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Skamania Lodge - Romance Offers
Valentine's Escape
There’s nothing sweeter than our Valentine's Day package at Skamania Lodge this year! Escape with your loved one and enjoy our Cascade Dining room for a romantic dinner and a rose and Moonstruck chocolate truffles delivered to the room. Read More
4 Hands 2 Hearts
Escape to Skamania Lodge for Valentine's Day as we pamper you with a 50-minute couples relaxation massage with our Chardonnay infused massage oil. Afterwards, each of you can enjoy a glass of wine at any of our dining outlets. Read More
The Ultimate Romance Getaway
Let us help you plan the ultimate romantic getaway in the Columbia River Gorge at Skamania Lodge! Package includes a romantic dinner, strawberries & champagne, roses, two plush terry cloth robes & spa treatments. Advance reservations for spa services and dining are required. Read More
Relaxing Retreat for Two
Escape from the daily routine to a romantic night away with each other. Enjoy a relaxing couples massage at our Waterleaf Spa and soak in the outdoor hot tub while enjoying the view. Read More
Date Night!
Now you have the perfect opportunity for a relaxing dinner and evening at the Lodge. It's date night at Skamania Lodge! Your date night package includes lodging in a Forest View Room and a $75 dinner credit in the Cascade Room, the River Rock or even in the privacy of your guest room. Package also includes popcorn, sodas and an in-room movie. Read More
Skamania Lodge - Golf Offers
Discover the Challenge Golf Package 2012
Grab your clubs and take on one of the Northwest's most scenic courses while staying at Skamania Lodge. Play an 18-hole round of golf for two for an additional $20 to your room. Includes cart and a warm-up bucket of balls. Read More
Skamania Lodge - Spa Offers
4 Hands 2 Hearts
Escape to Skamania Lodge for Valentine's Day as we pamper you with a 50-minute couples relaxation massage with our Chardonnay infused massage oil. Afterwards, each of you can enjoy a glass of wine at any of our dining outlets. Read More
Relaxing Retreat for Two
Escape from the daily routine to a romantic night away with each other. Enjoy a relaxing couples massage at our Waterleaf Spa and soak in the outdoor hot tub while enjoying the view. Read More
Skamania Lodge - Recreation Offers
Discover the Challenge Golf Package 2012
Grab your clubs and take on one of the Northwest's most scenic courses while staying at Skamania Lodge. Play an 18-hole round of golf for two for an additional $20 to your room. Includes cart and a warm-up bucket of balls. Read More
Skamania Lodge - Seasonal Offers
Valentine's Escape
There’s nothing sweeter than our Valentine's Day package at Skamania Lodge this year! Escape with your loved one and enjoy our Cascade Dining room for a romantic dinner and a rose and Moonstruck chocolate truffles delivered to the room. Read More
4 Hands 2 Hearts
Escape to Skamania Lodge for Valentine's Day as we pamper you with a 50-minute couples relaxation massage with our Chardonnay infused massage oil. Afterwards, each of you can enjoy a glass of wine at any of our dining outlets. Read More
The Ultimate Romance Getaway
Let us help you plan the ultimate romantic getaway in the Columbia River Gorge at Skamania Lodge! Package includes a romantic dinner, strawberries & champagne, roses, two plush terry cloth robes & spa treatments. Advance reservations for spa services and dining are required. Read More
Date Night!
