Historic Balch Hotel


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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $1,400 for off-peak dates, and $1,700 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 220 seated guests


About this venue

We love to pamper our brides, grooms, and guests. You can expect an awesome guest experience with world class customer service. If you're looking for historic character and vintage charm in a rural setting, we make a sweet unique destination wedding location. The Balch Hotel is an award-winning, historic, 20-room boutique inn, brimming with romance and elegance. Experience the expanse and simplicity of the country with grounds that boast rolling hills, towering pine and fir trees, open spaces, a soothing pond and waterfall, and panoramic views of the Columbia Gorge National Scenic area. With over 300 days of sunshine, it's a sunny getaway centrally located in Dufur, Oregon, where the Gorge meets Oregon's High Desert. We are 13 miles south of The Dalles, a quick 1 hour, 40 minutes east of Portland, 3.5 hours from Seattle, and 2 hours from Salem or Bend.


Our event spaces

Gardens

Beautiful gardens and historic setting

We offer more than an acre of beautifully landscaped grounds that invite a number of layouts and outdoor experiences for both ceremony and reception. Our sunken flagstone patio with a stunning mountain view is perfect for dancing the night away!

Guest capacity

15-220 Seated

15-220 Standing

Square footage

5,000

Ideal for

Baraat, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

The Parlor

Vintage parlor for intimate elopement ceremonies

Our indoor spaces are much more compact in comparison to our expansive outdoor acreage, so we are traditionally an outdoor venue, but intimate elopement ceremonies work indoors. The parlor has a capacity of 18, and is full of romantic character for small ceremonies with you and your closest friends & family!

Guest capacity

Up to 18 Seated

Up to 18 Standing

Ideal for

Elopement, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Gardens

Beautiful gardens and historic setting

We offer more than an acre of beautifully landscaped grounds that invite a number of layouts and outdoor experiences for both ceremony and reception. Our sunken flagstone patio with a stunning mountain view is perfect for dancing the night away!

Guest capacity

15-220 Seated

15-220 Standing

Square footage

5,000

Ideal for

Baraat, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”


Available services that can be provided by Historic Balch Hotel

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • On-site accommodations
  • Pet friendly
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free

Rentals

  • Standard Chairs

Accommodations

  • Honeymoon suite
  • Room blocks offered
  • Single king rooms
  • Single queen rooms

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