No one can offer better local recommendations than the locals, so when it comes to cycling, there is no better person to turn to than our General Manager, Samuel Diaz. Sam is a local and long-time cycling enthusiast who knows the cycling paths like the back of his...
We at The Independence Hotel value the arts in our community, which is why we love to feature local performers whenever we can. One artist that we are lucky enough to call a frequent performer at our restaurant, Territory, is Samantha Shoffner, singer extraordinaire...
“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...
Whether you’re getting ready for a Staycation, flying abroad, or hoping to explore somewhere new within your home state, traveling today comes with a lot of questions when it comes to planning responsibly. One way, however, you can work towards supporting a...
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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 love to feature local performers whenever we can. One artist that we are lucky enough to call a frequent performer at our restaurant, Territory, is Samantha Shoffner, singer extraordinaire...
