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Tour de Spa

This premium fundraising level, known as "Tour de Spa" is how we first started, with our core group of fundraisers and a blast of a celebration! You are invited to join us as we gather together at the beautiful Bonneville Resort and Spa for a weekend filled with a choice of activities: cycling, hiking, golf, whitewater rafting, wine tours, and wind surfing. There is so much to do it is hard to choose.

The weekend starts Saturday morning with your choice of activity. You can choose to go on one of our three Ride the Gorge cycling tours through the Columbia River Valley, or elect to go hiking to see the incredible falls and views that this area offers. Or, if you just want to relax, you can park yourself poolside with a good book. Whatever you choose, you don't have to lift a finger, and lunch is even included.

When you check in at the Bonneville Resort and Spa, you will find waiting for you in your room your choice of champagne, red or white wine or sparkling cider.

Saturday evening we all come together for a gourmet dinner and dance to celebrate our success, whether it's our fundraising, or in the fact that we actually finished the one hundred mile ride, or both!

Of course, sometime during all this fun you have to fit in the time to pamper yourself. As part of the Tour de Spa, you receive a one hundred dollar gift card towards your choice of Spa treatment. Please check out the Bonneville Resort & Spa website to see all the spa treatments available to choose from.

Sunday morning you are treated to an a la cart breakfast in the Pacific Crest dining room before heading out to enjoy whatever past time you have arranged for the day. Our most popular activity is the whitewater rafting on the White Salmon River. Also popular are the wine tours, golf, and wind surfing lessons. Please check out the information on the many different activities offered in the area.

As part of our Gold Level VIP group, Tour de Spa members will have a special tent at the cycling event with valet bicycle service, separate check in, a complimentary continental breakfast, and concierge service at both the riding event and at the hotel.

New this year, we have a special gift card for a relaxing bath and wrap treatment for anyone who registers before May 15th. This card is for future visits to the Bonneville Resort and Spa, and is a wonderful way to initiate your spa experience. So make sure that you register now to take advantage of this reward.

We have a limited number of rooms at Bonneville for the "Tour de Spa", and it is first come, first serve. Please sign up as soon as possible so we can guarantee your membership and participation.

The registration fee for Gold Level individual riders, family riders, and team members is $275 and your VIP membership includes:

"Tour de Spa" is our elite fundraising group. The minimum VIP Gold Level fundraising goal is $1,000, and every year we have members who raise $2,500 or more. We have special gifts for our top fundraisers:

Tour de Spa Team Building

Also new this year is the option to ride and fundraise as a team. This is a wonderful opportunity to boost your fundraising goals, and do it with your friends. You register with your team captain's name, and your team name. Gold Level registration fees are $275 each, and the fundraising minimum for each participant is $1,000.

We will have prizes for the largest team, the team that raises the most funds, and other fun surprises. A team can be as small as two people, and as large as you want to make it. Team members must be 13 or older. Children over 13 can ride as part of a team, family unit, or as a single rider, and must pay the full registration fee and meet the fundraising goal for what ever fundraising event for which they are registered.

Link to Spa Rider Team registration

Tour de Spa Family Cycling Groups

If you enjoy riding and fundraising with your family, this is the way to go. Children (younger then 13) will be allowed to ride in the 25 mile ride when accompanied by an adult. If your family would like to take a shorter tour, you have the option to turn around at the 5 mile point to make your entire ride about 10 miles. If they are riding their own bike, their registration fee will be $10, but they will not be required to fundraise. If they are riding on a tandem bike, trailer, or tag-a-long, they do not pay a ride registration fee. Please note that the dinner dance is for fundraisers only, and that any additional costs for meals and possible room charges for extra room occupants will be the responsibility of the parent/guardian. Children over 13 can ride as part of a family unit, team, or as a single rider, and must pay the full registration fee and meet the fundraising goal for what ever fundraising event for which they are registered.

If you would like to include your family in this year's event, please check out our Family Group Guidelines, Family Registration, and check out Room Information for possible additional costs.

Link to Room Information
Link to Spa Rider Family registration

Cycling Tours

You have your choice of three rides:

If your family would like to take a shorter tour, you have the option to turn around at the 5 mile point to make your entire ride about 10 miles.

Click here for course descriptions

All rides have snack and water stops along the route, and SAG wagon, and bike tech support. When you get to the finish at the Marina Green at Hood River, you will find great food and entertainment waiting for you.

Tour de Spa Hiking Options
13.2 mile hike -- Eagle Creek Trail

This is a moderate hike that has some steep cliffs and no guard rails, so wear good hiking shoes! With its basalt cliffs, numerous waterfalls, and engineering marvels it is easy to see why this is one of the most popular trails in the Gorge. Built in 1910 to accompany the Columbia River Highway, the builders blasted ledges out of the basalt cliffs, bridged a massive gorge, and even dug a tunnel through solid rock behind Tunnel Falls. It features beautiful waterfalls that are really a must see!

1.8 mile Hike -- Beacon Rock

The Beacon Rock Hike is a fun, easy to moderate climb with a great view! The trail is "fastened" literally to the side of this unusual rock formation that sits on the banks of the Columbia River. The views from the top are incredible!

Guides will accompany these hikes if you would like to go with a group. Please don't forget to sign up for your Gourmet Box Lunch which is provided for all registered JTdS participants as part of your hiking experience! All hikers will meet at the JTdS VIP tent at the Marina Green in Hood River to check in and pick up your maps, meet up with your guide (if you are going with one) and grab your lunches.

