Chaminade is calling all dogs and their favorite businesses for the first Pawsh Retreat. This tail-wagging good time will feature a wide range of activities and vendors, including: photo booths, pet portraits with DOG Photography, paint-your-pet with The Painted Cork, fashion show competition (two categories: Best Beach Day Outfit & Best Dressed Dog/Human Duo), pet massage with Why Knots Pet Massage, dog pools, agility course, shopping for dog clothes with The Better Bag, dog toy-making, and pet adoption (Santa Cruz SPCA & Peace of Mind Dog Rescue).
Pawsh Retreat also features the “Paws & Relax” menu just for dogs. Treats include the Barkuter-ie Board, Paw-casso Peanut Butter & Banana Bites, Deep Sea Doggie with wild salmon, and The Bone Appétit with veal broth. Signature S-paw Treatments help them feel good, including the Paw-fection Smoothie, Tail Wagging Tacos, and Frozen Yogurt Paw Pops. Beverage options include Paw-secco and Pup-uccino. Food and drink specials from The View Restaurant will be available for human companions.
When:
Sunday, August 24, 2025
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
RSVP
Free event entry; suggested donation of $10 (proceeds benefit the Santa Cruz SPCA); RSVP encouraged at https://www.chaminade.com/things-to-do-santa-cruz/pawsh-dog-retreat/
Where:
Chaminade Resort & Spa
One Chaminade Lane
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Chaminade is one of San Cruz’s most beloved resorts – and a favorite of pet families! The property is proudly dog-friendly. Having completed a renovation to restore its 1930s Spanish Revival architecture, the hotel features 156 guestrooms including 44 suites, a restaurant and lounge, a full-service spa and fitness center, and approximately 12,000 square feet of meeting space that is IACC certified.
Notably, the resort recently unveiled a second pool area, private cabanas, and a poolside food truck. Activities on and around the property include hiking, tennis, pickleball, spa, daily happy hour, and live music, to name a few. Chaminade is located just minutes from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, its beaches, galleries, and vintage shops. http://www.chaminade.com
V.I.P. (Very Important Pet Package)
Staying overnight with your dog at Chaminade couldn’t be easier and more fun with the V.I.P. (Very Important Pet) package. Guests enjoy 25 percent off room rates, 10 percent off a pet fee, and a branded portable water bowl, locally made treats, and more for their V.I.P. Details and booking information can be found here.