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SKAMANIA LODGE HONORED BY OREGON BRIDE MAGAZINE FOR EXCEPTIONAL WEDDING LOCATION

Resort Recognized Twice in Annual “Best Of” Issue

Stevenson, Wash.  - (July 21, 2010) – Skamania Lodge, an all-season mountain resort in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, has been named Best Sunset Wedding Spot and Best Northwest Destination Wedding Site by Oregon Bride Magazine.  The magazine’s “Best Of” award winners were selected by readers and bridal experts and showcase wedding vendors from Oregon while rewarding them for their excellence in the industry.  

“Our dedicated wedding staff has earned this recognition by going out of their way to ensure that weddings at Skamania Lodge are everything the bride and groom imagined,” said Scott Spann, general manager of Skamania Lodge.  “And, our romantic Columbia River Gorge surroundings are ideal for such a special day.” 

Skamania Lodge accommodates intimate groups of ten people to large weddings of up to 500 guests with more than 22,000 square-feet of elegant Pacific Northwest-style indoor event and banquet space and more than 40,000 square-feet of breathtaking outdoor space.  The property’s onsite professional wedding consultant, chef and catering department combine their expertise to create magical and memorable wedding experiences at any time of the year. 

For more information about Oregon Bride Magazine’s “Best Of” awards, visit www.oregonbridemagazine.com. For package information or to book a wedding at Skamania Lodge, visit www.skamania.com or call (800) 376-9116. 

About Skamania Lodge

Surrounded by the waterfalls, peaks, forests and canyons of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Skamania Lodge is an all-season mountain resort and conference center, situated on 175 acres, 50 minutes east of Portland, Ore., in Stevenson, Wash.  With 254 guest rooms and a 22,000-square foot, International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) approved conference center, Skamania Lodge offers a destination for outdoor enthusiasts and groups.  Skamania boasts the Waterleaf Spa, indoor swimming pool and whirlpools, a fitness center, onsite hiking, an 18-hole par-70 Golf Course that earned a four-star rating from Golf Digest magazine in their “Best Places to Play” for 2008, the Cascade Room, River Rock Lounge and the U.S. Forest Service Information Center located in the lobby.  Skamania Lodge is centered in a Pacific Northwest playground with hiking, biking and Sternwheeler cruises along the Columbia River in the summer; skiing and snowshoeing in the winter; and golfing, fishing and whitewater rafting all year long for outdoor enthusiasts.  Skamania Lodge is a spectacular location to soak in the natural beauty and to enjoy a vast array of outdoor activities. www.skamania.com.  

About Destination Hotels & Resorts

Destination Hotels & Resorts is a privately held lodging management company headquartered in suburban Denver, Colo. With more than 30 independent, luxury and upscale hotels, resorts and golf clubs, Destination is the fifth largest independent hospitality management company in the country. The company’s portfolio features more than 7,000 guest rooms, nine golf courses and 10 full-service spas. Destination Hotels & Resorts properties are located in key metropolitan and resort markets including New York, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Denver, Dallas, San Diego, Aspen, Austin, Phoenix, Palm Springs, Jackson Hole, Maui and Lake Tahoe. For more information on the properties in the Destination Hotels & Resorts collection, please visit www.destinationhotels.com.

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