The famous Notaras Lodge in Soap Lake, Washington

The famous Notaras Lodge Resort

Where each room is a unique work of art created by Marina Romary

It is hard to live or visit Eastern Washington without being curious about the famous Notaras Lodge Resort, undoubtedly a remarkable destination that rivals none other for its design. “Luxury in Logs” best describes the rustic log buildings. They offer 15 rooms ~ each uniquely designed and decorated around a different person or theme. Each unit has a kitchenette area equipped with microwave, compact refrigerator and bar sink, direct dial phone, WiFi, cable TV and incredible log beds with beautiful quilts.

Then, it gets interesting because you can have a choice of fresh or Soap Lake mineral water for your bath. You may want to reserve a room with an in-room whirlpool, with Soap Lake mineral water to soothe your body and soul.

Each room is uniquely furnished and appointed including beautiful tables and vanities with artifacts and memorabilia worked into layers of epoxy making each a separate work of art, created by Marina Romary.

The original Notaras Lodge two-story building (opened August 1983) was lost in a fire June 5^th, 1998. Before its construction, the owner, Marina Romary enjoyed collecting hundreds of pictures and mementos for decorating the lodge rooms and the epoxied slabs tables from local residents, relatives, neighbors and friends. Many of the items on the walls and in the tables were irreplaceable artifacts, primitives and antiques. A lot of the décor from the original Lodge building was salvaged and is being used in the newer rooms.

The design and construction of each Notaras Lodge building and room was accomplished by local tradesmen. During the construction, logs were shipped from the Methow Valley and Nespelem in Washington. Many of the ideas for the décor of the rooms were added as the work progressed. Your will find different rooms include tooled leather light switch covers, beds made of logs, cistern pump water faucets and many other unique touches.

A special room dedicated to Marina’s mother, Joyce Notaras, is decorated with love and affection. This whirlpool suite, with its flowery décor, teacup display, Tennessee cedar woodwork, and a queen size bed is sure to make you remember Gramma’s house. Dad’s old shotgun and a soliloquy to him (written by the eldest son) are but a couple of the touches in the room. There is a poem relating actual happenings when the children were young. “Mrs. NO”, which is the name of the room, was locally thought to be short for Mrs. Notaras, actually came from the number of times she told the children NO as they were growing up!

The Old Mexico room is created with stucco, red clay tiles, a wrought iron balcony, a log carving depicting siesta time, sombreros, parrots, and sea shells (from the beaches of Mexico).

Another room, The Eagle’s Nest, has a beautiful balcony that faces to the east so you can enjoy the sunrise. It has five different woods including Tennessee Red Cedar, Black Walnut and Cherry.

The Odds & Ends/Bits & Pieces was named by Jim Zimmerman and decorated with his collage of items – from Norm Rolf’s memorial (one of the original builders of the lodge) to Louis Leininger’s Camera Collection, Greek Festival Mud wrestling pictures, Apple Box Labels, 1950’s Don’s Restaurant Menus, a 1912 Titanic paper, President Kennedy’s assassination headlines, and many, many more “Odds and Ends”.

The Kenny Ardell room is named after a Gentlemen Cattleman from Moses Lake. Ardell’s cattle brands enhance the vanity along with his personal memorabilia. Garnishing the kitchen wall are rodeo pictures donated by Deb Copenhaver, world champion bull rider. A 1950’s antique stove, Ken’s saddle, cane, and even a picture of his favorite horse, Dinger, adorn this room. A favorite part of this room is the toilet seat which has barbed wire epoxied into it.

The Cabin room has a hunting theme like an elegantly rustic cabin. The large wooden door from the basement of the original Lodge was worked into the décor. This room has French doors opeing onto a balcony with a beautifully view of the lake.

The Cowboy room features chaps, a saddle, bridle, hats and pictures that give it a definite western atmosphere.

For the description of each room and any information you wish, please visit their website at www.notaraslodge.com.

Rooms to select from: OLD MEXICO ~ THE BUNKHOUSE ~ EAGLE’S NEST ~ HOUSE OF POVERTY (dedicated to Monte Holmes) ~ LUCK OF THE DRAW ~ TROUT LODGE ~ BITS AND PIECES ~ KENNY ARDELL ~ THE CABIN ~ THE COWBOYS ~ NOTARAS LEGEND ~ MEMORIES ~ THE HONEYMOON SUITE ~ THE EXECUTIVE SUITE (1500sq foot apartment with conference area).

(509) 246-0462 for reservations.