REWARDS EXPERIENCES

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES comprise Unique Inns’ loyalty program, allowing member innkeepers to show their appreciation to their guests – UNIQUE TRAVELERS. For as few as five stays at member inns, UNIQUE TRAVELERS earn their choice of a UNIQUE EXPERIENCE.

EXPERIENCES are designed by the innkeepers to reflect their location or their personal interest – such as art, wine, food, fishing, or hiking. They may be offered only once or may be tied to a specific date or time of year. Some EXPERIENCES are adventures, others are relaxing. EXPERIENCES will change and UNIQUE TRAVELERS should check here for available offerings.

Become a UNIQUE TRAVELER and experience the variety embodied by member inns, their innkeepers and their locations by staying with at least three different inns. Once you have accumulated five different stays, you will be eligible for a UNIQUE EXPERIENCE.

>>> Collect a sticker for each stay at a UNIQUE MEMBER INN – whether for one night or for a week and from at least three different inns. Receive your UNIQUE TRAVELERS’ EXPERIENCE certificate and a copy of the most current directory by mailing the sticker page from your copy of the Guidebook to:

Unique Inns
P. O. Box 3286
Portland, OR 97208

Please note that EXPERIENCES are subject to change. You will find the most up to date listing right here. EXPERIENCES are redeemed for overnight guests - some may require more than one night stay. EXPERIENCES involving particular individuals are subject to scheduling. Contact individual inn for availability, along with any additional details/restrictions. See small print here.

Abigail’s Hotel
Victoria, British Columbia

Saanich Peninsula Guided Tour
Take a private and personally guided tour of the Saanich Peninsula on Vancouver Island. Your journey begins with a scenic ocean drive along the coast, through heritage neighborhoods and executive mansions. Drive through lush forests and view the city of Victoria from atop Mt. Douglas. Lunch will be at a seaside restaurant, where you can sample fresh local seafood and walk along the beach. After lunch, you will visit Mattick’s Farm and have a chance to browse the quaint shops or grab some ice cream.

The tour continues through rich farmland to the quaint seaside town of Sidney (Sister City to Cairns, Australia), where you can stroll along the sea walk, browse the many new and used bookstores, boutiques, or simply sit along the ocean and watch the boats sail past. Enjoy this tour that takes you off the beaten path to areas known only to locals. You will sample the many different sights, sounds, and tastes of the Saanich Peninsula and leave knowing you have truly experienced something unique!

Shelburne Inn
Seaview, Washington

Come away with me, Lucille…in my merry Oldsmobile…
Have a unique nostalgic experience at the historic Shelburne Inn or China Beach Retreat. Beginning in the Fall of 2007 the innkeepers, David Campiche and Laurie Anderson will have completed the refurbishing of their 1937 Oldsmobile Business Coupe. The back seat may not be very roomy, but the trunk is enormous! David and Laurie will drive you to one of the many scenic spots on the Long Beach Peninsula where you will partake of a gourmet tailgate picnic. Sample delightful and refreshing Pacific Northwest cuisine and learn about the end of the Lewis & Clark trail. Redeemable Sunday through Thursday, excluding all holidays and the months of July and August. Two-day minimum stay required.

Willows Inn
Lummi Island, Washington

San Juan Islands “Back-eddy” Tour
Guests board a hard-bottom inflatable watercraft for a personalized tour of the real San Juan Islands with inn proprietors, Riley and Judy. Lummi Island is located in the northwest corner of Bellingham, Washington, and just minutes away from any of the San Juan Islands. Guests can relax in the warm sand on an unspoiled island while enjoying an organic gourmet lunch, complete with fine wine. Tours among the islands located within the San Juan Marine Preserve can be customized according to guest preferences. The tour also includes a visit to the famed reefnet gears for a hands-on look at this ancient salmon fishery. This package is available June 1 through September 1 and requires a two-night stay. For more information call 888-294-2620 or e-mail innkeeper@willows-inn.com.

Fairhaven Village Inn
Bellingham, Washington

Tour Historic Fairhaven with “Dirty Dan”
Enjoy a one-hour educational walking tour of historic and present day Fairhaven with the Innkeeper and the district’s flamboyant version of “Dirty Dan Harris”! Learn about the colorful adventurous seafaring past of Dan Harris, his eventful early development of the Fairhaven Hotel, Mark Twain’s visit to Fairhaven and the authentic sightings of the “Lady in Green “in the haunted buildings of this 100 year old district. During this entertaining tour, spot your pick for a relaxing dinner from Fairhaven’s 22 restaurants and unique “must return” shops. Connie Shannon, the Innkeeper and “Dirty Dan” are quick with knowledgeable recommendations. Invite your friends to join you in a group of up to 6 people. Available year round ~ requires two-night minimum stay.

