Hello world!
We wanted to share information and photographs of one of our favorite wedding venues in the Pacific NW! Keep in mind, we are wedding photographers, not planners! We leave that to the professionals, whom we love! We are, however, passionate about everything wedding related, including sharing with the world, our favorite and preferred venues and vendors! This is all based on our own experiences as wedding photographers. Feel free to contact me with questions!
Onto the Vendor Spotlight! :-)
Mt Hood Organic Farms.
Oh my! What can we say about this place? Well, its pure nature! Brady and her husband own and live on site and have one of the greenest thumbs anywhere in the world! The gardens are lush and colorful, paths are well defined and grassy, the cottages are bright and clean, the view of Mt Hood is majestic, to say the least.
We've had the pleasure of photographing weddings there in the past, and have always walked away with amazing imagery. There is no "bad angle" anywhere on site! Plenty of shade trees, lots of sunshine, beautifully symmetric orchards and a very photogenic large white tent under which guests are seated. Our next wedding event there will be this coming June 2010, and we can't wait!
I contacted Brady yesterday, to say hi and to ask her if she could write a little something about her venue. She graciously responded with the following:
"My husband and I have been living on and organically farming this exquisite piece of land for 28 years. I always thought it would be a wonderful spot for retreats. Eight years ago, a friend with a wedding venue told me I had to host weddings at our farm, so I thought I'd see if I liked the idea. It turned out to be something I love and am as passionate about as farming and gardening, and my weddings have become my retreats.
Our place is secluded, although just off of Highway 35 in the gorgeous Upper Hood River Valley, and feels like a destination place without being commercial—no traffic, power lines, or neighborhoods. The views and natural setting here are unique and spectacular, and the grounds and gardens are renowned for their beauty. People have the opportunity to roam around on our 200-acre, park-like property, and love exploring the trails, ponds and 3-acre lake with full views of Mt Hood, Mt Adams, and the top of Mt Rainier.
Our amazing caterer is Ginger Power (www.gingerpower.com) of Orchard House Catering in Hood River. She is an experienced chef, trained in Napa Valley, who specializes in fresh, seasonal, local, organic elegant food served family style. Her beautiful food and extraordinary staff make for a memorable reception in an extraordinary setting."
I have included some select photographs of one of our favorite weddings at Mt. Hood Organic Farms below. Kristen & Drake married there back in August 2nd 2008. Their photos are still some of our favorites. Just look at the setting! Look at the joy in everyone's faces! How can anyone not smile at a cozy loved one's wedding, especially when located in such a fable-like nature park?
Thank you for reading and be sure to contact me or Brady for any more information!
Happy planning! :-)
~ Alice
Brady's Contact Information:
- Email: MtHoodOrganicFarms@gorge.net
- Phone: 541.352.7492
- Address: 7130 Smullin Rd, Mt. Hood OR, 97041
