Tuesday, May 27, 2008. The Hotel and Resort gardens are bright with colorful May flowers. The grounds look great. We had a hot spell for 5 days with temperatures reaching 103 degrees, but now we have cooler temps and the flowers are thriving. Over the Memorial Day weekend the weather was cooler than normal, but many guests who stayed with us enjoyed the outdoors, veiwed the gardens, went hiking and played golf...or, just relaxed. This weekend is the Summer Arts and Music festival at the Benbow Lake State Park, - Saturday, May 31 and Sunday June 1. There will be live music, food booths and many artisans will be showing and selling their crafts. The Benbow Hotel is ready for the Summer Season and everyone on staff is looking forward to guests visiting from near and far who come every season and who come for the first time. We are busy getting ready for our 3rd annual Jazz In June event which runs June 22nd thru June 29th. Wonderful jazz artists from all over the country come to play jazz outside on the terrace and it's a spectacular venue where you can dine and listen to great performances. Check out our event calendar for more information. We hope to see you soon. posted by Benbow Hotel Resort at. Spring in Benbow brings blossoms, warm sunny days, and blooming gardens. This photo was taken on our Hotel Terrace. Mother's day is comming and we have some special things going on that weekend. Saturday, May 10th we are having our Portalupi Winemaker Dinner, a Cookie Lee Jewelry show and on Sunday, May 11th we have a scrumptous Mother's Day Buffet planned. We will be seating for brunch from 9AM to 2:30. Call for reservations. If you need some gift ideas for Mom - take her out for a great meal or check out our hotel gift shop. We have Mimi Mouche and Holly Yashi Jewelry, plus beautiful beaded silk scarves and more. The golf course was aerated almost 2 weeks ago and the greens have healed and it's in great shape. We are gearing-up for the summer season and hiring various postions at the Hotel and at the Resort and Golf Course. Maintenence crews are busy getting the grounds planted with flowers. We host work/exchange students from countries all over the world. We will be welcoming students from Russia next week. We currently have students from Thailand and Moldavia. They are an absolute pleasure to have here. All of them are bright and curious to learn about our culture and hone their English skills. Our permanent staff also learns about their language and culture...the exchange is very positive. We look forward to meeting our new students and it's always sad to say farewell to them when they must head for home. The staff at Benbow looks forward to seeing you as our guest, soon. Wednesday, April 16, 2008. When the owners of the Benbow Hotel Resort decided to open it's doors year-round, part of that commitment was to purchase and install a generator the would keep the Hotel operational 365 days a year, twenty-four-seven. This week a 125 Kilowatt generator and automatic transfer switch was fully installed and is now operational. Back in the 1920's the Benbow family needed to build a dam across the Eel River to power their hotel. Today, they would be surprised to know the Inn can be powered by a 4 ft. by 10 ft. generator and the automatic transfer switch can sense power loss and have the whole Hotel back up in 10 seconds. The photo shows John Porter, Owner/Managing Partner with Neil Harris, Chief Engineer for the Hotel Resort in front of the generator which is located in a spot that does not spoil the curb appeal of the Historic Hotel. The unit was supplied by Cummins West and installed by Kneaper Electric. We're committed to staying open and provide our guests service even during the worst storms. Monday, March 17, 2008. We are having typical March weather, showers and sunshine. The last rain did not blow-out the Eel River. Steelhead fishing is still good. These photos were taken at the South Fork of the Eel River and Sprowel Creek today. Anglers are wading out into the riffles and some are launching drift boats and finding luck there and at Sylvandales. Check back for more fishing and river conditions. Are you wearing green? Today is St. Patrick's Day and...as the luck of the Irish would have it...our Executive Chef has prepared a wonderful Irish dinner special with Corned Beef, Caraway Smoked Bacon Cabbage, and New Buttered Potatoes. We are having spring-like weather and the trees are exploding with fragrant blossoms. Our golf course and hillsides are lush green and golfers are out there getting their swing in shape for the