Campbell House Inn
Eugene, Oregon

Custom Chef’s Dinner
Start with a shopping excursion at Eugene’s local, thriving Farmers Market. You will be accompanied by the Campbell House Chef, who will assist in your selection of the evening meal’s ingredients from the vast array of fresh items available. That evening, enjoy dinner for two at the Campbell House Dining Room creatively prepared from your chosen ingredients. You have the option of joining the Chef in the kitchen to assist with meal preparation if you wish, and likely pick up some trade secrets along the way. You also have the option of dining with proprietor Myra Plant and Chef, subject to availability. Includes champagne upon arrival. Available any Monday thru Thursday night.

Winery Tour
Enjoy a private limousine tour of nearby select Willamette Valley wineries. Included with the tour is a white tablecloth luncheon at one of the wineries or along the way. Also includes champagne upon arrival. Available weekends March thru May; October thru November (excluding special events). Available Sunday thru Thursday March thru November.

Excelsior Inn
Eugene, Oregon

Cooking Lesson & Dinner
Private cooking lesson and dinner with Chef/Owner, Maurizio Paparo: Spend your day with Maurizio, starting in the morning to plan your dinner menu, shopping together for the special ingredients and then returning to Ristorante Italiano. Perform prep work in the kitchen and “on the job training” with Maurizio for the elegant meal, served to you that evening by tuxedoed wait staff in the dining room. Available dates: February, March, April & July, and Monday thru Thursday

Pine Ridge Inn
Bend, Oregon

Brews and Views Tour
Pine Ridge Inn in conjunction with Wanderlust Tours brings you a canoe and beer tasting voyage. Upon checking into your room at Pine Ridge Inn, you will have a welcome basket full of local brewery items picked out especially for you as a reminder of your Brews and Views adventure. Then a Wanderlust guide will pick you up for a journey into the mighty Cascade Range to paddle the glassy waters of a spectacular mountain lake. Wanderlust’s renowned guides will show you their favorite spots on the lake where you can watch for otter, mink, osprey and eagles – all this while sampling various beers from one of Bend’s local brewing companies with the help of their professional brew masters. Then unwind in the privacy of your own room with beer from the featured brewery and snacks to enjoy while overlooking the Deschutes River Canyon. Available Sunday afternoons June thru September.

Jacksonville Inn
Jacksonville, Oregon

Historic Tour
The Jacksonville Inn, in conjunction with the Jacksonville Woodlands Association, is offering a Unique EXPERIENCE highlighting the historic nature of this quaint town. Guests will have the option of customizing their personally guided tour, which includes a gourmet picnic lunch, through Jacksonville. Options include: 1) A guided nature walk through the vast network of beautiful trails surrounding Jacksonville. The tour would include specifics on the distinct flora and fauna in the area, as well as the historic use of the land during the gold mining days of the 1800s, and/or 2) A guided tour through historic points of interest in the town, including historic facts regarding the various buildings and beautifully restored homes and their uses in the late 1800s.

Winchester Inn
Ashland, Oregon

Progressive Lunch/Wine Tour
Experience a guided five-hour, four winery progressive lunch tour of the Rogue Valley. Allow yourself to be led by a knowledgeable tour guide who will drive you in air-conditioned comfort through the scenic countryside. Select from either the Rogue Valley Appellation between Ashland and Gold Hill or the Applegate Valley Appellation near the historic town of Jacksonville. You will experience a personal welcome at four of the area’s finest wineries, along with learning about the history of the area and the wineries themselves. These wineries represent the variety of Southern Oregon's American Viticulture Areas - all in one delightful afternoon. Also included is a progressive lunch with sit-down dining in the gardens of one of the award-winning wineries, surrounded by scenery that makes your tour a feast for all the senses. Enjoy your own personal designated driver as you wine and dine your way through Southern Oregon's wine country.

Stanford Inn
Mendocino, California

Celebrate Nature
Known not only as an elegant four-diamond inn, the Stanford Inn is also known as a hostelry where nature is celebrated. A special opportunity for Unique Travelers is the Stanford’s Celebration of Nature Package, which will include an opportunity to explore historic and ecologically preserved Big River, California’s longest undeveloped estuary, by traditional canoe or kayak. Qualifying guests will receive the Inn’s interpretive map of Big River Estuary for their trip. In addition, coastal trails and back roads can be leisurely explored on quality mountain bikes. A custom trail map is provided to guide your explorations.

The Inn’s gardens are certified organic by California Certified Organic Farmers and the restaurant serves organic cuisine at breakfast and dinner. To better understand the philosophy of the Inn, guests will be presented with three books that underlie the work at the gardens, Big River Nursery, and the food at the Ravens Restaurant. In addition, if the guests so choose, they will receive an annotated menu covering most of the ingredients used at the Ravens, with reference to enhancement of the immune system.

The Harbor House
Elk, California

Celebrate Anderson Valley Wines
A limousine wine tour of Anderson Valley Wineries, followed by a four-course Winemaker Dinner at a preferred table in the ocean-view Harbor House Dining Room. Dinner will feature one of Anderson Valley’s premier wineries. Available June 1 thru October 31.

