Willows Lodge

Every corporate gathering is transformed into a unique and memorable event at Willows Lodge. Located just 30 minutes from Seattle, the scenic resort reigns over five acres of thriving gardens in the Sammamish River Valley, home to several famed wineries, including Chateau Ste. Michelle. In addition, the lodge itself houses two of the most renowned restaurants in the region, The Herbfarm and the Barking Frog, making it a particularly attractive destination for companies who wish to entertain employees and clients with the very best that the Northwest has to offer.

From leisurely retreats to formal board meetings, Willows Lodge presents an ideal setting for corporate events of up to 100 people. Indoors, seven meeting rooms with more than 4,000 square feet of space come equipped with the latest technology, while the lush grounds and gazebo just outside invite impromptu brainstorming sessions as well as alfresco luncheons and banquets.

Also of interest is the on-site state-of-the-art high ropes challenge course, where employees bond during various team-building activities. At the end of the day, guests can unwind at the full-service spa, or in the 84 spacious guest rooms, each as rustic and serene as the resort itself.

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Top 10 Reasons to Book your Group at Willows Lodge in 2010!

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9/21/09	9/23/09	10+	$199
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Posted Jan 19, 2009 by Elite News Team
Subscribe - RSS Feed Annual customer ranking of resort, hotel and destination spas across North America

(Vancouver, Canada) January 16, 2009 Spas of America, the fastest-growing spa travel website, today announced their annual ranking of the Top 30 Spas of 2008, based on consumer traffic on their website. Spas of America president Craig Oliver says, "This year's list is a unique cross-section of Spa & Wellness experiences from across North America, including resort, hotel and destination spas from the United States, Canada and Mexico." Over 650 spas are featured on the Spas of America website, and the Top 30 list represents the top 5%.

"Many of the spas making our list for 2008 are long-time established properties, with a solid track record of providing extraordinary Spa & Wellness experiences to spa travelers around the world. For 2009 we expect this trend to continue, with consumers attracted to unique experiences, well-earned reputations and value. Even - perhaps especially - in economic downturns, consumers realize the value of Spa & Wellness as a benefit to their overall well-being."

Topping the list for 2008 is the 100 Fountain Spa at the Pillar and Post set in charming Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. The 100 Fountain Spa is located in the heart of Niagara's wine region, a year-round destination offering a wide range of cultural and recreational activities, only minutes from majestic Niagara Falls.

Number two is the Homestead, situated in the scenic Allegheny Mountains of Virginia. Built in 1892, the Homestead Spa is one of America's most historic luxury spas, still fed by the original hot springs that have attracted travelers since the 1700s.

Third place honors go to the Fitness Ridge Resort & Spa in Ivins, Utah. Set amidst the remarkable red rocks of southwestern Utah, Fitness Ridge is categorized as a "destination spa," offering a one-week minimum, results-oriented health, fitness and weight loss program.

Spas of America's Top 30 Spas for 2008

1. 100 Fountain Spa at the Pillar & Post, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
2. The Homestead, Hot Springs, Virginia
3. Fitness Ridge Resort & Spa, Ivins, Utah
4. Abhasa Spa, Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Waikiki Beach, Hawaii
5. Rancho La Puerta, Tecate, Mexico
6. Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz, New York
7. The Tides Zihuatanejo, Zihuatanejo, Mexico
8. Living Waters Spa, Desert Hot Springs, California
9. Turtle Cove Spa, Mountain Harbor Resort, Mount Ida, Arkansas
10. The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa, Carefree, Arizona
11. Aspira Spa, The Osthoff Resort, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
12. Willows Lodge & Spa, Woodinville, Washington
13. Bernardus Lodge, Carmel Valley, California
14. Secret Garden Spa, Prince of Wales, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
15. Red Mountain Spa, St. George, Utah
16. ANARA Spa, Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort, Hawaii
17. Crystal Springs Resort, Vernon, New Jersey
18. Miraj Hammam Spa, Vancouver, British Columbia
19. Pala Casino Spa & Resort, Pala, California
20. Grotto Spa, Tigh-Na-Mara Spa Resort, Parksville, British Columbia
21. Spa Terra, Meritage Resort at Napa, Napa, California
22. Chrysalis Inn & Spa, Bellingham, Washington
23. Park Hyatt Toronto, Stillwater Spa, Toronto, Ontario
24. Two Bunch Palms Resort & Spa, Desert Hot Springs, California
25. Ancient Cedars Spa, Wickaninnish Inn, Tofino, British Columbia
26. The Heartland Spa, Gilman, Illinois
27. Spa Avania, Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort, Scottsdale, Arizona
28. Health Spa Napa Valley, Inn at Southridge, St. Helena, California
29. Temple Gardens Mineral Spa, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
30. Bonneville Hot Springs Resort & Spa, North Bonneville, Washington

* Ranked by number of unique page views generated by customers visiting www.spasofamerica.com in 2008.

