Local Visionaries: Dreamers Realizing Their Dreams
Dreamers have long been drawn to the Pacific Northwest by open lands and open minds. Many stay, inspired by the scenery and the region’s receptiveness to new ideas.
“Seattle businessman Samuel Hill first purchased 240 acres of land overlooking the Columbia River more than 100 years ago to create a Quaker farming community in what he described as ‘the most beautiful country I have ever seen.’ Today Hill’s land is home to his ultimate dream: the Maryhill Museum of Art.”
—Colleen Schafroth, Executive Director, Maryhill Museum of Art, Goldendale, WA
Examples of Local Visionaries
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Maryhill Museum of ArtCome explore Maryhill Museum’s world-class collection of art ranging from early 20th century European works to an extensive Native American collection. Set in a castle-like chateau on a stunning 6,000-acre site overlooking the scenic Columbia River Gorge, Maryhill Museum is one of the Pacific Northwest’s…
Location: 35 Maryhill Drive, WA 98620 -
Old Mill DistrictThe story of the Old Mill District began almost 100 years ago when two sawmills opened on the Deschutes River. Today, with the lumber business long gone, the same site is a full-scale mixed-use complex that boasts a carefully restored riverbank and preserved mill buildings…
Location: Powerhouse Drive, Bend, OR 97701 -
Brewers Union Local 180The Brewers Union Local 180 is Oregon’s only real ale pub and brewery. They offer up to six cask-conditioned ales that are brewed on-site, as well as numerous regional microbrews, wines and hard ciders. Food is top-notch and is prepared to order. House specialties include…
Location: 48329 East 1st St, Oakridge, OR 97463 -
Wolf HavenTake a guided walking tour through this prairie sanctuary for 50-plus captive born wolves. Located on 80 acres of native prairie habitat, Wolf Haven has teamed with federal, state and conservation agencies and organizations to restore native plants, flowers, birds and butterflies, including 170 endangered…
Location: Tenino, WA -
Goldendale ObservatoryThe Goldendale Observatory Interpretive Center is located on a hilltop North of Goldendale. Gaze at planets, nebulae, and galaxies through the lens of one of the nation’s largest public telescopes available in the evenings for public viewing sessions. The facility is run by the Washington State…
Location: 1602 Observatory Dr, Goldendale, WA 98620
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