Woodinville Patch - January 2012
The Spa at Willows Lodge Woodinville, Updated for 2012
New treatment rooms and a new garden entrance are just some of the updated features at The Spa at Willows Lodge.

Travel + Leisure - January 2012
T+L 500 The Best Hotels in the World
With this, our 10th anniversary edition of the T+L 500, we bring you the ultimate collection of the top hotels around the globe, as selected by our readers in our annual World's Best Awards survey. We spotlight the properties that ranked no. 1 in their region...Willows Lodge (92.36), Rustic-chic interiors and the state's first electric car charging station, on 5 bucolic acres 25 miles north of Seattle.

Mercer Island Patch - December 2011
Fork Dork: Postpone Resolutions, Indulge in New Year's Eve Dining
New Year's resolutions can wait until after Jan. 1. Until then indulge in gluttonous multi-course dinners paired with wines. Following are recommendations to help you sort through the myriad New Year's Eve celebration options on the Eastside.

Woodinville Patch - December 2011
Fork Dork: Christmas Dining Out Options Abound for Eastsiders
What with all the other holiday responsibilities, sometimes it is best to leave the cooking to the pros. Christmas Eve is one of the busiest dining evenings of the year for many restaurants in the region. Furthermore, Saturday is the busiest dining day of the week for the same restaurants. This year, Christmas Eve falls on a Saturday. So, if you are planning to eat out, make reservations now.

Seattleite - November 2011
Shape up for the Season at Willows Lodge
Thankfully, for the "festively lopsided," Woodinville's Willows Lodge has brought back an annual tradition – Holiday Boot Camp. The weekly series features food and beverage classes aimed to aid in the navigation of the season's entertainment challenges. The lodge rolls out an all-star line-up from the Barking Frog to give pointers about flawless seasonal cocktails, appetizers, wine pairings and sweets.

Seattle Met - November 2011
Nosh Pit Weekly Planner
The experts from Barking Frog at Willows Lodge are giving the gift of knowledge this holiday season. Starting November 30 and continuing the next two weeks, Holiday Boot Camp attendees will learn how to entertain guests like a pro.

The Seattle Times - November 2011
Holiday Boot Camp at Willows Lodge
Learn to make party appetizers for holiday entertaining; 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Willows Lodge, 14580 N.E. 145th St., Woodinville; free (425-424-3900 or www.willowslodge.com).

Seattle Weekly - November 2011
Holiday Boot Camp
Feeling unprepared for the upcoming marathon of holiday cooking and entertaining? Willows Lodge in Woodinville is offering a series of "Holiday Boot Camp" classes from their Barking Frog staff.

Bellevue Patch - November 2011
Thanksgiving Dining Options
If you are like me, you are probably procrastinating on Thanksgiving dinner plans. If you are like me, you probably prefer not to host Thanksgiving dinner, to avoid cleaning all those dishes, what with all the courses in the traditional dinner.
Fear not! Here's a guide to dining out and to-go options this Thanksgiving (which is next week).

Seattle Met - November 2011
12 Thanksgiving Feasts
Barking Frog - Dungeness crab cakes and figs and prosciutto are among the eight appetizers, with ginger-crusted seared Ahi, Muscovy duck breast, rib eye steak, and turkey plumping up the seven-entree menu.

WHERE Magazine - November 2011
Holiday Boot Camp (PDF)
Each year the busy holiday season delivers a tough choice: do you attend a cooking class to get a priceless new recipe that will wow holiday guests or do you treat yourself to a spirited seasonal meal at a to-die-for restaurant. Luckily, you can do both with Holiday Boot Campat Willows Lodge in Woodinville Wine Country.

Spirits Traveler - November 2011
Willows Lodge Holiday Food & Drink "Boot Camp"
If you are looking to prepare food and cocktails like a pro this holiday season, why not join the pros at Willows Lodge in Woodinville for their Holiday Entertaining Classes in the Fireside Cellars Lounge.

425 Magazine - November 2011
Happy Hour Haunts (PDF)
Stimulate your taste buds and save your wallet by indulging in some of the Eastside's best happy hours. With everything from gourmet fare to comforting classics, vegetarian options, desserts, and a slew of cocktails, wines and beers, there is something for everyone and every budget.

425 Magazine - November 2011
Iron Vintner Challenge at Willows Lodge (PDF)
Winemaker's culinary skills are put to the test in an outdoor version of Iron Chef in the patio garden at Willows Lodge. Over the course of several weeks, two vintners are chosen to battle it out with secret ingredients and given 60 minutes to create a meal for a panel of celebrity judges.

425 Magazine - November 2011
Get Out of the Kitchen: Six Chefs Show How They Do It (PDF)
If you watch enough Food Network, you might get the crazy idea that being a chef is a luxurious, laid-back, always fun job. The reality is that any chef worth his or her salt works hard, sometimes 80 hours a week, building recipes in their heads while showering, sitting in traffic or, yes, while they're cooking.

