Allaway · Columbia River Gorge, Washington

Skamania Lodge

Discover a venue designed to have everything. 175 acres in the Columbia River Gorge — an hour from Portland.

Location
Columbia River Gorge, WA
From Portland
60 minutes
Season
Year-round
Capacity
Up to 500 guests
Acreage
175 acres
Acres in the Columbia River Gorge
175
Conference capacity
500
Minutes from Portland
60
Meeting rooms
23

Partner Venue The Pacific Northwest, at its peak.

Few places compare. 175 acres inside the Columbia River Gorge — old-growth Douglas fir, Cascade Mountain views, treehouse rooms, seven ziplines, a nine-hole golf course, and more than 22,000 square feet of conference space. Open all year, an hour from Portland. A resort that does everything.

The Allaway Take

Why we love it here.

The Columbia River Gorge is one of the most genuinely awe-inspiring landscapes in North America. Put a team inside it and the bar for the event rises on its own.

The treehouse rooms. There is no equivalent.

Elevated above the forest floor inside the Douglas fir canopy. King beds, fireplaces, private balconies, forest fire pits, s’mores kits, bathrobes. When your team wakes up in a treehouse above the Gorge, the retreat has already worked. No program can deliver what those rooms do at six in the morning.

22,000 sq ft of conference space. Serious events, seriously delivered.

Twenty-three meeting rooms, from 250 to 7,000 sq ft, with the Riverview Pavilion taking 300. Full AV, Wi-Fi, printing and Apple TV throughout. This is a resort engineered for events, not a hotel that tolerates them — and it scales from a 20-person leadership session to a 500-person annual conference without changing the experience.

An activity roster that genuinely challenges people.

Seven ziplines, three sky bridges, a ropes course, axe throwing, nine-hole golf, mini golf, hiking trails, a pool, tennis and a fitness room — all before Allaway adds a program. The Gorge itself fills whatever is left: world-class windsurfing, trail running, and breweries and wineries nearby. Groups come here and actually unplug.

All-season. One hour from Portland. Zero compromises.

January resets, Q4 kick-offs, summer retreats — Skamania works year-round, and the Pacific Northwest turns every season into something cinematic. With Portland International 60 minutes away, the logistics stay clean. Few venues feel this remote while being this easy to reach.

Spaces & Facilities

Built for everything.

From treehouse rooms inside the Douglas fir canopy to a 22,000 sq ft conference center with 23 dedicated meeting rooms. Skamania was engineered for this.

Accommodation · Signature A treehouse room in the forest canopy at Skamania Lodge

Treehouse Rooms

Above the forest floor. Inside the canopy.

Elevated inside the tall Douglas fir of the Columbia River Gorge. King beds, full bathrooms, fireplaces, a flat-screen TV, private balconies with forest fire pits, kitchenettes, bathrobes, board games and two complimentary s’mores kits per room. The views need no description. There is nothing else quite like this in event hospitality.

King beds · Fireplace · Private balcony
Conference · 22,000+ sq ft A meeting room in the conference center at Skamania Lodge

Conference Center

23 meeting rooms. 500 people.

More than 22,000 square feet of indoor meeting space across 23 rooms, from 250 sq ft breakouts to a 7,000 sq ft main hall, with full exhibit and banquet facilities. AV throughout — flat screens, projectors, wireless microphones, sound systems, Apple TV, AirPlay, printing and high-speed Wi-Fi. The infrastructure for a serious event.

23 rooms · 22,000+ sq ft · 500 capacity
Events · Outdoor The Moonlight Pavilion at Skamania Lodge

The Pavilions

Cascade Mountains as a backdrop.

The Moonlight Pavilion sits on the forest floor with views across the Cascade Range and the Columbia River Gorge — built for celebrations and evening events. The Riverview Pavilion adds more than 2,500 sq ft of covered open-air space for up to 300, for the lunches and dinners where the setting is part of the brief.

Moonlight + Riverview · 300 capacity
Adventure · Recreation The aerial park and grounds at Skamania Lodge

Adventure & Recreation

Seven ziplines. Axe throwing. Nine-hole golf.

The aerial park runs seven ziplines, three sky bridges and an auto-belay system through the Gorge canopy. Add axe throwing, a scenic nine-hole golf course, 18-hole mini golf, hiking and running trails, a pool, tennis courts and a full fitness room. For groups who need to decompress — or who need a proper challenge — both are here.

Ziplines · Golf · Axe throwing

FAQ

Questions we always get.

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Request the full brochure below, or reach out to the team directly.

Where exactly is Skamania Lodge?

Skamania Lodge sits inside the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area in Washington State — one of the most dramatic landscapes in North America, 60 minutes from Portland International Airport. Allaway handles all transportation coordination, including our sprinter van fleet and charter bus partners for larger groups.

What makes the treehouse rooms different?

The treehouse rooms are elevated inside the Douglas fir canopy of the Gorge. Each has a king bed, a full bathroom, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a private balcony with a forest fire pit, a kitchenette, bathrobes, board games and two s’mores kits. There is nothing equivalent in the event hospitality market. For groups where the arrival moment matters, this accommodation alone carries the brief.

What is the conference and event capacity?

The conference center has 23 meeting rooms covering more than 22,000 square feet, from 250 sq ft breakouts to a 7,000 sq ft main hall for up to 500 people. The Riverview Pavilion adds more than 2,500 sq ft of covered outdoor event space for 300. Skamania scales from a 20-person leadership off-site to a full 500-person annual conference.

Is the venue available year-round?

Yes — Skamania Lodge is an all-season resort, and the Pacific Northwest turns every season into something cinematic: summer hikes and ziplines, fall foliage and fireside evenings, winter snow and hot tubs, spring bloom and trail running. There is no bad time to bring a group here. We recommend planning three to six months ahead, particularly for peak summer and Q1 dates.

What adventure activities are available on-property?

On-property: seven ziplines, three sky bridges, an auto-belay system, a ropes course, axe throwing, nine-hole golf, 18-hole mini golf, a pool, tennis, a fitness room, hiking and trail running, and campfires. The Columbia River Gorge adds world-class windsurfing, craft breweries and wineries. Allaway builds a custom program around your group — high-energy, wellness-focused, or a mix of both.

What does catering look like?

Continental breakfast, charcuterie and appetizers, boxed lunches, themed dinners, and local Pacific Northwest vendor options. Bar service includes premium alcohol packages, bartenders, a full liquor license, and mocktails and zero-proof options. Allaway can coordinate everything from a lodge dinner for 500 to a riverside wine and cheese pairing for 20.

How does the AV and tech infrastructure work?

Flat-screen TVs and projectors throughout, handheld and wireless lapel microphones, sound systems, high-speed Wi-Fi, Apple TV, AirPlay and on-site printing. Our IT team captures your requirements in advance so everything is tested and ready before your first guest arrives. No scrambling, no surprises.

Is the venue buyout exclusive to our group?

Skamania operates as a partner venue rather than an Allaway-owned property, so full-campus exclusivity depends on the event configuration and the dates. Allaway works closely with Skamania to secure the right level of exclusivity for each group — from a dedicated conference wing takeover to a full-property buyout for larger events. We will advise on what is possible for your dates.

Full property brochure

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If you're looking to host an event with Allaway and would like to see more information on this venue — accommodation, facilities, activities and more — you can request the brochure from our team.

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