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Historic Balch Hotel
40 Heimrich St, Dufur, OR 97021, USA- Spaces for 18-250 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 3 Hotels
- 3 Total Spaces
The Historic Balch Hotel is a 20-room inn built in 1907 in the small town of Dufur, Oregon, where the Columbia Gorge meets the High Desert. Its 18-inch-thick brick walls, original fire hoses, and antique parlor safe recall the building's century-plus history, while each guest room, along with the parlor and lobby, is individually furnished with period antiques. Set on more than an acre of landscaped grounds surrounded by pine and fir trees, an open lawn, and a pond, the property offers far-reaching views with Mount Hood visible on clear days, and more than 300 days of sunshine a year. For weddings, the Balch offers three approaches: intimate elopements, a full-property buyout with overnight accommodations for up to 40 guests across all 20 rooms, and a multi-day wedding weekend. Every wedding package includes use of the hotel and grounds, tables and chairs with setup, on-site coordination, and access to both indoor and outdoor ceremony locations. A sunken flagstone patio with a mountain backdrop hosts gathering, dining, and dancing, and the grounds have accommodated outdoor events as large as 220 guests, with a sweet spot of 75 to 100. Beyond weddings, the Balch hosts meetings, retreats, and celebrations, with dedicated space in its parlor, dining room, and gardens. There is no in-house catering requirement or bar minimum — couples and groups can work with the hotel's culinary team or bring in their own caterer.