As I wrapped up my trip to the Real Twin Peaks 2024 event, I returned to Salish Lodge & Spa for another damn fine breakfast on February 26. It’s incredible how much the scenery can change in just two days. Snoqualmie Falls was roaring compared to February 24. Breakfast views, excellent service and a delicious meal were a wonderful way to start my day of exploring the Real Twin Peaks locations in Winter.
SNOQUALMIE FALLS ON FEBRUARY 26, 2024
I checked into Salish Lodge on Sunday, February 25 which meant easy access to visit Snoqualmie Falls. The water was very strong that morning due to the heavy snow that fell the night before. The mist generated from the falling water made taking photos a rather interesting experience (remind me to bring a small cloth next time).
Here is a short video capturing the power of the falls paired with an acoustic guitar version of the “Twin Peaks Theme (Falling)” by MastXCIII (it’s beautiful!).
While photographing the falls, I met a Twin Peaks fan who was visiting from Serbia. This was his first time to the Pacific Northwest and seeing the 268-foot waterfall. Serbia – that’s wild! I love the fact that David Lynch and Mark Frost’s wonderful and strange world connected with people all over the world.
I will never get over just how everything remains so green in the Winter. I’m used to the barren winter landscapes of Ohio where I spent my childhood.
While walking down to the observation areas, I spotted fog rising among the fantastic trees. I call this shot Ghostwood Forest because I imagine that’s what Ben Horne saw from The Great Northern when he was naming his development project.
The shot reminded me of the Twin Peaks – From Z to A Blu-ray packaging. It’s not the same woods as a Kyiv, Ukraine-based Roksana (Roxana) Bashyrova, took the photo titled “Misty Mountain Landscape while visiting the Carpathian Mountains in Ukraine.
Here are a handful of images from my visit to Snoqualmie Falls. More high-resolution images are found in the Snoqualmie Falls album on my Flickr account.
RENOVATIONS AT SALISH LODGE & SPA
Various parts of The Salish Lodge have been under renovation since my last visit in August 2023 for the Neon Dream event at Twede’s Cafe. The porte-cochère has been updated and extended.
It’s difficult to believe there was a time you could see Mount Si from the hotel.
The spot where Audrey Horne leaves the Great Northern Hotel is mostly the same.
Some of the doors and fixtures have changes since the scene was captured in 1989.
But the new porte-cochère is beautiful; I love the lighting fixture now under the roof.
The building to the left of this image is now home to The Shop as the previous merchandise location is now a beautiful lounge.
BREAKFAST AT THE RESTAURANT IN SALISH LODGE & SPA
Construction on The Dining Room began on January 8, 2024. They are renovating the restaurant space to have even better views of Snoqualmie Valley and Snoqualmie Falls. There was a temporary wall constructed near the previous entrance.
Dining was relocated to The Restaurant which was previously known as The Attic.
The Attic is a special place to me. It was one of the first locations I visited upon my return to Snoqualmie Valley, Washington after a 23-year hiatus. Looking back at this photo now, I’m grateful for the continued friendships since this photo was taken on September 13, 2019.
I’m reminiscing about The Attic as once the renovations are completed to The Dining Room, this location supposedly become more hotel suites.
The hostess seated me by the window which offered gorgeous views of Snoqualmie Valley.
Just look at that spectacular view!
If you look carefully, you’ll see the location seen in the opening credits for Twin Peaks season 3.
The building seen in the credits and in the image above is the top of the second powerhouse. I snapped this close up shot of the trees while photographing Snoqualmie Falls from the lower observation deck.
The Dining Room menu was being used in The Restaurant. It didn’t take me long to decide as I typically get the same thing with each visit.
Their Avocado Toast with a poached egg and coffee service. If I don’t order this, I will get their Eggs Benedict and occasionally the Steel Cut Oats. Frankly it doesn’t matter what you order as every meal I’ve had at the Salish has been delicious.
While dining, I got to see Martin Beaverhousen one more time. I’ve enjoyed getting to know him at the various events and online. He’s incredibly creative and you should be following @Lynch_Bricks on Instagram.
Thank you to Evan who is one of the best servers at The Restaurant. I’ve seen him on multiple trips to the Lodge. Not only does he hail from the great state of Ohio but he keeps my coffee cup filled. I look forward to my next visit.