Condé Nast Traveler - November 2011
Readers' Choice Awards (PDF)
Best in the World. Here they are, the final winners sifted from more than 8 million votes cast in our annual Readers' Choice Awards survey, swept up together to form travel's apex of excellence. Top 150 U.S. Resorts – #83, Willows Lodge, Woodinville, WA – 86.3.

Sunset Travel Guide - Fall 2011
24-Hour Escapes (PDF)
One-night trips that will leave you chilled out as if you'd been gone a whole week. 30 minutes from Seattle – Feast and Sleep. Settle for a nine-course ultra-seasonal meal at the Herbfarm in Woodinville, WA. Still swooning over that 1795 Madeira, stumble across the road to Willows Lodge.

Woodinville Patch - October 2011
Free Holiday Cooking Demonstrations
Fireside Cellars at Willows Lodge in Woodinville is not just for out of towners these days. Pop in during any happy hour and you'll meet far more neighbors than tourists. Fireside Cellars is featuring new cocktails made with spirits from Woodinville distilleries and announced a series for free cooking demonstrations for the holiday season.

Washington Magazine - October 2011
Lapping Up Luxury (PDF)
Tail wagging accommodations catering to you and your pooch pal. Can't bear to leave your furry friend behind? Head towards the state's finest dog friendly destinations. Country canine – treat your furry friend to a level of luxury akin to human guests, stay at Willows Lodge in Woodinville, a half hour northeast of Seattle.

Bellevue Patch - September 2011
Eat, Drink & Pamper for Breast Cancer Prevention
A breast cancer diagnosis can make a patient and the patient's loved ones feel out of control. But that doesn't mean that they can't do anything about it. During October, Barking Frog will be offering a five-course menu paired with wines for $100 with a portion of the proceeds donated to the local chapter of the Susan G. Komen Foundation...

Seattle Business - September 2011
Biz Buzz (PDF)
Barking Frog/Willows Lodge executive chef Bobby Moore, left, congratulates Iron Vintner winner Chris Gorman of Gorman Winery. The second Iron Vintner Challenge took place in June at Woodinville's Willows Lodge, pitching four local winemakers in a cooking competition...

TravelAge West - September 2011
Dig into Holiday Boot Camp
Food and beverage classes offer tips for party planners. Willows Lodge, a Northwest-style lodge located just outside of Seattle, has announced the return of Holiday Boot Camp. The weekly series of free food and beverage classes is aimed at helping people navigate...

Seattle Met - September 2011
Neighborhood Food News
Willows Lodge is once again hosting Holiday Boot Camp, a series of free food and beverage classes taught by the crew from Barking Frog. This year's lineup focuses on appetizers, desserts, and cocktails and take place November 30 and December 7 and 14 starting at 5:30. Seating is first come, first served.

MSN Travel - August 2011
Hiding and Wining in Woodinville Wine Country
If you're interested in an up-and-coming grapes region, Woodinville has some tasty wines. For a luxurious place to hang your hat, book a room at Willows Lodge. This hotel has huge sexy soaker tubs, which would've been great if I had a live date that wasn't my pooch.

Travel + Leisure - August 2011
World’s Best Awards (PDF)
For the 16th year, Travel + Leisure’s definitive list of the top hotels... as voted by our readers, is an essential index of the places you want to go and the gold-standard companies that will take you there. Navigate the globe like a skilled insider – starting now.

Hip Travel Mama - July 2011
Passport to Luxury: Dining Out at Barking Frog
When was the last time you ate your way to a free hotel night at a luxury hotel? Well, we’ve been giving it the old college try with the wine and dine your way to a free luxury hotel stay promotion by the MTM Northwest Collection that includes fine dining at a few of my favorite Seattle luxury hotels: Hotel 1000, Willows Lodge and the Hotel Sorrento.

Listen to Chef Bobby Moore on The Wine Crush with Laura Lawson
- July 2011
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Woodinville Patch - July 2011
Iron Vintner Raises Money for Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center
A month long culinary competition among area winemakers raised $30,000 for Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center, double the amount it raised last year, according to event sponsor Willows Lodge. The second annual Iron Vintner Challenge, held throughout June, was led by Barking Frog Executive Chief Bobby Moore...

The Woodinville Weekly - July 2011
High Five for Iron Vintner Champ
Willows Lodge has announced the results from the second annual Iron Vintner Challenge which took place throughout the month of June. The event raised $30,000 for Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center to support its mission to improve the bodies, minds and spirits of children and adults with disabilities through equine-assisted therapy. This is more than double the amount raised since the event started last year.

KING-NBC - June 2011
Iron Vintner Challenge
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KONG-CABLE - June 2011
Iron Vintner Challenge
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My Northwest Wines - June 2011
Who will be the next IRON VINTNER?
Barking Frog Chef Bobby Moore gives each winemaker a secret box of ingredients from which to create an appetizer and an entree in 60 minutes for a panel of celebrity judges. Winners are selected based on presentation, flavor and creativity.

