I've coordinated tons of weddings and this was the first time I'd been to Green Villa…read more This venue has great options. Was able to love wedding from outdoor to indoor when we realized it would be rainy. But even more impressive then the beautiful barn facility was the staff. We had the best bar tenders and food service. They jumped in and helped in all aspects of the evening, loved sitting with them in our few minutes of down time eating dinner in the kitchen conversing. Wonderful girls. Whomever owns this event center needs to really appreciate this staff . It's truly hard to find!! Thumbs up to them!!!!!

Photographed a wedding in early August for my beautiful couple. This was their third venue due to…read moreCOVID and so happy they were able to get this place. Even though the weather was very hot, the ceremony was shaded and was perfect lighting for their wedding. We scheduled time to do golden hour photos and it didn't disappoint in the orchards. For more pictures and to read their blog, visit stunningportraitphotography.com .

I had my wedding here last year. Very affordable prices and very accommodating to all my crazy…read morerequests! The gardens are gorgeous and my photos turned out perfect. The staff are so great and they were there to help me on my big day! Love this place so much

From the owner: Historic Gentle House has been in use, by the public and Western, as an event center since 1983…read more Host your Wedding, Birthday Party, or Special Event here!

A great place and organization to meet new folks, hang out with friends, and become more involved…read morein the community! The lodge also provides affordable event space. Independence Elks lodge has a fantastic, historic location, and even friendlier members. This non-profit, volunteer ran club offers tons of opportunities to suit a wide range of interests: charitable works, community involvement, weekend dinners, family events, dancing, karaoke, comedy shows, game nights, BBQs, special events, you name it. A little club with lots of heart. I highly recommend checking it out!

great dance Saturday night alot of fun good drinks and great laughter among friends...read more

Holy guacamole! Absolutely divine dining here. The tacos were perfectly cooked and looked almost…read moretoo beautiful to eat. I enjoyed every single bite. The drink was so yummy. Not too sweet and the lavender flavor was very present. I loved getting to sit in their outdoor dining.

This review is for the latest/most recent opening of Divine Distillers and the awesome Inferno…read moreKitchen that accompanies it! Sadly we never made it to the original location (we live in Salem) but the new restaurant & bar is absolutely fantastic and a place worth driving for. We finally decided to come by and do trivia with Aaron (Oregon Trivia Company) and were so glad we did--Aaron has been one of our favorite hosts around Salem for many years now and when he said he was starting to do shows at Divine Distillers on Thursday nights (ya'll need to come have fun with us! :) we knew we'd be there. As usual, it didn't disappoint--just the right amount of challenging/fun questions, great hosting & an enjoyable way to break up the work week! The space is quite large with plenty of seating for groups and they're working on putting in a beer garden with fire pits--looks like it'll be a super fun place to meet up with friends & hang out this summer. It's usually pretty chill there on a weeknight so it's easy to relax and take your time. The drink menu is very creative & fun with everything from beer to cocktails to ciders, all featuring pours made right in-house by the talented staff. Check out one of their flights to get a taste of multiple sips & pick your new favorite! Also, the food here BLOWS US AWAY. Seriously some of the best food we've had in a very long time. I personally can't stop dreaming about the Tri-Tip (cooked to tender, juicy perfection & topped with chimichurri), the Elotes with Pulled Pork (rich, smoky & creamy), the House Burger (simple yet spectacular) or the Shrimp Fajitas (a delicious pile of tasty fixings that made me very happy). We were told the chef is a BBQ master and it shows--can't wait to try everything else on the menu soon! Other Bonuses: Ample, easy parking in a private lot, super friendly & approachable staff and clean & comfortable restaurant with lots of space & more expansions/improvements in the works! Plus, you can buy bottles of their spirits to go. If you were a fan of Divine Distillers before or have just been driving by wondering about this place, do yourself a favor & check it out. I know we'll be going back soon!

What an absolute wonderful gallery this is. The art is nothing I've seen before, very…read moreunusual/authentic and unique pieces. There is steampunk/found art jewelry as well as found object/collage diorama pieces etc. The prices are very reasonable also. The gallery itself is nicely set up and very well taken care of. Not to mention the little town itself feels like the new kid on the block ready to blossom. It's got a great vibe all around.

Have to admit, I was surprised to see my photo posted, but I'm just a humble painter trying to show…read morepeople the pictures that I get in my head. Glad someone likes them! And I will never get a haircut, or work as a landscaper.

If there were 10 starts I'd give them 10 stars, if you're looking for a DJ to not only make your…read morewedding memorable but make the planning EASY then please hire Apogee!! Jack was our DJ and he was incredible. Leading up to the wedding he was so chill, answered all of our questions, was so patient, worked with the venue to figure out the set up in advance, collaborated so well with our sax player, and during our actual wedding he made pivots whenever we asked him to. Even late night after our photographer left he captured some INCREDIBLE candid photos without us even knowing because he knew that there wouldn't be professional ones taken!! He went above and beyond. We actually found out about Apogee because we went to a family friend's wedding and they were the DJs which is how we found out about them. They're so kind, so responsive, offered so much guidance, etc. The DJ set up at the actual venue was understated and classy, Jack MC'd the event perfectly, we had a Photo Booth which was awesome.....they literally went above and beyond in every way. If you're needing a DJ, look no further -- you MUST HIRE Apogee!!!!!!!!!! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you Apogee for making our wedding (and the planning leading up to it) so seamless and wonderful. Sarah and James

When I started looking for a company to DJ our wedding, I was told to look no further than Apogee…read more This company really has it together! Their online planning tool is simply AMAZING and I could tell this wasn't their first rodeo. Allen provided some of the best customer service I have ever received in answering some questions and providing support regarding a unique situation with our wedding, and I knew it go off without a hitch. I had the pleasure of speaking with our DJ, Greyson, the day before our wedding and I could already tell that he was an awesome fit for our group. Greyson kept us on schedule, worked fabulously with our guests, took care of some last minute changes AND taught us a few moves on the dance floor. The best part? He didn't lose any steam when 2/3 of our guests left well before the end of the reception. He kept the party going up until the minute we closed things down. Can't recommend this company enough and can't wait to work with them again.

I had a heck of a time getting good customer service help until I found David Mott in parts at…read morethis Forest River Independence Oregon location. He called right back, took my information, and found me the exact replacement parts I needed for our race trailer. He went out of his way and helped to meet our race deadline, providing excellent customer service the whole way Thanks a million! I will be back for more parts in the future!:)

Needed a special package of balloons for my oldest friend's 70th birthday back in March 2026 - the…read moreresults were wonderful and better than I imagined. I couldn't be there in person, but the pictures show clearly what a great job they did. Top marks Ester!

I contacted Salem Balloons & Flowers from San Diego to send a balloon bouquet to my sister in NW…read moreSalem, at the end of her cancer treatment. There were so many wonderful options on the website that it was hard to decide. Once I did, Ester was so thoughtful about scheduling the delivery and suggested calling my brother-in-law to coordinate the delivery time. I couldn't have asked for more. Even Ester's color choices for the balloon bouquet were outstanding! It was really stunning and very good quality. My sister was thrilled. and so was I. Huge thanks to Ester for a job beautifully accomplished!