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. 

[BG and Gavin]

Haha love this response Sheri!

[Murph and Me]

We never do..

[Saintberdoodle]

The NW is a beautiful place and being from Oregon I can say very dog friendly! Hope to see you at the romp

[Stella]

What a great idea!! To far for me to come, but I'd look forward to seeing pics and hearing all about it!

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Maybe....it would depend on lots of things, but I think it would be so much fun.  We would be "Doodleless".

[Lori, Daphne, Lucy & Pippa]

I would love to go! I LOVE Washington! We plan to retire there because we just love the weather. No Doodles for me though :/ Its too far for them since we will have to fly.

[Elizabeth, Bailey & Bruin]

I would come and be doodleless also.... But not friendless... We could go together....

[Lori, Daphne, Lucy & Pippa]

Oh yay! Let's do it!!,

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

This sounds like fun but will have to see what 2016 brings. Maybe. Would have to come doodle-less unless I could convince the airlines that Finn was my service dog.  Not likely :)

[Diane, Baker & Oskar]

We'd be there from the Seattle area with our doodles...great idea !  Would be fun to meet DK people :)

[Brigitte Ardea]

Hi Diane - just seeing your reply. I live in Seattle with Maya. Do you ever come to the Doodle Romp at Magnuson? Maybe we could meet there before the DK Romp.

[Kathy Janes]

I would absolutely do it, but I'm doubtful that we will.  We would only come if we brought our dogs, which means driving from Indianapolis to Walla Walla, then down to Sacramento to visit family and on down to SoCal for more family, then back to Indianapolis.  It isn't out of the question, as we love road trips.  It's just hard to know if we would really do it or not.  Plus Harriet doesn't travel well.  Who knows though - maybe we'd rent a motor home for the trip!

I do love the idea though.