Larina and Bob took Mom to lunch and a movie in Lincoln City, Joel and Tony watched football and I went horseback riding with Natalie, Ross and Sammi. We had our fingers crossed that the ride would happen, with rain in the forecast, they notified us that it would not be enjoyable for us and the horses if it was raining ( we didn’t care as we all had rain gear!) The sun came out and the ride was on! It did rain for about 45 minutes during the ride but at that point, we were mostly in the trees.

We all made it back in one piece and had a great time – thanks for organizing, Natalie!

The big dinner event then happened at Beck Restaurant where we enjoyed the Chef’s 5-Course tasting menu. The menu is new every week and it was based on what the restaurant could find at the local markets or forage in the forest. Unfortunately for Natalie, that meant that 2/5 courses were made with Chantrelle Mushrooms! Who knew? (Note that the menu was not printed so you have to rely on my sketchy memory and Larina’s great photos!)

Once we finished dinner, it was time to reconvene in the library of the Salishan for the art contest, which has already been covered in a previous post. But first, a few more family photos.