Honor Mansion
Healdsburg, California

Private Wine Tour & Luncheon
Come to the Honor Mansion, a small resort inn in the heart of three world-renowned wine growing appellations in Sonoma County’s Dry Creek, Alexander and Russian River Valleys. Here you will enjoy a private tour, tasting and winemaker luncheon at a local boutique winery. You will be able to sample from the barrel or maybe even blend your own wine with the winemaker. The passion of local artisans is infectious, and you will participate in creating an experience never to be duplicated or forgotten.

Inn at Occidental
Occidental, California

Savor Sonoma
Spend an afternoon of your choice tasting Sonoma wine at two Russian River Wineries. Your host and driver for this tasting will be either Jerry or Tina, the owners of the Inn at Occidental. During your drive to the wineries, your host will provide you with the personal history of the area. Your personal wine preferences will be incorporated into the Russian River tasting, so that the best possible selection can be made, making this afternoon a customized experience for you.

Wine Country Inn
St. Helena, California

Fun, Flavor & Fraternity
Assist Innkeeper Jim Smith in stocking up for the coming year by harvesting and curing the olives that grow around the property of this lovely wine country setting. Learn how to both lye cure and salt cure olives with techniques that date back thousands of years. Return one month later when the olives have been fully cured. Flavor and pack the olives, create your own custom label, and take home 20 quarts of your hard-earned treasure, just in time for holiday gift giving. Gourmet sack lunches will be provided each Saturday afternoon. No host communal dinners will be arranged for each night, and the event will culminate with a casual dinner hosted by Jim and his Staff on the 2nd Saturday of December. Two-night minimum stay required (Friday & Saturday) for both weekends ~ 2nd Weekend in November & 2nd Weekend in December.

Washington Square Inn
San Francisco, California

Enjoy a combined walk and cable car ride along the Barbary Coast Trail, beginning from the ideally situated Washington Square Inn. Start on your way after a healthy breakfast, equipped with a map marked out with all the points of interest. Coupons will be provided to receive complimentary treats to enjoy along the way. Once you have reached the halfway point, you can jump on the cable car taking you along other points of interest of the Barbary Coast Trail. Head toward Ghiradelli Square, Aquatic Park, Fishermen’s Wharf, then around to Coit Tower and back to the Inn just about the time to relax and enjoy a glass of wine and hors d’oeuvres before heading out for dinner from the selection of fine local restaurants. Two nights minimum, mid-week, non-holiday only.

Old Monterey Inn
Monterey, California

Thinking of Innkeeping?
Ever wonder what really goes on behind the scenes of a bed and breakfast? Get all your questions answered, and then some! Spend eventful time in the morning and in the afternoon observing and obtaining first-hand insight into a lifestyle many covet, but few truly understand. Innkeeper Patti Valletta will share her vast experience with you and help you decide if innkeeping is a lifestyle meant for you.

Vagabond’s House Inn
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Monterey Bay Aquarium Exclusive
Enjoy your own private “Behind the Scenes” tour of the world famous Monterey Bay Aquarium. Enjoy lunch on Cannery Row, then a scenic, surrey bike ride along the fabulous Monterey Recreational Trail.

Carmel Romance
A romantic horseback ride through the Big Sur Wilderness to the crashing Pacific Ocean. Enjoy a picnic lunch provided by the Fifth Avenue Deli along the way. Finally, return to the Inn and relax with a soothing couples, in-room massage.

Casa Laguna Inn
Laguna Beach, California

Build Your Dream Sandcastle
A professional “Sand Sculptor” will escort guests at the Inn to Victoria Beach where the sculptor will guide guests through the creation of a competition level sand creation. A picnic basket lunch will also accompany the party. Digital photographs will be taken to document the event. Afterwards, guests may linger to relax and admire their work of art on beach chairs or under an umbrella.

Commission Your Own Painting
Guests will meet with a renowned Plein Air Artist on the first day of the visit and scout perspectives of Laguna Beach. From among the beautiful sights and vistas, guests will select the one they wish painted. At departure, guests will take with them the commissioned painting. Three night minimum stay.

Fine Print
1. A “stay” can be one day or many concurrent days.
2. Stays must be at three or more UNIQUE INNS.
3. UNIQUE INNS cannot guarantee the availability of particular EXPERIENCES. Please consult the web site for current, accurate descriptions.
4. UNIQUE EXPERIENCES are offered only at participating member inns.
5. UNIQUE EXPERIENCES are not transferable and have no cash value.
6. This program can be discontinued at any time without compensation or notification from UNIQUE INNS.
7. Stamped Guidebook page must be validated by UNIQUE INNS and used within one year from date of issue.
8. EXPERIENCES are provided to the guest at no additional expense. The cost for accommodations at the participating Unique Inn are the responsibility of the guest.