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Top Dog Friendly Activities within 30 min of The Independence Hotel
Photo by Kiba the Mini Aussie from his stay at The Independence! We love dogs at The Independence Hotel, and we know that a vacation for you should also mean a vacation for them. So check out the lists below for dog-friendly activities 30 minutes of less from...
A day with doggo: An itinerary for Exploring Independence and Wine Country with your pup!
Photo by Kiba the Mini Aussie from his stay at The Independence! There’s a sign near the border of Oregon that reads, “Everyone thinks they have the best dog. And none of them are wrong.” Well, at The Independence couldn’t agree more and that's why we have...
Joyride Finds Independence!
Cycle Oregon is a non-profit dedicated to transforming individuals and communities through bicycling. Cycle Oregon seeks not only to host epic cycling events, but to connect riders to rural routes in great communities who benefit from the economic activity cyclists...
Meet Bike Indy Oregon founder, Ramon Martinez
“Road, Gravel, Small Town Goodness”. These are the words that Ramon Martinez, founder of Bike Indy Oregon, uses to sum up what Bike Indy Oregon is about. There are few activities held closer to the hearts of Oregonians than cycling, so in honor of upcoming national...
Wine Country Spotlight: An Interview with Wendy Phoenix
The Willamette Valley is famous for its world-class wine, but with over 700 wineries in the area, it’s hard to know where to start. One of the categorizing factors within the Oregonian wine world comes in the form of “AVA’s,” which stands for “American Viticulture...
All Bodies are Good Bodies, All Bikes are Good Bikes – Body Inclusive Bike Adventures with ABOB!!
The Pacific Northwest is famous for cycling. With its dense lush forests, snow-covered mountains, miles of gorgeous coastline, and outdoor-loving locals, how could it not be? But what happens when one size does not fit all? All Bodies on Bikes (ABOB) co-founders...
Creatives Fellowship Spotlight: An interview with Samantha Shoffner
We at The Independence Hotel value the arts in our community, which is why we love to feature local performers whenever we can. One artist that we are lucky enough to call a frequent performer at our restaurant, Territory, is Samantha Shoffner, singer extraordinaire...
Spotlight on Keeler Estate: An interview with Beatrice Keeler
This week, we at The Independence were able to sit down and chat with Beatrice Keeler of Keeler Estate Wines, and we can’t wait to share with you all of her wisdom on wine, cooking, pairing, and what makes Keeler Estate unique. For an extra bonus, Beatrice has shared...
Q & A with John Stearns, Squad Suite Bunk Creator
1. How did you get started in woodworking and construction? John: Originally, I started building things when my oldest boys were young and we saw the price of furniture. I thought, "I could do that a whole lot cheaper and better!" 21 years later, I probably have...
The Tale of Kelsey & Her 30th Birthday at the Squad Room
The top perk to being a blog writer for The Independence Hotel is the ability to stay there every chance an opportunity arises. So when my good friend Kelsey turned 30, I knew immediately where I wanted to take her to celebrate. Not only The Independence Hotel (like...