Chief Seattle Tipi

Chief Seattle Tipi is our largest, most decorative tipi. It is located near the creek, not far from the house, in the shade of Alder trees.  It is the only tipi with a fire pit in the center. The floor is stained concrete with slate inlay at the entrance, decorated with rugs and wool blankets.

The bed is Queen size with a cozy goose down comforter that will keep you warm during the cool summer nights. (Did you know that our climate here gives us about 4-5 months of hot summer days with cool summer nights?) The candle light of this dwelling renders a warm and romantic glow.

If you are a family with children, there is room enough for 2-3 extra foam mats.

Who Was Chief Seattle?

In 1854, the U.S. Government offered to buy two million acres of Indian land in the Northwest. Here is an excerpt of Chief Seattle’s reply to President Franklin in Dec. of that year:

“The Great Chief in Washington sends word that he wishes to buy our land… How can you buy or sell the sky, the warmth of the land? The idea is strange to us. If we do not own the freshness of the air and the sparkle of the water, how can you buy them?

“ Every part of this earth is sacred to my people. Every shining pine needle, every sandy shore, every mist in the dark woods, every clearing, and every humming insect is holy in the memory and experience of my people. The sap which courses through the trees carries the memories of the red man. So, when the Great Chief in Washington sends word that he wishes to buy our land, he asks much of us…”

We respect and honor Chief Seattle – and the fate of his people. Our biggest and most decorated tipi is dedicated to his memory.