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SKAMANIA LODGE OFFERS WEDDING DOGS THEIR OWN SPECIAL STRESS-RELIEVING AMENITIES PACKAGE

"We are seeing more and more requests for dogs to be a part of wedding-day ceremonies but have noticed that they are often left out of the festivities once they have performed their wedding duties," said Todd Gillespie, Director of Sales and Marketing for the Lodge. "From the time they check in until long after the ceremony is over, wedding dogs will now be able to receive the thanks they deserve."

The Lodge’s new Wedding Dog Package includes:

• A special welcome basket with a bowtie or flower collar to be worn during the ceremony, dog treats, special wedding-themed toys, and their own in-room doggie robe
• A pre-wedding bath
• A four-poster dog bed set up in the couple’s room to relax in after the stress of the day
• A doggy wedding cake delivered to the couple’s room following the ceremony
• A dog walker who will take the pampered pooch out for a stress-relieving walk around the grounds

Skamania Lodge will also donate $1 per night to the Humane Society for Southwest Washington.

With the spectacular Columbia River Gorge as the backdrop, Skamania Lodge is a hugely popular venue for weddings in the Pacific Northwest. The grand Cascadian-style lodge is located just 45 miles east of Portland, Ore., and three hours from Seattle. The lodge offers a wide array of year-round settings for weddings of any size. For outdoor weddings, the lodge’s Front Lawn and amphitheater offer unparalleled views of the Columbia River. There also are

open-air courtyards and secluded spaces tucked amidst the 175 acres surrounding the lodge that provide more intimate settings.

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, 45 minutes east of Portland, Ore., in Stevenson, Wash. Skamania Lodge boasts the Waterleaf Spa, indoor swimming pool and hot tubs, a fitness center, onsite hiking, an 18-hole par-70 golf course, the Cascade Room, River Rock 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. The Lodge has received numerous awards and recognitions including: Best of the West by

Meeting Focus West magazine; the National Choice Award by Smart Meetings magazine; Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator; and the Gold Tier Green Star award from IACC. For more information about this one-of-a-kind property visit: www.skamania.com.

About Destination Hotels & Resorts

Destination Hotels & Resorts is a privately held hospitality management company headquartered in Colorado. With more than 35 independent, luxury and upscale hotels, resorts and golf clubs, Destination is the third largest hospitality management company in the country. The company’s portfolio features more than 8,970 guest rooms, 15 golf courses and 16 full-service spas. Destination Hotels & Resorts properties are located in key metropolitan and resort markets including Washington, D.C., Seattle, Denver, San Diego, Santa Fe, Aspen, Austin, Phoenix, Portland, Palm Springs, Palos Verdes, Maui and Lake Tahoe. The company is a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based investment, development and management firm Lowe Enterprises. For a complete list of properties in the Destination Hotels & Resorts collection, please visit www.destinationhotels.com.

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