Set in 74 acres of gardens, murals, orchards, and vineyards, this Georgian Revival manor that once housed the county poor farm is now operated by Northwest brewers and hospitality innovators par excellence Mike and Brian McMenamin. It offers many soothing amenities and large but basic rooms filled with vintage furnishings. There are three restaurants and nine bars, with pool halls,...
Veteran Portland chef Kenny Giambalvo has brought a new sizzle to the Edgefield resort's flagship restaurant. Smart dishes like seared day-boat scallops with caper-lemon dressing and bacon, and red wine–braised pork shank with black-barley risotto are served alongside fresh produce from the Edgefield garden. Vivid murals depicting the gorge's history enrich your view as you linger over dinner...
While the re-purposed 74-acre Edgefield estate (formerly a poorhouse, circa 1911) has many attractions, from a spa to beer, wine and spirit tasting rooms, to live outdoor entertainment and a second-run theater, the signature restaurant,… Read More
McMenamins Edgefield Hotel Review:
A century ago, economically challenged folk in the Portland area were sent to work at the Multnomah County Poor Farm. For nearly 50 years, the residents of this farm grew crops, raised livestock and operated a dairy, cannery and meat-packing plant. In 1962, the huge building was converted to a nursing home. And then in 1990, the local, fun-loving, entrepreneurial McMenamin brothers converted...