
The Rundown
How to navigate our weekend.
Getting to Skamania Lodge
Our ceremony and reception will both be at Skamania Lodge, which is about a 45 minute drive from the Portland Airport. Unfortunately there are no direct shuttles, so we recommend booking a rental car. If you’re flying in and are interested in carpooling with another guest, add your name to this document to coordinate amongst yourselves.
Lodging Recommendations
By all means, don’t feel like you have to chose any of these. There are plenty of amazing options in The Gorge!
Skamania Lodge
Use this link for a discount. Or call and mention our wedding.
Wilder & Pine Cabins
Cabins on the river, only 6 minutes away.
The Society Hotel
Scandinavian vibes with private cabins and a spa, located 30 minutes away from Skamania Lodge. Also has hostel-style options.
ArtBliss Hotel Boutique Cottages
Cozy cabins only 5 minutes away.
Make a whole thing out of it.
Some of our favorites close to Skamania Lodge.
Hike Washington
Dog Mountain [Hard]
Siouxon Creek [Moderate]
Hamilton Mountain [Moderate]
Beacon Rock Walking Path [Easy]
Wine Tasting
Columbia Gorge Vineyard (Gorge)
Hike Oregon
Wahkeena Falls Loop Trail (#420) [Moderate]- Start at Wahkeena and end at Multnomah. See the waterfall where we got engaged (Wiesendanger)
Triple Falls [Moderate]
Scenic Drives
Look out from the Vista House viewpoint
Head to Hood River and drive south towards Mt. Hood, make your way up to the bar at Timberline Lodge.
Brewery Hopping
Some things about town.
Stick around Portland for a few days. You won’t regret it.
Breakfast / Brunch
Pine State Biscuits - Evan’s pick: The Chatfield
Broder (or Broder Nord) - Amanda’s pick: The Pytt I Panna with smoked trout
Spielman’s Bagels - Evan’s pick: The Reuben on anything
Pips Donuts - Amanda’s pick: Raw Honey & Sea Salt with any Housemade Chai
Waffle Window - Couple’s pick: Chicken & Waffles
Drink
Doug Fir
Roadside Attraction
Prost!
Victoria Bar
Loyal Legion
Coffee
Upper Left Roasters
Deadstock Coffee Roasters
Heart Coffee Roasters
Dinner
Farmhouse Thai - Couple’s pick: Hat Yai Fried Chicken
Cibo - Amanda’s pick: Radicchio Salad and Penne Salmon
Bamboo - Couple’s pick: actually anything, but don’t leave without getting the King Salmon Nagiri ++++
Woodsman Tavern - Couple’s pick: chef’s recommendation
Horse brass pub - Amanda’s pick: Fish & Chips; Evan’s pick: Banger Dinner
Activities
Japanese Garden
Bike (or walk) the Waterfront Trail
Parks! Laurelhurst Park, Mt. Tabor Park, Skidmore Bluffs, Washington Park, International Rose Test Garden
Hike through Forest park up to Pittock Mansion (and tour it!)
Explore wine country around Dundee, then grab lunch and snacks at Red Hill Market
Stoller
Sokol Blosser
White Rose
Domaine de Broglie
Rex Hill (we’re members here!)
Shopping Districts
Burnside - Powell’s Books & Union Way
23rd Ave - Paxton’s Gate & Snow Peak
Hawthorne - Communion & local thrift stores
SE Waterfront - Cargo & Memory Den (thrift mall)
Division St - Apothecaries, ice cream, etc.