EMBRACE THE SEASON OR ESCAPE THE STRESS: UNIQUE INNS OFFER HOLIDAY GETAWAYS STEEPED WITH SLOW FOOD AND GREAT WINE

Holiday Celebrations and Getaways
Offered by Unique Inns in California, Oregon and Washington

PORTLAND, Ore. (Nov. 19, 2007) – Unique Inns, one of North America’s first bed and breakfast innkeeping organizations, today announced a sampling of holiday getaways at several of the organization’s member inns. Whether the goal is to embrace the season or escape its stresses, Unique Inns’ locations offer opportunities for all during the holiday season.

Unique Inns includes approximately 40 member properties located in British Columbia, Washington, Oregon and California. Many of the innkeepers that are part of Unique Inns are involved with the global Slow Food movement, an organization of more than 80,000 individuals in 45 countries who are passionate about adding flavor to their lives. Slow Food, a non-profit, member-supported organization, was founded in 1989 to counteract fast food and fast life. The organization supports local food traditions and renewed interest in food, where it comes from, how it tastes and how food choices affect the rest of the world. The Slow Food movement is reflected in many of the holiday dining experiences available at Unique Inns’ locations.

“Food is an integral part of the Unique Inns experience,” said Rose Allen, executive director of Unique Inns. “Whether an innkeeper offers a gourmet breakfast, picnic lunch, or multi-course dinner, the meal is prepared with care and attention that has the ability to bond through the sharing and serving of good food. In accordance with Slow Food, we believe that in seeking a good life, it is important to consume food created from fresh, quality ingredients, produced in a manner that does not degrade species or resources,” she added.

In addition to offering extraordinary dining experiences, many of the Unique Inns’ locations embrace the season with beautiful light displays and tastefully decorated Christmas trees, reminiscent of holidays long past.

Celebrate Dickens-Style at Oregon’s Winchester Inn

The three-hour, six-course Dickens’ Christmas Feast at the Winchester Inn (www.winchesterinn.com) located in Ashland, Ore., is one of the inn’s premiere annual events and has become a holiday tradition for families across the country. The feast includes a traditional prime rib dinner and a celebratory glass of Champagne or sparkling cider. Performances by the Winchester Singers highlight the evening, with jolly old Saint Nick bringing gifts for all who attend. Feasts are held on select evenings through December 24. The cost is $67.50 per person, including tax and gratuity. For reservations call 800.972.4991.

Just one-half block above Main Street in downtown Ashland, the Winchester Inn is situated
on a quiet hillside up the street from shopping, art galleries, the Oregon Cabaret Theatre and the world-renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Innkeepers Michael and Laurie Gibbs have created a destination in itself with the inn’s Victorian charm and contemporary amenities.

Holiday Traditions Abound at Campbell House in Eugene, Ore.

The holidays at Campbell House (www.campbellhouse.com) in Eugene, Ore., bring a number of annual traditions including Holiday Teas, a Thanksgiving Buffet and a Christmas Eve dinner. Holiday Teas, a popular holiday tradition, will be served at Campbell House on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through December 23. Guests enjoy hot tea, a festive array of holiday goodies, and traditional Christmas carols performed by The Hanson Family Singers. Friday teas begin at 12:15 pm while Saturday and Sunday teas are at 1 p.m. The cost is $34 for adults and $18 for children.

The traditional Thanksgiving Day dinner buffet at Campbell House will feature the chef's turkey carving station, Tolly's Restaurant’s famous turkey dressing, parsnip and golden mashed potatoes, fennel apple salad and baked sweet potatoes. On Christmas Eve, Campbell House will offer an old-fashioned buffet, including roast beef and ham carving stations, an array of harvest salads, and a variety of sweets, including pumpkin chiffon pie, rum raisin pie and chocolate hazlenut torte. Thanksgiving Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. and Christmas Eve dinner will be at 4:30 p.m. The cost for each is $45 per person; $18 for children under 12 years. Reservations are required for the Campbell House Holiday Teas as well as the Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve dinners. Reservations can be made by calling 800.264.2519 or 541.343.1119.

Located just two blocks from downtown Eugene, Campbell House is a Victorian estate built
in 1892 and lovingly restored and expanded by Myra Plant. The Campbell House is distinguished by its bucolic setting which provides a retreat within the city.

Escape for the Holidays to the Lodge at Suttle Lake

For 10,000 years, people journeyed to Suttle Lake in Central Oregon to be inspired by its beauty and tranquility. Today, they also take that trek to enjoy a series of holiday and winter events at the Lodge at Suttle Lake. The Lodge is a great place to escape for the holidays and let someone else do the cooking. Holiday dining includes a Thanksgiving Feast, Christmas Eve Dinner, Christmas Day Feast and their New Year’s Eve extravaganza. The Lodge’s New Year’s Eve celebration is a black-tie affair that includes live music, casino night and a midnight toast. The Lodge also offers a number of other winter-time retreats such as lakeside snowshoeing, the Festival of Lights, and the indulgent after-dinner cigars and cognac by the fire.