Spas of America's Top 30 Spas of 2008 are ranked by unique page views generated by customers visiting our website in 2008. For the complete list, go to www.spasofamerica.com/lifestyle/wellness/top_30_spas_2008.

Spas of America is a global online media company focused on healthy living and travel. The Spas of America website showcases over 650 of the best day, resort, hotel and destination spas in North and South America to spa travelers around the world. Since the site launched in 2005, over half a million customers have visited spasofamerica.com. Spas of America also operates the websites spasoffrance.com, spasofitaly.com, spasofdubai.com and the spa blog spasoflife.com.

For more information please contact:
Craig Oliver
President
Spas of America
888.688.7727
info@spasofamerica.com
spasofamerica.com Posted May 2, 2008 by Elite Concierge
Subscribe - RSS Feed April 1, 2008, Woodinville, Wash. - Executive Chef Bobby Moore, who oversees the Barking Frog and the food and beverage operations of Willows Lodge, has been invited to cook at the James Beard House in New York City on May 29, 2008.

Bestowed with the Award of Excellence since 2003 by Wine Spectator and honored with the Unique Distinction award for the last three years by Wine Enthusiast, Barking Frog, offers fine Northwest cuisine in an elegant yet rustic setting overlooking the gardens at Willows Lodge in lovely Woodinville wine country.

On Thursday, May 29, 2008, at the James Beard House in New York, Chef Moore, along with Scott Lents, chef de cuisine, and Christina Longo, pastry chef, will prepare a special menu representative of the cuisine that is served in the Barking Frog. To start, guests will feast on Seared Artisan Foie Gras and Copper River King Salmon Gravlax & Dungeness Crab Raw Salad, paired with select wines from the Columbia Valley, followed by an Alaskan Halibut Cheek paired with a wine from the Columbia Gorge. Following an intermezzo is a Ninety Farms Lamb Mnage Trois paired with a Syrah, Red Mountain and through a dessert of Strawberry Tarte Tatin served with a Syrah Ice Wine from Horse Heaven Hills and Signature Friandises.

To make reservations to attend the dinner at the James Beard House, located at 167 West 12th Street, please call (212) 627-2308 or visit their web site at www.jamesbeard.org.

The James Beard Foundation is a not-for-profit (c)(3) organization dedicated to furthering the practice and appreciation of the culinary arts. The Foundation, located in Greenwich Village, at the historic James Beard House, was established in 1985 in memory of the late cookbook author, journalist, chef and teacher James Beard, the father of American gastronomy. For membership information, call (800) 36-BEARD or (212) 627-2308.

The James Beard House tasting menu, $150 per person excluding tax and gratuity, also will be offered in the Barking Frog, from May 1 through May 31.

Barking Frog, is open daily for breakfast from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., lunch is served Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and dinner Monday through Sunday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. To make reservations, please call (425) 424-2999. All major credit cards accepted.

Willows Lodge, located on five landscaped acres bordering the Sammamish River in the heart of Western Washingtons wine country, has 80 guestrooms and 6 suites. The hotel also features a spa and the Barking Frog, a casual bistro offering country fresh Northwest cuisine with a European flair and an extensive Northwest wine collection. Barking Frog recently received the Washington Wine Commissions 2007 Washington Wine Restaurants Grand Award and the Washington Restaurant Association Award. For more information or reservations, please visit www.willowslodge.com.

Woodinville-based Willows Lodge is managed by by MTM Luxury Lodging, the Northwests premier collection of boutique hotels. Amongst its other exquisite properties in the Northwest are Alderbrook Resort & Spa (Hood Canal); Cave B Inn at SageCliffe (by the Gorge); Hotel 1000 (Seattle); and The Woodmark Hotel, Yacht Club & Spa (Kirkland). Other MTM luxury properties from coast-to-coast include Ivy Hotel (San Diego) and The Liberty Hotel (Boston), and the Bardessono Inn & Spa (Napa Valley) destination resort hotel opening in fall 2008. For more information, please visit www.mtmluxurylodging.com. Posted Jan 11, 2008 by rhandar
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WILLOWS LODGE & SPA RECEIVES TOP MARKS
Top Travel Publications Rank Iconic Woodinville Resort Among World's Best

