My husband and I stayed here for two nights mid-week in the off season and had the place to…read moreourselves. The service was top-notch, however. The room (Tuscan Room) was very clean, elegantly decorated and had freshly baked chocolate chip cookies on the desk when we stepped in. The jacuzzi tub was spotless and quite a treat after a long day of hiking. There was an impressive breakfast selection each morning and complimentary tea or coffee any time of the day. They even offered to pack us a snack on one of our days exploring the area. What sets this B&B apart is the people. It is owned by a wonderful family and throughout our stay we were delighted by all of them. Connie, who cooks the breakfasts and with whom we had the most interaction, was beyond helpful. We are looking at potentially relocating to the area and she helped provide more information than we could have hoped for, not to mention a sense of the quality of people who live here. The attentiveness of the whole crew really made the difference. By the time we left we felt like part of the family. They even invited us to taste test some of the wine and cheesecake they were considering serving for their special Valentine's weekend dinner at the cafe, which felt like quite an honor. We also got to tour the other rooms since they were vacant, and I can tell you, they are all decorated as tastefully as the Tuscan room. As for location, Husum is just up White Salmon River valley from White Salmon. It only took about 11 minutes to drive into White Salmon. If you are here for winter sports on Mount Adams, the location is very convenient. In the summer you are right next to the river rafting operations, as well as several seasonal food options, including the B&B's Ice House Cafe (which we sadly didn't get to try since we visited in the off season). If you have a chance to stay here, do it! This is a gem in the Gorge.

I am not sure I would call this a Bed and Breakfast... it is quaint, the rooms are very excellent,…read moreaffordable, and comfortable, but the main guest house is separate from the other rooms affording you extra privacy in nice setting. We rolled in with friends from the the area and were not disappointed... it's close to rafting, but it's also close to Mt Adams, the White Salmon River, and a very short drive to Hood River (and about an hour from Portland). The ice house has wine tasting from local vineyards, and the patio is a great place for dinner and cocktails. Can't say enough good things about the hosts, Randy and Trish. Truly great people. Try their Drunken Chicken (and don't forget about dessert)!

What a fantastic property and stay! The front desk personnel were friendly and informative. Our…read morebalcony bridge and River view room were clean and comfortable, with unforgettable views. My son said he just wanted to sit on the balcony and let the views seep into his skin. I highly recommend this property for its location, price, and amenities.

Recently road-tripping through Oregon and easily this hotel is one of my favorites, because:…read more 1. If traveling in a large party (we had 6 people), this hotel had one room with 1 king and 2 queen beds, double sink outside the bathroom, 2 large flat screen TV's, microwave, fridge and small table and chairs in one entire room. Priced great too. 2. Hot free breakfast with beverage, made to order at the next door restaurant was included with our stay 3. Located near the Columbia River was a beautiful view and stroll in the morning 4. Indoor swimming pool here 5. Hotel had a text messaging system, where staff would periodically text me to see if me or my group had any needs or complaints. 6. No bed bugs, but a spider and a flying insect -wasn't enough to minus a star rating from me 7. Check-in and process was easy, quick and not a problem 8. Best location for multiple waterfalls within a reasonable, driving distance (Multnomah falls was about 20 minutes from here in the rain, Bridevail and Latourelle Falls aren't too far as well). Highly recommend this hotel and would definitely stay here again, when/if in Cascade Locks again.

This was my very first stay at a bed and breakfast and it was a wonderful experience. A group of…read morefriends have been coming to this B&B for a while and we coordinated a snow trip and reserved every room in the place! All 9 of us and the owners fit very comfortably. My fiancee and I arrived at 1am on a Saturday morning and the room was ready for us. A great breakfast with the best banana french toast was had the next morning to prepare us for a full day of snowboarding along with some great organic/free trade coffee that a local picks up form his travels from around the globe. Greg and Linda, the owners, we very nice people that were the perfect balance of accommodation and hands off. The jacuzzi in the back was a great relief after a few bad spills down the Ridge Line trail at Mount Hood Meadows. And because we were staying in Hood River, we got 1/2 price lift tickets (only $32 instead of $64!) and on a holiday weekend, that can't be beat. While I don't know if a B&B is for me, this experience was wonderful. The food was great, the rooms comfortable, cozy, and roomy, and plenty of room to either be with the other guys or be by yourself. I'll certainly return if I come back to Hood River.

This aint your grandma's B&B!!! I am not usually a B&B fan because of the lack of privacy and the…read moreexcess of pink frilly things; with Seven Oaks I got all of my needs met I found the absence of doilies and wallpaper refreshing. Greg and Linda are a charming couple who really seem to love each other and what they are doing. I love the quiet. I love the grounds. I love this B&B. My husband and I took a weekend vacation away from the kids. We were lucky enough to book the cabin which is far enough away from the house to offer privacy, if you want it, but we were still able to use the amenities. There is a hot tub, beautiful grounds, and a great vegetarian breakfast, laid by chickens with names such as Pluck-a-hontas, and Feather Locklear. There was an iPod docking station in our room and no t.v. which lead to great conversations and reading time. I am still convinced that the grounds have been charmed by fairies. I felt enchanted the by the whole experience. Just so you know... I will come back again. I only don't give them five stars because the location is a little way out of town (so worth it once you see where you are) and my husband and I woke up with back aches from the bed. This may be because the bed was a queen and we need a king. Come, enjoy, and relax.

