Gorge Crest Vineyards Reviews

Gorge Crest is THE BEST place to elope and have a full wedding party! After COVID-19 through a wrench in our original wedding plans, we decided to elope in the Pacific Northwest. We looked at multiple options (including a few in the Hood River / Mt Hood area) and decided on Gorge Crest for the following reasons: 1) First, the views are magical. 2) You can stay on the property. The red barn you see in the photos has an apartment above, where we stayed for multiple nights, waking up each morning to a sunkissed Mt. Hood. If you don't stay there, this space is perfectly positioned as a getting ready area for the bridal party. We used it for both. 3) The property is versatile. And it's got a great vibe. We had dinner for two after our ceremony. 4) When you see Gorge Crest you can envision the party that it can create. It has a string-lit dance floor, hammocks, lights, smaller spaces for people to break off, wild flowers, fields, vineyards, and a flat grassy space. While it was just me and my husband for our elopement, I have no doubt that it would be a special place to bring friends and family together to celebrate. My husband and I had an extraordinary experience and are so grateful that we chose Gorge Crest. 

We had an incredible day, made all possible by Gorge Crest Vineyards and Jena! From start to finish, Jena was right by our side. She is knowledgeable, organized, and professional. Gorge Crest has a list of professional vendors that are all wonderful, easy to work with, and familiar with the venue layout! The day went by perfectly and seamlessly. Our guests could not get over the view and the venue, and many said it was the best wedding they had EVER been to! It was a huge compliment, but I have to say it was all Gorge Crest!

If you're looking for an indoor/outdoor venue with stunning views and incredible staff, this is IT!!! It seriously does not get better than Gorge Crest Vineyards in the Pacific Northwest.

Thank you to everyone for making our day unforgettable! We're still not over it!

Jena is great! Love her! Everything about the venue is wonderful. Minor details some may want to consider: cannot pick you own band and the music decibels rules. Even so, I loved our wedding and I have no regrets!!!

Gorge crest is one of the most beautiful venue's in hood river. From the moment I saw pictures I fell in love. On top of that, the service has been exceptional. They are so quick to respond and have been incredibly helpful and accommodating. Highly recommend to anyone looking to get married in the Gorge.

The minute we parked and walked out on to the lawn, we were absolutely sold on having our wedding at Gorge Crest Vineyards. We were blown away by the amazing view. One of our requirements was to have Mt. Hood in the background of our ceremony. Jena then showed us around the property and we could not stop smiling as we imagined our guests’ reactions to where we were having our special day.

Obviously getting married in the summer of 2020 wasn’t easy for anyone. Due to COVID restrictions, we were having second thoughts about our original venue about 1 month before our wedding. We reached out to Gorge Crest, Jena was incredibly responsive and responded to our inquiry right away. We were able to schedule our tour practically the next day. I had booked our day of coordinator, photographer, DJ, and venue 11 months in advance. Even though they have a preferred vendor list, Jena worked with us so we could keep all of our original vendors we had already booked. Jena worked with our coordinator to ensure she understood the layout of the property and all of the things she needed to be aware of. We did have to rebook a photographer and caterer. We went through their preferred vendor list and they were all amazing to work with.

We reserved the venue and then four days later, the Washington Governor said no more wedding receptions after a three week grace period. Jena worked with local government to understand the restrictions that were being put in place and things we could do that would still meet the guidelines. Unfortunately, the definition of wedding receptions are defined as anything with food, drink, and/or dancing adjacent to a wedding ceremony. Our wedding date was the weekend right after the three week grace period. During the uncertain times, Jena worked with us to find a solution.

We had a great experience working with Gorge Crest Vineyards. Everyone we talked to about the venue all had amazing things to say about working with Jena. They are very respected in the community. Lastly, they have the cutest stationary. Jena is so thoughtful by sending thank you's and looking forward to the big day post cards. If you’re looking into figuring out all your wedding plans, don’t wait to go see this venue because their dates definitely book up fast! If you think the pictures are amazing, just wait until you see it in person!

Gorge Crest Vineyards is simply gorgeous! I recently took engagement photos at the venue and was blown away at how beautiful the place was. Views included gorgeous wild flowers, tall grass, woods, orchards and a beautiful view of Mt. Hood. I would highly recommend this place for any type of wedding event!

Gorge Crest Vineyards is simply gorgeous! I recently took engagement photos at the venue and was blown away at how beautiful the place was. Views included gorgeous wild flowers, tall grass, woods, orchards and a beautiful view of Mt. Hood. I would highly recommend this place for any type of wedding event!

My wife and I loved having our wedding at Gorge Crest. The view provided a beautiful backdrop for our photographs.

