A Perfectly Unplanned Getaway
We just got back from a quick Thursday–Saturday stay at Poofy’s, and it turned out to be exactly what we needed—no plans, just a few relaxing days that unfolded in the best way.
Day 1: Music in the Mountains
We arrived in Plain and made our first stop at Just Plain Grocery for some basics. Next door at the hardware store, I did my usual ritual—checking the community bulletin board to see what’s happening. Lucky us: there was live music that night at Mountain Springs Lodge as part of their Music @ the Mountain series.
After a casual dinner at home, we headed over to the lodge’s lawn with a glass of rosé in hand. Larry Murante, guitarist and singer-songwriter, played an engaging set of originals and uniquely done covers. The food being served looked tempting, but we made room instead for some fresh-baked cookies to end the evening. A simple, perfect start.
Day 2: Bikes, Books, and River Time
Friday was all about Leavenworth. My husband, an avid mountain biker, hit the trails at Ski Hill, while I brought along my book club pick (which I needed to both start and finish!). I found a shady spot on the patio overlooking the hill, and even though the mountain hut café wasn’t open yet (they start serving beer, wine, coffee, and snacks at 3 PM), I had the whole view—and quiet—to myself. Did I mention it was 90 degrees that day? Shade was essential!
In the afternoon, we wandered to the river park, where we spread out a little picnic of snacks and lazed on the grass. This section of the park is especially family-friendly with a playground, skate park, pump track, and (bonus!) bathrooms.
Heading back to Plain on the scenic Chumstick Highway, we decided pasta with jarred sauce at home didn’t sound exciting. Instead, we made a spur-of-the-moment stop at Plain Cellars, and what a win that was! A Taste of Plain food truck was parked there, serving up crispy fish & chips and juicy Kobe sliders on Hawaiian rolls. Paired with another chilled glass of rosé, it was—once again—perfection.
Day 3: Waffles & Wind-Down
Saturday morning was slow and sweet—waffles on the patio, a couple of chores, and then packing up to head home. On the way back, we made our traditional stop at the Alpen Drive-In in Startup for milkshakes, plus a quick fruit-stand visit for some juicy nectarines. By early afternoon we were back in Seattle, with the whole weekend still ahead of us to enjoy with friends.
Sometimes the best trips are the ones you don’t plan at all.
