We got married here this last October! It was amazing. The pictures do not do it justice. Working with the team at the GH made this hectic day much easier and made our life's a lot less stressful than what it could have been days leading up to our event. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this place to anyone. I hope to come back here as a guest! Only things to be aware of is the wind- but as a lover of wind, this added to our wonderful day. read more

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10 stars amazing views. This place is a picture perfect location. The trees the river background. It's like a dream. Gorgeous house amazing area for reception and the wedding we attended was just incredible! If you love nature and the beautiful things in life this is it!!!!!! read more

The Griffin House - Stunning - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

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Came here for a wedding. No parking, so the wedding couple rented an couple of nice buses to pick up people from downtown Hood River. Quite a challenge for the experienced bus drivers negotiating the venue's driveways and parking lots. It was a hot day overlooking the Columbia and the wedding was at one of their grassy areas. Most of the area was shaded by trees, the rest was in the hot sun. The cold water supplied by the caterers was greatly appreciated. Dinner was in their giant clear glass atrium. They started by keeping the clear plastic exterior walls down to keep out the wind from the river, but they quickly pulled the walls open once the guests were seated to prevent overheating. The atrium was a great place for dining and dancing at the reception. The nearby grassy areas were really nice too. I was puzzled by the giant stacked shipping containers that were the backdrop behind the atrium. At first I thought it was to keep the music from disturbing neighbors. But after realized how close we were to the interstate and how few neighbors there were, I now think the wall of containers were there to block the sound of the freeway from the venue. Clean modern portable toilets with running water for the guests. Yay! The only negative I saw here was the lack of parking for large events. read more

We recently went to a wedding there and it was beautiful. The area was beautiful and the view was great. Anyone planning a social event should consider this place read more

The Griffin House - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

There are no words to describe how perfect our August wedding at the Griffin House was. We knew early on in our wedding planning that this was the dream venue for us. And from our initial phone consultation with the Griffin House team, through the booking process, the months of planning, the site visit, and the day itself, we were constantly more and more impressed. This team and this venue is so special. The location itself is jaw-droppingly beautiful, but the ease with which the team operates, partners with vendors, and encourages support of local Hood River businesses is a site to behold. Not once did we question a single thing when it came to the Griffin House and its team. We are so grateful for the most wonderful, dreamy wedding that we will cherish the memories of forever. read more

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My husband and I got married at The Griffin House in August 2024 and it was really the wedding of our dreams! Griffin House was great to work with from beginning to end. They are extremely knowledgeable and it was great to have their opinions and advice along the way. They were flexible to the specific things we wanted, yet explained why things were required or suggested. Our guests mostly came from out of town and we heard everyone was blown away by the views. There are pretty strict guidelines you need to follow if having your wedding at the Griffin House, but as long as you're fine with all of them, it's an amazing venue! They had the best recommendations for other vendors and their organization throughout the process really led to a smooth day of. Thanks so much to the Griffin House (: read more

Absolutely amazing place to book your wedding. The entire staff made sure everything was prepped and ready to go for a zero stress wedding. The venue is absolutely gorgeous and everyone loved it! I couldn't have asked for a more caring and on top of it staff that made this day perfect! read more

The Griffin House - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

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In addition to being a stunning property (that view!), the team at The Griffin House is so incredibly supportive of the local wedding vendor community. As a Floral Designer, The Griffin House has always made me feel welcomed and setup for success. If you're an engaged couple searching for a venue and are interested in repurposing your floral pieces from the ceremony to your reception space, look no further than The Griffin House! read more

The Griffin House is THE most beautiful private wedding venue Ive ever seen. A flourishing new business with the most exquisite views of the Columbia river gorge. These are truly MILLION dollar views. Whether you are wanting a small intimate ceremony or larger celebration - they are here to accommodate you! The home/venue on the property is nestled back off the road in lush canopy of greenery. A huge patio area and an even BIGGER reception area for mingling with friends and family. The house on the property is a lovely two story modern lodge with luxurious amenities. A giant kitchen for hanging out and cooking or entertaining! There is a really cool finished basement that they typically use for the grooms party and a really cute retro getting ready room for the ladies or whoever needs it! This home can hold 8-10 people comfortably for overnight stays. The women who run the show here are so attentive and helpful and truly make it such a wonderful experience all around! If you are in or near the area, you can schedule a tour of the property to see if its the right fit! The property is so well kept - perfectly landscaped - and my gosh those VIEWS!! You will want to book right away!! I wish everyone I know could witness a place this beautiful! read more

