Cheers to Christmas Tree Elegance at the decadent Davenport Hotel.

Here's the perfect way to get you into the holiday Christmas spirit; Christmas Tree Elegance (CTE) is going on now on the mezzanine of the decadent Davenport Hotel. The parade of trees is simply dazzling. Each has a well-thought out theme played out with panache in this elaborate setting.

CTE events include Style Show luncheons, the Gala Dinner Dance, and the drawing of the trees.That's right, the stunning trees with all the decorations and prizes can go home with you in time for Christmas.

This grand event benefits our beloved Spokane Symphony and all 10 trees will go to the lucky recipients on December 11th. Tickets are only $1 each and the trees include cash, trips, furniture, electronics and other crave-worthy prizes and decorations.
(Oh, the chocolate themed tree is so going home with me).

Have a Fireside meal or a cocktail in the Peacock room and make an event out of it. Or even better spend the night, shop, enjoy fine restaurants or escape to the spa. Love the Dav lobby and coffee bar early in the morning.

Indulge. Its okay to be a tourist in your hometown.

If it isn't already, make this your holiday tradition and make a notable difference by supporting The Spokane Symphony.

Cheers!

Comments

birdwine said…

Hello Sip -

Please email me at rebeccarobinson@hotmail.com...we found an image on the web but it belong to you guys and I wanted to ask your permission to keep using it

Many thanks!

December 7, 2010 at 12:35 PM

Sip said…

FYI The Christmas Tree Elegance photos are by SIP and the Mulled wine photo is by winecow.com CHEERS!

December 8, 2010 at 9:24 AM

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