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8 Questions with Taylor Pfaff of Left Coast Estate
Left Coast Estate is a total gem of a winery! Not only are their wines delicious and exciting, their passion and dedication for winemaking and for the land are palpable. Driven by a devotion to sustainability of the land and to production, with care and patience, of...
8 Questions with Carole Van Haaften, our Interior Designer
1. What made you want to get into interior design? And what would you say is the role of an interior designer working on a hotel project? Carole: I was encouraged to pursue interior design by my parents. My mother inspired me at a young age, with her buying junky...
Q and A with Erika Seirup at Chintimini Wildlife Center
We at The Independence Hotel were lucky enough to have a chat with Erika Seirup at Chintimini Wildlife Center. After all, we don’t think there’s a better time than now to take pause and consider the role of human behavior on the natural world, both for the good and...
Artist Spotlight at The Independence: An Interview with Jenny Gray
Oregon-based artist Jenny Gray has us swooning! Her art is showcased throughout the hotel, with several prints located in our guest rooms and numerous oil works featured prominently in our restaurant, Territory. We find Jenny’s work to be exuberant and joyful, yet...
7 Reasons to Visit Wine Country in Winter
Oregon Wine Country is often photographed throughout the summer, displaying the incredible views of the valley as the sun shows off its time to shine. For those of us who live in the PNW, however, we understand that winter is when the magic happens. Winter, also...
Your Squad Itinerary
Photo from A Blonde Vintage - These luxe bunks give off sophisticated slumber party vibes!Looking for some quality hang-time with your besties? Summon the squad! We are here for you and your squad with our new “Indy Squad Suite”, designed specifically for groups....
Q and A with Brandon Allen of Van Duzer Vineyards
Perched atop a knoll surrounded by vines, their flagship vineyard is situated in the gateway of the Van Duzer Corridor, a deep gap in the Oregon Coastal Range that draws brisk air from the Pacific Ocean into the Willamette Valley. The flagship estate’s 83.7 planted...
Great Oaks Food Trail
Dinner at Territory, locally sourced ingredients with glorious views of the Willamette River!This post is written by our fierce, adventuring blogger, Lucy Brush. Lover of cheese, northwest brews, Oregon wines, berry picking, and anything that tastes good, she is a...
A Chat with the Crofts: Chancy, Toni, John and Amber
Croft Vineyards was born in 1983, when Chancy and Toni Croft decided to build upon their love for wine, turning it into a serious endeavor to coax something lovely and unique from the soil. Obviously (to us, anyway) there is no better place to do that than Oregon, so...
The Independence’s Fall Reading List
We've been told by our guests that there is just something about checking-in to our rooms that helps them take a deep breath and relax! Maybe it's the presence of the river, maybe its our thoughtfully designed rooms, or our attentive staff that help our guests feel...
