OUR BLOG
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.Q: 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...
Andante Vineyard Q and A with Owner Karen Saul
With so many incredible wines in the Willamette Valley, sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. If you’re hoping to learn more about the region’s wines before your next trip to the Valley, look no further. We at The Independence love to connect you with the...
PINOT FOR THE PEOPLE: LEFT COAST ESTATE
Left Coast Estate is consistently a favorite destination for our guests. Maybe it’s their gorgeous vineyard with sweeping views of the Valley, maybe it’s their sustainably produced and delicious wines, their wood fired pizza (one guest told us it was the best pizza...
Staff Spotlight – Linda
Get to know the incredible staff at The Independence Hotel. Todays spotlight: Linda Thixton, our Housekeeping Attendant! Linda loves making each individual room a welcoming space for guests, ensuring the most relaxing and comforting stay possible. Her favorite aspect...
Hops Capital of the World
The Willamette Valley might be famous for its wine, but we wouldn’t be able to show our faces in the Pacific Northwest if we didn’t also have top-notch beer and microbreweries to offer. In fact, the city of Independence was called “the hops capital of the world” from...
Staff Spotlight – Sam
Get to know the incredible staff at The Independence Hotel. Today’s spotlight: Sam Diaz! As the Rooms Division Manager, Sam makes sure all hotel departments communicate effectively to keep things running smoothly, and to ensure guests have the best stay possible....
CYCLING AROUND INDEPENDENCE – Fall Edition
October is one of the most beautiful months in the Willamette Valley, and The Independence Hotel makes a perfect homebase for exploring the Valley on two wheels. With the leaves starting to change colors and fall breezes cooling off the hotter summer months, take...
