Oregon-based artist Jenny Gray has us swooning! Her art is showcased throughout the hotel, with several prints located in our guest rooms and numerous oil works featured prominently in our restaurant, Territory. We find Jenny’s work to be exuberant and joyful, yet...
Oregon Wine Country is often photographed throughout the summer, displaying the incredible views of the valley as the sun shows off its time to shine. For those of us who live in the PNW, however, we understand that winter is when the magic happens. Winter, also...
Photo from A Blonde Vintage - These luxe bunks give off sophisticated slumber party vibes!Looking for some quality hang-time with your besties? Summon the squad! We are here for you and your squad with our new “Indy Squad Suite”, designed specifically for groups....
Perched atop a knoll surrounded by vines, their flagship vineyard is situated in the gateway of the Van Duzer Corridor, a deep gap in the Oregon Coastal Range that draws brisk air from the Pacific Ocean into the Willamette Valley. The flagship estate’s 83.7 planted...
Dinner at Territory, locally sourced ingredients with glorious views of the Willamette River!This post is written by our fierce, adventuring blogger, Lucy Brush. Lover of cheese, northwest brews, Oregon wines, berry picking, and anything that tastes good, she is a...
Croft Vineyards was born in 1983, when Chancy and Toni Croft decided to build upon their love for wine, turning it into a serious endeavor to coax something lovely and unique from the soil. Obviously (to us, anyway) there is no better place to do that than Oregon, so...
We've been told by our guests that there is just something about checking-in to our rooms that helps them take a deep breath and relax! Maybe it's the presence of the river, maybe its our thoughtfully designed rooms, or our attentive staff that help our guests feel...
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...
