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des·ti·na·tion (dĕs'tə-nā'shən) adj. Involving or relating to an establishment such as [Lake Chelan] that people make a point of going to, usually because of its reputation.

Welcome to Destination Chelan! Save this website in your favorites as your one-stop link to ALL properties for sale in the greater Chelan Valley area. Plus, see "Calendar of Events for Chelan" below to stay up-to-date on local events.

I am a full-time, full-service Realtor®, and I can help you with any property for sale in the greater Chelan Valley area, regardless of who the listing agent is. A Managing Broker, I have earned the Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) designation, having successfully completed formal training in the art of negotiation.  Only 1% of all agents nationally have this designation.  I have earned the Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource (SFR), the Certified Distressed Properties Expert (CDPE), and the  Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designations.  I also have earned the Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR) designation requiring extensive coursework as well as successful completion of many sales in which I represented buyers.  I have closed multiple short sales in the area - representing both buyers and sellers, and I look forward to utilizing my skills to help sellers avoid foreclosure. 

Use this website to search all listed homes and properties for sale in the greater Chelan area. (Orondo, Entiat, Chelan, Manson, Stehekin, Brewster, Bridgeport, Pateros, etc.) Feel free to call or email me for all of your real estate needs.

If you are a buyer, I will help you choose the right home or property for your needs and will guide you towards making an informed real estate decision in the Chelan market. There are several ways to start your process. Click on the Property Search, Featured Listings, and/or Realty Watcher buttons on your right. Or simply contact me at diane@destinationchelan.com

If you are a seller, I will help price and actively market your property or home, using the remarkable resources that only RE/MAX offers. If you would like to find out the value of your home or property, simply click here to submit a CMA request. I will research the value of your home or property for you. This is a free service provided by Diane Leigh of Destination Chelan.

New to the area, or just want to get connected?  Click on the Links & Resources tab at the top of the page to get acquainted with some of the businesses in the area.  There is a wide variety of activities in our area; here are some upcoming ones:

Calendar of Events for the Chelan area

December 31: Campbells Resort's New Year's Eve Bash - A magical night filled with good eats, drinks, and this year TWO bands - The Kennedy Brothers and Junk Belly.

December 31: New Years Eve Night Skiing - Here's a great way for the family to say goodbye to 2011...  Come to Echo Valley Ski Area for night skiing.  Join in on the torchlight parade and enjoy treats at the lodge.

January 1: HAPPY NEW YEAR! It's a great time to make a resolution to capitalize on lower prices and amazing interest rates to snag property in the sunny Lake Chelan area!

January 6-8: Winterfest Fire & Ice Festival - First Weekend.  That's right - there are TWO weekends of winter fun this year! Watch internationally-renown carvers transform 2 tons of ice into an ice bar, ice slides, and beautiful sculptures throughout town. There'll be snow carvers, too ... you can even enter to try your hand at it! Enjoy beverages with live music at the ice lounge and let the kids participate in activities at Snowflake Lane.

January 7: Wassailing Party at Orondo Cider Works.  Enjoy sledding through the orchards, a parade, bonfire, food, singing and more!

January 13-15: Winterfest Fire & Ice Festival - Second Weekend. Added to the first weekend's fun is Soupfest, two nights of wine walking, and the Fire & Ice Parade.  Then head to Don Morse Park for the bonfire (thanks to locals' used Christmas trees!) and the Polar Bear Splash (brrr!).  Top off the night enjoying the fireworks display over Lake Chelan.

January 14: Wally Peterson Memorial Snowmobile Drag Races. A full day of fun at the MA 8 Golf Course at Mill Bay Casino.  Great fun for all skill levels at this event sponsored by the Lake Chelan Snowmobile Club.

Every First Tuesday: Book Club at Riverwalk Books. Join Libby for lively and engaging conversation around each month's book.  10 AM

Every Friday & Saturday Night:  Live Music at The Vogue: A Liquid Lounge - No cover charge, all ages welcome.  8-10 pm

Every Day: Skiing at Echo Valley & Echo Ridge - Enjoy our winter playground at Echo Valley (downhill, boarding & tubing) & Echo Ridge (cross country, snowshoeing & snowmobiling).  World class trails for you to enjoy!

For more information on these and other activities, click here



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