My wife and I stumbled on this remote retreat on Easter, while on a random drive through the…read morecountryside near Trout Lake. Curious, we stopped in to check things out, and we were both found ourselves smitten with this serene sanctuary tucked away in the hills a half hour north of White Salmon. The compound's primary function is that of a combined Buddhist temple and Druid sanctum, there's a lot more going on here, that isn't immediately apparent. It's also an event center, B&B, hostel, a farm (complete with a farm store - fresh organic eggs!), and a place of refuge, meditation and community support. The temple itself is built inside a colossal barn (but it sure doesn't feel like it) with a new temple being built onsite a little to the north. Inside, there are prayer mats set out in rows, the scent of incense, the shrine, a little kitchenette, and some talismans, books and other souvenirs available for purchase (by donation, on the honor system, since there was no one present in the temple when we visited). Just outside, at the base of the stairs, there's a covered pegboard where you can select a prayer tablet (select the Buddhist saint(?) that matches your desire), write your thoughts on the back, and hang it on the board (to be prayed over by the priests, perhaps)? A modest donation of $10 is asked (again, honor system) to use one of the tablets. Adjacent to the Buddhist temple itself , there is a fenced cloister/rock garden, ornamented with benches, shrines, statues, effigies, and populated with a small daycare (for the children of residents, I presume? Or perhaps for visiting B&B guests with children?) around a dozen small, private meditation "shacks" (for lack of a better word) where you can sequester yourself away in silent thought and prayer. These chambers are available to anyone, of any faith, religion, or lack thereof. Just outside the cloister is a massive bell with a swinging striker, whose peals can be heard across the entire 23 acre property. Sticks of incense and basins in which to place them can be found in several places throughout the campus. On the other side of the grounds, beyond the community building and B&B, you'll find the Druid Sanctuary, consisting of a large, almost mushroom-like building (containing a bench that curves around the inner wall, cushions, musical instruments and a fireplace), and several shrines to various Celtic deities in a half-circular orbit around this main building. At the end of the loop is a vast stone circle courtyard, with benches, stone tables, a central firepit and a tall wooden pole painted with Celtic symbols and imagery. I am sure that many a Celtic ritual, dance or gathering occurs here on a dark, moonlit night. And still further out, a serpentine, stone path labyrinth winds about, where meditative souls can wander, meandering their way towards the center, while focusing their thoughts inward and working through feelings of hope, fear and/or grief. There's still even more to see spread across the grounds of the Abbey: towering Buddha statues, the farm, the chicken run, and more. Due to the weather, we didn't have a chance to see everything. Oh, and fun fact: as is the Buddhist way of attempting to mitigate suffering in all its forms, there's a no-kill policy for the chickens here. They harvest and sell the eggs, but the chickens live out their natural lives here, and the abbey offers its services as a sort of "retirement home" for elderly chickens whose owners can't bear to put them down. That's pretty awesome, if you ask me. Throughout our visit, every door we encountered on-site was unlocked, as if welcoming all to explore and to share in whatever services the temple and its adherents are able to provide. And other than a few other visitors local to the area, we never encountered a monk, druid or anyone else directly affiliated with the temple, although we didn't poke around in the larger administrative/community building, other than to use the restroom. Yet we never felt unwelcome, out of place, or as if we were trespassing. As a place of refuge, I wouldn't be surprised if I discovered I could drive up and walk in at three in the morning, and find the doors still unlocked. I doubt anyone in desperate need or seeking aid would be turned away from this place, for any reason. Full disclosure: I'm not Buddhist. I'm...not even sure what I am anymore, honestly. My previous faith has been mortally wounded by bad faith actors, hypocrites, sycophants and grifters, who took something sacred and tarnished it by their greed, blind zealotry, and ignorance. But places like Trout Lake Abbey reinvigorate my desire to connect with the cosmic, the unknowable, and the divine...if there is such a thing. Who knows? But after this weekend's visit, I'm starting to think that the answer won't be found by looking outward - it'll be found by looking within.

I was invited to a Druid ceremony here for summer solstice and it couldn't have been more magical…read more I was in awe of the property and I will definitely be returning! Thank you to all involved with the creation and upkeep of such a special place.

Excellent stay. Did a lot of research into where to stay in the waterfall area and the Bridal Veil…read moreFalls lodge was at the top of the list. It's located off the Historic Scenic Highway that runs down the Columbia River Gorge waterfall area... and right across the street from the parking lot for Bridal Veil falls. Beatrice and her doggies were there to greet us upon arrival. Super friendly. Loved the room - so beautiful! Huge restoration hardware bath sheets and quality tea/coffee and bath products. My only concern was that Bigfoot was going to come to the window in the middle of the night and stare at us while we slept :) ok not really. Breakfast was delicious.

