We stopped by Camp Angelos near Dabney State park on the Sandy River since my friends are planning…read morea wedding there. It looks like a great outdoor location. In fact, it's booked eleven months in advance on weekends already. (If you're interested it's worth a call to see if someone cancelled.) I love their idea to have a long weekend wedding. With people traveling from afar for the wedding, why spend one night together. Why not spend a whole weekend together? There are hotels nearby in Troutdale 10 minutes away for older family members that can't camp or those that don't care for camping. Within a thirty minute drive are lots of hikes and waterfalls or downtown Portland for visitors to explore. There are numerous spots that overlook the Sandy River and the beach on the river has a pavilion with a giant fire pit and warming log ovens. My friends are planning a whole pig roast here. Up at the main lodge is the big hall with a hidden kitchen area. It has high wood beam framed ceilings with tall windows. It also has a nice back deck for enjoying the fresh air and cocktails. Behind the lodge is an outdoor pizza oven pavilion next to a charming grape arbor. I can't wait to use that! To the side of the lodge is a cute fishing pond fed by a natural waterfall with a gazebo. It's undergoing renovations right now, but will be fantastic when finished. The gazebo is apparently an awesome spot to put the bar so adults can mingle and relax away from where the kids like to cavort. In front of the lodge is a large lawn edged with giant cyprus trees, perfect for large ceremonies. There are also a couple of other nice locations along the river or in a meadow for smaller ceremonies. There's so many great spots for wedding photos, the photographer will go crazy: the grand porch, the waterfall, the grape arbor with twinkle lights, the gazebo and pond, riverside on the beach, at the caboose, or, heck, even shooting on the archery court. We will be decorating with twinkle lights near outlets, candles in mason jars hung in the trees, banners, garlands, and flowers, just enough to make the natural setting pop. Oh, and we will whip up a special flag out of some nylon and paint for the flag pole. There's basketball, archery, baseball, volleyball/badminton locations. I think it may be bring your own equipment or rent it though. I will find out and post an update. There seems to be good hiking through the fern forest along the Sandy. There's two classrooms where day care will be hosted by family friends over the weekend in case parents want to adventure. Other than the wedding day, time will be spent larking about the property perhaps even doing a scavenger hunt. Camp-style bunk-bed cabins can hold 144 guests. It's communal bathrooms, camp style, but the maintenance is good. There's a few rooms in the main lodge with an extra entrance of their own. Also, a caboose with beds is tucked in the forest by the archery range. If an arrow goes awry, the steel will protect you. You are also welcome to pitch tents where you like. They also just put in new mattresses on all the beds. It's going to be an awesome camp adventure wedding weekend. Going old school for the wedding!

It's now been nearly two months since our wedding at Camp Angelos and we still have friends and…read morefamily tell us how amazing our venue was! We rented the entire camp for the weekend, including all cabins and most buildings for our guests, and were blown away by the accommodating staff, gorgeous grounds and rustic experience. Mary Jo and her team bent over backwards to answer our questions and schedule multiple visits over the year leading up to the wedding to allow our families and vendors to plan our event, and we couldn't have asked for a better wedding as a result. This was the perfect venue for two Portland natives who love the outdoors. Thank you, Mary Jo and team, for a truly unforgettable weekend at your stunning property!

I've staged three dances here over the past two years, and the venue is great, with a nice stage &…read moredance floor + great acoustics. Helpful folks running the place. 30 minutes from Portland, so attract both locals and PDX folks.

You want a jarring reminder of why it's good to know the things you've learned with a bit of time…read moreand distance from your past? Try visiting your significant other's old stomping grounds. There's something about Corbett with its crazy wind corridor barreling down on the inhabitants at all times and acres of former farmland. Somehow, it makes the teens take crazy risks with their lives, which is probably the story of teens everywhere in the U.S. But I hear about JB's life as a teenager in Corbett and I'm given a jumble of Dazed and Confused-style antics involving drunk driving, class cutting, and nature walks, not always in that order. You can understand why my outsider's perspective on the small town of Corbett is a little skewed. So when JB's band had the opportunity to practice in the Columbia Grange Hall in Corbett, it was a bit of a revelation. Beyond providing the setting for countless truant excursions out on Rooster Rock, Corbett contains a simple wooden building just off the main highway where the local citizens organize. The grange once served as the physical space to educate people about family farms as well as lobby for more federal money for local farmers. These days, the Columbia Grange members still do a lot of work with food. They collect food items for some residents in the Sandy River area and pass out lunches to seniors once a week. They also use the space to hold craft fairs and flea markets. My friend's grandmother volunteers not just her time but her amazing stores of energy and commitment to her hometown. One sticky summer day, she unlocked the entrance and let her grandson's band loose on the small stage. The fledgling band, with JB on the left side with his guitar, looked pretty happy on the stage despite the lack of air flow. They ran through their set several times. As I chugged down one bottle of water after another, I surveyed the wooden planks along the floor, the ancient piano, and the steeple-shaped ceiling. Every structure appeared like an object time-traveled out of Corbett's history. It wasn't my past, which felt kind of odd. But I watched my boyfriend do what he loves on that dusty stage in the place where he went to high school, and it felt like that place could be part of my history, at some point.