This review has taken me some time to write due to the fact this experience has so much emotion attached to it. Michael & I got engaged back in September of 2019. We knew from the start we wanted to start our life together in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. I scoped out venues sites & came across the Griffin House & was immediately intrigued. I remember meeting Marlowe on a blistering January afternoon in 2020. The winter winds were insane. But through the fog & drizzle, my breath was taken away by the expansive view of the gorge. I couldn't fathom the idyllic landscape, golden hour, & sunsets this venue beholds during the summer months. We couldn't wait to book our wedding in 2021. But that's when life hit us. In May of 2020, Michael's mother was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Michael & I were at our wits end. We did not know how much time we had left with Barbara, so we wanted to wed ASAP. We decided to reach out to Marlowe in hopes of a September date opening up since so many couples were postponing. Marlowe replied quickly stating she had 9/19/20 available. Thus started our journey of planning a wedding in three months during a pandemic... This was a whirlwind of an experience trying to navigate. Luckily, Marlowe guided us through the normal wedding process & researched the most up-to-date COVID regulations. We were all set for our big day & over the moon with all our hard work. Well, life had another plan in motion. The PNW 2020 wildfires. After a heart wrenching phone call, we were forced to cancel our wedding two days before our big day due to poor air quality conditions. Marlowe was so empathetic during this difficult time. After having some time to grieve the loss of our "Plan B" wedding date, we decided it was time to start the process of our "Plan C". To our great surprise, Marlowe searched out a weekend in May 2021 that was open for us to not only reschedule our wedding, but for us & our small wedding party to stay two nights at the Griffin House-completely complementary! This was beyond our expectations of a venue host. We started planning again with Marlowe, & her newly formed team, a larger wedding for May 2021. They helped us with day-of coordination & setting layouts. It was so wonderful being able to utilize the Griffin House's decoration & furniture inventory for our wedding. We were able to spend more of our budget on food & drink rather than worrying about renting tables, chairs, & large venue decorations. The thing about the Griffin House is that you are getting a million dollar view the moment you book this venue. The day of the wedding was an absolute dream. Marlowe accomplished all her aspirations she set for herself back in 2020 & more. The Griffin House was completely remodeled to her liking (a natural light, neutral, boho aesthetic), her beautiful lawn staircase was lush & green, & her clear ceiling tent at the reception lawn was absolutely stunning. This day was truly the best day for so many reasons. Despite all the misfortune we endured, we finally were able to tie the knot in the most perfect weather in front of the people we love the most. Most importantly, Michael's mom, by the grace of God, was present with us. I cannot thank Marlowe & her team enough from the joy & love you embraced us with. You were part of something so much bigger than Michael & I. You helped create & protect a moment in time we will hold dear to our hearts forever. read more

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I had my wedding here in June 2020 - right in the middle of the pandemic. Though the season was an incredibly stressful time for both us and the staff at the venue, the wedding came together perfectly! It's a family-run business on beautiful property. Would get married there again! read more

The Griffin House - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

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While the venu might be slightly pretty, the staff is awful. They were rude, disrespectful and nasty. I would never recommend this place to anyone, especially for the price. You get very little for the money you spend. I would give it 0 stars if is could. read more

Absolutely stunning location. Everything about this venue is beautiful; when I toured the grounds I teared up and knew this is where I wanted my wedding to be. Their team was such a joy to work with; they were timely in their communications, and made all of my visions happen. I cannot recommend them enough. read more

My husband and I eloped here in August of 2020. It was not the big wedding we originally envisioned when we first got engaged, but it was BETTER! in light of the pandemic we pivoted plans and decided to do something very private to exchange vows --- and this was even better than we could have imagined!! Everything at the Griffin House is just perfect. The beautiful grounds, sweeping views of the gorge , thoughtfully decorated house. Everything. Just beyond our dreams and expectations. Marlowe was so helpful and hospitable in sharing her property, and we are so grateful that we were selected to be recipients of the elopement giveaway they were doing at the time. We have the best memories from that day, and hope to return for an anniversary trip one day!! read more