We absolutely loved our two day stay at the lodge for our anniversary. Each day we were blessed by…read morea fantastic breakfast, which was custom tailored to our dietary needs. There is a lot of care that goes into the property, and it shows in all of the little details. I was actually amazed to learn that the building was built in the 1920's, and the cottage we stayed in was once a garage for performing tire changes on early automobiles as the traveled the old highway. The lodge is across the street from a small hike which has several places to look out towards the water, and a great place to enjoy the sunset, as well as a small hike to view Bridal Veil Falls. There is also a lovely longer waterfall hike just two miles up the road that also survived the fires last year.

Sakura Ridge, what can I say? It was one of the most peaceful, and picturesque weekend I've had in…read morea long time! The lodge sits on a 72 acre orchard, which also includes some farm lands that houses a couple of Alpaca and a bunch of sheep's. There were the three of us for 4th of July weekend and we booked the Mt. Hood room, and the River room. Both rooms are next to each other and had a patio with a picturesque view of Mount Hood. Both rooms had very comfortable beds, and all the amenities you need. Coffee, WiFi, towel, popcorn, glassware, shower amenities, and the best of all, heated floors in the bathrooms! Price per night rate comes with breakfast, and let me tell you! Breakfast was AMAZING! I actually was looking forward to breakfast every morning. It wasn't just the same skimpy toast, eggs and bacon kind of breakfast, but it was a nutritious and filling breakfast menu that changes every morning! It definitely filled me up until dinner time! Overall I recommend this place if you want a gorgeous, serene, and picturesque getaway! I felt at peace when I returned home. PS: Oscar the farm cat! Very friendly and will greet you every morning!

We stayed here in early April for a weekend trip. We could not have asked for a better B&B in the…read moreHood River area, which is a little over 1 hour away from the Portland airport. Sakura Ridge provided a very comfortable stay with everything that we needed to unplug and relax. There were many small details that we appreciated- a beautifully designed and very clean room, comfortable bed and sheets, heated floors, snacks and drinks in the common area (hot cocoa, tea, soda, popcorn), and guidebooks, cookbooks, and maps for guests. The breakfasts were delicious and carefully prepared by Deanna. We had fresh lamb sausage, cherry tomato and goat cheese tart, scrambled eggs with chives, and sorrel salad. The second day, we had a cream cheese omelette, ham wrapped asparagus, and fresh blueberry scone. Deanna also made a berry smoothie both mornings. John was very kind and taught my husband how to feed their lambs on the second morning. We met him at 8am and my husband got to feed 3 lambs at one time! I have to say, it was a unique and fun experience. We stayed in the Orchard Room, which was great. It was built as an addition in 2007, so it has a separate entrance and felt very private. The bathroom was well appointed with a marble walk-in shower and soaking tub. We had a private balcony overlooking the chickens and lambs on the farm, and it offered an AMAZING view of Mt. Hood. One of the best things about Sakura Ridge is that it's situated on a farm with animals (lambs and chickens) and fruits (pears, apples, peaches, plums, and berries) and vegetables. We highly recommend staying here and would love to return in the summer.

This unique and charming B&B is tucked away in Hood River about 20 minutes off of I-84. This is not…read moreyour traditional B&B as it's set in a gorgeous orchard with a stunning view of Mount Hood. Should you choose to stay with the lovely couple that runs the place, Pete & Annette, you won't regret it as they are truly the most inviting hosts. This is not your Grandma's B&B! They have 3 permanent tents complete with beds in them, one of which is a tree house. That's right a tree house! As a guest you have access to the bath house as well. I had the pleasure of working directly with both Pete and Annette for a friend's wedding. Not only did our hosts do everything they could to transform their working orchard into a gorgeous Wedding Venue, but they were there every step of the way to make sure everything went smoothly for the guests. Need a generator, or a way to park all of your guests amongst the pear trees? Pete's got it covered! Need all the pretty touches from a garden to spruce up the Honey Moon Suite/Tree House or a back-up catering plan when it looks like your caterer is not going to show up? Don't worry, Annette has you covered! The grounds are spread out and do require a bit of walking from the tree house, tent sites, bath house, main house and reception space. But it's absolutely worth it. The Orchard is beautiful, the venue is one of a kind but the hospitality here is incredible! Regardless of if you need a weekend getaway or a venue for a special event, I'd recommend Bella Vista without a moment's hesitation.

I got married at Bella Vista last month and I couldn't be more pleased with our venue selection…read more The view of Hood from the ceremony site was epic and the orchard was brimming with pears, donut peaches, and more. The reception area is really sweet and charming- lights were hanging inside of the tent and hay barrel couches with lace sheets surrounded the dance floor. We had a great bonfire and many of our guests opted to camp out in the orchard. Annette and Pete were fabulous hosts- they really made everything come together seamlessly. Annette did a great job with my makeup and her daughter, Tiffany, was an amazing bartender. Annette and Pete took care of many of the prep details and were always available for any questions/concerns I had. Both were fully present and so helpful the entire wedding day and evening. The following morning, campers awoke to snacks and coffee! Bella Vista is a very special place and we feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to get married there! Thanks Annette + Pete!