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...
Picture it: The sun is out, the temperature is high, and you find yourself with a full day off and a bathing suit handy in Independence, Oregon. The water calls to you, shimmering in the reflection of the sun, and enticing you closer with a cooling breeze. There’s...
The Pacific Northwest is famous for its countless outdoor attributes, but endless sunshine isn’t one of them. That’s why we Oregonians are all the more determined to get out during the summer and explore nearby rivers, lakes, and waterfalls. Luckily, Mckenzie Hailwood...
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...
It’s impossible to think of the Willamette Valley and not think of wine, so it’s easy to assume that a trip here with kids would feel limiting. Well, we’ve got good news for you! There is a ton to do in the Willamette Valley that is family-friendly, including outdoor...
The Independence Hotel is celebrating all things summer vacation with this list of 20 family friendly activities to try during our sunniest months. *Note: Many of these activities require advance booking or stops at multiple locations, so make sure to check out each...
Photo of Duke by Jenna White from his stay at The Independence! We at The Independence are dog-lovers, which is why each and every room at the hotel is pup friendly. We want to make sure that our guests can bring their doggos with them on all trips to the...
Photo by Kiba the Mini Aussie from his stay at The Independence! We love dogs at The Independence Hotel, and we know that a vacation for you should also mean a vacation for them. So check out the lists below for dog-friendly activities 30 minutes of less from...
Photo by Kiba the Mini Aussie from his stay at The Independence! There’s a sign near the border of Oregon that reads, “Everyone thinks they have the best dog. And none of them are wrong.” Well, at The Independence couldn’t agree more and that's why we have...
