Silverton house forfeited in pot sting A Silverton-area house once used in by an interstate marijuana ring has been sold as part of federal forfeiture proceedings. The residence, at 17344 Powers Creek Loop NE, was among 14 property forfeitures announced April 1 in a press release by the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the District of Oregon. The other houses were […]
By Stephen Floyd A lawsuit against the Oregon Garden Foundation by the owner of the Oregon Garden Resort has been settled after three years of litigation. Parties agreed to terms Aug. 29 during a settlement hearing in Marion County Circuit Court including a financial payout to the foundation and the return of online login credentials. The case was otherwise scheduled […]
By Kevin McCarty Today I’d like to write about guitars. I have owned many, and I have definitely had my favorites. The qualities of a guitar, like many musical instruments, are not limited to the music that it makes. Each that I have owned has had its own identity; a kind of personality that is unique. It might sound a […]
The Oregon Garden Resort has received Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Award for 2023. The award is a highly regarded within the hospitality industry. Only the top 10 percent of hotels worldwide receive the honor. Winners have earned positive traveler reviews and ratings over the past year. “This achievement is a direct result of the hard work, dedication, and passion of our […]
The annual Silverton Christmas Market is quickly approaching and tickets are on sale now. Returning this holiday season with more lights (over a million), a longer walking path and a larger vendor market. The Oregon Garden Resort, hosts the Silverton Christmas Market which starts Friday, Nov. 25 and runs through Jan. 1 (closed Dec. 24 and 25). “It’s truly magical […]
The Oregon Garden Resort has received TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Award for 2022. Voted on by guests, the award represents recognition in the top 10% of hotels. The resort, adjacent to The Oregon Garden, offers a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and hot tub, the Moonstone Spa, locally inspired cuisine at the Garden View Restaurant and nightly live music in the Fireside […]
By Melissa Wagoner Silverton’s newest mural is a bit off the beaten track, but definitely worth the trip. Located at the Oregon Garden Resort, this 40-foot tribute to all things Christmas, is the latest creation of prolific muralist, Lori Rodrigues, and a focal point for the upcoming Silverton Christmas Market. “Learning about the ideas for the market really drew me […]
When Pomegranate owner Suzie Couraud was asked to decorate the Oregon Garden Resort lobby, she pounced on the opportunity to bring wider exposure to her business.
By Linda Whitmore
The opening of the Oregon Garden Resort this month is foreseen by many to be a positive addition to the Silverton area – an economic boon that will ripple through retail businesses and create jobs for local residents.
Moonstone Properties’ newest resort has 102 guest rooms and a luxury suite, and a restaurant with cocktail lounge, large and small banquet and conference facilities and a full-scale spa. The resort has marketing outreach to draw visitors from throughout the world as well as from the region.
