchini, peppers, carrots & onions and fresh chévre with tamari wrapped in a feuillet de brick over harvest rice

Included in the Hospitality Weekend package

You may also register for this event ala carte

Click HERE to register 

If you need assistance with registration, please contact Cindy Marker at cindymarker@mac.com or 503-490-5436

Location: from Memorial Coliseum to Lloyd Center
Parade Start: 10am

Attire: White uniforms, capes, hats, gloves (ladies wear pants).  If you do not have a white uniform yet, green jacket and WHITE pants are acceptable.

Arrival Time: 9am in the covered parking lot by the SE entrance of the Memorial Coliseum. Coffee and donuts will be available.

Float/Band Escorts check in with Rosarian staff at the check-in table to receive instructions about the location of the entry you are marshalling.

Marching unit members as well as Green Machine riders assemble at the same location.

Farewell Breakfast - Sunday 8:30am

Plated Breakfast Favorites

Included in the Hospitality Weekend package

You may also register for this event ala carte

Click HERE to register 

If you need assistance with registration, please contact Cindy Marker at cindymarker@mac.com or 503-490-5436

“Tour de Rosaria”

•  June 13th, - 3:20 PM Eastmorelannd Golf Course  https://www.eastmorelandgolfcourse.com

• Hit & Giggle - TBD

1. The first tee time for each outing is around 3:30PM. (see schedule)
2. We will have four tee times which allow for only 16 golfers so please sign up on the Rosarian Calendar.
3. Please show up 30 minutes early to meet your foursome.
4. We play nine holes, followed by liquid refreshments and great fellowship. 
5. We invite all Rosarians and guests who even remotely like to play golf.  
6. A good score is in the 40’s.  Most scores are in the 50’s & 60’s.

If you have questions, please contact David Rich @ david.rich38@gmail.com

or 503-577-8315

Social Hour:  5:30 - 6:30 pm

Dinner served at 6:30 pm

Business meeting starts at 7:00 pm

Attire:  Green jacket uniform with black pants and shoes. Women may wear skirts. 

* Registration will be available in early May *

Strawberry Festival

    Gail Frost is pleased to serve as President for the 2022-2023 Marysville Strawberry Festival Season.

     The Board, volunteers, and the community of Marysville would like to welcome you to Washington’s 3rd largest parade and Festival. We want our sponsors, dedicated volunteers, and community to know that we are working together and moving forward to deliver an unforgettable Strawberry Festival in 2023. In 2023, the Festival will run from Saturday, June 16^th  through Sunday, June 19^th.

    We will have our regular lineup of events, such as the Strawberry Eating Contest, Rose Planting, Market, and Car show. And, of course, the main event is our Evening Grand Parade. We hope you will find something that you will enjoy doing.

    We look forward to you joining us and enjoying the Marysville Strawberry Festival.

    To register for the event – Please complete the Marysville Hospitality Registration Form and submit payment to the Marysville organization.

     Marysville Holiday Inn Express is the official hotel. For a discount, use the code  "Marysville Strawberry Festival" -  Reservation Deadline is May 25, 2023

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marysville

8606 36th Avenue NE, Marysville, WA 98270

 “Tour de Rosaria”

• June 20th  - 3:20 PM Eastmoreland Golf Course  https://www.eastmorelandgolfcourse.com

• Hit & Giggle - TBD

1. The first tee time for each outing is around 3:30PM. (see schedule)
2. We will have four tee times which allow for only 16 golfers so please sign up on the Rosarian Calendar.
3. Please show up 30 minutes early to meet your foursome.
4. We play nine holes, followed by liquid refreshments and great fellowship. 
5. We invite all Rosarians and guests who even remotely like to play golf.  
6. A good score is in the 40’s.  Most scores are in the 50’s & 60’s.

If you have questions, please contact David Rich @ david.rich38@gmail.com

or 503-577-8315

Parade begins at 11:00am. Details to follow.

