The Heathman Lodge

05/29/2026

Our pool, spa and workout room will be closed for maintenance and deep cleaning starting June 7 at 2pm thru June 10.

Thanks for your understanding while we refresh the space. 🤽‍♀️🫧

05/28/2026

Sweet Touch Cafe & Svitoch is where comfort meets handcrafted goodness.

Family-owned for over 15 years, this Vancouver favorite started as a small European-style shop and has grown into a full bakery + café built on tradition, quality, and community.

You’ll find fresh-baked pastries, cakes, and their signature macarons, all made with that old-world European touch. As a Ukrainian family-run bakery, every bite carries a little nostalgia… simple, homemade, and straight from tradition.

Near the Vancouver Mall, it’s just a 2-minute drive or a 7-minute walk from the Heathman Lodge. Close enough for a quick coffee run.

Local, cozy, and always worth it.

05/19/2026

Beaver Marsh in Vancouver, WA feels like a secret little nature escape with peaceful forest paths, wooden bridges, and Burnt Bridge Creek winding through it.

Even better? It’s only 3 miles from the Heathman Lodge.

05/12/2026

Sunsets at Wintler Park in Vancouver, WA >>

Watch the sun set over the Columbia and melt the stress of the day away…

05/07/2026

This is your sign to pull over at the Vista House. 😮

Standing above the Columbia River Gorge with huge river views, cliffs, and waterfalls that feel unreal. It’s only about 40 miles from The Heathman Lodge, so it’s an easy drive for one of the best views in the Pacific Northwest.

Big views. Fresh air. Instant wow.

05/06/2026

Let's be a part of the Mill's history and preservation. 💚

In 1961, the Fort Vancouver Historical Society leased the Mill, got it listed as a Historic Place, and replaced the rotting foundation. That society is now CCHM. Saving the Mill is one of the foundational stories for our Society and Museum. North Clark County Historian Margaret Colf-Hepola and the Colf Family were key to the Mill's continuing restoration.

But the work was just beginning.

By 1980, weather and vandals had done more damage. A group of neighbors formed the Friends of the Cedar Creek Grist Mill and got to work. They used broad axes and adzes to replace posts and beams the old way. They extended the flume 650 feet up the creek so the Mill could run without a dam.

On November 11, 1989, they ground wheat for the first time in decades, in honor of Washington's Centennial. The Cedar Creek Grist Mill became a working museum, and remains the oldest building in Washington still doing the job it was built to do.
In 1994, a new covered bridge was built across the creek. In 2002, the cedar shake mill and blacksmith shop were rebuilt as close to original as possible.

And then came the memories.

For years now, generations of Clark County families have walked through those doors. Kids cranking apple presses on Cider Day. Grandparents sharing stories over fresh bread. Strawberry shortcake in June. Blueberry pancakes in July. Cornbread contests in September. Cookies, cakes, muffins, even dog biscuits, all from flour milled right inside.

Today, in 2026, the next chapter is ours to write.

GiveBIG is here. Every dollar goes toward replacing the roof of a building 150 years in the making. Foundation in 1961. Posts and beams in 1980. Milling starting again in 1989. Roof in 2026.
Be part of this history.

Give now: https://www.wagives.org/organization/Friends-Of-The-Cedar-Creek-Grist-Mill

Then come make memories at the Mill:

Bread Day | May 30 | 1pm
Strawberry Shortcake Day | June 27 | 1pm
Blueberry Pancake Day | July 25 | 1pm
Treat Day | August 29 | 1pm
Cornbread Day | September 26 | 1pm
Apple Cider Pressing | October 31

05/04/2026

May the 4th hits different when the Force shows up in real life. ⚔️✨ Jedi Bardzik bringing lightsaber skills to life at The Heathman Lodge. And yes it is just as epic as it sounds.

From crackling fireplaces to full on Jedi energy. This is your sign to celebrate Star Wars Day in true PNW style.

05/01/2026

At Heathman Lodge, the Pacific Northwest vibe is everywhere you look. A carved totem pole stands tall, telling its own story, while warm fireplaces make the space feel inviting.

If you look closely… you might even spot Bigfoot hiding in plain sight.

It’s rustic, warm, and full of Northwest character from the moment you walk in.

04/28/2026

Our flowers are blooming to celebrate Mothers! Treat your mom to a grand brunch buffet on Mother's Day, May 10th.

We are taking reservations for groups up to 10 people between 9am - 3pm. Choose the 9am, 2pm or 3pm timeslot for 15% off ticket prices and complimentary mimosas. 🍹🌸💕

RESERVE TABLE: https://hudsonsbarandgrill.com

04/27/2026

About 150 years of history still turning.⚙️ The Cedar Creek Grist Mill has been grinding grain since 1876 using only the power of water. Located about 30 miles north of the Heathman Lodge, it’s a quick trip into the past where tradition is still alive. 🌲