Timberline Lodge hosts corporate retreats, conferences, family reunions and weddings for groups from under 20 people up to 300 in its largest meeting room, and up to 400 for receptions in its outdoor areas. The historic lodge sits high on the south side of Mount Hood, above the village of Government Camp in Oregon, and operates a ski area and hotel in the same building.
Seminars and company events
The lodge pitches itself to teams that want to mix work and the mountain. A group can take a lift up in the morning, ski or explore, then come back down for an afternoon session. The events team arranges group lift tickets, team building activities and set menus and packages for meetings. In summer the same slopes offer hiking, mountain biking and the Magic Mile chairlift. Ullman Hall is the main plenary room, and several mid-sized rooms work as breakout spaces or as meeting rooms in their own right.
Weddings and receptions
Weddings can take place inside the lodge or outside on the mountain, where the amphitheater seats 220 for a ceremony. Silcox Hut, a timber and stone shelter one mile above the main lodge, is the most requested wedding venue and hosts up to 40 guests for a ceremony and reception. The lodge also sells Jubilation Weddings, an all-inclusive package for up to 30 guests that can be booked up to a year ahead, on any day except Saturdays, holiday Sundays, Valentine's Day and Fridays in July, August and December. Smaller intimate wedding packages are offered year round, and a team of wedding specialists works with a list of preferred vendors.
Rooms and capacities
Ullman Hall covers 2,365 square feet and seats 300 theater style, 180 in classroom, 200 at banquet tables or 275 for a standing reception. The Mt. Hood Room seats 150 theater style or 100 at dinner. The Mt. Jefferson Room takes 125 theater style or 80 at dinner. Raven's Nest and the Barlow Room each hold 150 for a reception. The Wy'East Day Lodge takes 280 for a reception or 220 at tables. Outdoor areas of 2,850 square feet can host 220 theater style or 400 for a reception.
Accommodation
Lodge bedrooms range from king rooms with wood-burning fireplaces to queen and twin rooms. Chalet rooms with bunk beds sleep up to 15 and share bathrooms. All other rooms have a private bathroom and free Wi-Fi. Guests can use a heated outdoor pool and hot tub open all year, a sauna and a fitness room. Bookings of 10 or more rooms a night become group bookings with their own terms. Silcox Hut can also be booked for overnight stays.
Catering
Food is prepared by the lodge's own culinary team, which cooks what it calls Northwest Alpine cuisine. Group menus and packages are available for meetings and events, and the lodge has its own restaurants and bars, including the Ram's Head Bar.
History and setting
Timberline Lodge was built in 1937 during the Great Depression and is known for the craftsmanship and art made by the workers who built it. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The lodge is a federal building inside Mt. Hood National Forest and is operated under a special use permit from the USDA Forest Service. The whole building is non-smoking. The lodge stands at about 6,000 feet, and the ski area offers 4,540 feet of vertical.
Getting there
The lodge is reached by road from Government Camp, on the south side of Mount Hood. Winter driving conditions apply for much of the year, so groups should plan transport with chains or a charter coach. Portland International Airport is the nearest major airport.
