Bathhouse, spa, and casual wellness retreat. They also have dorm bunks for affordable accommodation if you don’t want to camp. (20 minutes from build site.)

A camping area that accepts RV’s just a couple minutes away from the build site. It’s first come first serve. There are coin operated showers and there is river access but it isn’t deep enough for swimming. (5 minutes from build site)

Vintage mineral bathhouse with private soaking tubs and wrap treatments. Fantastic for sore muscles. I am mostly adding this because the hot springs are worth a visit, but they also have hotel rooms. (35-40 minutes from build site)

Wholesome, house-made pastries, breakfast sandwiches, sourdough.

Great baked goods. Worth the short drive across the bridge.

Organic coffee at the Hood River waterfront.

Wood-fired pizza with local ingredients at the Hood River waterfront.

Upscale Mexican cuisine. (I like the salmon taco.)

Local brews and pub fare with a wide-open view of Mt. Hood.

Local organic market and a quick grab-and-go lunch or picnic.

Local organic market and a quick grab-and-go lunch or picnic.

Ask Amanda for the contacts for raw milk or farm fresh eggs.

Clear water, stunning views of Mt. Hood, boat rentals (no boats with engines), and quiet forest trails.

A short and rewarding hike through mossy forests leading to a powerful waterfall.

A lovely swimming hole and sacred-feeling canyon where the forks of the river met in Dee.

Sip cider or wine, enjoy a wood-fired pizza, and soak in one of the best views of Mt. Hood in the valley.

A beautiful biodynamic winery 5 miles East of Hood River.

Just down the highway, it’s a nice outdoor space to lounge outside and sip cider or wine. You can pick fruit in season and there is also a food cart.