Gray Gables Estate was the perfect venue for our wedding. The entire property is absolutely…read morebeautiful with stunning gardens, peaceful pathways, and romantic spaces that made our day feel magical from start to finish. Everywhere you turn feels like a picture perfect moment and our photos turned out breathtaking. The staff was exceptional. They were organized, kind, and truly invested in making our day everything we dreamed of. Every detail was handled with care and professionalism which allowed us to relax and fully enjoy the day. We felt supported and cared for the entire time. Our guests could not stop talking about how gorgeous the venue was and how smooth everything felt. It is rare to find a place that brings together such beauty, great service, and a warm welcoming atmosphere. Gray Gables gave us the wedding day we always hoped for. We are so grateful to Gray Gables Estate for making our celebration unforgettable. I highly recommend this venue to any couple looking for a stunning and stress free wedding experience.

Attended a gala and dinner fundraiser earlier this year and had a wonderful time! The wait staff…read morewas very accommodating and attentive; the food - superb, which as a vegetarian guest, I rarely can offer such accolades. The presentation and audio/visual - was easy to see and hear - no matter where you were seated in the ballroom of 200. Brava! We will return. Thank you!

OMG where do I even start?! First off, I'd like to give 10 STARS, but they're limiting me to 5…read more.. Anyways, I just had my wedding at Weddings on the Hill last weekend and it was nothing short of AMAZING. Cindy and Chris made everything so unbelievably easy and stress-free, that it didn't even feel like a wedding (which is normally super high-stress and chaotic). Cindy was always available to provide answers in the months leading up to the day, and on the day of the wedding, she is literally your wedding coordinator. She flawlessly orchestrates and executes every little detail and makes sure you know what's going on at every turn. Her and Chris also happen to be the nicest people on the PLANET, which makes them feel like family, even during what could be a super chaotic day. I literally could go on and on about how great this place is, but I'll just leave it at this: Weddings on the Hill is the BEST place to have your wedding!

I can't say enough about the wonderful staff at weddings on the hill. I was just the Dj and they…read moretreated me so amazing. I loved being a part of my friend bens wedding. And the staff did a great job!!!!! I will be telling people about this place for sure!!!!

Wow! Our wedding was perfect. We held our ceremony and reception in the same space. The venue…read moreincludes tables and chairs, and has an open vendor policy. These were huge must-haves for us and were ultimately the reasons why we decided to choose Baker. The space is a blank canvas with character and charm, making it easy to bring our wedding vision to life. One thing to note, the venue is NOT wheelchair accessible. It is on the second floor and is only accessible via a staircase with narrow steps. Jen and Mark (owners) were incredibly kind and accommodating, making the process easy and smooth. We would absolutely recommend Baker Building to anyone in need of a venue space.

The person in charge of giving us a tour was pretty rude. There is no need for smart ass remarks of…read moreany kind. If this place was handicap accessible, the staff would have turned us away today just by the attitude.

Charming, historic building overlooking the Willamette River. The garden is well suited to an…read moreengagement or wedding event. There is a surprising amount of available street parking. Within walking distance of a light rail station.

We got married here September 8, 2018, and I am so glad that we chose this venue. Originally, I had…read moremy eye on a few other venues that were more expensive and didn't have any amenities included. We chose this venue due to the beautiful backyard, indoor option for food prep, bathrooms, and a rain plan B, and the included perks (DIY flexibility, tables, chairs, dishes, glasses, AND they wash the dishes for you after the event!) I wanted a low-stress, low-cost, beautiful and intimate wedding, and we had that. Our wedding had 60 people, and we held the ceremony and reception in the backyard. I rented chairs and a pallet bar because they chairs that they have, while free, look a bit like cafeteria chairs. The chair rental was my one splurge. The venue needed minimal decorations to make the space beautiful- the landscaping and arbor make for a beautiful backdrop. We used vendors/friends with businesses for: flowers, video, photo, chairs, ceremony musicians, and sound equipment. We went the DIY route for decorations, food (a friend coordinated cheese/meat trays), drinks (had a friend who has an OLCC license), and everything else. We were nervous about the trains down below, and while we heard them a few times, it was not a big deal at all. There is plenty of street parking and we walked over to the park for bridal party photos, which was nice. The couple who manage the venue are kind, quick to respond, and volunteers, so not available at all times of the day, like at other venues. That wasn't a problem for us. We emailed when we had questions, drove by when we needed a refresher, and visited during open house hours on Thursday evenings when we needed to visualize things. The venue rental is for 6 hours, with a fee for each additional hour, but that is my only complaint. I think if it's booked for the day, it would be nice to not have to worry about timing as much. A 7-8 hour rental feels reasonable to me, and would avoid stress of spending more money to ensure enough time to set/clean up. We were able to have a beautiful wedding that we could afford. I think their materials and website could be updated to reflect how great of a venue it is, but then it would probably get more competitive, and I was grateful to not have to worry about that.

