The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1919-05-29
HOERLEIN BROTHERS
OPEN RESORT PLACE

Since the opening Of the Columb
Highway there has been subsequent
increase Of tourists and vaeatlonlsts IA
the Hood River valley and a growing
appreciation of the valleys scenic as
sets and vacation possibilities In re-
sponSe to the demand that has arisen
for an increase IN the resort accOmmJ-
datioHs of the valley, Hoerleln Bro.
have opened for patronage their con
mOdiOus new home, recently complete
and built with this end in view.
The HCeIlein ranch Is situatedsln one
of the most charming and attractive
spots in the valley. but SIX miles from
town and only short distance from
trunk highway. yet by virtue of its 10
cation, is admirably secluded on the
bench land and wooded hills of Hood
river gorge, commanding a superb
view of its rugged. forested depths,
and of the valley orchards and sur
rounding mountain ranges. The panO-
rama of mountains, forests and orch
ards, interspersed with clGmps Of
woodland, is unsurpassed. The ranch
embraces a tract of rs acres. bordering
the river and extending to the crest of
the gorge by series OF benches and
wooded hillsides. AS about 40 acres
consist of hlllsides, the visitor finds
the refreshing contact with material
woodland close at hand and can also
enjoy the secluslon in the cool depths
of the gorge where the river rushes
roaring and tumbling on its way. For
those who have the inclination, there
is fishing or there is the opportunity
for pleasant walks TO the river or
about the place. made possible by roads
and trails.
The interesting feature of the ranch
is the rustic, commodlous home located
on a promontory in natural court of
pines that stand tall and silently SYM
bolic of what Hood River forests once
were like, graciously lending beauty
and charm as thanks for their survival.
| The home is of rustic structure of
massive proportions, yet fitting grace
| fully into its setting beneath the lofty
pines. A fireplace chimney of rough
| field stones adds TO the idea of rugged
massiveness. Great beams and posts
were utilized in the construction of the
porches. The long, steep pitch Of roof
and wide caves are suggestive of Swiss
architecture. which fits aptly to the
countryside surrounding.
The ground floor dimensions are Ask
39 feet. The first floor is given entire.
| ly to the living room, kitchen and
porches. The large living room in
cludes sun room AMI library AMI
music room. The sun room separates
two roomy, cozY porches and French
doors open to either porch. From the
many easement and plate Windows
there is visible practically the entire
valley. A feature of the sun room is
the large set Of easement windows. So
hinged and operated on track rs to
allow of a complete opening atfOrding
magnificent view.
The rough stone fireplace claims a
great part of one end Of the big living
room. Into the stone work are set
panels of concrete into which are i'm
bedded Indian axes, arrow heads anc
spear points, quite few of these hav,
ing been found on the place. The
beamed ceiling and panelled walls, fin
ished in a pleasing contrast Of brown
stain and natural finish conveys again
the rustic ideas carried out On the
second and third floors there are nine
bed rooms, four of which have individ-
ual sleeping porches.
In addition to room accommodations
there will be walled and foored tents.
Parties will have the privilege of max
ing reservations for Sunday dinners.
Parties desiring vacation in the coun-
try, where there is seclusion and nat.
ural surroundings close at hand, will
surely appreciate a sojourn here.