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junftX2Û01 * hear it, and it’s just a hop, skip and a jump away. Cheerfully run by Liz and Celia Cavalli, these 10 rustic cottages are charming, spotless and affordable. Plus, your pooch will he happy here, too. Each cottage has a kitchen and, for those of you who can’t hear to miss Will & Grace, cable television. The cabins are situated on three secluded acres bordered by a stream, where you’ll find a great blue heron, ducks and other birds. Good restaurants are nearby in all price ranges, but grocery stores are within walking distance if you prefer to stay in your cozy cottage and cook. The northern end of the peninsula is a fabu lous wildlife sanctuary providing wonderful exploration possibilities. The area boasts plenty of quaint shops and some delightful tiny towns, each with its own great history. The beaches on the Willapa Bay side offer their own quiet beauty and are worth exploring. Call 360-665-4000 or click over to www. shakticove.com for more information. Time for a quickie eed a getaway but don’t have a lot of time? Contemplate a retreat at the thoroughly charming, gay-owned Middle Creek Run Bed &. Breakfast in Oregon’s wine country. You’ll find the inn nestled among rolling hills on 97 bucol ic acres near Sheridan. This romantic place offers old-world comfort and a respite from daily chaos. After eight years of careful renovations, proprietors John Talleri- no and Marc Randall have designed their his toric 1902 Queen Anne Victorian home around N Pride in Mecca side your room each morning before breakfast. All of the rooms have access to the veranda, which faces the rising sun and beautiful countryside. The three-course breakfasts are designed to awaken the palate and feature ffesh ingredients presented with meticulous attention to detail. Served in the elegant formal dining room, the meal is sure to set the tone for a wonderful excursion. A relaxing place to wake up with your morning coffee or to sip a glass of wine after a day’s visit to the local wineries. For reserva tions call 503-843-7606 or visit the Internet site www.middlecreekrun.com. The Royal treatment I , Each room at Middle Creek Run features its own particular style and pampering is the name of the game here: fresh flowers; a writing desk; starched and pressed bed linens; turndown services; soft, oversized robes; and homemade chocolates on the pillows. the collections of art, antiques and ethnic trea sures they have acquired through the years. The library brims with books, and the parlor invites you to relax and read at your leisure in front of the fire. There are puzzles, games and a piano for the musically inclined. Each room features its own particular style, and pampering is the name of the game here: fresh flowers; a writing desk; starched and pressed bed linens; turndown services; soft, over sized robes; and homemade chocolates on the pillows. Home-baked cookies are always on the buf fet, and fresh coffee and tea are served just out www.sfipride.org. Everything you need to plan your trip is here, including a schedule of events and info on the parade, which steps off at 10:30 a.m. June 24. Predeparture warning: The number of events scheduled around San Francisco Pride defies for June 23 and 24, San S cheduled Francisco Pride is as close to Mecca as f you’re looking for something a bit interna tional but very convenient, the thoroughly gay Royal Hotel in Vancouver, British Colum bia, might be just the ticket for a weekend excursion. A little more than four hours from Portland and an easy drive up Interstate 5, this progressive, open-minded city has plenty of gay energy and an abundance of culture. The hotel, newly renovated with 82 rooms, t is perfectly located in the heart of Vancouver’s entertainment district. Easy access to the con vention center, cruise ship terminals, BC Place Stadium, plenty of world-class shopping and, of course, lots of gay night life give the Royal a lot to boast about. The hotel sports its own gay bar with a Continued on Page 28 listing and description. You might want to con sider bringing your clone or scheduling a couple of days for recovery afterward. Queers of every stripe celebrate Gay Pride in San Francisco we’re going to get. By now, securing a room is probably its own special event, but if you’re already set up, here is an idea of what to expect. Running for two weeks and culminat ing on the last night of San Francisco Pride is the 25th annual San Francisco Interna tional Lesbian and Gay Film Festival. It screens more than 250 movies to an audi ence of more than 75,000 people and is almost twice as big as any similar festival in the world. Spe cial events this year include the much- talked-about Adventures of Felix and the movie ver sion of Hed- wig and the Angry Itch. Find more in form ation at www. fra me line.org. Another event during this time is the National Queer Arts Festival, running through July 4. Now in its fourth year, it promises lots of variety including literary readings and discussions, film, dance and the visual arts. Venues for these events are located all around San Francisco. For more information check out www.queercultural- center.org. The San Francisco Pride Internet site is A - 27
