Top Aloha Venues

• Spaces for 20-750 Guests
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 2 Meeting Spaces
• 3 Gardens

Set at the threshold of Oregon wine country on 13 acres of gardens, groves, and lawns in Forest Grove, Grand Lodge is a historic property that hosts weddings, rehearsal dinners, brunches, and showers for groups ranging from ten to a thousand guests. The building opened in 1922 as a Masonic Home before McMenamins took over as steward in 1999, reopening it in 2000 after extensive renovation; decades of history remain visible throughout, along with the legend of the hotel's resident ghost, the Lavender Lady. Grand Lodge offers a range of indoor and outdoor event spaces, from intimate parlor rooms and the Alice Meek Inkley Room to garden and grove settings like Catchings Grove, the Children's Cottage and Sequoia Grove, and Haynes' Glen, suiting anything from a small ceremony to a large reception. Five restaurants and bars, a movie theater, a spa, and games give out-of-town guests plenty to explore before or after an event, and many linger on the property for their entire stay. Full onsite catering with dietary accommodations, wait staff and bartenders, and a dedicated sales coordinator are included with every event, and there is no additional room rental fee once the food and beverage minimum is met.

• Spaces for 20-450 Guests
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 3 Waterfront
• 3 Gardens

Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden is a 9-acre garden in Portland, Oregon, home to an outstanding collection of rare species and hybrid rhododendrons, azaleas, and other lesser-known shrubs. A spring-fed lake, three waterfalls, picturesque bridges, and shaded walking paths give the grounds a naturalistic, park-like setting for outdoor weddings, with views toward Portland's West Hills even though downtown is only minutes away. The garden has hosted weddings for over 70 years through a long-standing partnership between Portland Parks & Recreation and the Portland Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society, operating as Friends of Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden. Its lush plantings and water features have made it a favorite backdrop for wedding photography. Weddings run seasonally from mid-May through September across several distinct sites on the property, from the open lawn of the Meadow to the more intimate, tree-shaded corners of the Woodland and Jane Martin sites, giving couples a range of settings within the same garden.

• Spaces for 130-300 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 4 Total Spaces

The Foundry at Oswego Pointe is a waterfront event venue on the Willamette River in Lake Oswego, Oregon, operated by Urban Venues. Its floor plan combines indoor and outdoor spaces designed for both ceremonies and receptions, including the Promenade, a circular hardwood deck built out over the river, the 3,200-square-foot Great Hall with vaulted ceilings and expansive river-facing windows, the Riverside Deck's hardwood and ironwork balcony, and the Garden Patio with its adjacent Riverfront Amphitheater. Every rental includes ten hours of building access and full private use of the Riverside Deck, the Promenade, and the Great Hall, with only one event booked per day. Wedding parties have access to private suites, and the venue provides black Chiavari chairs along with a large inventory of tables. The space is ADA accessible and can be configured to fit a range of event layouts. Catering is handled by Pearl Catering, a Portland-based partner that offers menu planning, bar service, and rental coordination using local ingredients sourced from just across the river.

• Spaces for 304-2,992 Guests
• 3 Theaters

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• Spaces for 100-250 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Total Spaces

Built in 1912, The Laurelhurst Club is a historic ballroom venue set in one of Portland's classic residential neighborhoods, just steps from Laurelhurst Park and its century-old trees. A recent renovation refreshed the interior while preserving original details like the cathedral ceiling, exposed beams, and a 36-by-62-foot hardwood dance floor warmed by a grand copper-hood fireplace. The Ballroom spans 5,300 square feet and holds up to 150 guests seated or 250 standing, making it suited to weddings, receptions, corporate parties, fundraisers, and milestone celebrations alike. A curtained stage anchors one end of the room, while a mezzanine level overlooks the floor and converts easily into a private dressing space for a wedding party. Beyond the ballroom, a landscaped courtyard and more than a third of an acre of grounds - complete with stone pathways and an ivy-covered wall - offer an outdoor ceremony option for up to 100 guests. The Laurelhurst Club operates as a DIY venue, giving clients the freedom to bring their own caterer, planner, florist, DJ, and photographer, with the sole requirement that alcohol service go through OLCC-permitted staff.

• Spaces for 10-35 Guests
• 2 Vineyards
• 2 Wineries

For more than 25 years, Natalie's Estate Winery has remained a family-owned, intentionally small winery in Newberg, Oregon, crafting limited-production wines from its own Estate vineyard and select Columbia Valley sites. The winery, named after the owners' daughter, was founded by Boyd and Cassandra Teegarden after years in the Oregon wine trade, and the family still hosts every visit personally in the tasting room. Guests are welcomed for seated, unhurried tastings hosted by the winemaker or the owners, paired with a charcuterie board and a rotating lineup of bold reds and estate Pinot Noir. Beyond the standard tasting, the winery opens its tasting room and grounds for more personal gatherings: a Four-Course Vineyard Dinner for small groups of 6 to 10, a Winemaker's Reception for up to 35 guests featuring wine and appetizers with the winemaker on hand, and private barrel tastings and vineyard tours. The estate also hosts occasional live music and community events beneath the trees near its red barn. All experiences are by reservation only, reflecting the winery's focus on small-batch production and close, conversational visits over high-volume tourism.

• Spaces for 12-225 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Outdoor
• 8 Total Spaces

Kennedy School occupies a 1911 elementary school building in Portland's Concordia neighborhood, once praised by Ladies' Home Journal for its innovative one-story architecture. McMenamins converted the historic building into a hotel and event venue, with guestrooms fashioned from former classrooms, complete with original chalkboards, and gathering spots like the Honors Bar and Detention Bar that nod to the building's school-day roots. The property offers several indoor and outdoor event spaces accommodating up to 200 guests, including a full gymnasium with a hardwood dance floor and an adjoining outdoor courtyard, a theater, and a handful of smaller classroom-style rooms suited to more intimate gatherings. Full onsite catering is available with accommodations for dietary restrictions, along with McMenamins' own handcrafted ales, wines, and spirits. Once the food and beverage minimum for a space is met, no additional room rental fee applies, and a sales coordinator assists with planning details in the lead-up to the event.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

• Spaces for 200 Guests

• Spaces for 40-100 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Meeting Space
• 2 Parks

River House at Rood Bridge Park sits at the highest point of Rood Bridge Park in Hillsboro, a 58-acre community park with a rhododendron garden, ponds, and paved paths along the Tualatin River. Built in 1998, the lodge-style building looks out over the park's interior lake and surrounding woodlands through walls of windows and from a covered back patio, making it a scenic backdrop for weddings, retreats, and parties. The Great Room is the building's main gathering space, with vaulted ceilings, maple flooring, a fireplace, and a small sunroom nook — well suited to a reception or ceremony that wants a warm, lodge-like feel. A separate large classroom offers a private breakout area for smaller meetings or supporting event functions. In summer months, opening the doors to the covered patio brings the space's capacity from 75 up to 100 guests. Renters have use of the on-site kitchen along with tables and chairs at no extra charge, and the building is wheelchair accessible.

• Spaces for 40 Guests

• Spaces for 150 Guests