Join us for our wedding reception in Tygh Valley, Oregon.
Here’s where to stay, what to do while you’re out here, and how to get around.
Getting Here
Tygh Valley is 1.5 to 2 hours from the major airports. You’ll most likely need to rent a vehicle to get around
- Portland (PDX) — biggest airport, most flights; ~2 hr / 100 mi drive southeast
- Redmond / Bend (RDM) — smaller and closer to the high desert; ~2 hr / 90 mi drive north
Location of Tygh Valley Relative to Portland, Bend, and The Dalles
Where to Stay
The weekend of our wedding is also around the salmon fly fishing season. This brings in many folks to the area and hotels are limited, so we advise to book well in advance… well in advance…
The closest major grocery store is in the Dalles ~30 minutes away, so plan accordingly.
Local Hotels. Less than 20 minutes away.
- Imperial River Hotel — Riverfront rooms with an on-site restaurant & bar in Maupin.
- River Run Lodge — B&B-style lodge, a short walk to the river in Maupin.
- Oasis Cabin Resort — Historic cabins on Hwy 197
- The Balch – Built in 1907 and listed on the National Register of historic Places, the Balch Hotel sits in the small town of Dufur (ask not what Dufur can do for you, but what you can do for Dufur).
Further Lodging
- The city of The Dalles is ~30 minutes from Tygh Valley. It has many more hotel and lodging options.
- The city of Bend is ~2 hours away and has many more lodging options and recreational opportunities
Camping
- The Barn has ample field space for RVs and Trailers. This will keep you close to the action. Consider renting an RV!
- There are also campsites near both the wedding party and the Barn.
- A limited number of retro trailers on a nearby friend’s property are available for rent. They have fewer amenities but set in a beautiful location overlooking the wedding reception venue. Talk to us if interested.
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Vacation Rentals
- There are local options in Maupin, Wamic, and Pine Hollow. All roughly 20 minutes away.
Things to Do
If the weather is in your favor, the outdoors offers an infinite array of choices. Other options are below.
- White River Falls State Park — a 90-ft waterfall and historic power plant just outside Tygh Valley
- Fly-fishing — the Lower Deschutes is famous for its trout and steelhead; Sherars Falls is a classic spot.
- Mary Hill Vineyard – A gorgeous winery roughly 50 minutes from Tygh Valley.
- The Riverside – Bar/Restaurant along the river in Maupin.
Places to visit on the way to Tygh Valley
- Timberline Lodge – Classic lodge sitting at 6,000ft on the south slope of Mt. Hood
- Multnomah Falls – A massive 620ft waterfall a short drive from Portland. A permit may be required. Stop by for a quick picture or hike the miles of trails surrounding the falls.
- Trillium Lake – A picture perfect view of Mt. Hood. Accessible depending on the snow year.