425 Magazine - June 2011
The Successful Return of the Iron Vintner Challenge
The Iron Vintner Challenge at Woodinville's Willows Lodge is winding down its second year. Inspired by Food Network's Iron Chef, the event puts Woodinville winemakers against one another in a cooking competition. Each vintner gets 1 hour to make an entree and an appetizer with a secret ingredient revealed by Barking Frog's Bobby Moore.

Wine Press Northwest - June 2011
The Ultimate Guide to Northwest Wine (PDF)
While you’ll find wineries scattered throughout Western Washington, Woodinville east of Seattle, has become the center of winemaking in Western Washington. What started with Chateau Ste. Michelle in 1976 has grown into more than 80 wineries and tasting rooms in close proximity. In Woodinville, your best lodging choice is Willows Lodge, next to Columbia Winery.

Woodinville Wine Update - June 2011
Iron Vintner Challenge: Round 2 at Willows Lodge
The contest takes four Woodinville winemakers who battle it out on the grill and the kitchen and just to make things a bit more interesting, there is the secret ingredient which they need to use to prepare an appetizer and an entree’ in 60 minutes for a panel of local celebrity judges...

Seattleite - June 2011
The Wine Nose Knows: June 2011 Events
Hosted by Chef Bobby Moore of the Barking Frog at Willows Lodge, this one-of-a-kind competition features two finalists from two preliminary rounds. Both contestants will be given a secret box of ingredients, from which to create an appetizer and entrée in 60 minutes for a panel of celebrity judges who select on presentation, flavor and creativity.

Woodinville Patch - June 2011
Championship Round of the Iron Vintner Challenge
A play on the Iron Chef Television show, the Iron Vintner Challenge at Willows Lodge is half over, but there are still tickets available for the final challenge and the winemaker dinner.

Seattle Weekly - June 2011
Woodinville Winemakers Cook Competitively for Charity
Iron Vintner, which pits local winemakers against one another in an Iron Chef-style competition, convenes tonight at the Willows Lodge for the contest's second round. Tonight's winner will face Chris Gorman of Gorman Cellars, who won last week's head-to-head showdown, in the June 22 finals.

New York Times - June 2011
Seattle, a Tasting Menu
In the Woodinville “wine country,” the place to stay is the Willows Lodge, a nexus of rustic and sumptuous that has two distinguished restaurants — the Herbfarm and the Barking Frog — across its driveway and rooms with enormous fireplaces and huge sunken tubs. In the summer, those rooms start at $219 on weeknights and $319 on weekends.

King 5 - June 2011
Winemakers go head-to-head in cooking competition
Watch Several local winemakers will battle it out over the next month to see who reigns supreme in the kitchen.

Palate Magazine - June 2011
June 8, 15, 22, 29 – Iron Vintner Challenge (PDF)
Find out how well local winemakers can cook at this month-long culinary competition at Willows Lodge in Woodinville, WA. John Bigelow of JM Cellars, Chris Gorman of Gorman Winery, Chris Sparkman of Sparkman Cellars and Chris Upchurch of DeLille Cellars will compete. Tickets are $35 and include tastes from each winery competing that night.

Wine Peeps - June 1, 2011
2011 Iron Vintner Challenge
The second annual 2011 Iron Vintner Challenge, hosted by Willows Lodge in Woodinville, Washington, is a month-long culinary competition where local winemakers battle for the title of Iron Vintner. The cooking competitions will take place on three consecutive Wednesdays in June at Willows Lodge and then conclude with a Championship Winemaker Dinner at Barking Frog to benefit Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center.

Woodinville.Patch.com - May 26, 2011
Willows Lodge Spa Voted Among the Best In Nation – Again!
The Spa at Willows Lodge was voted one of the ‘Top 100 Resort Spas" by Condé Nast Traveler’s annual Readers’ Spa Poll...“We are thrilled to be recognized once again on this prestigious list,” said Shaun Tucker, general manager, Willows Lodge. “Being named as one of the best in the nation is truly an honor and a testament to our spa team’s continued commitment to offering exceptional services to all of our guests.”

Condé Nast Traveler - June 2011
Top 250 Spas (PDF)
What began as a humble top three in 1990, with the high scorer earning a respectable 81.2, has transformed into a robust collection of 250...However, what hasn't changed over these past 21 years is the lofty standards to which our readers hold each candidate. Thankfully, quality is ageless.

The Woodinville Weekly - NW News.com - May 16, 2011
The Ultimate Cook-off: Second Annual Iron Vintner Challenge
Back by popular demand, this year’s competition will be led by Executive Chef Bobby Moore of Barking Frog and feature winemakers John Bigelow of JM Cellars, Chris Gorman of Gorman Winery, Chris Sparkman of Sparkman Cellars and Chris Upchurch of DeLille Cellars...Attendees will be in the middle of the action watching as participating winemakers strategize, cook and compete against their rival.

