National Doodle Romp 2016 in Walla Walla?

[Adina P]

I've wanted to do this for a loooong time.  I think perhaps next year might finally be the time to try it out. 

My town, Walla Walla, Washington is way on the other side of the country from many of you.  But it's a quaint town with culture and a bazillion excellent wineries. 

So I was thinking...it might be fun to host the first annual Doodle Kisses National Doodle Romp here.  Super convenient for me, but would any of you travel for it?  After next year we can move it around to different locations.

How many of you would drive over with your doodle(s)?

How many of you would fly over doodle-less?

How many of you are thinking "No way, crazy lady!"?

If enough people are interested...I can get started planning.  I would most likely aim for May when the local wineries host their Spring Release or June when they do some other thing or another.  BUT that means it would be crowded and hotels booked long in advance.

We have the option of a dog park in College Place (the neighboring town) and there is a nice park next to it.  So we could meet at that park and then those that want to let their dogs off leash could meander over there.  The park has benches so we conceivably have a picnic or get catering. 

What sounds best to others?  Would you prefer a more out of the way park without an official dog park?  A hike/walk?  Take over downtown and visit wineries? 

2/19: UPDATE:  I was going with the tentative date of June 9/10 with the option to stay the whole weekend for those who want to, but no official plans for the weekend.  That seems to conflict with one member who REALLY wants to make it.  So now I'm looking at June 23/24.  The previous week is Spring Release weekend for local wineries and while that doesn't actually conflict with us, it might be really crowded.  Please argue with me over this if you need to.  I don't mind. 

[Helga, Nimbus, Sierra, Clooney]

I'd definitely consider it. I've been wanting to go up to Oregon and Washington for a while. And my dogs are good travelers.

[Carole]

Too far for us, but it sounds great!

[Lee Carstens]

Great idea, and yes we would drive up from Northern Ca. I love Walla Walla.....grew up outside of Spokane, so very familiar , Aldo went to WSU. We have two doodles that would love to come!

[Christine & Shelby]

I love the idea and given the right circumstances I might just go to an annual doodle romp with my doodle. However... I think one coast is a challenge.... Perhaps something more in the middle? Not sure that would change much for others.... But it's an interesting idea. :)

[Leslie Bruce and Icky]

Sounds great...would love to put this in travel plans for next spring!!  Visit northern Washington on a regular basis.. love Anacortes area.  We live just outside of Vancouver, B.C. so would be a nice adventure and a beautiful drive.  Apart from unforeseen problems we'll be there.. Icky would love it..

[Jen, Lachlan, and Declan]

We'd definitely drive over for this!

[Wendy and Eddie]

I think it sounds like fun! I'm still paying off vets bills from last fall, but I would definitely consider it, barring more unexpected expenses. I'd bring Eddie, so would need a dog-friendly place to stay. Oh, it would also depend on the timing and the impending doom of report cards needing to be completed. :-)

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

I would love to come, but Doodless!  DH will stay home with Libby!  I love Washington! 

[Lori, Daphne, Lucy & Pippa]

Is there a major airport near Walla Walla?

[Adina P]

The Walla Walla airport is not 'major' but exists.

Bigger is the Pasco Airport which is 1-hour away, but still not huge or international.

[Stephanie and Ragley]

I would LOVE to do a national doodle romp, but as much as I like to roadtrip, I'm not sure that Walla Walla would be in the cards as far as bringing Ragley along. June would work better than May though for me.

We should plot out where all the DK members are in the country and find out what our own "DK geographical center" is!

[Rosemary (Ro) and Enzo]

This would definitely be a consideration for us! Have to see what 2016 brings...DH health issues are always hanging over our heads, but.......we can pencil it on!
And of course...Enzo would be with us...driveable!