Now you have the perfect opportunity for a relaxing dinner and evening at the Lodge. It's date night at Skamania Lodge! Your date night package includes lodging in a Forest View Room and a $75 dinner credit in the Cascade Room, the River Rock or even in the privacy of your guest room. Package also includes popcorn, sodas and an in-room movie. Read More
Skamania Lodge - Family Offers
Bed & Breakfast
This is the perfect getaway for two that includes a relaxing night at Skamania Lodge with breakfast in the morning. Don't forget the turn-down service provided by our staff with a small token to remember your getaway. Read More
Skamania Lodge - Skamania Gorge Specials
Discover the Challenge Golf Package 2012
Grab your clubs and take on one of the Northwest's most scenic courses while staying at Skamania Lodge. Play an 18-hole round of golf for two for an additional $20 to your room. Includes cart and a warm-up bucket of balls. Read More
Skamania Lodge - Skamania Press Releases
SKAMANIA LODGE CELEBRATES FALL WITH ANNUAL HARVEST MARKET WEEKEND
From Friday, October 21, through Sunday, October 23, visitors and lodge guests will have the opportunity to sample great local cuisine as well as purchase meats, produce, wines, beers and crafts directly from local farmers, wine makers, brewers and artisans at the Harvest Market held on Saturday. The weekend will kick off on Friday night with a Gorge Harvest Dinner at which locally grown produce and regional cuisine will be featured and served in the Lodge’s signature Cascade Dining Room. Chef James Boheim will incorporate many of the regionally grown and raised products that will be sold the next day by local farmers and ranchers at the Harvest Market. On Saturday, the lodge’s Cascade Lawn will be teeming with fun activities for young and old alike. The cornerstone event of the weekend will be the Harvest Market, which will showcase products from local food vendors including: J&K Growers (vegetables); Hood River Fruit and Produce; Northwest Premier Meats; Ryan’s Fruit Juice; Sasquatch Coffee; Sweet Things by Julie (brownies, pies, toffee); and White Oak Woodland (greens and garlic). In addition to the food vendors, local artisans will display and sell one-of-a-kind crafts and provide demonstrations. These include: Mudslinger’s Pottery; Stefan Vincze Wood Carving; Lori Presthus Jewelry ; and Vancouverture (Wood Carvings). There also will be lots of activities for children of all ages. Throughout the day, families can bob for apples, enjoy a ride on a hay truck, make caramel apples, and get in the spirit of Halloween with face and pumpkin painting. For adults, there will be wine and beer tastings, cooking demonstrations by Chef Boheim, cocktail demonstrations by a local mixologist, all capped off by sipping hot toddies by the glow of the Lodge’s fire pit. For more information about the Harvest Market, visit the Skamania Lodge website at www.skamania.com. 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 hot tubs, 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 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 35 independent, luxury and upscale hotels, resorts and golf clubs, Destination is the third largest independent hospitality management company in the country. The company’s portfolio features more than 8,200 guest rooms, 13 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, 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. ### EDITOR’S NOTE: SEE ATTACHED FOR A COMPLETE SCHEDULE OF HARVEST MARKET WEEKEND ACTIVITIES. SKAMANIA LODGE HARVEST MARKET WEEKEND Friday, October 21, 2011 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.: Local Wine Tastings · Served in the Gorge Room 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.: Gorge Harvest Buffet · Served in the Cascade dining room Saturday, October 22, 2011 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Harvest Market · Featuring the freshest produce from the best local farmers as well as local artists and crafts from throughout the Gorge · Fun fall children’s activities featuring pumpkin and face painting, hay rides, apple bobbing and more 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Gorge Beer & Wine Tastings 1:00 p.m.: Cooking Demonstration · Learn how to cook with locally grown and raised products from award-winning Chef James Boheim 4:00 p.m.: Cocktail Demonstration Learn how to make fun fall cocktails with a local drink specialist 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. – Special Fall Menu Served in the Cascade Dining Room 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. – After Glow · Hot Toddies served by the glow of the lodge’s outdoor fire pit Sunday, October 23, 2011 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Harvest Brunch Served in the Cascade Dining Room Read More
