We love to pamper our brides, grooms, and guests. You can expect an awesome guest experience with world class customer service. If you're looking for historic character and vintage charm in a rural setting, we make a sweet unique destination wedding location. The Balch Hotel is an award-winning, historic, 20-room boutique inn, brimming with romance and elegance. Experience the expanse and simplicity of the country with grounds that boast rolling hills, towering pine and fir trees, open spaces, a soothing pond and waterfall, and panoramic views of the Columbia Gorge National Scenic area. With over 300 days of sunshine, it's a sunny getaway centrally located in Dufur, Oregon, where the Gorge meets Oregon's High Desert. We are 13 miles south of The Dalles, a quick 1 hour, 40 minutes east of Portland, 3.5 hours from Seattle, and 2 hours from Salem or Bend.

Tree Deck, Courtyard, Indoor Space with Rentals in one! Sustainably designed & hand-built by one local family to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for your event with the trees on the property. The architecture seamlessly integrates with the natural landscape, allowing you and your guests to feel the forest's embrace. The towering trees, swaying in gentle whispers, provide a canopy of tranquility, while the vibrant colors of the foliage paint a picturesque backdrop for your celebration. With versatile indoor and outdoor spaces, we offer flexibility in planning your ceremony, reception, and everything in between. Exchange vows beneath a canopy of trees, enjoy local wineries & breweries with our community, and get a taste of the Columbia Gorge with our local vendors. Dance the night away in our beautifully adorned reception space with the privacy our of secluded venue offers.

The Hood River Hotel is a historic property in the heart of Hood River’s downtown, offering 41 guest rooms and a 10 bed hostel. Built in 1911 and on the National Register of Historic Places the Hood River Hotel is the place to stay in the Columbia River Gorge. We are in the center of downtown nestled amidst local artisan shops, eateries, wineries, brew pubs and a myriad of outdoor adventure destinations. Enjoy food and drink from our Scandinavian inspired Broder Ost or chill in our lobby in front of the fireplace with a local craft beer.