Enumclaw feels like a welcoming mountain-town base—perfect for multi-week travel therapists who want easy access to hiking, skiing, farmers’ markets, coffee shops and a tight-knit community, and it’s the gateway to Mount Rainier National Park and nearby Crystal Mountain for spectacular day trips.
You’re still close to big-city options: Tacoma is about 28 miles (roughly 40 minutes) away and Seattle about 42 miles (under an hour), so weekend museums, restaurants and airports are easy to reach while you enjoy peaceful mountain-side living.