SKAMANIA LODGE HOSTS THIRD ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF BEER WEEKEND
Back by popular demand for the third year, Skamania Lodge will once again be hosting a weekend full of fun events celebrating the Pacific Northwest’s outstanding craft beers and breweries. With the beautiful Columbia River Gorge as the setting, this year’s Celebration of Beer Weekend, which will be held on October 8 and 9, will feature more than 33 beers from 11 regional breweries. “The Celebration of Beer Weekend is quickly becoming a Gorge tradition and this year we’re expecting it to be better than ever,” said Scott Spann, general manager at Skamania Lodge. “The Northwest’s craft beers are among the best in the world and deserve to be showcased.” Just a few of the featured breweries at this year’s event include: Amnesia Brewing from Portland, Ore. Full Sail Brewing from Seattle, Wash. Laht Neppur Brewing Company from Waitsburg, Wash. Lompoc Brewing from Portland, Ore. Prodigal Son from Pendleton, Ore. Salmon Creek Brewery from Vancouver, Wash. Snipes Mountain from Sunnyside, Wash. Yakima Craft Brewing from Yakima, Wash. Following an afternoon of beer tasting, the Lodge will be serving up a special Oktoberfest Dinner Buffet, featuring delicious and hearty autumn dishes made with regional ingredients. A sampling of the items being served includes: Cheesy ale soup Beer cider brined pork loin stuffed with cherries and toasted hazelnuts Beer bacon cheddar dumplings with chicken Red wine braised beef with caramelized onions Braised leeks with Penn Cove mussels The following is the full schedule of the activities being held on Saturday, October 8 and Sunday, October 9, 2011. Saturday, October 8, 2011 Noon – 1 p.m. Beer School: Full Sail Brewery Head Brewer Jamie Emerson will be the featured speaker. His topic: “What makes beer taste so good?” 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Cheers for Beers: Beer tastings served by brewers from across the Pacific Northwest. Between 3 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. the brewers will be rolling out their seasonal and unreleased beers. Attendees can vote for their favorites. Price: $1 per tasting ticket; $20 for 20 tickets and a mug; $40 for 50 tickets and two mugs. Tickets can be used to purchase beer tastings as well as food served at the Beer Fest Tent. 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Oktoberfest Dinner Buffet: A sumptuous and hearty buffet featuring dishes made from many of the beers featured at Cheers for Beers. Served in the Lodge’s beautiful Cascade Dining Room. Price: $34.95, plus tax and gratuity. Sunday, October 9, 2011 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Kegs and Eggs Buffet: Guests can enjoy the Lodge’s popular Sunday brunch featuring traditional favorites plus a sampling of new Pacific Northwest recipes. Price: $30.95, plus tax and gratuity. The Celebration of Beer Weekend overnight package includes: one-night stay for two people; 20 tasting tickets for the Cheers and Beers event on Saturday; the Kegs and Eggs Brunch for two on Sunday; and two keepsake beer mugs. Rates for the package start at $239 (does not include lodge fee, taxes or gratuities). For more information about Skamania Lodge or to book reservations, call (866) 399-7980 or visit www.skamania.com. 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 hot tubs, 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 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 35 independent, luxury and upscale hotels, resorts and golf clubs, Destination is the third largest independent hospitality management company in the country. The company’s portfolio features more than 8,200 guest rooms, 13 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, 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. ### Read More
BIRDS OF PREY PROGRAM THRILLS GUESTS AND VISITORS AT SKAMANIA LODGE
With the beautiful Columbia River Gorge as a backdrop, guests and visitors to Skamania Lodge can get “up close and personal” with some of the most magnificent birds in the world and learn about the important role they play in the environment. This crowd-pleasing event has taken place every weekend this summer and will culminate with four shows on Labor Day weekend. “For most of our guests and visitors, this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and always draws a huge crowd to our Grand Lawn,” said Skamania Lodge General Manager Scott Spann. “It’s not often that you get to look an owl in the eyes, be inches away from a bald eagle and see a falcon in flight.” This is the second year the Lodge has offered the Birds of Prey Program. Guests and day visitors are invited to the Grand Lawn of the Lodge to learn the natural history, stewardship and the importance of these amazing