Morning Star Balloon Company is located in Southwest
Washington State just 30 minutes north of Portland, Oregon and 3 hours south of Seattle,
Washington. If you're planning a trip to this beautiful area, consider adding to
your experience with a scenic hot air balloon flight.
Enjoy the early morning in a hot air balloon.
All our spectacular flights are at least one hour in duration (afterall, if we're having a
good time...why stop?). You are invited to witness the pale morning light awaken Mt.
Adams, Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Hood, Three Sisters, and Mt. Jefferson. After your flight,
celebrate the majesty of the morning with an official toasting.
And, if
your flight is a surprise or at the time of year when flying is not feasible due to the
weather, gift certificates are available, personalized for the one you love and can be
redeemed for a later flight. All adventures take approximately 3 to 3 1/2 hours (you know,
a 3 hour tour) from start to finish. Of course, if the weather allows, we sometimes go a
little longer. Let us know your schedule.
There are some things to consider when planning a hot
air balloon flight. As you may or may not know balloon flights are weather
dependent. We cannot fly in high winds or rain. Having said that, we do
something very unique to our flight area. Since most come for the spectacular
scenery (where else can you view the Cascade Range AND the Pacific Coast at the same
time?) if the weather is not conducive for that photo opportunity you crave, then we give
you the option to reschedule. This means "bump" days may occur during your
flying season. All flights are paid in advance and are non-refundable so we don't
have to deal with cash on hand on your special day unless you are a last minute booking.
We look forward to flying with you. Let us know
if you have an allergy to sweet and lovable dogs. Call us. (360)
601-2433
Captain Crystal, Dr. Don,
Charlie, & Kuma
FLIGHT
PACKAGES (Updated 6/6/2011)
At Morning Star wepride ourself on
offering that special, unique, and custom experience for everyone. We know your
spirits need a lift and what better way to see the world in a new perspective than to view
life from all angles in a hot air balloon. Check out our
introduction page for more information
on what to do, wear, and bring to make your flight successful and fun. Also check
out our "To Do" webpage for
overnight accommodations, sight seeing tours, history of our flight area, recommended
places to eat, and Clark County wineries...yum.
ADD ON A DISCOUNTED WINE TOUR
TO ANY HOT AIR BALLOON PACKAGE: $50/person plus tasting fees (waived if you purchase
a bottle of wine). Leave the driving to us
while you enjoy premier Clark County wine tasting at East Fork Cellars, Three Brothers,
and Bethany's scrumptious wines. You can now enjoy your flight area from the
ground. Add Heisen House and Rusty Grape wineries for an additional $25/person.
Add an intimate breakfast for two
along a babbling stream for $100 (see menu below). Back to Top
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET: $300 for one person; $250 per person for two or more
Enjoy a one hour scenic flight with the pilot and one or more flight team members
aboard. Flight is concluded with a sparkling cider ceremony. This would also
be fun for a graduation gift...how about piloting the balloon for a little while. We
can make it fun. Add a media
"flashdrive" for $50 to take with you after the flight. All pictures and video taken from MSBCo. will be yours to show others at
home. Or, upgrade to a music memory DVD for
$75. We even post your memory to Captain Crystal's youtube page for
friends and family to enjoy. Back to Top
FAMILY AFFAIR:$250 per person for two or more adults + Special Child's Rate
The Parents or Grandparents can now afford to bring"those little darlings"
on this flight (for ages 15 and under). Of course, if the children are not 4'
6" tall, they may not enjoy the flight as much since their view will be of the
basket. And, we will top off the morning with a sparkling cider ceremony. Special child's rate is $2/pound. Back to Top
ROMANTIC FLIGHT FOR TWO:Getting engaged? Special Anniversary or Birthday? How about
renting the hot air balloon, pilot, and bring your favorite music on ipod for this
intimate adventure with your sweetie. No one (except maybe the pilot) will interrupt
your "smooching practice" on this flight. Sparkling cider or champagne
will follow with a colorful certificate. Cost: $700
(Couple's Package) Add a memory video (music DVD of your special time) for $75
more. See us at: www.hotdateideas.comAdd an intimate breakfast for two along a babbling stream
for $100 (see menu below)
RENEW YOUR WEDDING VOWS: There
is no grander setting than having the gorgeous Cascade Range as a backdrop and a hot air
balloon as a vehicle to float silently while renewing your wedding vows to that special
someone who you chose to be with for all time. Bring your favorite romantic music
(or leave it to us...we're good like that) as the only sound you hear other than the
heartbeat of the balloon burners. Have a private toast and a taste of wild smoked
salmon or specialty cheese while basking in the morning glory. Cost
of this romantic gesture: $750 Brownie points with the Mrs or Manpoints with
the Mr....out of this world. Oh, and don't forget to add a memory music DVD for $75.
