Van Duzer Vineyards was on of the first to locate at the mouth of the Van Duzer Corridor, embracing the now famed microclimate defined by a deep gap in the Oregon Coastal Range that draws brisk air from the Pacific Ocean into the Willamette Valley. The vineyard is in...
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...
Johan Vineyards is a gorgeous vineyard near the Hotel with biodynamic and delicious wines. We love to send our guests to Johan because we know they will have an incredible experience. We were able to interview Morgan Beck, the lead Winemaker and General Manager to...
The magnificent pair of Osprey who nested and raised chicks for many seasons near The Independence Hotel.Nothing quite marks the beginning of spring like the return of birdsong in the air, and at The Independence Hotel, we are treated to the varied songs of numerous...
At The Independence, we have fallen in love with Dayna Collins’ work and we feel so lucky to have several of her pieces displayed throughout the hotel. Her work is bold, energetic and joyful, while also drawing you in with evocative layers and rich textures. More...
We love Eola Hills Wine Cellars for their wines that capture the spirit and flavors of Oregon and for their great tasting room experiences. Their original tasting room, located just miles from The Independence provides barrel room ambiance with a serene private garden...
Silver Falls is "must see" when visiting the Willamette Valley, with 10 unique waterfalls to explore!Dubbed the “Crown Jewel” of the Oregon Parks System, Silver Falls State Park will make you feel swept away into a fantasy world. With more shades of green than you can...
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...
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...
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...
