I first saw their Wenas house during winter, but knew the place would be perfect during hot, dry summers. This rural region, on the arid side of the Cascade Mountains, is a perfect retreat spot. Jay and I first made it to their desert home on a summer trip in 2009. I'm putting in the first photo from that year as it shows just the pool shed. That was before the construction of an additional big garage and the solar panel installation.
We've returned every summer save last year when we only visited at the pass for Ben and Larissa's wedding. We will go down on Wednesday and stay for several nights. I'm so ready for a blender-drink served to me in the swimming pool or hot tub as in this photo from 2012.