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THE ULTIMATE FLIGHT:Okay,
folks, this is the big one. This is a romantic flight for two with the balloon,
pilot, and you. A once in a lifetime experience. Watch the Sunrise nestled
against the foothills of Mount St. Helens in this Pre-dawn
Special Flight. Launch into the pre-dawn skies and rise
slowly to 5,000 feet. Then, as the sun peaks over the Cascade Range..Mt. Hood, Mt.
Adams, Mt. Ranier, St. Helens, and Mt. Jefferson, lightly painting the majestic glacier
tops, witness various painted hues and shadows culminate into a splendid artwork of a
glorious dawn. This can only be witnessed perched high above the Earth in a hot air
balloon, weightless and still like the breath that you hold when you behold its
beauty. The colors of the morning change from blue, purple, pink, orange,
yellow... awwwwwesome. Then descend to witness this
sight again and again. (We like to say you saw four sunrises in one morning.)
Afterwards celebrate with champagne or sparkling cider ceremony with a beautifully colored
certificate, and breakfast served in a park-like setting next to a stream which includes
naturally prepared, preservative free ingredients (let us know if you have allergies).
(Due to the weather conditions needed, these flights are limited and you may be
"bumped" due to weather...it must be calm up there since once we rise to 5,000
it is too dark to come back down). A memory DVD is included with a song of your
choice. Cost: $900....memories....priceless Back to Top
Or, market your latest image on a hot air balloon..one of the largest
floating billboards. Did you say media? Put our friendly faces and marketing
knowledge to your corporate image and watch it soar. More on Corporate Advertising is only a click
or call away. Basic Tether Cost: $1,600 for a 2 hour
gig plus roundtrip mileage outside of 50 miles. Additional park permits or FAA waiver
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OUT OF TOWN FUN! Winthrop Balloon
Rally - First Weekend in March of Every Year:Would you like to spend a weekend away from it
all? Sitting by a crackling fire in the snow-capped Cascade mountains as far north
as the road will take you? How about flying in the snow with 20 other
balloons? We have all that and more for you. We share a rented cabin, enjoy
wine tasting, shopping with limitless trails for cross country skiing, snowmobiling, etc.
You just have to show with enough thermal underwear and a camera. Enjoy the wildlife
with the abundance of deer and bald eagles. And, don't forget the night glow in
downtown Winthrop, Washington (balloons never looked so big until you squeeze then in an
old west town). Make your reservation early. This
adventure is priced to sell at $450/person for three days of fun! Back
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Pilot Instruction and Bucket
List Package: For those control freaks who
would like to get their hands on a hot air balloon this deal is for you. Includes
"hands-on" training on setting up a balloon. You get to fire those jets
and with a little help from Captain Crystal, inflate the envelope. Then, take
control of the burners and fly that balloon. Bring a pair of gloves 'cause this is
your opportunity. On the other hand, if you are in too delicate of a condition to
handle a flight due to a possible hard landing, we are happy to complete your bucket list
with a hot air balloon flight.
This two
hour lesson includes one hour of set-up and take down plus one hour of flight
training in a tethered balloon. Afterwards we toast your achievement and you get
your first endorsed logbook and memory DVD to prove you did fly that huge aircraft.
Of course, you can bring as many friends along you want to lend a helping hand, take for a
ride, and then take you out to breakfast afterwards. Or, have your friends all pitch
in and have a chance to fly. This could be a cool way to party in the summer.
Of course, it is an early morning activity. The
"it don't get any better than that" Cost: $1,000. Includes
memory DVD which we post to youtube for sharing with your friends, beginners logbook (or
we can sign your logbook), and celebration toast with sparkling cider. Back
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Wedding Package: Getting married? We have
three packages in mind for you.
PACKAGE #1 - THERE GOES THE BRIDE. This is a great way
to celebrate your vows in a more personal fashion. Perfect for those who have found
their soulmate the first, second, or third time around or just enjoy being in the outdoors
with the one you love. Wear a pair of your comfortable sneakers under that wedding
attire. Of course, if you are getting married at 5,000' we bring a video camera and
crew members onboard to witness your vow exchange. Bring your favorite romantic hits
on an IPOD and plug into our "in air" speaker system. After the event, we
will mail your music DVD to prove to your family and friends at the reception that you
really did get married in a hot air balloon overlooking the spectacular Cascade
Range. Pop the cork and clink the champagne glasses afterwards. There will be
no one to throw that bouquet to so you will get to take it home. This, of course, is
totally weather dependent and may have to be canceled at the last minute should the
weather not be favorable for flying. Note: If we cannot fly, then we perform
the ceremony (weather permitting) on the field and give flight instruction/tether time for
an hour in lieu of the flight. If weather is not conducive for anything (rain,
unstable or high wind conditoins), then you must be able to reschedule your wedding vows
for a different date. Base Price: $1500 includes
"in the air" vow exchange, 2 witnesses, music DVD (posted to youtube for
sharing), catering for four, wedding cake with balloon topper, champagne (or sparkling
cider) for toasting.
Additional costs for hotel or B&B
accommodations, limo, bouquet, live music, and additional catering for guests.
Additional permit charges may apply for park if other than a designated area chose by
Morning Star Balloon Co. Professional videographer or photo montage supplied by
Dream Capture Media is available at $150/hour + $50/hour editing. Contact them for a quote.
PACKAGE
#2 - HERE COMES THE BRIDE.Go ahead and wear that wedding dress, bring up to 10 of your close friends
and family, and get married in a hot air balloon. We provide everything you need for
an official wedding. You provide the paperwork from your county courthouse.
Gear up for the ultimate outdoor wedding. No, you don't fly off into the sunset and
leave the guests behind (that would just be rude). We place the balloon on four
lines, hoist you up to 50 feet or so and everyone below gets to witness your special
"in the air" event. This package comes with an "in the air"
wedding at Alderbrook Park and Resort located
in Brush Prairie WA or your choice of a different location; choice of officiator;
witnesses (feel free to use two of your special guests); our special home videos (as seen
on youtube); choice of catering by Alderbrook Park or Simple
Elegance Catering for 10 (contact Michelle at 360/887-1919 for menu selections and
price of additional guests);a choice of your favorite flavored wedding cake; a bouquet of
flowers and flowers on the balloon basket; and a music memory DVD.
Gear up for this package with your favorite songs on an IPOD to play
in the balloon during your ceremony on our "in air" speaker system. And,
when you are done with your vows, get the family to take turns for a hot air balloon ride.
Nothing says, "I love your family." like giving them a "tour de
air" of Gifford Pinchot National Forest in a hot air balloon. Plan to celebrate
with us for four hours and leave with an assortment of cans tied to your bumper...just
kidding. Base Price: $3300 includes "in the
air" vow exchange, 2 hour tethered balloon, catering for 10, wedding cake, bouquet,
champagne or sparkling cider toast, music DVD (posted to youtube for sharing).
Additional costs for hotel or B&B
accommodations, limo, live music, and additional catering for more than 10 guests.
Additional permit charges may apply for park if other than a designated area chose by
Morning Star Balloon Co. Mileage to park outside Clark County may result in travel
costs. Professional videographer or photo montage supplied by Dream Capture Media is
available. Contact them online for a
quote.
PACKAGE
#3 - BUILD YOUR OWN "IN THE AIR" WEDDING.
For those on a very tight budget, but want to have an epic wedding, we are your
ticket to the skies. We have this broken down for those who want to pick and choose.
So, without further adieu...
Base Ceremony for Two: $800 We provide officiator and two witnesses. You are married near the ground
(but not touching so you can say you were married in the air) surrounded by a basket of
flowers and a large beautifully colored canopy envelope above you with Morning Star
Balloon Team as witnesses. Or, bring two of your own witnesses to view the wedding
from the ground (don't worry we will put them to work crewing and chasing if needed).
No muss, no fuss. If the weather is great we fly. If the weather is not
so good for flying, we enjoy a morning of tethering. A bottle of sparkling cider for
toasting and a specialty (non wedding) cake to exchange the cake toss between bride and
groom. We also gently toss in a home made Morning Star Balloon Co. music memory DVD
which will be posted on youtube for you to share and mail to you later. Start
thinking of your special song for this DVD.
Add on: Two Witnesses: $500
We provide officiator (the Captain herself), and you and the two witnesses have ceremony
performed "in the air" at altitude. If the weather is not conducive for
flying, then we have an above ground ceremony and tether for the remainder of the hour.
