Return Again To This Is Stonehenge Again - Event Date: July/21/12 - July/22/12

 

But wait!  Don't call just yet!  The Three Rivers Inn offers an internet special of $5 off if you ask or $5 off if you are an AAA member. Click the link and visit their website, but you'll need to call to make your reservation. There is no group reservation (as they did not offer our group any sort of special rate the last three years), but it is the "official" hotel of this drive and where most people stayed last year.  The hotel is sort of a mom and pop operation and some participants have had trouble booking a room during off-hours.  Call during bankers hours and you should have a good chance of getting the phone answered and a room booked.  Make sure you write down your confirmation number.  There is a pet fee of $15 regardless of how many nights you are staying.  As of 5/3/12 member "leogetz" reports that they are almost fully booked, probably due to the Earth, Wind and Fire concert at the Maryhill Winery that evening.

  

(Biggs is 11 miles south of Goldendale, just across the Biggs Bridge from Maryhill State Park, close to Stonehenge and Maryhill Loops Road)

 

Quality Inn- Goldendale, WA  (509) 773-5881- $124.99 (rack rate) Queen bed/2 people (up a bit from last year).  

 

The rate at the Quality Inn reflects the fact that it is a slightly nicer property. It is clean, comfortable and acceptable for a night's stay.  This would be our first choice if the Three Rivers Inn is booked.  We have stayed there and can vouch for it. We don't know about the availability.  Note that it is almost double the price of some of the other options.  Pets are not allowed.  This just in- Stephen (SMOG) mentioned he was booking a room because he was attending a car club event in the area.  The desk person then said "we'll give you the car club rate" which is $111 for two people.

 

24-hour market and deli, sandwiches, broasted chicken, Fishing/hunting licenses, lottery, groceries, souvenirs, Tillamook ice cream, espresso, 26-unit motel overlooking the Columbia River.

17-unit motel, smoking and non-smoking rooms, pets allowed

Ponderosa Motel- 
775 E. Broadway St. 
Goldendale, WA, 98620.  
For reservations call 509 773-5842 or email ponderosamotel@gorge.net . 

Newly remodeled single, double, and kitchen units. Pets allowed. Close to downtown, Presby Museum, and shops.  28 rooms.

Recommended by Bobbe and Pat after the 2010 run.  Also gets good reviews on Trip Advisor.  7 rooms.

Moro is about 20 miles south of the Biggs area.  The picture on the Tall Winds Motel website advertises remodeled rooms starting at $44, so they are definitely your low price leader.  12 rooms.

This scene from This Is Spinal Tap (note the miniature Stonehenge stage prop) appears to have been filmed in an actual room at the Three Rivers Inn, circa 1984.  They've updated it since then, of course, so if you'd like to check out this fine motel in person please join us and bring a MINI or Mini- no motorcycles, BMW's, Subies or Smart cars will be allowed on the Loops Road.

This pilgrimage was inspired by This Is Spinal Tap.  For more history follow the links below to the planning and feedback threads from previous years: