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Discover a higher level in off-site events priced from $79/Day per person with Meetings and Retreats! - May 10, 2012

Exclusive limited time Bravo offer! Receive up to $1,000 additional savings on your first event when you mention Bravo!

May is a great Month for Whale Watching! Here are a few fantastic open dates.

May 14,15,16 checking out morning of 17th.
May 28,29,30 and 31 checking out morning of June 1st.
Aug 6,7 and 8th checking out morning of the 9th.

Companies and organizations are discovering the savings and advantages of luxurious private venues from meetingsandretreats.com. Our venues feature exclusive private properties that are within driving distance from the client’s location, eliminating expensive airfare and resort expenditures while accomplishing all of the intended goals of the event. Meetings and Retreats luxurious, private all-inclusive events may include lodging, meeting space, personal chefs, snacks and beverages starting at $79/day per person.

Although inexpensive compared to traditional venues, the experience usually exceeds that found at resorts. As the exclusive guest of the property, there are no strangers to share your hot tub, restrictive hours, reservations or waiting in line. The exclusive event allows guests to indulge in whatever they choose 24 hours a day with locations that include beach front, mountains, Sunriver and others. Your group will enjoy amenities such as theater, sauna, espresso bar, billiards and more that never close as well as snacks and beverages that never end without incidental charges. Your group will have plenty of time to interact with cohesive activities yet have ample room to spend private time whenever desired away from the group. Your group will return refreshed and longing to return.

Learn more by calling 360-909-5805, emailing tim@meetingsandretreats.com or visit us at www.meetingsandretreats.com

Admirals Beach Retreat

Admirals Beach Retreat View

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Book Now for Last Year’s Group Rates at Skibowl! - April 24, 2012

Book Now for Last Year’s Group Rates at Skibowl! Book Your Group Event Before May 15th for 2011 Rates.

Less than an hour from Portland, with over 1000 acres of adventure park and Mt. Hood as a beautiful backdrop, Mt. Hood Skibowl provides the perfect setting for your summer group event. The Adventure Park features over 20 attractions from the northwest’s only ½ mile dual alpine slide, kiddy jeeps, scenic sky chair, bungee jumping, plus over 40 miles of lift-assisted downhill mountain biking and hiking trails. We have something for everyone!

Combined with our unparalleled catering services, we’ll design a package to meet your needs as well as budget. Best of all… we do all the work so you don’t have to. MORE FUN THAN YOU CAN HAVE IN A DAY!

Contact Skibowl For a Custom Package For Your Group!

LODGING: Stay at the Chalets or the Grand Lodges with heated pools, hot tubs and additional resort amenities or opt for the Alpine Haus for large groups to stay in one lodge. Visit http://www.CollinsLakeResort.com for details.

CATERING: From gourmet salmon dinners to on-the-go box lunches, our chef and catering services can customize meals for any group while working with your budget.

MORE ADVENTURE: Entertain your group while getting out into the Mt. Hood National Forest. Choose from kayaking, paddle boarding, canoeing, rock climbing, scavenger hunts, trail runs, geo-caching, hiking, rafting, fishing & more. Or let us customize your own unique adventure for your group.

EVENT COORDINATOR: Whether you need transportation, entertainment, AV equipment or any custom requests, we are here to handle the details so you don’t have to.

30 Days of Oysters & Receive 30% OFF Room Rates at Alderbrook Resort & Spa! - April 2, 2012

It’s time to celebrate! For just 30 days, devour the finest Hama Hama and Hood Canal oysters while enjoying 30% OFF all room rates at Alderbrook Resort & Spa! Here are a few activities included in this limited time offer:

  • - Join Alderbrook in the Lounge to tantalize your palate with their traditional Happy Hour menu plus Oyster specials! View the menu HERE.
  • - View sea life at night with the help of “People for Puget Sound” naturalists as they shine lights into the water right off of Alderbrook’s dock.
  • - During Oyster Hour on Friday nights, Executive Chef Lucas Sautter wil be shucking and preparing oysters. Come see him in action!

  • - There is plenty of fun for the whole family! Take a refreshing dip in Alderbrook’s pool while enjoying beautiful views of the Hood Canal.
  • - If you enjoy hiking, this area has miles of forest trails lined by old Cedars and towering Evergreens. Click HERE for a trail map!
  • - Experience Alderbrook’s unique Game Room which creates an exhilarating, yet family-friendly environment all in the comfort of their special hideaway.

This limited time offer includes much more… Click HERE to see what other activities and amenities are available!

Alderbrook Resort & Spa is nominated for Best Resort of 2012 in Evening Magazine’s Best of Western Washington & Northwest Escapes. Please show your support! Click HERE to vote now! (Voting ends April 15th)
Alderbrook Resort & Spa: Room Reservations: (360) 898-2145 - Spa: (360) 898-5520 - Restaurant: (360) 898-5500

ISES Portland Presents Jennifer Powers and “Oh Shift”! March 27th, 2012 - March 19, 2012

ISES Portland Presents Jennifer Powers and “Oh Shift”! Based on the teachings and processes found in her Amazon Best-Selling book, Oh, shift! Jennifer Powers offers a fresh perspective on the shifts you can make to take full control over your personal and professional life- even in these changing times.