season. Here's a fun factoid...Did you know that Humboldt County is ground zero for Big Foot? Many North Coast States claim they are, but the story of a hominid-like creature living in the Redwood forests and the name Big Foot was coined by the Times-Standard newspaper of Eureka California, almost 50 years ago. The famous Patterson-Gimlin film of a Big Foot sighting was shot in Bluff Creek, here in Humboldt County. The existence of Big Foot is hotly debated by experts. Most of our guests are here to relax and enjoy the many amenities Benbow has to offer, but some visitors come to see and walk among the Redwoods and decide for themselves. Are you a believer? Wednesday, March 5, 2008. The Eel River is prime fishing again this week. The river has cleared beautifully and anglers are out in drift boats near Sylvandales and the Miranda Bridge. We have fantastic spring-like weather right now and steelhead are running. These photos were taken this morning south of Benbow. Check back for fishing and river conditions. Benbow Hotel has it's Murder Mystery this weekend. There will be a full house and mayhem lurking about. This is one of our most fun and popular events. The next one will be November 21 22. We are now hiring for the Summer season for the Hotel, the RV Resort and Golf Course. We are looking to fill many different postitions. Send us your resume, or drop one off at the front desk. The bar/lounge has come up with a new specialty drink menu. Try a Sasquach In The Mist, or an. Our Master Gardner is busy. We've ordered annuals to plant and the rose garden is beginning to bud. The Terrace will soon have thick, fragrant pink blossoms on the crab apple trees. Any time of the year...is a good time to visit Benbow. Wednesday, February 27, 2008. The last rain storm blew-out the Eel River for steelhead fishing for a few days, but it's clearing quickly now and promises to be good fishing by tomorrow and all through next week. Anglers...check back...for photos and conditions. Great news for The Benbow Hotel. For the 16th consecutive year the Benbow Inn received the prestigious AAA Four Diamond Award rating for 2008. Only one lodging has been honored this year with a Four Diamond Award, making the Benbow Inn the only full-service Four Diamond property in Humboldt County. John Porter, Innkeeper, is seen here accepting the award from AAA area Manager, Judy McKinley. We are very pleased and proud to receive this honor. We're getting spring-like weather right now. The trees are begining to bud, and the hills are lush green. This is a beautiful time to stay at Benbow. The Hotel and Resort gardens are bright with color... Spring in Benbow brings blossoms, warm sunny days... When the owners of the Benbow Hotel Resort deci... We are having typical March weather, showers and... The Eel River is prime fishing again this week.... The last rain storm blew-out the Eel River for st... 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hospitality, the Benbow Hotel Resort creates a casual elegance and relaxing atmosphere for all Northern California area and Redwood Coast events personal or business. Our classic hotel and distinctive RV resort are exceptional places where ambience, service and attention to detail come together to create a highly customized, unforgettable event for you and your business colleagues or guests. Leave the details to us; we offer many amenities to help make your event memorable and carefree, including event planning services, meeting/banquet services, A/V and other meeting equipment, free WiFi, and gourmet catering services. The Benbow Hotel Resort provides complete conference services for groups of up to 75 participants. Meeting rooms include the Hunt Room, which can accommodate 20 people conference style or 30 people theater style. At our RV Resort facility, the 2400-square foot meeting room holds 60 people conference style and 100 people theater style. We will consider doing small, quiet, intimate weddings. Large weddings, over 50 people unfortunately do not fit our location. Honeymoon nights are our specialty and in addition to our Garden Cottage we have several other guest rooms, which would make your honeymoon a perfect stay. Romantic and intimate in-room treats such as Fondue for Two and Champagne and Strawberries create wonderful life-long memories. Due to our many other special events, wedding dates are very limited and not available in July and August. Please call or e-mail our catering department to check on availability. For more information on Conferences, Retreats and Weddings, please contact at (707) 923-2124 x276 or fax (707) 923-2122 or fill out our on-line. Conference Request For Proposal form