Located 14 miles west of Sisters, Ore., on Suttle Lake in Deschutes National Forest, the
Lodge combines rustic charm with modern amenities. For more information, visit
www.thelodgeatsuttlelake.com or call 541.595.2628.

Eureka’s Carter House Offers Holiday Respite in Northern California

Carter House (www.carterhouse.com) in northern California offers a duet of holiday getaways for guests who want to steal away from the holiday hustle.

The inn’s Romance in the Redwoods package, available only on the Internet, provides guests with overnight accommodations in one of the inn’s fabulous guestrooms, a five-course dinner at Restaurant 301, in-room massage for two, a bottle of Champagne and a dozen red roses. The package also includes a two-course breakfast, wine and hors d'oeuvres before dinner, cookies and tea before bedtime, as well as a turndown with chocolate truffles. The rate is $570.

With the Carter House Wine Lovers package, guests are provided overnight accommodations, a one-month Wine Club membership (two bottles of wine), one bottle of Champagne, and the Discovery Wine Tasting Dinner for two at Restaurant 301. The wine-tasting dinner includes a seven-course meal and wine tasting with each course. The cost is $475.

Carter House offers a wide variety of stylish rooms with luxurious amenities, original local art, and plush furnishings. Surrounded by more than 1,600 historically significant Victorian structures, Carter House owners and attentive staff provide the perfect gourmet getaway in the heart of the Redwood Coast. The Carter’s wine cellar is among the world’s finest, while their Restaurant 301 is one of Northern California’s best. For reservations at Carter House, contact 800.404.1390 or reserve@carterhouse.com.

Winter Gourmet Special at Washington’s Willows Inn

With the Winter Gourmet Special at the Willows Inn (www.willowsinn.com) on Washington’s Lummi Island, guests can enjoy evening dinner on a Thursday or Sunday and stay overnight in the main house for just $99. The Willows Inn is an historic bed and breakfast retreat that is easily accessible by a six-minute ferry ride from Bellingham, Wash. The inn’s organic fine dining is consistent with the Slow Food movement, making the Willows Inn one of the most sought-after bed and breakfasts in the San Juan Islands. To make reservations, call 888.294.2620 or e-mail innkeeper@willows-inn.com.

For more information on these and other members of Unique Inns, visit www.uniqueinns.com.

About Unique Inns. Unique Inns was established in the early 1980s as one of North America’s first bed and breakfast innkeeping organizations. The non-profit fraternal organization offers a wide range of distinct lodging options at nearly 40 member inns located in British Columbia, Washington, Oregon and California. Each inn operates in the upscale or luxury segment of the industry and features one-of-a-kind locations, style and guest experiences. For more information on the Unique Inns organization and its member inns, visit www.uniqueinns.com.

About Slow Food. According to the website Slow Food USA, the organization believes that the food we eat should taste good; that it should be produced in a clean way that does not harm the environment, animal welfare or our health; and that food producers should receive fair compensation for their work, and that all people should have access to this good and clean food. Learn more at www.slowfoodusa.org.

Media Contacts for Unique Inns:
Peridot Group, Inc.
E-mail: info@peridotgroup.net
Kristi Arndt: T: 763-782-0265/C: 612-803-0861
Patti Winger: T: 651-436-3592/C: 651-341-899

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Incentive to Travel:
Unique Inns Announces Loyalty Program Packages for Frequent Guests

Travel Packages Include Lessons in Professional Sand Castle Building,
A Customized Island Tour and Innkeeping 101

PORTLAND, Ore. (Sept. 25, 2007) – Unique Inns, one of North America’s first bed and breakfast innkeeping organizations, today announced its newest reward packages for the organization’s loyalty program–Unique Experience Rewards. As part of the program, qualifying guests receive one-of-kind experiences compliments of the inn they selected for the reward; the guest pays only for their hotel stay. To qualify, guests must purchase at least five stays at three different Unique Inns’ members. Unique Inns offers accommodations at approximately 40 member inns located in British Columbia, California, Oregon and Washington.

“With Experience Rewards, we thank our regular guests for coming back to Unique Inns by offering an experience that is unparalleled to any other guest experience,” said Rose Allen, executive director of Unique Inns. “The innkeepers created the rewards packages as personal thank yous to our most valuable guests. The packages reflect the interests and personalities of the destination and the host innkeepers. Guests can be assured they are receiving the utmost service and experience available from Unique Inns.”

