Early History

The Leavenworth Inn, built by W.J. Sacksteder in the late 1800's, was first known as Forest Grove Farm. An old letterhead dated in the early 1900's advertised Forest Grove Farm as "The Place to Spend Your Vacation." Guests were promised:

• milk from Jersey cows
"I'm glad we chose
The Leavenworth Inn for our weekend getaway."
- Doutaz Family
• pure water
• fine air
• splendid scenery
• vegetables from the garden
• spring chickens

1900's

In the early 1900's a large cupola (dome-like structure on the roof) was used to oversee the grape vineyards--located where downtown Leavenworth now stands. Cisterns provided water to wash the grapes. Wine vats extended from the basement up through the current front office. An old wine cellar still exists in the basement.

The Flood

At the height of the riverboat era, Leavenworth was a bustling river town of 2,000 people. However, a devastating flood completely destroyed it in 1937. The new town was rebuilt on higher ground around the inn.

Today

Leavenworth today has approximately 300 people. Its downtown business district, in close proximity to the inn, has a bank, post office, general store and several antique shops.