Chief Joseph Tipi

Chief Joseph Tipi is located on a grassy law n between the creek and the garden. This tipi has a stamped concrete floor and is decorated with rugs and wool blankets. Being the smallest, sunniest tipi, it makes a cozy nest for two with a comfy Queen-size bed.

Fall asleep to the sound of the rushing creek. Wake to singing birds. Bask in the warm sun. Cool your feet in the creek.

Who Was Chief Joseph?

 With 2,000 U.S. soldiers in pursuit, Chief Joseph and other Nez Perce chiefs led 800 Nez Perce toward freedom at the Canadian border. For over three months, the Nez Perce outmaneuvered and battled their pursuers, traveling 1,700 miles (2,740 km) across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Wyoming and Montana. Finally, less than 40 miles south of Canada, after a devastating five-day battle during freezing conditions with no food or blankets, Chief Joseph formally surrendered on October 5th, 1877. The battle is remembered in popular history by the words attributed to Chief Joseph at the formal surrender:

“Tell General Howard I know his heart. What he told me before, I have it in my heart. I am tired of fighting... Hear me, my chiefs! I am tired; my heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more forever.”

We respect and honor Chief Joseph - and the fate of his people.

It does not require many words to speak the truth.
— Chief Joseph