Jennifer highlights how to use the power of choice to step into a more productive mindset so you can experience more success, power and above all, JOY. Discussions around how to choose your words, reactions and personal role bring light to how you can almost instantaneously create the changes you most desire.

This program offers concrete tools and strategies that will empower you to make positive changes that stick. Jennifer’s dynamic and interactive style makes this session an entertaining, educational and thought-provoking experience for everyone. Perfect for leaders, entrepreneurs and front-line employees…all are guaranteed to leave the session as bona fide shift heads!

ISES Portland Presents Jennifer Powers and “Oh Shift”! - March 27, 2012 - Westin Portland - 11:30am to 1:30pm - Tickets Availble Now!

Hold your next event at the Washington County Fair Complex! - March 13, 2012

Spring might be just around the corner, but it’s already time to start thinking about reserving a location for your summer company or family picnic, and the Washington County Fair Complex has many options for you.

We have our covered picnic structure, “Friendship Square,” and the adjacent rolling lawn area, “Friendship Plaza.”  You can be creative with your picnic activities with this versatile location, as it’s hosted large picnics that have included giant inflatable water slides, bounce houses, huge volleyball tournaments, badminton, croquet, casino games, karaoke on the Friendship Square stage, and anything else you can dream up.  Whether it’s a fun event to get your staff out of the office on a regular business day, or a weekend picnic that includes everyone in the family, our event staff can make it happen for you.  Spaces do fill up fast for those summer weekends, and reservations are already coming in, so don’t delay!  From 100 up to 2,000 guests, the Washington County Fair Complex can provide a great place for your next summer celebration.

Friendship Square

Plaza Grass

Also, don’t forget to visit us for our signature event, the Washington County Fair, with FREE ADMISSION, July 26-29!

Momokawa Supper Club Dinner Series at Andina Restaurant on March 19th - March 8, 2012

Andina Restaurant will participate in the Momokawa Supper Club dinner series with SakéOne on March 19 at 7 pm, held in Andina’s upstairs event space, Tupai. The series challenges chefs to create a multi-course meal to be paired with specialty sakés. The catch is that the dishes they create must avoid stereotypical Japanese and Asian fare. The evening includes Chef Hank Costello’s menu and saké pairings for $55 per person plus gratuity. Reserve your seats by phone at 503.228.9535.

Tupai Event Space

Andina is a proud ambassador of Peruvian cuisine. Their diverse menu features traditional dishes from the Andes as well as Novo-Peruvian creations, which combine a wonderful array of native ingredients with modern techniques and presentations. Andina’s newest private event space, tupai, is located directly above the restaurant. tupai features a dedicated kitchen and full-service bar; eucalyptus floors, natural light, and Inca-inspired architecture; and an open space that can be customized for any type of event, from intimate dinners and business presentations, to cocktail parties and wedding receptions with live music and bar service. Borrowring its name from the Quechua word connot “gathering space”, tupai can accommodate up to 65 guests for a seated dinner and 100 guests for a standing reception or cocktail party.

Andina Restaurant
1314 NW Glisan, Portland, OR 97209
503-228-9535
jennifer@andinarestaurant.com

Seventh Mountain Resort Special Offer! - February 3, 2012

Seventh Mountain Resort has long been a destination for generations of brides and grooms, families, business and organized groups, and for those looking for an incomparable adventure. Bring your event here and it will be completely taken care of, from accommodations to appetizers and everything in between.

Take advantage of our special offer: Book a meeting for 2012 with 10 rooms per night or more and receive:

Complimentary meeting space with no set up fees (based on f&b minimum)
Complimentary basic AV packages
10% discount on banquet food and beverage
Complimentary 1 hour registration social
Complimentary ice skating or mini golf for conference attendees

Call Liz Taylor at 866-976-4335 or fill out our online RFP at www.seventhmountain.com/?NCK=bravo

MPI Cascadia 2012 ‘heART of your meeting’ - February 1, 2012

Tacoma, Wash.— The  2012 MPI Cascadia Educational Conference, scheduled for March 4-6, at Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center in Washington will host pre-qualified meeting planners through its Hosted Buyer Program this year.
Industry companies have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with qualified planners in a private setting, which will take place on Sunday and Monday of the event. Interested companies must apply to be a host through MPI Cascadia. Companies not participating in the program may still get in front of meeting planners through the Tradeshow and silent auction.
This year’s conference will feature nearly 40 hours of continuing education content, including information packed breakout sessions and four arts-focused inspiring keynote speakers, such as Amy Lee Segami who will create a one-of-a-kind Painting On Water.
The theme of this year’s Cascadia Educational Conference is ‘heART of your meeting’ which is fitting with Tacoma’s glass-infused downtown. The conference will take place at the Greater Tacoma Convention + Trade Center with views of the city and located within walking distance of local experiences such as the Museum of Glass and delicious restaurants. The boutique, glass-themed Hotel Murano, that was voted number six on Conde’ Nast Traveler’s Reader’s Choice list, will be the headquarter hotel and will host the themed ‘Night at the Museum’ gala. Come dressed in your favorite character from the movie and network with your industry colleagues.
The conference is open to both members and non-members of MPI. More information and registration can be found on the Cascadia website. Connect with other attendees and stay up-to-date on the latest information with MPI Cascadia on facebook. Register for the conference and then post your heART for Cascadia on Facebook!