My Sister and Brother-in-law had their wedding here, and I have to say it was absolutely amazing…read more The venue on it's own has a great set up, with beautiful views, cute photo opps, lucious landscaping, fire pit, lawn games, wonderful bridal suites, easy accessible bar area, and the staff... The owners Diana and Grady are so easy to work with, remembering every minor detail, from what bouttenier belonged to the Groom, groomsen, and father's - to the overall magic of pulling the vision together. I want to also take a moment to give a shout out to Tobin, who was nothing short of amazing from the moment we pulled up arms full of decor and food! He had a hand cart to us in seconds, a dolly for the kegs, and a welcoming smile. Tobin, was always within eyesight ready for any requests and needs, zipping around with all of the things, and to top it off he did it with a smile and great sense of humor. 10 out of 10 for Tobin! Tobin, thank you for lauging with us and keeping us on track all day! If you are looking for a place for your wedding, or any other special event, look no further! Tips from a sister of the bride who is an over the top planner by nature, that might help make your day even more stress free: -Get a caterer, as the venue itself doesnt prepare any food! (they have some suggestions if you aren't sure where to start) -Hire a service to serve, clean and handle all food items! -HIRE the bartender and MC through EFCE! YOU won't be dissapointed! -and for the love of all that is wedding day, make sure the bride and grooms 'night bag/ suitcase' is in the getaway vehicle early in the night!

Lovely wedding reception venue Great scenic views for photo…read morebackgrounds Delicious food and good service and polite staff Bar provides pleasant experience for your family and friends. Romantic atmosphere and decor

Golf is great staff is awesome! Food has great flavor. If you want to golf on a fun but challenging…read morecourse this is a great spot to be!

I could easily say it's one of the nicest golf courses in the Portland/Vancouver, WA area…read more You get a beautiful view of the Mt hood and great view of the city.

proceed with extreme caution. I was supposed to have my wedding here in 2020 and due to the global…read morepandemic that couldn't happen. I was kind enough to have paid in full long before required and it took weeks of fighting with them over email to even get half of my money back. they kept my $1,500 deposit because if their contract mentioning protecting them against "unforeseen circumstances" which apparently means a pandemic. They were heartless and rude the entire time. I'm so glad I didn't get married here

Can I pick zero? FYI. Should you be dumb enough to give them your money be prepared to be treated…read morelike a nuisance. You'll want to make sure they pump out and clean the outhouse. Which was not afforded us and we were not notified prior. They're going to ask your guests to use that instead of a proper indoor facility. There's enough stress going on without their insistence of piling on. Oh by the way make sure to check out the brides and bridesmaids closet as well. It's great if you don't mind 140 degrees and room for two. You'll love it. What a joke!!!

This place has become a part of my forever story. I had my wedding there last night and it was a…read moredream come true. Cristi was AMAZING! She's so kind and caring. She did everything to make sure we had anything and everything we could have needed. She's become apart of my family and I will be forever grateful. Cristi thank you for everything and being so flexible with his leave dates. We love you so much and anyone would be blessed to have you and your chapel apart of their story.

So if you are reading this, you maybe looking for a wedding chapel. So let me make this useful:…read more 1. The interior has been repainted white, so if you are looking at photos on Yelp, anything maroon is outdated. It actually looks quite simple and charming inside. The lighting through the windows makes for some good photography. The greenery outside will give you a good back drop through the windows. 2. The basement looks newly renovated, and has a full kitchen. They do not have everything in the kitchen you might need, so make notes and take photos to help you plan. 3. If the bride is mean, don't go in the dressing room next to the kitchen. She might be in there. 4. The back entrance is ADA accessible. It has a ramp. You can take some photos here where you lean on the railing, lined up in a row like at a prom. People might not be willing to do that in the rain, but whatever, their loss. 5. There are two bathrooms in the back entrance. One is slightly better than the other; you can guess which one they made nicer. I know because I deserve the best when I am my most vulnerable, even if bridesmaids have to wait. It's not their wedding. Bathrooms are a bit tight, ADA folks may need help. 6. The bell works. You can ring it. I did not. Not my wedding either. It is an euphonious sound. 7. The piano inside works. I am tone death so I don't know if it was well tuned. 8. The place is 100+ years old. It is now well seasoned firewood. I can't tell you what to do, but don't use candles unless you want to make the evening news for the wrong reasons. Which reminds me: 9. I have never seen or felt a ghost anywhere. That includes this place now. It is probably not haunted. Congratulations on your forth coming wedding. May your wedding be joyous and marriage be blessed.

Majority of our family vacations consist of horseback riding. Even though we go a lot, we will…read morealways be comfortable beginners. We may not know a lot about horses but we certainly know what loved, well cared for and beautiful horses look like! These animals are beyond loved & stunning! Very small groups. Max are 4 people at a time (at this moment, possibly 5 but one is a new mama.) One person walked next to my son the entire time. They made me feel very safe and comfortable. Ride is approximately 40-45 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time for beginners. I ended up buying a second package so we can go back at the end of our trip. I highly recommend Corbett Farm.

I went for my birthday in June with my partner and her friend. The animals were beautiful and well…read moremannered but it just wasn't the experience I expected. I'm used to going on horse rides where the leader rides in front of the group on their horse and the horses follow. The horses were physically walked by the staff and owner the entire trail and the lead rope wasn't even placed correctly so the horses couldn't take accurate direction we kept getting walked into bushes and low hanging trees. The owner kept yelling directions at staff. It was loud and obnoxious. You could tell the staff didn't appreciate it. Treated us like children. The helmets we used didn't seem sanitary or washed. For a birthday ride it was sub par.