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Embark on a Suite Journey: Discovering Luxury at Independence Hotel
Welcome to Independence Hotel in the heart of the Willamette Valley! For guests staying longer or looking for a little "extra" we offer a diverse selection of suites tailored to meet the unique needs of our guests. Each suite is thoughtfully designed to provide a...
Weekend Itinerary At The Independence
Oregon wine country is known for its evergreen beauty, but with so much change in the region from season to season, you can visit a hundred times and still have countless new places to discover. So where does one start? Well, we at the hotel are excited to share a...
Creatives Fellowship Spotlight: An interview with Catherine Rondthaler
If there’s anything we’ve all learned over the last couple of years, it’s the importance of the arts during times of transition and uncertainty. It can bring us peace in the chaos yet simultaneously challenge the status quo. But it has become an all too familiar...
A List From Locals: An Independence Itinerary Based On Staff Recommendations
Forget the guidebooks, explore like a local! While the internet overflows with travel tips, there's nothing quite like insider knowledge. Here at The Independence Hotel, we've unlocked the secret weapon: our amazing staff. This trip, ditch the generic itineraries and...
Winery Spotlight: One Love Cellars
Someone once said, “Love—like wine—gets better with time.” In our opinion, truer words have never been spoken. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we wanted to shine a light on a local winery that understands that the connection between wine and romance, and...
Local Spotlight on Alex Whitaker from West Coast Strength
Haunted Independence, Marilyn Morton
The temperature is dropping and people are putting on their comfiest sweaters. This can only mean one thing… the fall season is upon us! And if you love Halloween as much as the Independence Hotel does, then you are ready for changing leaves, hot apple cider, pumpkin...
Celebrating Harvest At The Independence Hotel
It is engrained in us from our time at school that summer is flashy, exciting, and full of joy, but in Oregon wine country, there is no time more celebrated than the fall. Light rains cool off the previous summer heat and the leaves change color, turning from green to...
Day-Trip: The Oregon Coast
The Independence Hotel is a jumping off point for adventures near and far. Take easy day trips from The Independence and experience ecosystems and activities so vastly different you will marvel at the diversity of the landscapes. We love boasting about the beauty of...
Day-Trip: Mt. Hood and The Columbia River Gorge
There is so much to explore within a two-hour drive from the hotel, and this post is about the ridiculously scenic Hood River. Not only is the town of Hood River packed with charm, delicious food, wine and beer, but it is located within the Columbia Gorge National...
