OUR BLOG
Staff Spotlight – Matt
Get to know the incredible staff at The Independence Hotel. Today’s spotlight: The one and only Matt Smith, our General Manager! Matt is one of the friendliest guys you’ll ever meet, so it’s no wonder that his favorite aspect of working at the hotel is his amazing...
Johan Vineyards
Johan Vineyards is a gorgeous vineyard near the Hotel with biodynamic and delicious wines. We love to send our guests to Johan because we know they will have an incredible experience. We were able to interview Morgan Beck, the lead Winemaker and General Manager to...
Birding Around Independence
The magnificent pair of Osprey who nested and raised chicks for many seasons near The Independence Hotel.Nothing quite marks the beginning of spring like the return of birdsong in the air, and at The Independence Hotel, we are treated to the varied songs of numerous...
Featured Artist: Dayna Collins
At The Independence, we have fallen in love with Dayna Collins’ work and we feel so lucky to have several of her pieces displayed throughout the hotel. Her work is bold, energetic and joyful, while also drawing you in with evocative layers and rich textures. More...
Eola Hills Wine Cellars Q and A
We love Eola Hills Wine Cellars for their wines that capture the spirit and flavors of Oregon and for their great tasting room experiences. Their original tasting room, located just miles from The Independence provides barrel room ambiance with a serene private garden...
Experience Ten Waterfalls at Silver Falls
Silver Falls is "must see" when visiting the Willamette Valley, with 10 unique waterfalls to explore!Dubbed the “Crown Jewel” of the Oregon Parks System, Silver Falls State Park will make you feel swept away into a fantasy world. With more shades of green than you can...
The Willamette Valley in Bloom! Top Wildflower Viewing Spots
The Woodburn Tulip Festival is a classic Willamette Valley experience, with color that brings on smiles, and endless photo opportunities!Wildflower season in Oregon is nothing less of spectacular. For us, an Oregon winter feels like a new coloring book, beautiful...
CYCLING AROUND INDEPENDENCE – SPRING EDITION
Spring is a beautiful time of year in the Willamette Valley, and The Independence Hotel makes a perfect home base for exploring the Valley on two wheels. Sure, you might get a little rain, but in Oregon we've learned to appreciate petrichor (that's the unique, earthy...
Q and A with Brewmaster Ryan Booth – Parallel 45
Ryan Booth (left) and Gregory Laird (right) opened Parallel 45 in the Spring of 2020 and quickly became a favorite of locals, drawing from the region's rich history of hop farming and great beer.1. How did Parallel 45 Brewing come to be? Ryan Booth (RB): Greg and I...
Women Making History with Oregon Wine
March is Women’s History Month, and we at The Independence thought there was no better way to celebrate than highlighting some of the powerful forces behind Oregon wine, who happen to be women! These women are forging their paths and making an impact on wine in the...
