Luxury barns near Fairview

Stop in this cozy community on your way to the Columbia River Gorge.

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Glamping at Confluence Arts Center

1 site · Lodging44 acres · Scotts Mills, OR

Glamping in the Barn at Confluence Arts Center The Barn space is 750 square feet (30' x 25') with a full kitchen, 1.5 baths, and a queen sized murphy bed. The Barn lives in a Douglas Fir surrounded corner of the property, and sits on what was once a Christmas tree farm. The barn was built from repurposed Christmas trees that were left unattended for years. This was central to the process of rehabilitating the land and allowing the remaining trees to thrive. This old barn was originally built to house vineyard equipment, and has now been fully renovated into the Confluence Arts Center for hosting: creative, healing, and community events. The Barn is the perfect rental for those looking to have their own private retreat glamping in the woods. The Story of the Land Land Confluence Arts Center sits on the unceded land of The Molalla and The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde and Siletz Indians. Scotts Mills and this property was also a Quaker Colony from the 1800’s, and is now shared with Domaine Margelle Vineyards on a gorgeous hillside overlooking Oregon’s Willamette Valley. The land is in the Cascade Foothills at 1000 feet and composed of ancient volcanic basalt flows that at one time formed the shoreline of the Pacific Ocean, before it receded 100 miles to the west to form the shore boundary we know in this geographic age. Many shells have been found in the surrounding soil, and the area is now a natural habitat for hundreds of native birds and mammals. About Confluence Arts Center Confluence Arts Center was founded by Brianna Taylor, in collaboration with family and friends who’ve supported the vision coming to life. The evolution of the space is rooted in the values of co-creation, collaborative dreaming and expansive visioning. Until now, Confluence Arts has existed through Brianna’s creative performance work as Confluence Performance Project, and via her movement and bodywork offerings as Confluence Healing Arts. Brianna's long-time dream of a home for her performance projects and a dance, healing and community arts space is now in full fruition as The Confluence Arts Center with The Barn at the center. The Dance Floor in the Barn. The beautiful Russian Birch sprung dance floor once lived in a church in Brooklyn, NY as a part of Brooklyn Studios for Dance. Carpenter and dancer Pepper Fajans designed and built the floor, and then uninstalled it when BkSD closed in 2020. He later transported the wood panels to Oregon, where it would become the flooring for Confluence Arts Center. Brianna danced and was inspired by performances at BkSD. Deeply moved by Pepper’s carpentry wizardry, she asked his advice on building a dance floor in a barn in Oregon. A conversation started in Brooklyn among two Pacific Northwest natives turned into a cross-country collaboration, as well as a new life for the dance floor in Scotts Mills, Oregon. Things to do in and near Scotts Mills, OR Scotts Mills Park - https://oregondiscovery.com/scotts-mills-falls Abiqua Falls - https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/abiqua-falls-trail Camp Dakota - https://www.campdakota.com/2023-activity-prices Silverton is a 15 minute drive away for fresh eats and local drinks https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g52071-Silverton_Oregon-Vacations.html Silver Falls State Park - https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=151

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Luxury barns near Fairview guide

Overview

Just outside of Portland, Fairview is one of the last urban communities before Interstate 84 leads into the Columbia Gorge. If you’re around Portland for some Pacific Northwest camping, Fairview is an excellent spot to pick up groceries and supplies, and its close proximity to the camping and hiking opportunities along the Columbia River make it especially convenient. This bedroom community also offers a few outdoor attractions of its own, including Chinook Landing Marine Park and Blue Lake Regional Park on the Banks of Fairview Lake.

Where to go

The Columbia River Gorge

Just outside of Fairview, the Columbia River Gorge is home to some of the most spectacular scenery in the Pacific Northwest. Here you’ll find miles of wooded hiking trails, great vantage points, and plenty of scenic waterfalls.

Along the Clackamas River

South of Fairview, the Clackamas River is popular for fishing and whitewater rafting. There are also plenty of swimming holes along the river for cooling off during hot summer months.

Portland

While Portland isn’t exactly a place to camp, it is home to some spectacular scenery, great outdoor stores, and famous food. If you’ve had enough of camp fare and want something a bit more gourmet, you’ll be well taken care of—even the famous food cart pods in town offer food worth writing home about.

When to go

If you’re coming to Fairview, it’s probably with the intention of visiting the Columbia Gorge, which is beautiful throughout the year. Hiking conditions are at their best in the summer when the chance of rain is at its lowest, though this is also the busiest time so be prepared for crowds and, potentially, a lack of parking. Springtime is a good alternative if you don’t mind the rain—the waterfalls are at their fullest in the pre-summer months, too.