My favorite park in town! Beautiful grounds, beautiful estate. There are a couple different…read more"themed" trails and areas that make this an awesome weekend trek. During the spring and summer you'll see all sorts of events here- birthdays, weddings, summer camp. I especially like the master gardener area. It's a separate fenced off section that you can go in and take a look at different gardening methods. The playground is neat too!

Beautiful place to roam!…read more We've driven by the entrance so many times, and I always wondered what was behind the gate. We stopped by Sunday afternoon and parked, fairly empty lot, planning to take the longer unpaved trail and knowing virtually nothing about the estate. When we ended up back at the estate we were very pleasantly surprised. The unpaved trail was just okay, but the grounds surrounding the estate are so lovely. Little paths everywhere, sweet garden areas, a large green yard, and beautiful trees. Looked like there was a lot more to see next visit. Really a fantastic estate. Seems like a fabulous place for an event and definitely an enjoyable spot to wander on a lazy afternoon.

AhhhMAZING!! My…read morefamily absolutely loves coming here!! My daughter and I have done classes, my husband and I have done date night classes and most recently we double dated with friends for a date night. They NEVER dissappoint! Tashi is so laid back and chill it feels like you're learning from your bestie, and he is so patient to explain not onky the what but the why. I am the type of person who loves to know the science behind what we are doing and he delivers everytime. If you are looking for something to do as a family, with friends or as a gift to others Cookin Class is it! They can change things up whether its an ingredient or even a specific day you're needing and their communication is awesome. Can't wait for our next class!!

Tashi and Claire were amazing hosts and gave my Fiancee and I such a wonderful experience for a…read moredate night. The food we made during their chicken piccata class came out deliciously and Tashi was very patient and thorough in checking in and making sure that our food was coming out well throughout the process. Inside has a nice dining table/lounge area upon first entering with a full bar, coffee station, and photo booth. Behind the curtain lays out the actual cooking stations with just about every gadget you could need to cook an amazing dish. The setting and size felt perfect to allow my partner and I feel comfortable in our own space while also allowing intimacy with the space between the other learners and the chef. I would 100% recommend this spot if you are interested at all in taking a cooking class or are just looking for a fun way to spend a date night.

We got married at Castaway in September of 2023 and we LOVED having our wedding here. It was…read moreactually the only venue we toured because we thought it was perfect the moment we saw it. The space is minimal and industrial which is what we liked. The plants provided by the venue bring the space to life so well. Honestly, you need minimal decorations for it to be wedding ready. Having the outdoor space for cocktail hour, food trucks, beer pong, etc. was incredible. We had about 175 guests, so we really enjoyed the flow and space for our guests to get fresh air if needed. The Castaway team was helpful, responsive, and so great to work with! Highly recommend for weddings, events, etc. Thank you Castaway team!

Here recently for a sponsored event. Don't know who the bar providers were but I believe the food…read morewas overseen but someone from the Ritz? Nice venue, possibly a bit overdone for audio - volume was earsplitting at times - but video and audio both were well covered. Wifi would have been a nice touch, possible that that's more a choice from the event sponsor than the venue. And parking is a bit wonky but not unacceptable.

Very cool venue! I…read moreattended an event for New Avenues for Youth and the space was perfect for accommodating everyone. It was just spacious enough so that different areas of the event could be organized nicely, and despite the high turnout I never felt like it was over-crowded. Even the bathrooms seemed to be more than enough for the crowd. I'll definitely keep the Leftbank Annex in mind for future hosted events.

Went to a wedding here. Absolutely perfect, parking not too sure about availability. Large enough…read moreto hold large parties. Downstairs perfect for cocktails and top floor for getting ready for the event.