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. There is also a campground 3 minutes away.

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

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.