Today we are excited to share with you our recent interview with Ellen Yin, the founder of “Cubicle to CEO” who just recently held one of her first larger-scale retreats here with us at The Independence. Read on to learn all about her amazing company, as well...
If you’ve been wine tasting before, chances are you’ve heard the term “AVA” thrown around. But what exactly is an AVA, and how does it help indicate what kind of wine you’re about to drink? We have answers for you! AVA stands for American Viticulture Area, so...
Picture it: You find yourself at The Independence Hotel on a beautiful summer day. The sun is out, the river is glistening, Osprey dive for nearby fish and you have left your work commitments at home. While you love nearby winetasting and cycling around Independence,...
If you’re reading this, you probably already know that Oregon produces world-class wine, but did you know that just as much work and talent goes into presenting that wine to you? Picture your favorite wine right now, there’s a story to how you first heard of that...
If we have learned anything over the last few years, it’s that life is precious and moments– if not seized –can pass us by. So let’s celebrate the here and now, the little victories as well as the big, and the small moments as well as the life changing ones. Well,...
If there’s anything we’ve all learned over the last couple of years, it’s the importance of the arts during times of transition and uncertainty. It can bring us peace in the chaos yet simultaneously challenge the status quo. But it has become an all too familiar...
The Oregon State Marine Board is dedicated to making the state's waterways safe and fun for all boaters! They have the noble mission to serve Oregon's recreational boaters through public education, enforcement of rules and laws, and increasing access to the waterways...
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...
Cycle Oregon is a non-profit dedicated to transforming individuals and communities through bicycling. Cycle Oregon seeks not only to host epic cycling events, but to connect riders to rural routes in great communities who benefit from the economic activity cyclists...
The Willamette Valley is famous for its world-class wine, but with over 700 wineries in the area, it’s hard to know where to start. One of the categorizing factors within the Oregonian wine world comes in the form of “AVA’s,” which stands for “American Viticulture...