My fiance and I looked at just about every venue in the Columbia Gorge area, but when we finally toured Gorge Crest Vineyards it clicked. The view and the grounds are breathtaking. We were very excited to have our wedding there in early June 2020. Then the COVID19 pandemic happened. Planning a wedding once is stressful. Having to basically plan a second wedding in the middle of a global pandemic while we are both working as resident physicians was a daunting task.

The amount of support we have received from Jena, the owner of Gorge Crest Vineyard, has been incredible. Jena reached out to us very early in response to the pandemic regarding options for postponement. At that time we weren't ready to let go of our vision and wanted to wait and see. As we got closer to June it became apparent that we would not be able to proceed with our original date. Jena has been incredibly understanding and responded very quickly to our many e-mails regarding our postponement options and finding the best plan for us. We are very thankful to have had such a great team to work with to make things a little easier for us during this difficult time.

I would definitely recommend this venue to any couple looking to get married in the Gorge!

We are one of the many couples that had to reschedule their wedding due to CO-VID. Gorgecrest communicated CO-VID concerns with us early on and helped us to reschedule our wedding in the fall. We are looking forward to having a beautiful fall wedding and are so grateful that we can still look forward to celebrating our wedding this year.

My wife and I recently made a trip back to Gorge Crest where we were married 5 years prior to have a picnic with our two children and to show them where we were married. Such a great and special place with breathtaking views and well kept grounds that truly inspire people to relax, have fun and take in nature. Jena, the owner, was very gracious to let our family return to the space for a picnic and even came down to wish us a happy anniversary. The venue has am amazing view of Mt. Hood, very cool modern barn-like reception room, a secret wooded area with hammocks, a horseshoe pit and every inch of the space is a photo op. I'd highly recommend the space and even if you go another route for your wedding (or any event really), it's definitely worth making the short drive from Hood River and checking it out.

Our original wedding date had to be postponed due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The owners / vendors of Gorge Crest Vineyards have been incredibly understanding, kind and accommodating! They have gone above and beyond to help us book a later date. We are excited to get married this Fall at a location that is beautiful and has owners who are amazing.

Gorge Crest Vineyards exceeded all of our expectations!! During our search for a venue, Zach's only request was a view of Mt. Hood and, since we were eloping, I wanted beautiful photos to share with our family & friends. After speaking with Jena, we felt comfortable booking sight-unseen. Gorge Crest was more than we hoped for! WOW!! The views are truly breathtaking. We loved everything from the intimate hammock area to the stunning vineyards. Jena was wonderful to work with and very prompt to respond. She made long-distance planning from Florida so simple. She even officiated the ceremony for us and did an amazing job. Everything was perfect!

This is by far the most incredible venue in the area. We live in Chicago and our friends and family were just blown away by the view, the ambiance and the overall experience! Jena was so accommodating and we wouldn’t have changed a thing. The weather was perfect, the vendors were on point and we are super grateful we were able to be married there :)

Our experiences with Gorge Crest Vineyards were great from our very first venue tour through the wedding day. The venue was actually recommended by our photographer as one of her top picks to photograph weddings in the Gorge. They do make you choose from preferred vendors for catering, music, and coordination, but it was actually really helpful to narrow down our choices, and we had nothing but positive experiences with all the preferred vendors. We chose hair/makeup, cake, and flower vendors from the preferred vendor list as well. Jena was very professional with all correspondence and checked in on the day of to make sure we had everything we needed. The grounds are stunning, and the bridal suite was incredibly well-appointed. My fiancé felt a little strange getting ready in an apartment rented by an employee (groom’s suite), but I think that was our only complaint. Our original plan was to have the wedding ceremony outside, dinner in the barn, and dancing/lawn games outside after. The weather decided otherwise, and we ended up moving the dancing to under the veranda, which ended up being amazing. One of the reasons we chose this venue was because the weather can be so unpredictable, and we wanted indoor and outdoor options that didn’t feel like a compromise. We danced the night away with a fantastic lightning storm in the background that provided quite a show for our guests. Jena ended up emailing us a link to her friend’s photography website afterward, as he had taken spectacular photos of the lightning on the night of. Not many vendors are that thoughtful! All of our guests raved about how beautiful the venue was. We couldn’t have agreed more, and we felt like we didn’t need to spend an excessive amount of money on flowers or decorations because of the natural beauty of the venue. 100% would recommend to anyone looking to get married in the Columbia Gorge.

We saw many venues in the Gorge, but this was hands down the most beautiful. If the unbeatable views weren’t enough, it also has fantastic amenities such as a bridal suite that overlooks the venue, romantic forest paths, hammocks, thousands of wildflowers, and REAL bathrooms (seriously, who wants to use an outhouse in a fancy dress?). Jena was fantastic throughout the process, always very helpful and responsive. Fair warning, it goes fast - I booked over a year in advance and only Sundays were available. I can’t imagine getting married at a better venue!

