Venue/Hotel

Hotel

Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa

This historic hotel is where our wedding ceremony and reception will be held. In 1921, Oregon lumber magnate and philanthropist, Simon Benson, speaking of the region’s fledgling tourism industry, observed, in part: “We have built good roads and invited the world to come view our beauty spots, but we have done nothing toward taking care of them after they arrive.” In response to that need, Benson built the Columbia Gorge Hotel. On June 21, 1921, the Benson Hotel opened with a grand reception and quickly developed an international reputation. Notable visitors in the early years included Presidents Roosevelt and Coolidge, plus actresses Clara Bow, Myrna Loy, Jane Powell, and Shirley Temple. The hotel is rumored to have been a favorite hideaway for Rudolph Valentino, after whom our Valentino Lounge is named.

Hotel

Westcliff Lodge

This hotel is down the street from the Columbia Gorge Hotel and serves as another option where our guests can stay.