Woodinville, Wash. - (January 9, 2008) - Willows Lodge, a Northwest style romantic lodge located in Woodinville Wine Country just outside of Seattle, was recently recognized as one of the top resorts on Cond Nast Traveler's Gold List of the 721 World's Best Places To Stay, as well as included in the Travel + Leisure 500, an annual roundup of 500 of the world's best hotels. Both lists appear in the January 2008 issue of each publication.
"Our luxurious guestrooms, picturesque gardens, first class spa and fine dining restaurants, all in close proximity to Washington Wine Country make Willows Lodge a unique hotel worldwide," said Steven Boswell, general manager of Willows Lodge & Spa. "Our peaceful setting and exceptional commitment to service creates an unforgettable experience."
Cond Nast Traveler's Gold List ranks hotels on rooms, service, food, location, design and activities. Travel + Leisure researchers rank hotels around the world to name the Travel + Leisure 500, creating a guide that the magazine calls "the definitive guide" to the greatest hotels worldwide. Travel + Leisure awarded Willows Lodge & Spa the highest rank of any hotel in Washington state.
Willows Lodge & Spa has previously received recognition from Cond Nast Traveler's Reader's Choice awards as No. 45 among Top 50 Mainland United States Resorts. Travel + Leisure also ranked Willows Lodge No. 12 among all U.S. and Canada hotels, but this is the first time Willows has received recognition on the Travel + Leisure 500 and the Cond Nast Traveler's Gold List.
About Willows Lodge
Willows Lodge, a Northwest style romantic lodge located in Woodinville Wine Country just outside of Seattle, features 84 luxury guestrooms, a full service spa and high-tech equipped meeting space. Executive Chef Bobby Moore's country fresh cuisine at Barking Frog reflects the seasonal and organic produce found in Puget Sound, and is artfully paired with an extensive list of Washington wines. Willows Lodge also boasts the Fireside Cellars, offering a casual and sophisticated atmosphere tucked away in the lobby with an outdoor patio overlooking the expansive surrounding landscape.

A member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Willows Lodge is managed by MTM Luxury Lodging as part of its collection of luxury properties, including Alderbrook Resort & Spa in Union, Wash.; Cave B Inn at SageCliffe in Quincy, Wash.; the Freestone Inn at Wilson Ranch in Mazama, Wash.; Hotel 1000 in downtown Seattle; The Ivy Hotel in San Diego, Calif.; The Liberty Hotel in Boston; and the Woodmark Hotel, Yacht Club and Spa in Kirkland, Wash.

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WILLOWS LODGE RANKS AMONG TOP HOTELS WORLDWIDE
Travel + Leisure votes Willows Lodge No. 12 of top hotels in U.S. and Canada

Woodinville, Wash. - Willows Lodge, a luxury resort located just 26 miles from Seattle in the heart of the Woodinville Wine Country, was recently ranked No. 12 of the top hotels in the continental U.S. and Canada, as well as one of the top 100 hotels worldwide in Travel + Leisure's 12th Annual World's Best Awards 2007 reader's survey.
Willows Lodge received an overall score of 88.57, the highest rank of any Washington state hotel. In addition to being voted No. 12 among the top hotels in the continental U.S. and Canada, Willows Lodge was also voted No. 80 on the list of the top 100 hotels worldwide. This is the first year that Willows Lodge has been ranked in either category featured in Travel + Leisure.
"The recognition of Willows Lodge as one of the top hotels in the country and world encompasses our ongoing efforts to provide the best services and amenities to our guests," said Steven Boswell, general manager of Willows Lodge. "Willows Lodge truly embodies the beauty of the Northwest and we are honored to be ranked among the world's most highly regarded hotels."
Both lists are featured in Travel + Leisure's August 2007 issue.
Willows Lodge, a Northwest style romantic lodge located in Woodinville Wine Country, near Seattle, features 84 guestrooms, Chef Bobby Moore's country fresh cuisine at Barking Frog, a full service spa and meeting space. Willows Lodge was selected by Travel + Leisure Magazine as one of the 50 Most Romantic Getaways.
A member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Willows Lodge is managed by MTM Luxury Lodging as part of its collection of luxury properties, including Alderbrook Resort & Spa in Union, Wash.; Cave B Inn at SageCliff in Quincy, Wash.; the Freestone Inn at Wilson Ranch in Mazama, Wash.; Hotel 1000 in downtown Seattle; The Ivy Hotel in San Diego, Calif.; The Liberty Hotel in Boston; and the Woodmark Hotel, Yacht Club and Spa in Kirkland, Wash.
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Media contacts: Rhanda Rosselot
Willows Lodge / Phone: (425) 424-2966
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