Woodinville.Patch.com - May 13, 2011
Willows Lodge Hidden Gem: Its Gardens
So where do you go to see a lovely garden if you’ve a black thumb? Or no yard at all? Not a problem, here in Woodinville there is a spectacular garden full of color and calm, and touring it will only cost the price of a glass of wine or a Happy Hour cocktail. And no, it is not a winery. Willows Lodge, situated along the Sammamish Slough is one of the most beautiful examples of an environmental friendly garden around.

TheSunNews.com - May 2011
Travelgirl Recommends: Greatness in Greater Seattle
I landed at Sea-Tac airport and fell in love about 45 minutes later. Its name is Willows Lodge, nestled into one of the luxury resort's spectacular 84 rooms, the in-room stone fireplace was just what I needed to feel pampered even before I wandered down to the spa. I considered a soak in the giant bathtub, but opted for a dip in the outdoor Jacuzzi followed by a deep tissue massage (good-bye travel toxins!) and a reflexology session.

Examiner.com - May 2011
Willows Lodge
If you need a break from Seattle, just pop over to Willows Lodge which is only 18 miles away! It is located on five acres on the beautiful Sammamish River in Woodinville right in the middle of Wine Country including Chateau Ste. Michelle and Columbia Winery just footsteps away. If you like beer, Red Hook Brewery is right next door! ... Make sure you check out the great event calender!

Woodinville.Patch.com - April 17, 2011
Barking Frog Adding Woodinville's Early Bird Coffee Roasters to the Menu
“We have been searching for the perfect partnership in the coffee world and found a high quality, local coffee roaster right here in our own backyard, Woodinville. We are thrilled to have Early Bird Coffee Roasters as a new partner in bringing the freshest and finest ingredients to the Barking Frog,” said Barking Frog Executive Chef Bobby Moore.

Woodinville.Patch.com - April 6, 2011
Woodinville Winemakers Vie for Title of Iron Vintner at Willows Lodge
Who needs Chairman Kaga and his kitchen stadium or his nephew Mark Dacascos and those TV chefs? Not Woodinville. This town has its own version of the Iron Chef, the 2011 Iron Vintner Challenge. The month-long June competition pits local winemakers against one another in a battle for the title of Iron Vintner, ending in a championship winemaker dinner at Barking Frog to benefit Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center.

Sunset Magazine - April 2011
The Spots for Spot (PDF)
It was the perfect ladies'-night-in at Willows Lodge in Woodinville: A bubble bath. A bottle of local wine...And room service, of course. For me, a juicy Ninety Farms beef cheeseburger, served on a rich brioche bun layered with candied bacon. And for Bromley, my leggy Rhodesian ridgeback? The roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, please, and a peanut butter "pupcake" for dessert. I mean, a dog's gotta eat.

Wine Press Northwest - Spring 2011
10 Great Things To Do in Northwest Wine Country (PDF)
There's more to Willows Lodge than a place to rest your head. Barking Frog Executive Chef Bobby Moore ranks with the best in the Northwest, and both he and the lodge are active in the Woodinville wine scene. Late this spring, Willows Lodge plays host to the second annual Iron Vintner Challenge. Think of the TV show Iron Chef, only with local winemakers working the line rather than celebrity chefs.

Smart Meetings - March 2011
Where High-tech meets Mother Nature (PDF)
Meeting planners who would like to visit Washington State's wine country can find it north of Bellevue around the town of Woodinville. The region is home to more than 70 wineries, many with tasting rooms and unique event space...And offering both upscale lodging and dining, plus six separate meeting rooms with more than 5,000 sq.ft. of meeting space, the Willows Lodge is the most luxurious full-service hotel in the area.

The Woodinville Weekly - NW News.com - March 2011
Woodinville Wines receive Golden Grapes Awards
Contests and competitions aimed at honoring the best wines within the region abound. The Golden Grapes Awards, unique in that they focus on wines made here in Woodinville, and more importantly, the judges are the winemakers themselves...The winners from each category received a trophy and the top wines will be promoted at Willows Lodge Fireside Cellars and in the Barking Frog restaurant.

WinePressNW.com - March 6, 2011
Betz willing to Wager on Washington Syrah
On Friday night, about 70 wine lovers joined “The Wizard of Woodinville” (Bob Betz) at the renowned Willows Lodge for a remarkable winemaker dinner featuring Betz, Barking Frog executive chef Bobby Moore and wines from Betz Family Winery. The evening served as a celebration of the 10th anniversary for Willows Lodge and the upcoming 15th vintage for Betz Family Winery.

