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CONFERENCE ATTENDEES HAVE S'MORE FUN AT CARMEL VALLEY LODGE

Carmel Valley, CA -- January 4, 1999--Carmel Valley Lodge, an intimate 31-room country retreat, provides conference attendees the opportunity to do something a little different - roast their own s'mores fireside. Lodge guests receive a special gift bag filled with all the makings to fire-roast their own s'.mores. Rich milk chocolate, fresh marshmallows, crisp graham crackers and even roasting sticks are provided complimentary to guests every day of their stay. "Guests just love the chance to relive those fun childhood memories of roasting marshmallows by the campfire," said Michael Cawdrey, General Manager of Carmel Valley Lodge. "We've found that groups in particular have a ball making their own s'mores over the big fire in the Conference Center's huge stone fireplace. It's a real conversation starter, and the activity just seems to naturally bring people together." Carmel Valley Lodge is an ideal choice for smaller groups that prefer a more intimate setting. The Lodge's 1,200-square-foot Conference Center consists of : -Valley Room, accommodates up to 30 guests -Carmel Room, accommodates up to 40 guests -Valley and Carmel Rooms soundproof dividing wall opens to accommodates up to 70 guests -The Outback meeting room, separated from the Conference Center, accommodates up to 16 guests Carmel Valley Lodge's meeting facilities feature:

• Access to oversized, connecting outdoor deck and patio for outside dining
• Large executive arm chairs
• Fluorescent and incandescent lighting
• Total climate control
• Massive stone fireplace
• Magnificent views of the valley, mountains and the Lodge's lush gardens

The Carmel Valley Lodge is located 15 minutes inland from coastal Carmel and the Monterey Peninsula in sunny Carmel Valley - central California's "other wine country" - and offers a year-round country retreat with private cottages, suites and guests rooms, a 60' heated pool and whirlpool spa, Swedish sauna, on-site exercise room. Golfing and tennis are nearby. Whale watching and beach activities at Carmel by-the-Sea are just a short 20-minute drive from the Lodge. Owned by Peter Coakley for over 24 years, the Carmel Valley Lodge is managed by The Hotel Guys LLC, a Seattle-based hospitality management company. For more information on the Lodge's conference facilities, call Carmel Valley Lodge at 800-641-4646, or 831-659-2261.e-mail: info@valleylodge.com or visit their web page at: www.valleylodge.com.

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