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Oregon wine country has several factors to thank for its world renowned Pinot Noir. From our rainy climate, to longer summer days and talented winemakers, it takes a perfect storm of various elements to produce what you sip at a tasting. But there is one factor...
The Independence believes life is better with art, music, poetry and some creative spark! To do our part, we've started a “Creatives Fellowship” program which provides a place to stay for artists who want to get away and have a quiet space to work on their craft. From...
Because we love the arts, we've invited artists and creatives to participate in a week-long stay and fellowship! Ashleigh Bolling, dancer and choreographer stayed at The Independence Hotel for one week to create a new dance video piece. Ashleigh spent Sunday through...
The rooftop deck at The Independence Hotel provides views of the river rippling past, birds flying above, and cool breezes dancing by, softening those warmer sunny days. But this year, there’s a new way to experience the rooftop deck. Lorissa Addabbo, founder and...
“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...
