The Nugget Newspaper - News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon

In the wake of a flooding disaster last winter that resulted in the closure of The Boathouse Restaurant adjacent to The Lodge at Suttle Lake, owner Ronda Sneva attempted to restore dining service for patrons of the popular restaurant.

Dining was moved into the lodge, where the restaurant staff worked diligently to maintain the quality of service patrons had experienced over the last nine years. The lodge and cabins continued to be a popular destination resort throughout the year.

This October, Sneva chose to follow the pattern of most lakeside resorts, which practice seasonal closure of their services.

"My vision of The Boathouse for dining and the Lodge for hosting guests is just not viable," Sneva explained. "We wanted to accommodate the dining experience for fans of The Boathouse in this beautiful location, but it has proved to be very challenging for the staff."

There is still no decision on rebuilding The Boathouse.

Sneva noted that there will be staff on site at The Lodge for private events and that all reservations to date will be honored. The resort will reopen on May 15, 2015.

"We feel that this is the best decision for The Lodge, and we are excited about the next resort season," Sneva said. "We are so grateful for the service of our employees who took on a big challenge and did a great job,"

For information, call 541-595-2628 or visit www.thelodgeatsuttlelake.com.