The Historic Balch Hotel in Beautiful, Sunny Dufur Oregon http://www.balchhotel.com Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:28:57 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Ultimate Card Workshop – March 23-24th You asked for it – so here it comes!  The Ultimate Card Workshop at the beautiful Balch Hotel.  Here are the details:

March 23 & 24th, 2012 6:00 p.m. Friday March 23rd through Saturday March 24th at 5:00 p.m. Balch Hotel Class Supply Cost $45.00 if staying overnight Class Supply Cost $60.00 if not staying overnight 25% room discount the second night using secret code words: Ultimate Card Workshop

Your instructor, Tarina Holloway, is an . . .
To read more, please click the link: → Ultimate Card Workshop – March 23-24th]]> http://www.balchhotel.com/blog/general/ultimate-card-workshop-march-23-24th/ Supper Club – February 18th – Cupid’s Special Weekend! Treat your Valentine to a weekend away at the Balch! We’ve got your action plan ready.

During your lunch Friday stop at the grocery to pick up some indoor ‘picnic’ items (I suggest wine, cheese, some cured meats, nice pita crackers, and some chocolate). Have his/her bag packed Friday after work, kid arrangements made, and meander to the Balch. Be welcomed with warm chocolate chip cookies and homemade hot chocolate. Head to your room or . . .
To read more, please click the link: → Supper Club – February 18th – Cupid’s Special Weekend!]]> http://www.balchhotel.com/blog/general/supper-club-february-18th-cupids-special-weekend/ Artist Chris Steinken Chris Steinken just showed his work here a the hotel and is slated to show again this summer. He and his wife are delightful! I met Chris when touring the Portland Artists Open Studio Tour. I loved the bold expressive colors he uses and also the meticulous way in which he sets up his paintings.

He begins with a photo (most are taken by him), then creates a grid map on the canvas and . . .
To read more, please click the link: → Artist Chris Steinken]]> http://www.balchhotel.com/blog/general/artist-chris-steinken/ Artist Beth Kerschen Everything that I have learned throughout my adult life seems to have led me to my current art. I received a bachelors in fine art from Colorado College, where I focused on photography and printmaking. After I graduated, I moved to Boston, Massachusetts. I found myself involved in graphic design; working for design firms and individual clients. I strengthened my knowledge of manipulating and arranging images for the most . . .
To read more, please click the link: → Artist Beth Kerschen]]> http://www.balchhotel.com/blog/general/artist-beth-kershen/ NYE at the Balch! We had such fun we’re doing it again this New Years Eve! Last year we had a dinner and storytelling event (fashioned off the Moth on NPR – not familiar? Click here to read about it on the official site). It was a BLAST!

December 31st, New Years! New Years Party with Mayan-inspired menu

Appetizers 6:00-7:00 Corn cakes with Habanero Jelly and Queso Fresco   Cumin-Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Red Pepper-Almond Sauce

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To read more, please click the link: → NYE at the Balch!]]> http://www.balchhotel.com/blog/general/nye-balch/ December 10th Supper Club! • Steak and Arugula Salad with Stilton Cheese and Apple Tarragon Vinaigrette

• Smoked Trout and Clam Chowder

• Pippin Apple Pie with Caramel Sauce  served with a slice of Quicke’s Oak Smoked Cheddar from England (Jamie’s current favorite cheese!)

• Sourdough Bread and Butter Flake Rolls with dinner.

• Iced tea and coffee with dessert!

Sorry, but no substitutions on this one

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To read more, please click the link: → December 10th Supper Club!]]> http://www.balchhotel.com/blog/general/december-10th-supper-club/ Celilo Catering Celilo Catering if one of our participating vendors in the Primp My Bride Sweepstakes. Their commitment to quality is reflected in Ben Stenn’s (executive chef) thoughts on weddings! To tantalize your tastebuds click on the link above and explore their catering site. You’ll be inspired!

What makes your business unique? I feel there are many things that set Celilo Restaurant and Celilo Catering apart, but what it boils down to is this- we have a true commitment . . .
To read more, please click the link: → Celilo Catering]]> http://www.balchhotel.com/blog/general/celilo-catering/ This Weekend Special! This is the last weekend we’re open for November AND tomorrow is Samantha’s 42nd birthday. So, we decided November needed something special!

This Friday, November 18th, and Saturday, November 19th, ANY room you like is 42% off.

Just call the hotel at 541-467-2277 and say “Happy Birthday”!

Guys, this is a great gift for you to give to your sweetie. She will love that you thought of giving her . . .
To read more, please click the link: → This Weekend Special!]]> http://www.balchhotel.com/blog/general/weekend-special/ Supper Club – November 12th Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese Cream of tomato-orange soup with a grilled fontina cheese sandwich.

Pork Chops and Applesauce 1/2 rack of pork baby back ribs with apple cider sauce, served with smashed red potatoes, sour cream and green onions.

Ding Dong Homemade chocolate buttermilk cake with marshmallow filling, iced with bittersweet chocolate ganache.

Sourdough baguette and butter served with dinner.

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To read more, please click the link: → Supper Club – November 12th]]> http://www.balchhotel.com/blog/general/supper-club-november-12th/ Bridal Tips from Columbia Laser Skin Center! We know this list is only a tiny representation of what is on a Bride’s To Do list. As skincare experts we have seen over the years of working with brides that they put themselves (and their skin) last on the list – if at all.

We see it every year, a panic-stricken bride a week before her big day desperate for picture perfect skin. Yes, makeup can . . .
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