425 Magazine - March 2011
From the Editor (PDF)
Plan ahead, because this June, the Iron Vintner Challenge Cooking Competition at Willows Lodge returns for its second year. Tickets to watch local winemakers battle for the title of Iron Vintner are $35, which includes wine tastes from the competitors...The Iron Vintner Challenge benefits the Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center.

LocalRoads.Wordpress.com - February 2011
Travel & Words Spring 2011 Writer’s Conference
Travel & Words, the highly regarded Pacific Northwest conference that connects travel writers with destination specialists, announced today its line-up of presenters. The event theme is Sustainable + Green + Responsible Travel and Tourism...Travel & Words will be held May 1-2, 2011, at Willows Lodge, a sustainable boutique hotel located near Seattle in Woodinville, Washington.

Washington State Wine Tour Guide - 2011
Places to Eat & Drink (PDF)
The Barking Frog at the Willows Lodge is the destination for wine professionals as well as visitors to Woodinville wine country. Recognized by the Washington State Wine Commission as one of the "Most Innovative Wine Lists" in the state, it features a special section strictly for Woodinville wines...Chef Bobby Moore crafts a contemporary American menu featuring seasonal regional ingredients with wine pairings.

Examiner.com - February 2011
Valentine's Romantic Packages in Washington State
Looking for an uber romantic celebration for Valentine's Day? Month of Love.
Willows Lodge, a romantic wine country retreat located just outside of Seattle, announces its month-long Valentine’s Day programming designed to inspire romance through one-of-a-kind experiences during the Month of Love.

Seattle PI.com - January 2011
2nd Annual IRON VINTNER - The Ultimate Wine & Food Cook-Off
Woodinville Winemakers from DeLille Cellars, Gorman Winery, JM Cellars and Sparkman Cellars battle in month-long culinary competition for the second annual Iron Vintner Challenge, starting in June 2011...The event concludes with a Championship Winemaker Dinner at Barking Frog to benefit Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center in Woodinville.

SeattleTimes.com - January 2011
Free Cooking Classes on February 2 and 9 from Barking Frog Chefs
Barking Frog restaurant in Woodinville will charge $250 per couple for its Valentine's Day dinner, but you can learn how to make it for free. The tony restaurant, next to Willows Lodge, will hold two free cooking demos in the coming days, showing lovebirds how to make the Frog's signature romantic dinner at home.

The Woodinville Weekly - NW News.com - January 2011
Iron Vintner Challenge returns to Willows Lodge
Willows Lodge has announced the second annual Iron Vintner Challenge, a month-long culinary competition this June 2011 in which local winemakers battle for the title of Iron Vintner. The winemakers will offer a one-of-a-kind food and wine experience and attendees will be in the middle of the action watching as participating winemakers strategize, cook and compete against their rivals.

MacaroniKid.com - January 2011
Staycation Series Part 4: Willows Lodge
One of the things that sets Willows Lodge apart from other local hotels, is its location. Located in the heart of Woodinville wine country, and about 30-40 minutes from Issaquah and the Snoqualmie Valley, it’s a perfect place to stay when wine tasting...a perfect weekend would be to check-in on Friday, enjoy music and dinner, then wine taste on Saturday, then stay a second night and enjoy the spa.

425 Magazine - January/February 2011
7 Eastside Desserts (PDF)
Xocopili Cremeux and Beet Chocolate Cake at the Barking Frog. Pastry Chef Matt Kelley uses Xocopili, a French dark chocolate incorporated with spices like cardamom and basque chili pepper for the base of this decadent dessert. Beet puree in the cake gives it a naturally subtile sweetness that allows the fragrant chocolate to come through.

Seattle Met - January 2011
52 Weekends (PDF)
Getaways, adventures, and road trips for every weekend of the year. Woodinville makes for the perfect summer kick-off. When you check in at Willows Lodge, get a good look at the swimming-pool size outdoor hot tub, because that’s where you’re ending your night. But first traipse over to Barking Frog, a few feet from your room for sous-vide-cooked beef tenderloin…

SeattleMet.com - November 2010
Turkey Talk - Thanksgiving Dinner
Barking Frog, noon–8pm. Eight starters—butternut squash soup topped with toasted pumpkin seeds, Dungeness crab cakes, mixed organic greens—plus seven mains make for a hearty menu. Entrees range from seared ahi and roasted sea bass to kurobuta pork chop and muscovy duck breast. Turkey, too. Individual items $10–$35/person; call for reservations.

425 Magazine - November/December 2010
Winter Escapes - Mom's Escape (PDF)
Willows Lodge in Woodinville is offering a "Mama'cation" presented in part by HipTravalMama.com on Nov. 13-14. Before the craziness of the holiday season takes its toll, plan a girl's getaway weekend at the luxurious Willows Lodge. You can relax with your girlfriends during some mini-spa treatments, shop in the Luxe Style Boutique and check out all the latest wines at wine tastings from several local wineries.

