Mt. Hood Hempcrete Home

For those traveling in to help, rustic camping will be available onsite throughout the workshop days. You’re welcome to pitch a tent, bring a small camper, or sleep under the stars. While facilities will be simple, we’ll do our best to make the space warm and nourishing.

Each day, breakfast and lunch will be provided to keep everyone well-fed and energized. Meals will be hearty, organic, and thoughtfully prepared — always with love and care.

In your free time, you might enjoy exploring the surrounding area. Here are a few local recommendations:

Accommodation & Leisure

  • The Society Hotel (Bingen)

    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.)

  • Tollbridge Park (Parkdale)

    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. (5 minutes from build site)

  • Carson Hot Springs

    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)

Food Suggestions

  • River Daze Cafe

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

  • White Salmon Baking

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

  • Stoked Roasters

    Organic coffee at the Hood River waterfront.

  • Solstice

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

  • Pixan

    Upscale Mexican cuisine.

  • Solera Brewpub

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

Groceries & Essentials

  • Farmstand

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

  • Treebird Market

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

  • Raw Milk & Eggs

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

Nature

  • Lost Lake

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

  • Tamanawas Falls

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

  • Punchbowl Falls

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

A Taste Of The Region

  • Mt. View Orchard/Grateful Vineyard

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

  • Analemma Wines

    A beautiful biodynamic winery 5 miles East of Hood River.

  • Gorge White House

    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.