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Deer Creek Lodge Named Orvis 2006-2007 Wingshooting Lodge of the Year

SEBREE, Kentucky (April 23, 2007) – Deer Creek Lodge in Sebree, Kentucky, has been named the 2006-2007 Orvis Wingshooting Lodge of the Year.

Orvis is such a premier organization that it is quite an honor to receive this award,” says Maria Smith, Owner, Deer Creek Lodge. “Deer Creek Lodge is committed to continuing the sporting tradition in this country; and Orvis does an outstanding job promoting the outdoor lifestyle and the tradition of upland hunting.”

All Orvis-endorsed lodges are associated with unsurpassed quality, dedication to providing excellent service, and authenticity in the product,” says Brian Long, Senior Manager of Orvis Sporting Traditions, Orvis. “The Orvis Wingshooting Lodge of the Year award sets a lodge apart from others in the industry. It shows Deer Creek Lodge’s commitment to the sport and to the tradition of hunting.”

Everyone who comes to Deer Creek Lodge is treated like the most special person to ever walk through our doors,” says Willie Eblin, General Manager and Partner, Deer Creek Lodge. “We’re big on hospitality, the facility is outstanding, the food is country gourmet cuisine, and we’ve established a sterling reputation for both quality and quantity of game.”

Smith says Deer Creek Lodge’s mission is to create unforgettable experiences. “In addition to a beautiful new, 10,000-square-foot facility with everything you could hope for in a luxury vacation, we offer traditional, high-volume hunts with well-trained dogs and excellent service.”

It’s that service, together with a commitment to Orvis, that earned Deer Creek Lodge the Orvis award, according to Orvis’s Long. “The customer service is really what set Deer Creek Lodge apart this year,” says Long. “The lodge had stellar client reports, and client reports are a big portion of the results.”

Deer Creek Lodge, located in Sebree, Kentucky, promotes the intergenerational hunting and sporting tradition, and caters to families and corporate groups with hunts for waterfowl, turkey, and trophy-class whitetail; catch-and-release trophy bass fishing; and shooting clays five-stand.

The exquisite, 10,000-square-foot lodge facility built in 2003 is the entry point to 5,000 acres of prime hunting and fishing property. Premium lodging amenities include a whirlpool bath in each bedroom, granite bath countertops, and luxurious down bedding. Owners Maria and Jose Smith, Willie Eblin, and the staff at Deer Creek Lodge pride themselves on customer service, focusing on the needs of clients before they arrive to create an experience of a lifetime.