Sunset Magazine - November 2010
Wine Country, After the Crush (PDF)
A drizzly day is made for hiding out in the wine bar behind the fireplace in the lobby at Willows Lodge. Of course, you could also duck into some of the 60 or so wineries clustered about the town. If the sun shows up, rent a bike at the lodge and head out on the Burke-Gilman Trail.

AAA Journeys - November/December 2010
Get Serious About Entertaining with Willows Lodge (PDF)
We are sure that your holiday delectables always please, but just in case you're looking for pointers from the pros, stop by Woodinville's Willows Lodge for its "Boot Camp" series of holiday cooking classes. Each of the free hour-long demonstrations, in the inn's Fireside Cellars, focuses on a specific component of your feast led by Bobby Moore, executive chef at the inn's Barking Frog restaurant.

Wine Press Northwest - Fall 2010
Touring Woodinville (PDF)
To get the complete wine country experience, it's impossible to do so without a weekend stay at Willows Lodge....Views from the 84 rooms show off the valley toward Mount Rainier in the distance, the Sammamish Rivier, the Hollywood Schoolhouse, Chateau Ste. Michelle's demonstration vineyard, Red Hook Brewery and the dwelling of Basil and Borage-the cute pot-bellied Vietnamese pigs.

LocalRoads.Wordpress.com - September 2010
Ten Things To Love About Willows Lodge
If you’ve never experienced Willows Lodge in the heart of Woodinville Wine Country and you’re anywhere within a thousand miles, cancel your appointments, round up someone you love and go. What’s so special? Let me sum it up in ten reasons I love this hotel.

Listen to Chef Bobby Moore on Travel with Stephanie Abrams
- September 2010
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SeattleWeekly.com - August 2010
Get Barking Frog's Bobby Moore On Your Radar
Bobby Moore would probably be a whole lot more famous if he cooked at a restaurant in Seattle -- because his food is flipping fantastic -- but he's way out in wine country, at the Barking Frog in Woodinville. Right next door to the destination dining superstar, The Herb Farm. But his low profile's just fine by him because he's having a good time.

425magazine.com - August 2010
The Barking Frog has Bite
Wine and dine at Willows Lodge. The Barking Frog is a hotel restaurant. It’s next door to The Herbfarm. It’s beautiful, charming and rustic. But it’s more than all of these things. Just as Woodinville has become a wine attraction in the shadow of Washington Wine Country, the Barking Frog has grown into its own as a favorite destination for Northwest dining.

Cornichon.org - August 2010
Ah, Wilderness! Geo-Hopping in Woodinville
Should you arrive at Willows Lodge in Woodinville before the 4 PM check-in time and have a couple of hours to wander: don't do it. Don't wander, that is. Instead, make like a frog and hop ("Geo-Hop") across road and stream, bridge and highway, planter box and parking lot, to the nearby wine tasting rooms. Winery hopping is a favorite pastime in Woodinville, home to dozens of tasting rooms.

Seattle Bride - Fall/Winter 2010
Ideas From Real Local Weddings (PDF)
Local vendors with a distinct Northwest vibe were the inspiration for the long-time coming nuptials Ally and Travis. When the couple visited Willows Lodge [Woodinville, WA], they knew they found the right setting: The venue allows dogs, which meant their Westie pup, Alisdair, could be their ring-bearer.

Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living - June 2010
Washington State Off the Beaten Path Travel (PDF)
Most of the tourist’s press for the Puget Sound is dominated by Seattle, but for a fruitful change of pace you might skip the Market and the Needle, the Ballpark and the Ferries, and slip up the 405 to Woodinville, instead. This would be particularly true if you love wine…

Q13 Fox Iron Vintner Challenge (Part 03) - June 2010
Iron Vintner Challenge Video 03
See Barking Frog's very own Chef Bobby Moore in action on Q13 Fox's Iron Vintner Challenge. This is the third of three parts.

Q13 Fox Iron Vintner Challenge (Part 02) - June 2010
Iron Vintner Challenge Video 02
See Barking Frog's very own Chef Bobby Moore in action on Q13 Fox's Iron Vintner Challenge. This is the second of three parts.

Q13 Fox Iron Vintner Challenge (Part 01) - May 2010
Iron Vintner Challenge Video 01
See Barking Frog's very own Chef Bobby Moore in action on Q13 Fox's Iron Vintner Challenge. This is the first of three parts.

Seattle Bride - April 2010
Celebrating Green (PDF)
Fresh and local was the mantra of Willows Lodge’s Barking Frog Restaurant well before most people were conscious of the carbon footprint of a mango, and the Northwest cuisine here is a draw for foodie couples. Off course the scenery is nothing to scoff at either…

SeattleMetropolitan.com - April 2010
Bent on Bento
New Bento box specials at Barking Frog. Bento boxes: another thing the Japanese got right. Their origins can be traced back to the 12th century, and you can see why people kept them around.

