Tuesdays Tip – Primp My Bride Sweepstakes!

by Samantha on September 2, 2010

 What if you could have the wedding of your dreams for 1/2 the cost? 

That’s EXACTLY what will happen to one lucky bride this December. Excellent Christmas present!

Not only will the lucky bride receive 1/2 off any wedding package at the Balch, we have many other fantastic vendors offering either 1/2 off or other special prizes from their services. There are photographers, florists, hair, makeup, rentals, gifts, planners, and much more! Even more vendors will be added at the end of this month!

Check out the Sweepstakes Page on the Balch site to find out how to enter, get more information, and click on the links to see the quality vendors that are participating!

Why should Pimp my Ride cars get all the pampering? Friend the Balch on Facebook to Primp your Bride instead!

Call today to schedule your tour at the Balch.

The Sunniest Wedding Location in the Gorge!
541-467-2277

 

 

 

 

 

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Enjoy some of the Columbia River Gorge’s finest! Gorgeous weather, beautiful location, amazing food, music, and brews! What could be better? Bring a friend! This Saturday, July 17th at the Balch Hotel Spruce Baugher will be jamming with acoustic, folk rock, and roots music. You can relax on the patio and a great brew from Clock Tower Ales while listening to some fun music!

At 5:30 Jamie Snell, owner of the Lamb’s Table catering, begins to let you incolumbia-gorge-weddings on the magic. She has been creating marvelous Supper Club Menus every month at the Balch since April 2009. She has created quite a following! Her creativity continues to amaze our palate! She hand makes everything from sauces to salads, to magical dipping concoctions.

Here is her menu for Saturday!

July 17th  Supper Club
Lager, Leeks, and Ladybugs

Walla Walla onion and emmentaler cheese empanadas with fresh zucchini pickles. Emmentaler is baby Swiss; empanadas are buttery little turnovers.

Smoked chicken, Edelweiss sausage and shrimp paella, with grilled farm stand vegetables. Served with sourdough baguette and butter.
paella (pie-a-yah) is a spanish-style rice dish, with saffron rice, meats and vegetables.

Chocolate-hazelnut torte cakes with whipped cream and apricots.

Dinner served with Fresh Baguette, iced tea and coffee

Call for reservations! There are only eight open spots!
541-467-2277

“The Supper Club is always a treat and what a great way to showcase the beauty and amenities of Dufur, a special gem in North Central Oregon. Jeff and Samantha it is so fun to brag on you to others and they are never disappointed when the meet you and visit The Historic Balch Hotel. I have confidence in you guys and the culinary skills of Jamie and crew to impress and “wow” my friends. Thanks for all you do for the hidden treasure known as the Dufur Valley.” ~ Rob Carnahan

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Engagement Photo Shoot Session!!

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He has generously donated [...]

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Our Daughter Is in Ethiopia, and We Are Bringing Her Home.
There are approximately five million orphans in Ethiopia today. Soon there will be one less. We are  bringing a new daughter home. Our story is one of paperwork, patience, and providence.

The adoption call came on a Sunday morning in August of 2008 as we stood [...]

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