Don't forget the cake and toast...comes with the deal.
Add on: Catering per person: $50 After a morning of fun, when all the anxiety and stress is done, you are now
ready for your first class wedding breakfast along a lolling river or at a local winery or
back at the B&B, we provide the enough to fill your tummy so you will be ready for a
napskie before you drive home with smiles on your faces:smoked salmon, gouda and genoa,
crisp cut veggies, barbecued chicken,
Add on: Flowers: $100
This would be for your bouquet. Let us know what colors best suite you. Our basket
colors are lavendar, purple, and white.
Add on: Traditional Wedding Cake: $100
The traditional wedding cake in your choice of flavors and gluton free if needed.
Add on: Live Music by Michael
McCabe: $300 His website says it all...he's awesome.
Add on: Professional Videographer or Photographer: Varies
We recommend Dream Capture Media since
they know the drill with the balloon and will make things run smoothly. This team will
cater your every need with a professionally produced wedding video OR photo montage.
Contact them for a quote. Otherwise, we are happy to provide our home grown wedding
video for you at no charge. Back to Top
Community & Charity Events: In
conjunction with MobileChiroClinic.com and
S&I Rental (Battle Ground, WA), we at Morning Star Balloon Co. love to share smiles
with the community. We do have a limited number of charity events we can contribute
to each year. There are good years and bad years for this type of venture due to the
weather in the Northwest. We have local sponsors who are willing to defer the cost
of a exhibition or special event tether in conjunction with a school presentation, car
show, sock hop, walk-a-than, festival, etc. We can do this two ways. We have
our Spirit of America balloon which is for stand-ups only (no tethered rides) and makes a
good demonstration balloon or we can bring out the Diamond Sun (with a 22' x 18' banner)
for stand-up and tethered rides.
Basic Cost: Call 360-601-2433 and ask Don for more
information.Back to Top
Morning Star Balloon Co.
Battle Ground, WA
Celebrating over 25 Years of flying the skies of SW Washington & Beyond
Morning Star Balloon Company is located in Southwest
Washington State just 30 minutes north of Portland, Oregon and 3 hours south of Seattle,
Washington. If you're planning a trip to this beautiful area, consider adding to
your experience with a scenic hot air balloon flight.
And, if
your flight is a surprise or at the time of year when flying is not feasible due to the
weather, gift certificates are available, personalized for the one you love and can be
redeemed for a later flight. All adventures take approximately 3 to 3 1/2 hours (you know,
a 3 hour tour) from start to finish. Of course, if the weather allows, we sometimes go a
little longer. Let us know your schedule. 
Check out our
introduction page for more 
This is a great way
to celebrate your vows in a more personal fashion. Perfect for those who have found
their soulmate the first, second, or third time around or just enjoy being in the outdoors
with the one you love. Wear a pair of your comfortable sneakers under that wedding
attire. Of course, if you are getting married at 5,000' we bring a video camera and
crew members onboard to witness your vow exchange. Bring your favorite romantic hits
on an IPOD and plug into our "in air" speaker system. After the event, we
will mail your music DVD to prove to your family and friends at the reception that you
really did get married in a hot air balloon overlooking the spectacular Cascade
Range. Pop the cork and clink the champagne glasses afterwards. There will be
no one to throw that bouquet to so you will get to take it home. This, of course, is
totally weather dependent and may have to be canceled at the last minute should the
weather not be favorable for flying. Note: If we cannot fly, then we perform
the ceremony (weather permitting) on the field and give flight instruction/tether time for
an hour in lieu of the flight. If weather is not conducive for anything (rain,
unstable or high wind conditoins), then you must be able to reschedule your wedding vows
for a different date. Base Price: $1500 includes
"in the air" vow exchange, 2 witnesses, music DVD (posted to youtube for
sharing), catering for four, wedding cake with balloon topper, champagne (or sparkling
cider) for toasting. 
Go ahead and wear that wedding dress, bring up to 10 of your close friends
and family, and get married in a hot air balloon. We provide everything you need for
an official wedding. You provide the paperwork from your county courthouse.
Gear up for the ultimate outdoor wedding. No, you don't fly off into the sunset and
leave the guests behind (that would just be rude). We place the balloon on four
lines, hoist you up to 50 feet or so and everyone below gets to witness your special
"in the air" event. This package comes with an "in the air"
wedding at 