Start off your day by heading south of Benbow Hotel Resort on Highway 101 to visit a few redwood must-sees. The Legend of Bigfoot is five miles south of the Resort. Here you will have an opportunity to view chain saw carvings. Continuing south you will come to The Tree House, a house built from a living tree and nice gift shop. Continue south again to Leggett Exit at Highway 1 and follow the signs to the Chandelier Drive-Through Tree. This is truly an outstanding attraction and is an incredible sight to see. If you have a small car, you will be able to drive through this 315-foot tall tree. After experiencing this tree, head back north towards Benbow Hotel Resort. Shortly after leaving Leggett, you will come to Confusion Hill. This is an interesting attraction, which will have you questioning your perception of gravity. Continuing North on 101, you will come to The Grandfather Tree. This is one of the largest privately owned trees on the highway. It measures 245 feet tall and is 24 feet in diameter. This is also home to a unique furniture factory. (The tables in the Benbow main building were made by this business.). Head north again and 12 miles North of Benbow you will find the first exit for the Avenue of the Giants. This is the world famous 33-mile drive through the largest and most majestic redwood trees in the world. On your return to Benbow, stop by in Myers Flat to enjoy fine local wines and food samples. Pack a picnic lunch, grab your walking shoes and pick up a free detailed map at our front desk or at the parks entrance. You wont want to miss anything on this tour. A one-hour drive from Garberville will take you to the Lost Coast and Shelter Cove. This pristine location has beautiful views of the ocean, a black sand beach, tide pools, fishing, and tremendous outdoor recreation. There is even a nine-hole golf course for those looking for the next closest golf challenge! Pack a picnic (or eat at the Deli at the campground for some great Fish Chips) and plan a day exploring this beautiful location. Head north from Benbow Hotel Resort until you reach the Scotia Exit. Here you will be able to visit the town of Scotia, one of the last company-owned towns. There are some unique shops and buildings (some of which are over 100 years old). The Pacific Lumber Mill Museum has exhibits, photos, and a locomotive. After your tour of the museum, continue North to Ferndale, the winner of the Prettiest Painted Places in America contest. Step back 100 years or so and enjoy magnificently preserved Victorian architecture. Unique, old-fashioned mercantile, art galleries, antique stores, museums, beautiful buildings and specialty shops will provide you with an entire afternoon of sightseeing. For that special touch, plan on taking the horse-drawn carriage tour of the town starting at main street. Heading North of Benbow Hotel Resort past Ferndale you will come to Loleta, home of the Loleta Cheese Factory. Enjoy tasting 14 different types of cheese and view the factory from a large window display. After stocking up on your cheese, continue North to Eureka. Stop at the Eureka Chamber of Commerce just past the mall to pick up a copy of the visitors map and the Victorian Home drive tour. Follow the signs to Old Town, where you will be able to find a large variety of unique shops, art galleries, antique shops, and several buildings that are historical landmarks. Be sure to take your camera to take a photo of the Carson Mansion, one of the most photographed Victorian buildings in the world. Plan on visiting the Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum next to the Samoa Cookhouse in Samoa to see the history of the ships built in this Victorian seaport. After visiting Old Town, take the Samoa Bridge to the Samoa Cookhouse for a meal. It is the last surviving cookhouse in the west and serves great food, lumber camp style. The all-you-can-eat country/family style meal will ensure that no one leaves hungry. It has a museum next to the dining room that features early culinary items and historical mementos from the early logging industries.

 Conference and meeting room
 Credit cards accepted
 Facsimile services
 Ironing facilities
 Jacuzzi tub
 Licensed bar
 Fully stocked mini bar
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Fridge
 Restaurant
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Swimming pool
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 Phones in rooms
 TV sets in rooms
 Common room with a TV set