Sunset Magazine - April 2010
24 Hour Escapes (PDF)
Tour the Herbfarm’s edible garden, nod hello to the pot-bellied pigs, then settle in for a nine-course ultra-seasonal meal prepared by chef Keith Luce. Wine and dine your way through the Northwest, from Samish Bay Dungeness crab to Oregon Wagyu beef tenderloin. Still swooning over that 1795 Madeira, stumble across the road to the Willows Lodge.

Condé Nast Traveler - April 2010
20th Annual Spa Survey (PDF)
“Travel has always been a tonic, if not a cure, so why not escape for a quick week of rejuvenation and relaxation? And with so many superb spas, the only question is where.” Willows Lodge ranked 84 in the Resort Spas category on the 20th annual Condé Nast Traveler reader’s poll naming 240 winning spas throughout the U.S., Canada, Central America and the Caribbean.

Washington Tasting Room - March 2010
Spring Events (PDF)
Wine enthusiasts celebrate Washington wine month this March at Willows Lodge Fireside Cellars. Events include Wine Tasting with Winemaker Series, Live Jazz Thursdays, Entertainment Fridays and a special Washington Women Winemakers event.

425 Magazine - March 2010
The Young & The Stressless (PDF)
Spa at Willows Lodge…A Far East Twist. To start off this unique Thai Ball Massage, you begin laying face up. Your body is massaged with an oil to open up the pores so the special blends of the Thai herb healing benefits are maximized. The Thai spices which fill the 4-inch diameter cloth balls include Kaffir lime, jasmine, lemongrass, tamarind, turmeric and several types of ginger.

Examiner.com - February 2010
Custom Athletic Weekend for Couples at Willows Lodge
Get away to the heart of the Woodinville Wine Country for a custom couples' athletic weekend offered by certified personal trainer Traci Barnum-Bartee and Willows Lodge. Traci will lead couples through a series of physical training sessions, followed by teambuilding exercises on the High Ropes, a challenging, state-of-the-art static course, 45 ft above ground. Free time for pampering at the spa and relaxing in the jacuzzi, too.

Seattle Magazine - February 2010
Get Away (PDF)
For the couple that wants to feel a million miles away – without actually having to travel too far – there are few better options than the Willows Lodge in Woodinville's wine country and its most popular romantic offering, the aptly named Do Not Disturb package (starting at $390).

BringFido.com - January 2010
Worldwide Dog Events Calendar
When you want to really spoil your dog, or just meet other dog owners who are as crazy about their pets as you, there's no better place to bring Fido than a dog event. On Tuesday, February 2, Willows Lodge [Woodinville, WA] will host Ruthie’s Doggie Mixer & Birthday Celebration, offering attendees and their pets the chance to party together while mingling with other pet owners.

Examiner.com - December 2009
12 Pacific Northwest Getaways: Wineries of Woodinville, WA
We booked a room at Willows Lodge, which truly is a lodge with its rustic Pacific Northwest design and décor. [And] don't miss dinner at the Barking Frog. Executive Chef Bobby Moore, who was invited to cook at the historic James Beard House in New York City, makes magic with local ingredients and a few of his own unique twists.

Smart Meetings - December 2009
2009 Platinum Choice Awards Winner (PDF)
Smart Meetings names Willows Lodge a 2009 Platinum Choice Award winner. “Voted best in the West – consistently showing the best in service, amenities and accommodations."

Examiner.com - November 2009
Mommy Time: Spa Recess at Willows Lodge
This week Willows Lodge announced the "Spa Recess." Stay-at-home moms in Seattle can go to the lodge for some mommy time. It's like recess but for mommy! The "Spa Recess" is available on weekdays from Monday-Friday at 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Washington Tasting Room - Winter 2009/2010
Northwest Urban Escape (PDF)
With lush gardens, art walks and a resort spa, Willows Lodge is a restful haven for city dwellers and out-of-towners seeking a base camp for superb wine and food.

Seattle Metblogs - November 2009
A Night of Amazing Food, Scotch, and Service at Willows Lodge
Hosted by renowned master of whisky, Ari Shapiro, and with a four course menu prepared by Barking Frog Executive Chef Bobby Moore, the celebration comically dubbed “Scotchtober” was nothing short of an amazing amalgamation of whisky knowledge and culinary craftsmanship.

425magazine.com - November 2009
Chef Bobby Moore of Barking Frog – Best in Show
The quest- prepar[e] the most creative lamb dish and [pair] it with a wine from one of Washington’s top fifteen wineries. The judges took tastes, made their decision and awarded Bobby Moore of Barking Frog “Best in Show/ First Place Loin” for his creation of sous vide Superior Farms lamb loin, coffee and cocoa nib farro risotto, fall squash crepinette, and balsamic glazed onions, paired with a syrah from Yakima Valley.

Travel + Leisure.com - October 2009
Wine Vacation for Two
The Willows Lodge sounds like a romantic base for your wine excursions: “84 rooms are subtly done in salvaged timber and antique slate, and outfitted with Frette linens, fireplaces and giant Jacuzzis for two.”

