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   A Cowboy's Riverfront Retreat . . .

     "Providing a restful haven to relax your mind & renew your spirit!"

   We are located on the outskirts of Joseph in the northeastern corner of Oregon.  Nestled on the bank of the Wallowa River in the shelter of the majestic Wallowa Mountains, this facility was once the working studio of bronze artist, J. Shirly Bothum.  In keeping with the artist's love and appreciation of this unique setting, it now provides a restful haven for visitors to this beautiful valley. 

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     Here you will find a quiet retreat from the stress of the outside world. Experience the soothing serenity of nature's abundant beauty. Relax to the whisper of poplar leaves dancing softly in a cooling breeze.  You will drift into dreams on a lullaby, serenaded by the river's song.  And wake to the scent of pine trees fresh with the morning dew. 

     Enjoy the comforts of our home-style  atmosphere surrounded by art and cowboy memorabilia that reflect our western heritage.  We promise you a pleasant stay!

A Few Comments From Our Guest Book

Oregon:  "Thank you so much for your generous hospitality.  You have put so much of your passion for life in your riverfront retreat.  The best part of our time here aside from enjoying the raw spectacular beauty of nature, was witnessing the love that shines in your family!  We are leaving with peace on our journey home."

"Thank you so much for sharing this special place with us!  We felt right at home & the studio served as a great base of operations for our explorations of this beautiful corner of the earth!"

"Thanks for a Great Adventure!  The retreat has more than one can get through in a single evening.  We look forward to a return visit & bringing friends with us."

Minnesota:  "We came for a vacation at Cowboy Retreat & made a friend! We enjoyed everything about our stay, especially the wonderful western art collection & library.  We will always remember our 26th anniversary in this peaceful home away from home."

Bainbridge Island, WA: "It is so great here...fantastic spot for work or play.  And the best bed I've ever slept in is right here in Cowboy's Retreat!"

Smithfield, NC:  "You are the hostess with mostest!  We hope to continue our visit here as a yearly tradition!  Looking forward to staying with you again next August!"

Tallahassee, FL:  "Thank you for everything. Your hospitality & the beauty of this retreat are beyond description!"

Wichita, KA: "We thouroughly enjoyed our stay in this lovely place!  The only remedy for its brevity is to return for another visit!"

Alameda, CA:  "What a stroke of luck for us to find this place!  We were so comfy & relaxed here.  My favorite things are the bronze works of your beloved husband & the sounds of the river going by.  Thank you so much for your wonderful hospitality!"

Montana:  "This place is fantastic!  It makes a Montana boy feel right at home!  We'll be back & we'll tell our friends about it, too.  Thanks so much for your warm hospitality."

Boise, ID:  "We had a wonderful experience!  Your kindness & joyful personality coupled with your beautiful home has made our vacation a real joy.  We will be back!"

Big Lake, AK:  "A delightful place...we love it!"

Phoenix, AZ:    "This is a fantastic retreat...so full of positive energy and beauty!  Shirly's art and portraits have been great company. This charming place is perfect."

Corvallis, OR:  "It doesn't get much better than this!  Wallowa Lake and the surrounding area is one of our favorite spots in the world, and to get dropped into such a lovely retreat/home...well, we feel very blessed and grateful.  Thank you for entrusting us with your piece of heaven.  We enjoyed every minute of it."

Springfield, IL:    "Such a delightful setting!  The peace and quiet is amazing and so relaxing!"

West Linn, OR:   "Our first visit to "the Oregon Alps" was delightful!  We marveled at the beauty...and we're especially grateful for such a comfortable place to stay, so artfully arranged, in such a relaxing inviting setting.  Thanks for providing such a lovely retreat and thanks for your kind hospitality."

Bainbridge Island, WA.:  "What an amazing place this is!  It is absolutely beautiful!  Thank you for making us feel so welcome."

Wallowa County is centrally located in the scenic Northwest, a pleasant half day's drive from International Airports at Portland, OR. or Seattle, WA.  Major airports at Boise, ID. & Spokane, WA. are only 4 hours driving time.  We are just 5 minutes from the Joseph Airport which has Air Taxi service & facilities for private planes.

Information & Reservations Contact:
Judy L. Bothum
810 Russell Lane ~ PO Box 727 ~ Joseph, Oregon 98746
judy@eaglecap.net
541-432-1775 or 541-398-0333

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