Eric Woodraska
Meredith Woodraska
Eric Woodraska
Meredith Woodraska
June 27, 2026
PNW
We would be absolutely tickled if you could join us for an intimate weekend in the Columbia River Gorge for White Water Rafting and a Tasting Menu at the lovely, Votum Restaurant. The towns of Hood River, OR and White Salmon, WA are magic, with hidden vineyards, hikes to waterfalls, hand-picked lavender and hydrofoiling (?)!
Schedule
Friday, June 26, 2026
Wine and Chill
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
451 Kramer Road, Underwood, WA 98651
Getting into town early? Join us for an easy breezy glass of wine on Friday afternoon!
Saturday, June 27, 2026
White Water Rafting
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
1248 Highway 141 # 14, White Salmon, WA 98672
Choose your own adventure for the weekend! Not an outdoorsy guy/gal, but love multi-course meals with small portions? Then skip the rapids, and we will see you at dinner! Or do you thrive being in an inflatable boat, but loathe long formal meals? Then feel free to pass on dinner and jump into our raft on the White Salmon River!
Love Both? Awesome! Any which way- we would love to see you! And if you're totally and completely over Eric and I, we get it! No worries! We'll see ya at the 10 year! White water rafting the White Salmon River is a 3.5 - 4 hour trip with Class 3 and Class 4 Rapids. Please RSVP with the number of family members ready to party. Beginners welcome! BTW, you will get wet!! :) Zoller's is 20 minutes north of Hood River. Please arrive at 8:45am in order to sign waivers and collect your gear. What to wear? A bathing suit or polyester work out clothes! Cotton is not recommended, as it traps in water. A wet suit will be provided. A spare change of clothes for after is also a good idea! Restrooms and changing rooms available on property. We will have some sandwiches ready for after the trip! * Rafting is Not recommended for those with recent surgeries or heart conditions.
Anniversary Dinner at Votum Restaurant
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
210 2nd Street, Hood River, OR 97031
I wish I was ashamed to say, that I'm a famous visiter of Votum Restaurant- mainly for crashing their white table cloth restaurant with my sister after hours, and then surprise bombarding them with my husband, a year later. Can't wait for Chef Sarah to find out I plan on coming back for Year 3, but with even more friends! Please let us know of any dietary restrictions in advance. As the Tasting Menu will take a few hours, dinner is an adults-only affair. Cocktail attire for women. Sport coat, no tie, for men. ICYMI, Votum's Chef Sarah Doyle was featured in the New York Times for one of the Best Desserts of 2025.
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Travel
Flight
PDX, Portland International Airport
The closest airport to the Columbia River Gorge, a one hour drive to Hood River, OR/ White Salmon, WA.
Rental Car
PDX Rental Car Center
A Rental Car from the Portland International Airport is the recommended way to bee bop around the Columbia River Gorge. Driving on the Oregon side of Hood River is straighter and has a Historic Waterfall Highway. Driving on the Washington side is windier with more forest vibes. The Hood River Interstate Toll Bridge will get you back and forth between OR + WA. The tolls are now electronic- and usually added to your rental car fee. There is also an online option to pay tolls if you receive an invoice: https://csc.portofhoodriver.com/paytoll Hood River and White Salmon are a one hour drive from the airport.
Hotel
Backwoods Cabins
Alisyn and I have stayed here before, and its an adorable property! 4 people per Cabin 2 Night Minimum $385 per night with tax 30 min drive to Hood River Oregon- have to cross the toll bridge from Washington to Oregon
Hotel
Tenzen Springs & Cabins
Japanese Style Onsen in every Cabin! We <3 Japan!
Hotel
RubyJune Inn
A 20 minute drive north of Hood River 5 minutes from White water rafting 5 rooms available! Reach out to rubyjuneinn@gmail.com or (206) 571-4625 for booking- and mention my name!
Hotel
Inn of the White Salmon
Great location on the White Salmon side of Hood River! Walking distance to all the bars and restaurants in downtown White Salmon.
Hotel
The Society Hotel Hood River - Bingen
Bingen, WA is 10 min from Hood River Please be aware some bookings have a shared bathroom option and others are for private bathroom options
House Or Rental
Airbnb
We have booked 3 Airbnbs for friends and family, if anyone is interested in staying with us, we have plenty of room!
Hotel
Lightwell Hotel & Spa
Great location on the Hood River, OR side of the river! Walking distance to the bars and restaurants of downtown Hood River. Call for availability
Hotel
Best Western Plus Hood River Inn
Waterfront Restaurant and Bar Call for availability
Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hood River by IHG
Travel Note
Transpo or Lodging issues??
Please reach out to Eric or Meredith if you need a ride or a place to stay! We are happy to help collaborate & coordinate!
Things To Do
Historic Columbia River Highway
Multnomah Falls Parking
BEAUTIFUL waterfall, tricky parking situation!
Dog Mountain Trail
Tamanawas Falls Trailhead
Amazing flat hike with some rock scramble to an awesome waterfall! Listened to a lot of Sarah J Maas on this hike.
AniChe Cellars
Soča Wine Shop & Bar
Great bites!
Le Doubblé Troubblé Wine Co
Pixán Taqueria & Cantina
So good we ate there twice!!!
Gander & Goose
Tuna poke ?!
White Salmon Baking Co.
Line even before they open!
Hood River Distillers Tasting Room
Ice Cream For Crow Vintage
Hood River has so many amazing vintage clothing shops! Ice cream for Crow is my fave!
Hood River Waterfront Park
The trail along the river is the best spot to watch hydrofoiling up close and personal!
Ferment Brewing Company
pFriem Family Brewers - Hood River
Mike's Ice Cream
Hood River Lavender Farms
Glacier View Lavender
Van Gogh Lavender, LLC
Grateful Vineyard
Hiyu Wine Farm
Idiot's Grace Wines
near our Airbnb!
Mosier Creek Falls
Pendleton
Pendleton
The Cabin Drive Thru
Brigham Fish Market
Loop de Loop Wines
Zoller's Outdoor Odysseys
Photos
FAQs
Question
Getting Around
Answer
There are toll bridges over Hood River connecting WA + OR. The bridges have switched from cash to electric and your rental car company may just add on the toll fees to your final rental car bill. If you are sent an invoice for the tolls, the website to pay them is here: https://csc.portofhoodriver.com/paytoll Its is $3.50 to cross the bridge.
Question
Children
Answer
Kids?! We love em! (I feel bad I make them cry on a daily basis) Children 7 and up and strong swimmers are welcome to join us for rafting! Dinner is an adults-only gig as it will take a few hours to get through all of the courses. There are plenty of family- friendly activities in the area!
Question
Some Interesting Airbnbs
Answer
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/31354055?check_in=2026-06-26&check_out=2026-06-28&guests=1&adults=2&children=2&s=67&unique_share_id=7224d607-0a37-4127-8a86-17e821201c5b https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/31354055?check_in=2026-06-26&check_out=2026-06-28&guests=1&adults=2&children=2&s=67&unique_share_id=9a30b7d7-384e-418a-ae34-3f349074b164 https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/791428597547866394?check_in=2026-06-26&check_out=2026-06-28&guests=1&adults=2&children=2&s=67&unique_share_id=a96a422f-e7c2-480f-89cf-c9a177dd835f