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The Ruins Events

4.6 (7 reviews)

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Joan F.

Stunning event and service here for a beautiful wedding. I'm not sure if the food was also from the venue, but it was just as beautiful and fulfilling as this space. Part of the delight was the balcony and two flights of stairs the gorgeous bride maneuvered. I've known this beautiful young woman since she was four years old, and I was part of the collective gasp as she appeared on the balcony. In a time of enough people to staff an event like this, The Ruins triumphed. The professionals were calm, very present and helped the evening unfold to help this reviewer also stay present and celebratory as we all created another dear memory together. One note is that the sound system wasn't great--I don't know who owns that issue, but it was an issue for the video recoded speeches. Also, if you have guests with mobility challenges, this venue may be frustrating for them.

Beautiful landscaping and colorful lighting
Stephen K.

The Ruins is a REALLY cool place! I'd never heard of it until a friend's band was playing there, so I made the 70-minute drive to see them. The entire vibe of the place is completely unique. It is an open-air venue with no roof, and very weathered and dilapidated in the best way possible walls. It has lots of overhead string lights to keep things visible after the sun sets. The stage is big and is well-lit with different colored lights illuminating the walls behind the performers. The same holds true for the beautiful landscaping. The venue's PA is a modern digital QSC complete with stage monitors and subwoofers. It sounds absolutely fantastic! Seriously, one of the best I've ever heard. There were barrels that can be used for standing tables in front of the stage, as well as two big sets of folding chairs set up facing stage left and stage right. It was great to be able to sit for the show. If you're a wine drinker, they offer a large selection. I was happy to see a brand of kombucha I'd never seen before, and although very pricey, was very tasty. If you're looking for a wedding or event venue, or a great place to see a show, you really can't go wrong with The Ruins.

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2 months ago

Such a fun venue. We have seen a lot of bands at The Ruins and love it!! Definitely make it part of your Hood experience!!

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You stay here for the since of history. It is an elegant hotel with a 105 year old elevator and a…read morepanoramic view of the Columbia River. Frank Sinatra tunes seem to be playing much of the time. The lounge is a comfy place to have a cocktail and imagine folks dressed in the period regalia mingling in front of the large fireplace.

I booked a mid-week King with River View in late October 2025 on the recommendation of a greater…read morePortland visitors guide. On the one hand, the grounds are lovely, with some nice views of a waterfall cascading down to the Columbia River. The hotel has nice "bones" and the interior incorporates a lot of Art Deco touches, although we didn't agree with every design choice. There's a cool, old-fashioned hand-operated elevator that needs a staff member to operate. My biggest issue had to do with the cost of the room in late October given that the view of the river was very limited by small-ish windows and trees. Overall, just not worth the $325/night rate. The hotel appears to be a prime destination for weddings, which could be fantastic if the weather cooperates. It is located just west of small Hood River, which appears to lack much in the way of fine dining, but does have a number of boutiques, a great brewpub (Pfriem), and a great coffee/breakfast place (Kickstand). For us, given all of the other waterfalls along the Gorge, I think we would have been just fine with a less expensive, less notable hotel for the night.

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