“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...
We at The Independence Hotel value the arts in our community, which is why we are so excited to announce that singer Samantha Shoffner will be staying with us on March 25th and 26th to perform at our restaurant, Territory. Samantha has loved music for as long as she...
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...
January is often associated with resolutions……. The New Year is a marker in time that can inspire us to assess where we are and if there are any changes or new goals we’d like to incorporate into our lives. However, there is also an unspoken pressure to center those...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
Back in April 2020, when we are still at the beginning of distancing and quarantining, we held a dance video contest on our social media. We put together a playlist for everyone who needing to just "dance it out", we received video submissions and selected four...