creatures in the environment. Volunteers from the Raptor House Rehab Center in Yakima, Wash., captivate audiences with up to eight different raptors, including a Bald Eagle, Barn Owl and a Ferruginous Hawk. Raptor House is a nonprofit company that rescues injured wild birds and returns them to the wild. Over the Labor Day weekend, show times are scheduled for: 5 p.m. on Friday; 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Saturday; and 12 p.m. Sunday. It is advised that attendees check the Lodges’ weekly newsletter available at the Lodge for official times beforehand. The Birds of Prey Program is one of many outdoor activities guests can experience while staying at the Lodge, which is situated in the heart of the Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area. There are a multitude of sporting and recreational activities that can be enjoyed right on the Lodge property such as tennis, basketball, volleyball, croquet, biking and hiking. For those who want to experience the natural wonders of the Columbia Gorge, offsite adventures can be arranged through the Lodge’s concierge. These include white water rafting, hiking, climbing, biking, windsurfing, kayaking, fishing and Sternwheeler cruises on the Columbia River. During the winter months, the Lodge can arrange for guests to go downhill skiing, snowshoeing and cross country skiing. 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 hot tubs, 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 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 35 independent, luxury and upscale hotels, resorts and golf clubs, Destination is the third largest independent hospitality management company in the country. The company’s portfolio features more than 8,200 guest rooms, 13 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, 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. ### Read More
SKAMANIA LODGE GOLF COURSE EARNS FAMILY CERTIFICATION BY PGA
Stevenson, Wash. – (May 24, 2011) – Skamania Lodge, an all-season mountain resort located in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, is excited to announce that it has been named an Official Family Golf Course by the PGA. Family Golf Courses encourage children to play alongside parents in a deliberate, enjoyable environment that allows players of all abilities to improve various facets of their game. Read More
SKAMANIA LODGE APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING
Stevenson, Wash. – (December 21, 2010) – Skamania Lodge, an all-season mountain resort located in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Kerr as director of sales and marketing. Kerr, a hospitality industry veteran with more than 22 years of experience, will oversee all sales and marketing efforts and develop event programming that further establishes Skamania Lodge as a premier leisure destination and conference center in the Pacific Northwest. Read More
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Columbia Gorge Wines - Valentine's Open House weekend
February 10, 2012 - February 12, 2012. Valentines's Day Open House Weekend Location: Columbia Gorge Wineries in Washington and Oregon Winery Open House Hours are 11am – 6pm Join us for a romantic weekend in the spectacular wild beauty of the Columbia Gorge Many of our wineries will be hosting open houses featuring special releases, great discounts and other specials befitting the occasion. With its amazingly diverse landscape, breathtaking views, traffic free wine tasting, exciting outdoor activities, fine dining, exceptional lodging and of course the fantastic wine, the Columbia Gorge Wine Region is the perfect choice for this romantic weekend getaway. Cor Cellars We will be offering the new release of our 2009 Malbec. Dry Hollow Vineyard We are featuring red wine and chocolate on Valentine's Day and President's Day Weekend. We will be releasing our 2010 Hi Valley Syrah and pairing it with chocolate covered cherries. Hours are 12-5 sat and sun. Maryhill Winery Toast to Passion Presidents Day Weekend, February 18 & 19 10-6pm FREE LIVE MUSIC 1-5pm Saturday: Portland Groove Collective Sunday: Kit Garoutte GORGE PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW featuring John Clement & Darryl Lloyd 11-5pm Local Artisan Chocolates from LIVING PLANET & Cheeses from CASCADE CREAMERY Wine Tasting Case Specials Mt. Hood Winery In celebration of love, we're opening the tasting room Valentine's Day Weekend. Featuring our signature Puerto Montana, paired with decadent chocolate port brownies. Saturday & Sunday, February 11-12th. 11am-5pm Phelps Creek February 11th & 12th Our 3rd Annual 'Brimstone and Brownies' -Step into the ever-popular kissing booth for a photo opp- all photos posted to Facebook -Taste the Mt. Defiance Wine Company lineup -Enjoy sweet treats to pair with