FIND OUT ALL THE DETAILS BY FOLLOWING THIS LINK: 

2023 Milk Carton Boat Race

Portland's Best Rose event celebrates the Rose City
and showcases WA Park's International Rose Test Garden!

Participants judge selected roses for their beauty and fragrance on this particular day! 
An elegant and delicious luncheon will be served.

Be a part of selecting Portland's 2023 Best Rose!

This is a ticketed event and sells out rapidly. 
Stay posted for opening of ticket sales!

Attire: garden party finery

 “Tour de Rosaria”

•  June 27^th – 3:30PM Glendoveer West Golf Course  https://www.playglendoveer.com
• Hit & Giggle - TBD

1. The first tee time for each outing is around 3:30PM. (see schedule)
2. We will have four tee times which allow for only 16 golfers so please sign up on the Rosarian Calendar.
3. Please show up 30 minutes early to meet your foursome.
4. We play nine holes, followed by liquid refreshments and great fellowship. 
5. We invite all Rosarians and guests who even remotely like to play golf.  
6. A good score is in the 40’s.  Most scores are in the 50’s & 60’s.

If you have questions, please contact David Rich @ david.rich38@gmail.com

or 503-577-8315

Peninsula Park is 110 years old! 
Created in 1913, it is Portland's oldest public rose garden.
A day of celebrations are planned including a Royal Rosarian Rose Planting Ceremony.                                                       

WHEN: Saturday, July 8th, 12:30 pm ( Rosarians arrive by noon) 
WHERE: Peninsula Park Rose Garden
ATTIRE:  White Uniforms, Capes, Hats, and Gloves  Women wear pants.                                                        

2023 Royal Rosarian Golf Season

 “Tour de Rosaria”

• July 11th - 3:20 PM Heron Lakes - Great Blue Course https://www.heronlakesgolf.com/GreatBlue

1. The first tee time for each outing is around 3:30 P.M.
2. We will have four tee times which allow for only 16 golfers so please sign up on the Rosarian Calendar.
3. Please show up 30 minutes early to meet your foursome.
4. We play nine holes, followed by liquid refreshments and great fellowship. 
5. We invite all Rosarians and guests who even remotely like to play golf.  
6. A good score is in the 40’s.  Most scores are in the 50’s & 60’s.

If you have questions, please contact David Rich @ david.rich38@gmail.com

or 503-577-8315

From President Karen Adams-Griggs

     This year I have the honor of representing Capital Lakefair as the 2023 President. I look forward to celebrating our community with this year's theme "Rooted in Tradition." I grew up in the Olympia area, and have been a part of Lakefair my entire life. It has always been an annual tradition that we as a family look forward to every summer.

     We had our spot planned in advance, in front of the Brown Derby restaurant, and we would watch the bed races and really look forward to the Grand Parade. My dad had his favorite vendors along food row and it was a wonderful social time for all of us. The fireworks show was the perfect way to end our annual family tradition, sitting on blankets overlooking the Capital. The Capitalarians look forward to celebrating Lakefair traditions and hopefully bringing forward new traditions to you and your family.

     Did you know that Capital Lakefair started as a community event 66 years ago, to celebrate the waterfront and bring people to downtown businesses? The first celebration took place in 1957 with the "Lady of the Lake" who rode on a trailered boat in the Grand Parade. It has grown over the last 6 decades to what it is today, a place for families and friends to come together for some food, carnival rides, an incredible parade, and live entertainment among other events. Capital Lakefair would not be what it is today without the ongoing support of our community and local businesses.

     I would like to personally invite everyone to come to help us celebrate 66 years of Lakefair, July 12-16, 2023.
 

To register for the event – Please complete the Capital Lakefair Hospitality Registration Form and submit payment to the Capital Lakefair organization.

Hospitality Hotel

Olympia Hotel at Capitol Lake

2300 Evergreen Parkway Drive

800-327-0200

Local: 360- 943-4000

Room Rates $115.00 Plus tax.

