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With summer in full swing, there are no lack of adventures to choose from in Oregon Wine Country. Vineyards and tasting rooms alike– from one end of The Willamette Valley to the other –will be hosting special events, so it’s a great time to stay at The Independence. ...

At The Independence Hotel, the river is "ever present"! While enjoying the view is nice, there is nothing like getting out on the river. We are lucky that our Room's Division Manager, Sam Diaz (SD) also happens to be an avid Kayaker and can give us all the "pro tips"...

Temperatures are up and that can only mean one thing: summer is here! Luckily, there are several fun-in-the-sun adventures just a stone’s throw away from The Independence. Our personal favorite though is without a doubt floating down the Willamette River via inner...

Van Duzer Vineyards was on of the first to locate at the mouth of the Van Duzer Corridor, embracing the now famed microclimate defined by a deep gap in the Oregon Coastal Range that draws brisk air from the Pacific Ocean into the Willamette Valley. The vineyard is in...

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...

 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...

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...