A Cure for Holiday Shopping at Wine Country Inn
At the Wine Country Inn in St. Helena, Calif., award guests learn to harvest and cure the olives that grow around the property of this lovely wine-country setting. Guests are taught curing techniques that date back thousands of years. After the initial harvest, participants make a return visit one month later to flavor and pack the olives, create a custom label, and take home 20 quarts of olives for personal enjoyment or holiday giving. The reward package includes gourmet sack lunches and culminates with a casual dinner hosted by Innkeeper Jim Smith. This event takes place the second weekends in November and December, with a two-night minimum stay required (Friday & Saturday) for both weekends. For more information, contact 888-465-4608 or romance@winecountryinn.com

Gourmet Cooking Lesson and Dinner
Guests at the Excelsior Inn in Eugene, Ore., are rewarded with a private cooking lesson from Chef/Owner Maurizio Paparo. Reward participants start the day by planning the menu, shopping for special ingredients and then returning to Ristorante Italiano to prepare the meal. Guests perform preparation work in the kitchen and receive “on-the-job training” from Chef Paparo. When the cooking is completed, the elegant meal is served by tuxedoed wait staff. This package is available Mondays through Thursdays during February, March, April and July. To learn more, call 800-321-6963 or e-mail the inn at info@excelsiorinn.com.

San Juan Islands Tour in Washington
At the Willows Inn on Lummi Island, Unique Rewards guests board a hard-bottom inflatable watercraft and tour the real San Juan Islands with inn proprietors, Riley and Judy. Lummi Island is located in the northwest corner of Bellingham, Wash., and just minutes away from any of the San Juan Islands. Tours can be customized according to guest preferences. Guests can relax in the warm sand on an unspoiled island, which serves as a marine reserve, while enjoying an organic gourmet lunch, complete with fine wine. The tour includes a visit to the famed reefnet gears for a hands-on look at this ancient salmon fishery. This package is available June 1 through September 1 and requires a two-night stay. For more information call 888-294-2620 or e-mail innkeeper@willows-inn.com.

Permanent and Temporary Art Frame Casa Laguna Experience
Unique Rewards guests at Casa Laguna in Laguna Beach, Calif., choose their favorite art experience. A professional “Sand Sculptor” escorts guests to Victoria Beach where the sculptor guides participants through the creation of a competition-level sand castle. The experience includes digital photographs to document the event and a picnic basket lunch. For a more permanent art experience, Casa Laguna guests can meet with a renowned Plein Air Artist (landscape artist) on their first day and scout prospective landscapes around Laguna Beach. Guests select one of the beautiful sights that they wish to have painted. At departure, guests are presented with their commissioned painting. A three-night minimum stay is required. To book either of these Unique Rewards packages, e-mail innkeeper@casalaguna.com or call 800-233-0449.

Innkeeping 101 at Old Monterey Inn
At California’s Old Monterey Inn, guests can turn the tables on their stay by learning what goes on behind the scenes of a bed and breakfast. Innkeeper wannabes, or those who are just curious, get first-hand experience into a lifestyle many covet, but few truly understand. Participants spend eventful days observing and obtaining first-hand insights as Innkeeper Patti Valletta shares her vast experience. Serious participants can get priceless experience to help decide if innkeeping is a lifestyle meant for them. To make reservations, call 800-350-2344 or e-mail omi@oldmontereyinn.com.

Sample Sights, Sounds, and Tastes of Vancouver Island’s Saanich Peninsula
Unique Rewards guests at Abigail’s Hotel in British Columbia are awarded a private and personally guided tour of the Saanich Peninsula where they visit areas known only to locals. The tour begins with a scenic ocean drive along the coast through heritage neighborhoods and executive mansions. The drive then takes a turn through lush forests and climbs so guests can view the city of Victoria from atop Mt. Douglas. During lunch at a seaside restaurant, guests can sample fresh local seafood and walk along the beach. After lunch, participants visit Mattick’s Farm and have time to browse the quaint shops or grab some ice cream. The tour continues through rich farmland to the quaint seaside town of Sidney where guests can stroll along the sea walk, browse the many new and used bookstores and boutiques, or simply sit along the ocean and watch the boats sail past. Reservations can be made by contacting, 800-561-6565 or innkeeper@abigailshotel.com.

For information on these and more Unique Rewards experiences from Unique Inns, visit www.uniqueinns.com.
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About Unique Inns. Unique Inns was established in the early 1980s as one of North America’s first bed and breakfast innkeeping organizations. The non-profit fraternal organization offers a wide range of distinct lodging options at nearly 40 member inns located in British Columbia, Washington, Oregon and California. Each inn operates in the upscale or luxury segment of the industry and features one-of-a-kind locations, style and guest experiences. For more information on the Unique Inns organization and its member inns, visit www.uniqueinns.com.

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Media Contacts for Unique Inns:
Peridot Group, Inc.
E-mail: info@peridotgroup.net
Kristi Arndt: T: 763-782-0265/C: 612-803-0861
Patti Winger: T: 651-436-3592/C: 651-341-8991