Suncadia Resort Review: Pacific Northwest Destination
Suncadia Resort is one of our favorite Pacific Northwest destination resorts for meetings and events. It offers a year-round playground with thousands of acres of activities and beauty to enjoy. There is something for everyone from biking, golfing, and fly fishing in the summer to snowmobiling and snowshoeing in the winter. When you’re ready for a break from all of the action, you can enjoy the spa, pool, restaurants, shopping, and wine tasting.
Here is everything you need to know about hosting your group at Suncadia Resort
Overview
Suncadia is a Washington State resort with 40+ miles of hiking and biking trails, three championship golf courses, local wining & dining, and world class spa treatments. Their beautiful meeting and event facilities offer over 15,000 square feet of event space for groups up to 550 guests.
Located in Cle Elum, Washington, the Suncadia Resort is located about 80 miles east of Seattle. It’s a beautiful drive, just keep in mind that it can be slightly more difficult to travel during the winter months depending on the weather. Once you arrive, you’ll be welcomed by more than 6,000 acres of forested landscape within the Cascade Mountains.
The area boasts an average 200+ days of sunshine per year. The summer months (June-September) are warm and dry and can get above 80 degrees. The winter months (December-February) are cold and the area often experiences snow, with temperatures dropping below freezing. In Spring and Fall, temperatures are mild.
Photos courtesy Suncadia Resort
Best Time of Year to Host your Event
The best time of year to visit depends on the activities your group is interested in. In the summer months, you can enjoy summer recreational activities like swimming, bike riding, and golfing. Guests can enjoy snow-related activities in the winter, like snowshoeing, ice skating, and snowmobiling. In Spring and Fall, you can see the beauty of the area with lovely spring foliage and fall color. All year round, visitors enjoy the cute stores in the area, as well as most non-snow related activities.
Meetings and Events at Suncadia
Suncadia Resort is a great choice for corporate retreats, incentive trips, annual meetings, and team building. We hosted a very fun “Amazing Race” inspired team building event at Suncadia a few years ago. Their race included all of the fun outdoor summer activities including hiking, biking, golf, paddle boats – it was a huge hit and the attendees were all smiles!
Event Spaces
Suncadia Resort offers event spaces at both “The Lodge” and “The Inn”, and several other unique options to fit every event.
The Lodge features 9 meeting and event spaces including ballrooms and breakouts. The Rialto Ballroom is the largest space at 5,940 square feet and holds up to 550 guests reception style. This facility has state-of-art audiovisual and provides a perfect Pacific Northwest lodge vibe.
The Inn has two beautiful event spaces, The Colliery for intimate gatherings of up to 35 guests, and The Stovehouse for up to 100 guests.
Nearby Swiftwater Cellars Winery offers a 2,500 person amphitheater and 250-person indoor venue space. Finally, Nelson Farm has a beautiful grassy lawn and barn space, which is where we hosted this company picnic:
Ideal group size: Suncadia’s largest event space holds up to 550 guests. We recommend Suncadia for group sizes anywhere from a small board retreat up to a 200-400 guest conference or annual meeting.
Suncadia Resort Activities and Amenities
Activities: The Suncadia Resort offers a golf course, spa, indoor and outdoor pools, and ample hiking and biking trails right outside your door. The property boasts several dining options from casual to upscale.
Lodging/Rooms/Amenities: While adventuring in Suncadia travelers have the option between staying in a lodge, hotel rooms, condos, and vacation rentals. Here are some of the options, all connected with the Suncadia Resort – Destination by Hyatt (Suncadia Resort).
- The Lodge At Suncadia
- The Inn at Suncadia
- Trailhead Condominiums At Suncadia
- Vacation Homes At Suncadia
With 254 guest suites and penthouses, the resort features deluxe guest rooms, deluxe studios, and one & two-bedroom units offering first class mountain lodging accommodations for vacation and conference guests.
Let’s Get to Planning your event at Suncadia Resort
Does Suncadia Resort sound like the perfect place for your group? We would love to help with coordinating any or all aspects of your destination event, or simply get you connected to the team at Suncadia for a seamless experience.
If you’re looking to continue your search, check out our other recommendations on the blog. Please contact us today with questions or to set up a quick consultation meeting for your Pacific Northwest destination event.
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