This past weekend Katina and I packed up Cannon and Karma and set out for our first overnight OBH trip of 2010. Our destination: Savage River Lodge in western Maryland. OBH supporter and our dear friend Jasmine also made the trek for Saturday night.
Their website does a beautiful job conveying the beauty and comfy vibe but you really have to experience it – and we did. Saying that Jan and Mike are dog friendly is an obvious understatement. Not only are dogs invited, they receive a little goody each morning when the breakfast picnic basket arrives (photo) at the door with the newspaper and daily newsletter.
Our cabin was a perfect mix of practical and luxurious. We took advantage of the refrigerator for the lunches and snacks we packed as well as the hot pot for tea and cocoa. They provide sheets to cover the bed and/or furniture in case your pup prefers to snuggle.
Saturday night we had dinner in the lodge and the food was fantastic along with the wine list. There was a fire going in the lobby and bar area, adding to the homey feel. This was in perfect contrast to the cold and rainy weather.
Sunday we had an early lunch before giving the dogs one more opportunity to play and get muddy! Dogs are allowed off leash at times so long as they are on their best behavior. The combination of melting snow, rain and mud gave me the final push to drive Karma straight to Vienna Pet Spaw for a bath on our way home.
A special thanks to Dr. Kim Danoff for suggesting this wonderful getaway! We are already planning a September return trip!
