Unique Experiences

From workshops to hands-on tours, squeeze every drop out of your Unique Inns visit with experiences to remember for a lifetime. Become enraptured with local artistry, challenge yourself with an outdoor adventure or surprise each other by discovering hidden talents.

Jacksonville Inn

Historic Tour of Jacksonville Jacksonville, Oregon Customize a personally guided tour through Jacksonville, including a gourmet picnic lunch.  Experience a guided nature walk through the vast network of beautiful trails surrounding Jacksonville, learning 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. Alternately, take in 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.

Celebrate Nature Mendocino, California A special opportunity for Unique Travelers is the Stanford's Celebration of Nature Package. Explore the historic and ecologically preserved Big River, California's longest undeveloped estuary, by traditional canoe or kayak complete with the Inn's interpretive map of Big River Estuary. Alternately, explore coastal trails and back roads on quality mountain bikes with a custom map to guide you on your journey.

Stanford Inn by the Sea

Washington Square Inn

Walk & Cable Car Ride Along the Barbary Coast Trail San Francisco, California 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.

Cooking Lesson & Dinner Eugene, Oregon Enjoy a 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.

Excelsior Inn

Brentwood Bay Lodge

Eco-cruise in Brentwood Bay Victoria, British Columbia Enjoy a scenic wilderness cruise guided by an ecologist to discover starfish, eagles, jellyfish, seals and sometimes whales. Escape for a remote picnic or romantic champagne cruise. Celebrate a family occasion. Charter a 'floating' meeting room for a corporate event. The comfortable glass-domed SeaStar is a great way see beautiful Brentwood Bay. Contemplate the area's rich history from a First Nations perspective while cruising past remote shorelines. Or catch the water limo to Butchart Gardens and watch the fireworks.

Build your Dream Sandcastle Laguna Beach, California 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.

Casa Laguna Inn

Steamboat Inn

Fly Fishing on the North Umpqua River Steamboat, Oregon Steamboat Inn is located in the middle of 31 miles of "fly-fishing only" water on the North Umpqua River. The river is famous as the home of some of the most challenging year-round steelhead fishing in the world. The river bottom is extremely slippery, the current strong and the fish most particular! The average North Umpqua steelhead weighs eight pounds, with an occasional fifteen pounder. The Inn features a well stocked fly shop specializing in the type of fly fishing equipment needed from waders to flies, as well as one day fishing licences.

Napa Valley Olive Oil Workshop St. Helena, California Stimulate your mind and experience the Napa Valley in a whole new way with a workshop through the Wine Country Inn. Yes, the Napa Valley focuses on wine. But with that goes a close relationship with great food. New this year, experience a weekend olive oil making workshop with The Wine Country Inn innkeeper Jim Smith! Learn more about olive oil and make some of your own with olives picked on the Inn’s grounds.

The Wine Country Inn

Campbell House

Custom Chef's Dinner Eugene, Oregon 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.

Mushroom Hunting Elk, California An abundance of exotic and wild mushrooms such as chanterelles, morels and candy caps populate the forst floors of the Mendocino coast.  Mushrooms experts lead guests staying at the Harbor House on guided walks, chefs demonstrate cooking techniques at special classes and winemakers pair their best offerings to offset the wide variety of exotic mushroom dishes.

Harbor House Inn

The Shelburne Inn

Come away with me, Lucille...in my merry Oldsmobile... Seaview, Washington Have a unique nostalgic experience at the historic Shelburne Inn. 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.

Whitewater Rafting Kooskia, Idaho The River Dance Lodge is situated near three of the original eight Wild & Scenic Rivers protected by Congress in 1968. ROW Adventures is licensed to guide whitewater rafting trips on each of these rivers. Together, the Lochsa River, Selway River and Clearwater River offer exciting whitewater for every skill level ranging from a big water river with a gentle current to Class IV+ rapids delivering huge raft pounding and paddle bashing fun.

River Dance Lodge

Willows Inn

Chefs in Raingear Lummi Island, Washington This unique program allows chefs from all over the area to experience first-hand the joy and mystery of catching Fraser River salmon. Thisr program will allow you to participate in the catching, bleeding, and caring for these magnificent creatures. Later you will come to the Willows Inn and experience the flavor of the day's labor, and spend the night in the venerable old inn within earshot of the jumping salmon working their way towards the Fraser River.

Saanich Peninsula Guided Tour Victoria, British Columbia Enjoy a scenic ocean drive along the coast, through heritage neighborhoods and lush forests. View the city of Victoria from atop Mt. Douglas, sample fresh local seafood at a seaside restaurant and walk along the beach. Visit Mattick's Farm and browse the quaint shops or grab some ice cream. Tour the quaint seaside town of Sidney, stroll along the sea walk, browse the many bookstores, boutiques, or simply sit along the ocean and watch the boats sail past. Venture off the beaten path to areas known only to locals, sample the many different sights, sounds, and tastes of the Saanich Peninsula and leave knowing you have truly experienced something unique!

Abigail's Hotel

Pine Ridge Inn

Brews and Views Tour Bend, Oregon Upon checking into your room at Pine Ridge Inn, find 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.