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	<title>Historic Balch Hotel in Beautiful, Sunny Dufur Oregon</title>
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		<title>Lager, Leeks, and Ladybugs! Supper Club at the Balch</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Enjoy some of the Columbia River Gorge&#8217;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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Gorgeous Bits &#8211; Heidi von Tagen</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Heidi and Kevin walked into the hotel after a full day exploring. They were looking like they needed some special care! After breaking out the Black Butte and nursing them back to consciousness they told their story. I STILL crack up when I think about it! Oh, the imagery. . .
I follow Heidi&#8217;s blog (one [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Engagement Photo Shoot Session!!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Are you engaged? Do you know someone who is (or might be soon!!)? If so, you don&#8217;t want to pass up checking out this auction item from Semlor Images.
Jim Semlor is one of the most talented photographers I know - very sought after for his eye for angle and his incredible ability of storytelling through photos.
He has generously donated [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.balchhotel.com/blog/general/engagement-photo-shoot-session/</link>
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		<title>Rogers Adoption</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tuesday&#8217;s Tip &#8211; Fun Stuff!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[While looking for some fun, unique items to give to the Mt. Hood Cycling Classic riders in June (a FUN pit stop for amateur riders is here at the Balch), I found a site with some great personalized items for your wedding!
Jeff actually hand delivered our invitations to Bridal Veil post office so they&#8217;d have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mother&#8217;s Day Special!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[May 8-9th
Husbands! Sons! Daughters! Sisters!
It&#8217;s time to treat your mother/wife/sister/girlfriend.
Overnight stay, two tickets to Maryhill Museum, four course dinner Saturday evening, a-la-carte chair massage/pampering foot soak or facial, and top it all off with a three course breakfast Sunday morning!!
Jamie&#8217;s Menu:
Grilled Portobello Mushroom Cap with Spinach and Goat Cheese
Freshly Smoked Salmon, Avocado, and Citrus Mache [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tuesday&#8217;s Tip &#8211; Forums</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Two of my MOST favorite wedding forums/resources are on The Knot and Martha Stewart Weddings. They aren&#8217;t just for brides!
When Jeff and I were engaged and in the FUN time of planning and figuring out what we wanted, I came about the Martha Stewart weddings forums and it was FABULOUS! I asked all sorts of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tuesday&#8217;s Tip from Erika!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[How fun it is to get together with your girlfriends for makeovers, pampering, massage, spray tans, the works!! Spa treatments are SUCH a great way to celebrate AND get looking fabulous before your big day.
Beautiful, healthy skin takes time and planning. For picture-perfect skin on your wedding, Erika, owner of Columbia Laser Skin Center  in The [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.balchhotel.com/blog/weddings/tuesdays-tip-erika/</link>
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		<title>Saturday Supper Club!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This Saturday is Supper Club and I just got 4 openings at the 5:30 seating! Lucky You!!! Erin Glenn winery will be here to compliment Jamie&#8217;s delicious menu. Call quick to get your name on the list! 541.467.2277
April 17th
Siskiyou Spring
Creamy Wild Mushroom Bruschetta
Chicken Piccata (pick-ah-tah) with Capers, Asparagus, and Pearl Couscous
Poppy Seed Shortcakes with Tangerine [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tuesday&#8217;s Tip from Mari-Beth Guenther</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When I reminisce about past weddings I think about all the small details that make the day so great and so much fun for all of the guests. I am not naïve to think that a wedding is a day for the bride and the groom but being somewhat of a realist (and somewhat of [...]]]></description>
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