Columbia Gorge Real Estate Blog

The 19th annual OSU Master Garden Tour will be on Saturday June 16, from 10a.m. to 4 p.m. in Hood River. The tour includes refreshments, a plant sale and gardening presentations. Six gardens in Hood River with water features such as bioswales, fountains and garden ponds will be showcased. Maps are available and the $10 entrance fee may be paid at any one of the gardens. This Garden Tour in the Gorge is sponsored by Central Gorge and Wasco County Master Gardener Associations.  For more info contact Elizabeth Daniel, OSU Master Gardener Program Assistant at 541-386-3343  http://extension.oregonstate.edu/hoodriver/MG/mastergardeners.php

Compiled from data from the RMLS.

SOLDS: Hood River-City Area 362                                    SOLDS: Hood River-Westside Area 363

$160-179,999  Condo units-   1 sold                                          

$250-299,999  Single family-  5 sold                                $250-299,999  Single family- 1 sold

$300-399,999  Single family-  3 sold                                $300-399,999  Single family- 1 sold

$400-499,999  Single family-1 sold                                  $400-499,999  Single family-2 sold

$500-599,999  Single family- 1 sold                                 $500-599,999  Single family- 0

is nice in any season.  Enjoy the scenic beauty from Troutdale to The Dalles. Watch for the following gorge landmarks: Crown Point, Rooster Rock, Multnomah Falls, Beacon Rock, Wind Mountain, Bonneville Dam, Starvation Creek,  Mitchell Point, & the Columbia Gorge Hotel as you follow your way alongside the mighty Columbia River.  If you're up for a real adventure take parts of the Historic Highway to see more of the beautiful gorge. http://www.hcrh.org/maps.html

The Maryhill Museum of Art is located on a Washington bluff three miles west of HWY 97 on WA hwy 14. It offers public access to some of the most beautiful art work and artifacts in the world. Sam Hill, the wealthy entreperneur who helped create the Historic Columbia Highway, originally purchased the 6,000 acres in 1907 and planned to establish a Quaker farming community. Construction began in 1914 on the bluff for his own house, a poured concrete mansion, which he named Maryhill after his daughter Mary.  Displays include Rodin sculptures & water colors, Native American collections, Theatre de la mode French fashion manequins, and more.  Find out more at http://www.maryhillmuseum.org/collect.htm  spend a day at the museum and don't forget to visit the Stonehenge Memorial 4 miles east of the museum.

May 26, 2007 This could be a lot of fun. Enjoy the gorgeous scenery and benefit a good cause. This is a fund-raiser for the Mosier Community School. Registration  at 9a.m. Race begins at 10 a.m. Contact Mosier Community School for more info  541-478-3321 or www.mosierschool.com or you can register online at http://www.signmeup.com/56932

Willow Ponds is a newer Planned Unit Development on 20 acres on the Westside of Hood River just off of May St. This residential  neighborhood has been planned with 30% of the land designated to open space. There are views of both Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams, as well as the gorge hills of Washington & Oregon, and natural wetlands.  There are four planned phases in the Willow Ponds development. Homes are specifically designed and suited to each site with many custom upgrades and features. You can learn more at their website: http://www.willowponds.biz/concept.htm

Stonegate is a Planned Unit Development which began in 1989 on the westside of Hood River about 2 miles from town. There are 2 phases in Stonegate-West Stonegate off of Post Canyon and East Stonegate off of Frankton Rd. A central focus of Stonegate is to maintain and enhance the natural beauty of the site and protect it's views. Stonegate is managed by owners through the Stonegate Homeowners Association.  Walking trails (there are no curbs or sidewalks in Stonegate) connect West and East with plenty of green spaces,lots of trees,  parks, a Habitat Conservation Area, and common areas. CCR's protect the community with architectural requirements. A high quality of design is encouraged with natural earth tone or muted colors and materials, usable front porches and outdoor living spaces as well as alternative energy technology. Home designs should "focus on front porches" and  "De-emphasize garage doors" from the street view.  The Stonegate Community is nearly built out. There are currently only 2 remaining undeveloped lots.One is currently listed RMLS #7011139 642 Hunter Rd. $140,000. Existing homes for sale in Stonegate are limited and have been selling quickly when they come on the market. Home prices start at about $400,000.  I live in East Stonegate myself and agree it is a great place to live. Pictures of my home. Lots for sale, walking trail, Park on Tom's Loop, & various homes in stonegate.

Saturday Market vendors are hosting an Armed Forces Day tribute on Saturday May 19. Mid-Columbia residents are asked to help fill care packages for the troops. Vendors at Fifth and Columbia streets will also offer soaps, and other goods most requested by deployed military personnel. Children will be provided with materials to make cards that will be included in the boxes. The market is open from 9am-3pm.  At noon Gov. Kulongoski, a former Marine, will take part in the effort, along with  U.S. Rep. Greg Walden of Hood River, Brig. Gen. Charles Yriarte, Sen. Rick Metsger and Rep. Patti Smith.  The Portland Police Highland Guard Will perform from noon until 12:30pm.  For more info about the Hood River Saturday Market visit http://community.gorge.net/saturdaymarket/

The Pear and Wine Festival returns this weekend. Friday May 18-Sunday May 20 at the Hood River County Fairgrounds in Odell. Sample world famous Hood River pears, try award winning wines, food, art, music, and cooking demonstrations as well. The event opens Friday evening with "Locals Night", but all are welcome, from 4-8pm. The event is co-sponsored by the Hood River Grower-Shipper Association. Admission is $5 per person each of the three days and parking is free. Enjoy live entertainment Sat and Sun afternoons. Music Line up as follows:

Friday 6-7:30pm-High FIve (Polka and country from The Dalles)

Saturday 2-3pm-High Five   4pm-Hawaiian Hula dancers  5-7pm-SkyHigh (blues, bluegrass)

Sunday 2pm-High Five

The Hood River County Fairgrounds are located in Odell at the intersection of Summit and Wy'east roads. For more info about the event call 387-4769 or www.hrgsa.org

GORGE REBUILD-IT CENTER    http://www.rebuildit.org

This may be of interest to you. The Gorge Rebuild-It Center has many items available. If you are looking to save money on a project, looking for something unique, or want to promote re-using items and keeping useable items from going to a landfill. Check out the Gorge Rebuild-It Center at 995 Tucker Rd. in Hood River. Summer Hours Starting April 1st 9:00-6:00 Tues-Sat

They have a wide variety of building supplies including doors, sinks, tubs, cabinets, lighting, insulation, and many other interesting items. Possibly just what you're looking for.

Donations of useable building materials accepted also.