Seattle Metblogs - October 2009
Oktoberfest Grows Up at The Barking Frog's "Scotch-tober"
On October 22nd, Barking Frog’s twist on Oktoberfest, “Scotch-tober,” will offer attendees the ultimate spirit experience with 1 of only 15 Master of Whisky experts residing in the United States, Ari Shapiro. The evening will feature a four-course menu developed by Executive Chef Bobby Moore and five whisky pairings.

425magazine.com- September 2009
Willows Lodge in October
[G]et spooky and festive at the “Hawl-o-Wine” event the night of October 31st in Willows Lodge’s Fireside Cellar and bring your thirst to “Scotchtober” – Willows Lodge’s twist on Octoberfest with Whisky expert Ari Shapiro.

Seattle Metropolitan - September 2009
Premier Crew
With a self-depracating humor that's as sharp as his palate, Jeffrey Dorgan is the antethesis of the so-called wine snob.

D List - August 2009
Beautiful Cuisine (PDF)
If the drive out of the city isn't calming enough, the tranquility of the scenery surrounding the restaurant may do the trick.

Journal Newspapers - August 2009
Tended with Wisdom
Walking softly through the grounds of the Willows Lodge in Woodinville, Eaglesong, the resort’s head gardener, is like a gentle orchestrator of living things. It’s no wonder her official title is Director of Natural Beauty.

425magazine.com - July 2009
Fitcation at Willows Lodge
Are you ready to get fit? Do you want to do it with style? If you answered yes, then get ready for the Flygirl Fitcation hosted by Willows lodge, September 19-20.

425magazine.com - July 2009
European Reflexology at Willows Lodge Spa
The Spa at Willows Lodge is now offering European Reflexology Treatment sessions. The European Reflexology Treatments, also known as Foot Zone Therapy, are performed by Lesley A. Yates, trained reflexologist and spa professional.

Seattle Metropolitan - May 2009
Feel Great Now! (PDF)
Treatment plan - Thai masseuse Nancy Sleeth presses two heated Thai "herbal balls" - ginger, turmeric, and sweet sage stuffed into cloth and bound tightly - into your acupressure zones with steady, rocking motions.

Seattle Metropolitan - May 2009
The Smart Drinker's Guide to Seattle (PDF)
The cozy-up-to-the-hearth haven behind the lobby at Willows Lodge slashes prices of its by-the-glass list during a weekday happy hour that lasts from 4:30 to 6:30.

Seattle Magazine - May 2009
Mom's Day Out (PDF)
May is the time to celebrate Mom - how better than with a Benedict at brunch?

425 Magazine - May 2009
Power Lunches (PDF)
Attached to the beautiful Willows Lodge, this restaurant offers delicious sandwiches and entrees; meeting and banquet space at the lodge.

PBS - January/February 2009
Chef Bobby Moore Video
Check out Barking Frog's Chef Bobby Moore in this video clip from PBS where he breaks out his famous Grand Marnier Prawns.

425 Magazine - January/February 2009
Take It Outside (PDF)
Located on the peaceful Sammamish River, Willows Lodge offers a colorful panorama of Woodinville's scenic wine country, spectacular views of Mount Rainier, and all of the luxury you would expect from a resort and spa.

425 Magazine - January/February 2009
Woodinville - There's more to this place than wine (PDF)
The area around Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery and Red Hook Brewery is the centerpiece of Woodinville's wine getaway, and nested amidst astounding horticulture local art and two of the finest restaurants in the state is the Willows Lodge.

Seattle Metropolitan - February 2009
The Rise of the East Side (PDF)
Since opening eight years ago in Western Washington wine country, the 84-room luxury lodge has housed the legendary Herbfarm restaurant and its expansive kitchen garden.

Seattle Magazine - February 2009
The VIPooch Treatment (PDF)
Room service with six "yappetizers", and "good dog" desserts, including Gracie's Slobber Gobbler Loaf made from lean turkey, oatmeal and garlic.

Travel + Leisure - September 2008
6 Easy Long-Weekend Getaways (PDF)
Woodinville has only one hotel, but it's a destination itself. The Willows Lodge, a contemporary take on a wood-beamed lodge, landed on T+L's World's Best last year.

Where - November 2008
Fall Feasts (PDF)
Chef Bobby Moore cooks in a pretty idyllic setting. The restaurant he helms, Barking Frog, is located at Willows Lodge, a resort about a half hour drive from downtown Seattle that sits along the Sammamish River in the heart of Woodinville Wine Country.

City Dog - Winter 2008
The West's 10 Most Ultimutt Wineries (PDF)
The recipient of numerous awards (including 80th best hotel in the world by Travel + Leisure), Willows Lodge is also the home of the famous Herbfarm Restaurant and the Barking Frog.