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Red Alder is a private basecamp at Menizei, a luxury forest retreat on Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula, offering wide, accessible arrival and Salish Sea views framed by red alder woodland.
A couple standing together outside their private blackout tent during The Nocturne ritual at Menizei, surrounded by coastal forest.

RED ALDER

A BREATHTAKING Forest Getaway

Red Alder is Menizei’s most awe-inspiring basecamp, designed for couples who appreciate a smooth arrival and the pleasure of a good reveal. Reached by the shortest and widest walk on the property, its approach is intentionally dramatic—making it a favorite for birthday surprises, milestone anniversaries, quiet proposals, and moments best served without heavy logistics. Surrounded by new-growth red alder on the north coast of the Olympic Peninsula, just north of Olympic National Park, Red Alder offers open sight lines and exceptional birdwatching, with occasional visits from eagles and owls. Ideal for couples seeking a romantic getaway that balances ease, openness, and immersion in nature.

AMENITIES

Our signature blackout tent, engineered for the kind of sleep that delivers your own personal resurrection by morning. No miracles required.

A king-size bed with luxury linens that is quietly opposed to productivity pathology and designed to make alarms feel vaguely insulting.

A private viewing deck, reserved for first coffee, last light, and the art of doing nothing spectacularly well.

A private floating bathhouse, where heated water, warm floors, and an unapologetic bidet prove that roughing it was never the point.

A private cedar sauna that melts off the urban grind while steaming up your love story.

A private fire pit, where conversations linger, time loses authority and your partner's quirks become more and more endearing.

A dedicated parking space with EV charging, so arrival is effortless, departure is debatable, but your car is recharged when you are.

FIELD NOTES

Best suited for one or two guests.

Crafted with couples in mind; equally restorative solo.

An adults-only retreat.

Kept pet-free to protect wildlife and shared stillness.

Designed for quiet evenings and unhurried mornings.

Intentionally light-touch, to preserve privacy and uninterrupted intimacy.

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FIELD NOTES

Best suited for one or two guests.

Crafted with couples in mind; equally restorative solo.

An adults-only retreat.

Kept pet-free to protect wildlife and shared stillness.

Designed for quiet evenings and unhurried mornings.

Intentionally light-touch, to preserve privacy and uninterrupted intimacy.

FAQ

Everything you need to know about how Menizei Basecamps.

How many guests can stay at this basecamp?

Each basecamp is best suited for one or two guests. Forest cocooning doesn’t scale past two.

Is this basecamp suitable for solo stays?

Yes. While Menizei is crafted with couples in mind, solo stays are equally restorative for guests seeking uninterrupted time in the forest.

Is Menizei adults-only?

Yes. Menizei is an adults-only retreat, designed to support quiet, rest, and unhurried time.

Is this a full-service hotel?

Stays at Menizei are intentionally light-touch and self-directed. Luxury here isn’t measured by service. But by  privacy and uninterrupted time. Support is available as needed, without on-site staffing.

What does this basecamp uniquely offer?

Red Alder is the easiest basecamp to access, offering the shortest and widest approach on the property. Its setting favors ease, sight lines and a sense of arrival, making it well suited for surprises, celebrations and milestone moments.