For a discount, use the code  " CLO " for your reservation.

This year the rose planting ceremony will take place at 8:30am prior to the parade.

Parade starts at 11:00am and lasts about 3 hours. Details to follow.

 “Tour de Rosaria

• July 18^th – 3:30PM Heron Lakes – Greenback Course  https://www.heronlakesgolf.com/Greenback

• Hit & Giggle - TBD

1. The first tee time for each outing is around 3:30PM. (see schedule)
2. We will have four tee times which allow for only 16 golfers so please sign up on the Rosarian Calendar.
3. Please show up 30 minutes early to meet your foursome.
4. We play nine holes, followed by liquid refreshments and great fellowship. 
5. We invite all Rosarians and guests who even remotely like to play golf.  
6. A good score is in the 40’s.  Most scores are in the 50’s & 60’s.

If you have questions, please contact David Rich @ david.rich38@gmail.com

or 503-577-8315

     For over 60 years, the Seafair Commodores have served the Seattle community as the Seafair Festival’s official Goodwill Ambassadors. We are active year-round, representing Seattle and Seafair at festivals throughout the Northwest and British Columbia, as well as community service projects.

     On behalf of the Seattle Seafair Commodores, welcome to our 2023 Seafair Torchlight Hospitality Weekend 😊! Come for our flying fish & F-18s, Java & Joe’s chocolates, Techies & Trekkies, Bubble Domes & Boba…and stay for our world renown Torchlight Parade!

      Whether you’re jetting in from near or far, The Commodores and The Emerald City welcome you!

Joe “The Last Emperor” Gong

2023 Commandant

     To register for the event – Please complete the Torchlight Hospitality Registration Form and submit payment to the Seattle Seafair organization. (Packet Registration Deadline June 21, 2023)

Hotel Registration:

Hotel Registration:

Maxwell Hotel

300 Roy Street

Seattle, WA 98109

(206) 286-0629

Registration code: Commodores2023

Registration Deadlines: June 21, 2023

     Welcome to the largest parade in the B.C. Interior. Young and old, everybody loves a parade, and we have everything that makes a parade special: Floats from across B.C. and Washington State, marching bands, dancers, gymnasts, musicians, clubs, associations, and clowns.

     The parade begins at 10 a.m. at Main Street and Eckhardt Avenue. Participants move north on Main Street, turn left on Wade Avenue, right on Winnipeg Street, and left on Lakeshore Drive, ending at the Rose Garden car park.

     To register for the event – Please complete the Hospitality Registration Form and submit payment to the Penticton Peach Festival Organization. Early Bird Registration with discount Before June 1, 2023, Packet Registration Deadline 7/1/2023.

Hotel Reservations are made Separately

Penticton Lakeside Resort:

www.pentictonlakesideresort.com

Group Number: “Northwest Festivals Group”

Sandman Inn:

www.sandmanhotels.com

Number: 361480

12:00pm parade starts. Details to follow.

Budget Committee Members

Autumn Leaf Festival Presidents Message

     On behalf of the Royal Bavarians, I cordially invite you to join us as we celebrate fall and the turning of the leaves at our 60^th Washington State Autumn Leaf Festival.

     Our Bavarian Village, with its surrounding Alpine setting and the brilliant fall colors, welcomes you. We hope you will come and experience our fun-filled weekend and enjoy our wonderful Leavenworth hospitality with your friends.

Willkommen in Leavenworth

2023 Kanzler Scott Bradhaw & First Lady Linda

     To register for the event – Please complete the Hospitality Registration Form and submit payment to the Seattle Seafair organization. (Packet Registration Deadline 8/8/2023)

Hotel Registration:

The Enzian Inn

590 Highway 2

Leavenworth, Washington 98826

800-223-8511

Group Number:10837

The Linderhof Inn

690 Hwy 2

Leavenworth, WA 98826

800-828-5680

Group Number:10807