Not into Cycling or Hiking?

Bonneville Hot Springs Resort and Spa features a beautiful pool, hot tub, and lounging area for relaxing and sunning. If you are so inclined, spend the afternoon with friends around the pool or reading a good book. And just so you don't have to stir yourself from the side of the pool, be sure you sign up for a Gourmet Box Lunch that is provided as part of the fun. Or check out some of the other local activities that are available.

Additional Activities

Rafting
White Water Rafting and Kayaking -- Back by popular demand!

Zoller's Outdoor Odysseys
1-800-366-2004
Transportation is not provided.

Wine Tasting Tours

Hood River Tours
541-350-9850

The Columbia River Gorge has over eighteen wineries. Have HRT customize a wine tour for you.

If you would like to put your own wine tour together, there are maps at the front desk that are provided by the Columbia Gorge Wine growers with over nineteen vineyards represented. The front desk also has information on hiking trails and other nearby attractions.


Wine Tasting
Golfing

Windsurf and Kiteboard

Hood River Waterplay: Please call them early for lessons or rental as they fill up very far in advance for any time in July.

541 - 386 - WIND (9463)
800 - WND-SURF (800 - 963 - 7873)
jak@hoodriverwaterpaly.com

Please remember that you need to make your reservations directly with the activity provider. Payments for activities cannot be billed to your room, or paid for with your gift card. Because this will be a busy weekend, we recommend that you make your reservations early. Please remember that you will need to provide your own transportation.

Important Room and Spa Information
Spa Reservations

All reservations for Spa treatments need to be scheduled directly with Bonneville Hot Springs Spa. Please call and schedule your spa appointments at (509) 427-9720.

Before you call it will be helpful if you know what spa treatment you would like. If you go to their website you can find out about all the different spa indulgences that are offered. All bath and wraps will be done by a same sex provider. Please let the Spa know if you prefer a male or female provider for your massage.

When you make your reservation you will need to secure your treatment with a credit card, but payment is not required until time of service. Please note that all spa charges and additional activity charges cannot be billed to your room. They need to be paid for directly with your gift card (spa charges only), or your personal credit card. "JTdS" is not responsible for scheduling, payment or charges for missed appointments. Link to Bonneville Spa

Room Information

When you register you have the choice of requesting a roommate, or we can assign another participant to room with you. If your roommate is participating in JTdS, then your room is included as part of your registration package.

If you would like to share a room with someone who is not participating in JTdS, they need to sign up and register as a non-participant. If a child is sharing your room as a third person, and is using a roll away bed they do not have to register as a non-participant. The banquet is for fundraisers only. There is limited babysitting available, and must be reserved early.

Please note: there is an extra $15 per night charge for a third person in a room. This charge covers extra towels, a robe and bathroom amenities such as shampoo and lotion. If the third person is a young child that does not require these amenities, they will wave the charge. There is also a $15 per night charge for a roll away bed.

Non-participants

The registration fee for non-participants is $500 and includes a Continental breakfast at the Marina Green Saturday morning, admittance to the Jackson's Tour de Spa Gold Level VIP tent, VIP service, your room Saturday night, afternoon box lunch or a meal at the event, Saturday evenings JTdS Dinner Dance, and Sunday morning breakfast. Non-participants cannot take part in the cycling or hiking events; however, they have many other activity options to choose from. Please refer to Additional Activities. Please note that all spa and outside activities cannot be billed to your room.

Early Arrival

For guests that are arriving on Friday July 11th, please make your Friday night reservation directly with Bonneville Hot Springs Resort at (866) 459 - 1678. Don't forget to tell the reservations clerk that you are a part of JTdS so that they will give you our special reduced room rate of $159 for that night. These special room prices are based upon availability, so make your reservations as early as possible!

Tour de Spa Late Registration

If you are registering at the last minute, we do not guarantee room availability or price. If the only rooms that are available at the time that you register are upgraded or suite packages, your registration price will include any cost increase. We encourage you to register early!

Gold Level Registration Information For Tour de Spa
Sign-up Online

VIP Gold Level Registration all occurs on our website. Once you register and pay the registration fee, you will have access to your personal profile and can start fundraising towards your chosen pledge package.

Registration Fee for VIP Gold Level Tour de Spa

There is a non refundable $275.00 registration fee for the VIP Gold Level Tour de Spa which secures your registration for the event. Participation in the cycling events is contingent upon meeting your minimum fundraising amount of $1,000 per registrant. Once these funds have been paid, your registration is complete. Registration fees are used for event expenses, all funds raised go to the NW Sarcoma Foundation.

Funds must be raised by July 4, 2008.

In the event that the balance of your pledge selection is not received by 7/4/2008 you will be contacted immediately to confirm your participation. If you are going to participate, you must pay the difference between your donation balance and pledge balance in order to confirm your registration. If for some reason you are unable to participate, we will cancel your reservation and make your spot available to another rider. Registration fees and donations raised are non-refundable.

Tax Deductibility

Your registration fee associated with the Jackson's Tour de Spa and Jackson's Ride the Gorge event is NOT tax-deductible as you are receiving tangible items in return. All fundraising donations on your behalf are tax-deductible. Donors will receive a receipt for their contribution for mailed donations, and immediately, via email, for online donations.

Jackson's Ride the Gorge will provide you with fundraising resources to help you get started. We will provide you with Fundraising Tips, sample pledge letter, etc. This kit is available online (link to fundraising tips).

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