My wife and I were so thankful to get to visit our wedding venue on our anniversary this year! With very limited options for our 1 year anniversary due to covid this visit was a Godsend. It was so great to relive our wedding day at our venue 1 year later. Gorge Crest will always remain the cornerstone of our wedding day.

We couldn’t have been more pleased with Gorge Crest for our wedding day! It surpassed even our wildest expectations and we had many wedding attendees tell us that it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever experienced! We looked at many venues in the Gorge and decided on Gorge Crest for its stunning views, the ambiance of the setting itself, its wonderful amenities, and top-notch team of vendors. We had wonderful sunshine for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. Dinner was held indoors given the uncertain weather forecast, making for an intimate dinner together with all our family and friends. During dinner, the clouds parted for the most magical view of Mt Hood imaginable, and our guests all left their dinner tables to enjoy the view. Having the indoor backup space is essential in the Gorge- it poured rain for 15 minutes then went away for a wonderfully warm and beautiful evening of outdoor dancing. Everything went flawlessly on our special day, and we would highly recommend Gorge Crest for a beautiful and memorable wedding day!

Our wedding at Gorge Crest was breathtaking! I’m so glad I found this spot, the mountain view, flowers, and entire facility couldn’t have been more perfect!! Thank you Jena for keeping this place pristine! It checked every box

Gorge Crest Vineyards was the perfect place to get married. My husband and I looked at over 12 venues near the Hood River area because we knew we wanted to get married in the Columbia Gorge. Nothing competes with the views and amenities that Gorge Crest has to offer. I also really appreciated that Jena & her husband offered discounted pricing for May during “off season”. The venue is romantic with his and hers separate suites above the reception barn, a huge fireplace, a winding wooded path leading to a breathtaking wisteria trellis down by the horseshoe pits, and of course Mt. Hood front and center for the ceremony. Jena is very easy to work with, answers emails in a timely fashion and allowed us to bring our own arbor for the ceremony. Some other perks include ample parking (but a shuttle bus is the way to go!), a nice kitchen for catering staff, two lovely indoor bathrooms and an outside bar with covered patio. I would not have done anything differently with our wedding! – Emily & Jason May 18th, 2019

My husband and I stumbled across Gorge Crest while looking for a venue in the Gorge. I immediately thought based on the pictures that it would be WAY out of price range, but was very pleasantly surprised they offered an elopement package, which suited our needs perfectly. We booked our date sight unseen, because we were sold based on the pictures alone. Over the months proceeding our wedding I communicated with Jena numerous times. She was always quick to reply and a pleasure to work with. When we finally met her in person, she felt like an old friend. The pictures do not do this venue justice. You need to see it in person! The backdrop of Mt. Hood is beyond beautiful!!! The bridal suite was also perfect for the girls to get ready in. If you are looking for a location to house your wedding, whether big or small... this is the place!!

This venue is absolutely gorgeous and will WOW every guest at your wedding! Our wedding guests made a point to come up and tell us that this was the most gorgeous wedding they had ever been to!

The venue was accommodating, easy to work with and responsive. We were planning our wedding from our home in Dallas and it was a breeze to get everything scheduled from halfway across the country.

You will not regret this venue for a single minute! It was perfect!

We shared our wedding day at the breathtaking Gorge Crest venue for our destination wedding in Oregon. the grounds were absolute perfection with spectacular views, hammocks, lawn games, and a picturesque finished indoor barn for cocktails or reception. The bridal suite was a delight to get ready in with all the amenities you could want at your disposal. It even had a play structure onsite that entertained the kids in attendance all night! It is in close proximity to Hood River, so I was able to shuttle my guests easily to and from their accommodations. It is difficult to find a bad view of Mt Hood in the Gorge, but it is difficult to beat the view at Gorge Crest!

This venue is absolutely stunning and there are so many different areas on the property, it’s amazing for weddings! The ceremony site overlooking Mt. Hood was so beautiful and I LOVED having the dancing outside. I planned my wedding from overseas and when I went to the venue for the first time a few weeks before the wedding, it was even more amazing in person than I could have imagined! We were so happy to have gotten married at Gorge Crest!

The second we pulled up to the Gorge Crest Vineyard, we knew it was where we would have our wedding. This venue literally takes my breath away. The views are stunning, the grounds are impeccable, and the indoor reception area is elegantly rustic. We had the most amazing wedding and our guests could not stop talking about how it was the most beautiful venue they had ever been to. The views truly cannot be beat. Some of our favorite features of this venue include the outdoor dance floor, so you can enjoy the views while dancing, the twinkle lights with hammocks hidden in the forrest surrounding the venue, and the bridal suite upstairs which is beautifully decorated and well- equipped with wedding day emergency kits =p

We truly loved everything about this venue and would recommend it to anyone looking to get married in the gorge. We would choose it 100 times over :)