each wine AND...a valentines day dinner: Din Din Supper Club will provide five courses of sexy Valentine's cuisine paired with seductive wines from Phelps Creek Vineyards. Dinner will feature organic lamb from Sakura Ridge Farm. Many surprises during dinner! Reservations are filling up fast. Make yours today! Saturday, February 11th, 6pm Sakura Ridge Farm & Lodge, Hood River $85 + gratuity for five courses & wine pairings Make your dinner rezzo with Courtney at 971-544-1350 orcourtney@dindinportland.com Book your room at SakuraRidge.com (additional lodging options at GorgeLodging.com) Springhouse Cellar Cava Extravaganza! In preparation for Valentine's Day, Springhouse Cellar is opening the doors to a world of sparkling wines. Sunday February 5th from 5 to 7pm Join us for a pre-Valentine's Day date to sample amazing sparkling wines from Spain (Cava), Italy (Prosecco) & France (Cremant) all paired with scrumptious tapas. Discover these affordable sparkling alternatives to Champagne and then order as much as you'd want at just-above-distributor pricing. Order wines at the end of the night, and then pick-up at Springhouse the following weekend in time for Valentine's Day. $25 advance reservation only (Springhouse Wine Club Members attend free) includes tasting, lots of tapas and the opportunity to purchase at wholesale pricing that evening. 541-308-0700 or trina@springhousecellar.com for reservations ALSO: Join us Feb 11th, 12th and 14th to sample raw chocolate desserts with our wines. We're here for your wine sipping pleasure 7 days a week from noon to 6pm. Syncline Winery February 9th - 13th Valentine's Day Weekend Gourmet Chocolates for you and your sweetheart! Read More
Valentine's Dinner
February 14, 2012. Join us February 14 for a special Valentine's Dinner in the Cascade Dining Room. Advanced reservations highly recommended. Please call 800.221.7117. Valentines at Cascade Dining Room First Oysters 3 Way 14 fried.. hollandaise soufflé.. spinach and bacon half shell.. raspberry mignonette Truffled Mushroom Strudel 12 marinated wild mushrooms, chevre, brandy cream Soups Salmon Chowder 8 Roasted Red Pepper Bisque 8 Salads Candied Apple 13 mixed greens, dill harvarti, candied hazelnuts, sweet basil vinaigrette Caesar 12 chopped romaine, shaven parmesan, foccacia croutons, citrus caesar Entrée Surf & Turf 36 petite filet & lobster tail, grilled asparagus, Hermiston sweet onion whipped potatoes, roasted red pepper béarnaise Pan Seared Rock Fish 32 tiger shrimp, roasted beet and spinach risotto, passion fruit beurre blanc Bourbon Roasted Chicken Breast 32 wild mushroom & apple bread pudding, swiss chard, brandy peppercorn jus Tofu 28 roasted tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, sweet corn, tomato papparadelle pasta Dessert Chocolate soufflé 8 Panna cota 8 Read More
S'mores Roasting
February 17, 2012 - February 26, 2012. Our twist to the classic allows guests to savor roasted S'mores by the firepit every Friday and Saturday evening February 17-25, after dark for $5. Read More
Game Room
February 17, 2012 - February 26, 2012. Adults and children alike will enjoy arts, crafts and games, including foosball, air hockey, Wii and more, every Saturday and Sunday February 17-26. Read More
Story Time
February 17, 2012 - February 26, 2012. Families will enjoy relaxing by the roaring fireplace as storytime favorites are read to the children, while savoring hot chocolate and treats during the readings. Every Friday and Saturday February 17- 25 at 8pm in the Gorge Room Read More
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Skamania Silhouettes - Rebecca Melesko
It’s wedding planning season, so we thought it’s time you met Silhouette Rebecca Melesko! Rebecca has been one of our Catering Sales Managers for the past two years and has 12 years experience in the wedding planning industry. After acquiring her bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management from Johnson & Wales University in Providence Rhode Island and working for hotels in Connecticut and Seattle, she has found her home at Skamania Lodge where she says the best part of her job is working with her coworkers and enjoying the view every day. Read More
Valentine’s Day Done Right Contest
Would you like to win a romantic overnight stay for two on Valentine’s Day (February 14, 2012)? Not only will you win a free overnight at the lodge on the 14th, but you will also get a couples massage that day at 3 pm, dinner for two that evening in the Cascade Dining Room at 6 pm, an in-room bottle of wine and a bouquet of roses. Read More
Grapefruit Beurre Blanc Recipe
My Destination Dish recipe for the month of Febuary is Grapefruit Beurre Blanc with Citrus Crusted Scallops, Brulee of Red Grapefruit, and Citrus Quinoa Salad. Visit The Cascade Dining Room at Skamania Lodge to try this delicious grapfruit dish or try it at home using my recipe below. Read More
