Debb Dodges Raindrops - Exploring Clark County Washington: Washington: Camas: Prune Hill

Raise your pinkies for the annual Christmas Victorian Tea at The Fairgate Inn in Camas.  The Inn, which will be opulently decorated for Christmas, opens at noon on December 10th for tours, and tea will be poured at 12:30 PM.

The Fairgate Inn was built in 1999 on three acres sitting on top of Prune Hill. The 11,500 square foot Inn opened its doors for business in May of 2000 - just fourteen months after the construction started. 

The Inn was designed as a bed and breakfast and features eight elegant suites, as well as, an Event and Wedding venue. Guests who have stayed at the Inn hail from as far away as Europe, to locals seeking a special escape.

A 2,500 foot conservatory was added to The Fairgate Inn in 2008. It was completed, once again, in record time. The additional space was needed for all types of special events and a variety of business meetings.

The Annual Christmas Victorian Tea at The Fairgate Inn gives you a chance to share the season with friends and family.  A pianist will play classic Christmas carols on the Inn's baby grand during the event.

The cost is $35.00 per person and includes a several course, classic tea. Call 360-834-0861 for your guaranteed reservation. It's time once again to raise your pinkies for the annual Christmas Victorian Tea at The Fairgate Inn in Camas.

Are you looking for a home suitable for tea? I'd love to be your guide - let's explore your options.

Are you interested in other Camas area Christmas Events?

  Holiday Ale Festival

Holiday Home Tour

  Home for the Holidays

Prune Hill offers a variety of neighborhoods featuring lovely view homes. Three of my favorites are Renaissance Summit, Sun Dance and Hunter Ridge.

I have sold and helped buyer purchase homes in Renaissance Summit and Sun Dance. Hunter Ridge is still under construction and has a new builder completing the project.

All three neighborhoods feature beautiful homes and are well maintained. Plus, they can't be beat if you're looking for views of the Columbia River, Mt. Hood and Portland skyline.

The Camas School district is top rated and all of these neighborhoods are great spots for families with children of all ages. Here's the lastest peek at market activity for Prune Hill view homes.

Let's take a video tour of Renaissance Summit, Sun Dance and Hunter Ridge. When you're ready to explore your options, I'd love to be your guide.

Prune Hill in Camas Washington

Perhaps, Prune Hill might sound a bit odd to you, while the name is peculiar, once you learn its rich local history, it will make more sense.  Prune Hill in Camas, Washington is actually the cinder cone of an extinct volcano and was once home to a major agricultural product. 

As the name implies, at one time, Prune Hill was planted with many prune orchards, beginning with the largest, which was planted in the 1880‘a by a man named Mr. Boyer.  According to the Camas - Washougal Historical Society, many other settlers after Boyer also planted Prune orchards, and at one time Clark County was known as the prune capitol of the world.

Sadly, the depression was the beginning of the end for that status. As once the market for prunes collapsed, most of the trees were put to better use - as firewood. For quite a few years, most of Prune Hill remained forested with only a few scattered residences.  But in 1971, with the addition of two new water reservoirs and sewer improvements, Prune Hill finally became “the place to live in Camas Washington.”

Today, the Prune Hill neighborhood remains one of the most desirable of addresses in Camas, and perhaps in all of Clark County. After all, it’s close and easy proximately to I-205, Portland and the airport, make it a great choice for business people. And given it’s access to the Columbia River Gorge and recreation, it’s a popular choice for active families.

Today there are a few remaining Prune trees left, most notably a stand near Forest Home Road and NW Astor. But if you’re looking for a home in Clark County, especially a home that offers you outstanding views of the Columbia River, Mt. Hood or Portland’s city lights, there’s no better place to live than Prune Hill in Camas, Washington.

Ready to explore your home buying options on Prune Hill?