Skamania Silhouettes - Lindsey Draper
Every meal is made to order with Silhouette Lindsey Draper! Lindsey has been our Kitchen Line Supervisor for the past 15 years and holds 20 years experience in the culinary field working previously for Dairy Queen. However, she acquired most of her training when she attended the Western Culinary Institute. Lindsey says her favorite part of working at Skamania is the beautiful scenery. Read More
Skamania Silhouettes - Renee Rhyne
Meet Silhouette Renee Rhyne! Renee has 10 years experience and has been part of our Housekeeping team for the past year and a half. Working previously for Kristal Clean on their detailed new construction clean-up crew and at Hilton hotel in Sacramento, California, Renee says she likes working at Skamania because “I like working with people and meeting people from different places in the world.” Read More
Skamania Lodge - Skamania Gorge Blog
25th Anniversary of the National Scenic Area
On August 13, 2011 almost two hundred gathered in Stevenson to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the National Scenic Area. A recognition reception to honor the contributions of key senators, congressman, governors, treaty tribes and individuals who were integral in the passing of the National Scenic Area legislation, was held at the Skamania Lodge. The Lodge, partially funded by specific appropriations in the Act, served as the perfect example of how the Act was written to support local communities while protecting resources. Read More
The Gorge is Great
I had a great time at Skamania experiencing the Columbia River Gorge. Read More
Summer Fun Group Ideas in The Columbia River Gorge
There seems to be a common thread with the upcoming Insurance or Finance group events coming to Skamania Lodge this summer; teambuilding and recreation time. Anywhere from an hour to ½ the day, these groups are putting up the expense and effort of bringing people together for personal experiences and fun, especially in a setting as lovely as Skamania Lodge located in the Columbia River Gorge! Read More
Skamania Lodge - Wedding Blog
Can you Control the Weather?
If you can, I’d REALLY like to be your friend! Let’s face it - weather in the Pacific Northwest is very quick to change and keeps you on your toes. We don’t ever quite know what we’re going to get. If you are someone whose entire wedding will be ruined by rain, wind, a low flying airplane, a train’s whistle, a flyby of honking geese, cold temperatures, or a myriad of other outdoor occurrences then an outdoor ceremony or reception isn’t a good choice for you. If you can roll with the punches and understand that no one can control the weather or completely control an outdoor environment (and consequently none of your vendors are to blame if it’s raining, too hot, a car horn honks, etc.) then considering an outdoor event or portion of your event can be a great option. Read More
Get your Groom Involved in the Wedding Planning!
This Sunday, January 15th is the Skamania Lodge Bridal Open House. If he's like most guys, the last thing he wants to do is go to some Bridal show. But ours is different and YES, there really will be other guys there! He can belly up to the bar and sip on a Northwest Micro Brew (important research for the big day!), while you talk to the florist, photographers, and check out the decor. Next up, FOOD tasting! What guy doesn't love that? You two can get a taste of all the options the Lodge has to offer and decide on your menu together! Read More
How much work do you want to do on your wedding day?
Did you know that the average wedding takes 200-300 hours to plan? And there are a minimum of 30 “hiccups” that occur at every wedding? Hiring a professional wedding coordinator will save money, save time, and save your sanity. Read More
Skamania Lodge Bridal Open House
Christmas is over and the year is coming to an end. Like many do over the holidays, you've gotten engaged. Congratulations! Now the planning begins - a great way to start is to attend our Bridal Open House on Sunday, January 15 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Check out all the great venues that Skamania Lodge has to offer, taste the delicious food from Chef James Boheim, and chat with some of our preferred vendors. It's a one stop shop and we'd love to have you. RSVP by January 10 to Michele at mstarry@destinationhotels.com. Read More
Portland Bridal Show in January
Skamania Lodge will be exhibiting at the Portland Bridal Show January 7-8, 2012 at the Oregon Convention Center. Be sure to check out the bridal show as all attendees receive an opportunity to win a door prize that includes a three night stay, lunch, dinner and a spa treatment for two. Read More
