Oregon Association of Independent Inns

Hoover-Minthorn House and the Hoover-Minthorn Pear Heritage Tree
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Oregon Historic Destinations

Take a stroll through time and walk in the steps of those who made Oregon their home. Stay in a home or inn that has been lovingly restored to its original grandeur. It’s time travel without leaving the 21st Century. In rural Oregon, you walk into a country grocery store, the heavy door creaking closed behind you, and you have stepped back 100 years.

Walk the streets of Fossil and Joseph or the old neighborhoods of Portland and McMinnville. Our Innkeepers are the Stewards of our great state and invite you to explore our historic destinations. Try to include a visit to one of our many Inns located on the Oregon Coast near Historic Light Houses.

History runs deep across Oregon with fascinating, colorful and surprising stories. Oregon’s pioneer cemeteries are heritage sites and offer a peak into Oregon’s past. Many host geocaches for an added adventure.

The two story white colonial A'Tuscan EstateA’ Tuscan Estate Phone: 503-434-9016

This 1928 historic Colonial Style home is decorated with Old-World flair including comfortable furnishings and beautiful hardwood floors. Enjoy coffee in the coffee nook as well as a three-course, gourmet breakfast in our cheery dining room. Our spacious living room, along with outside porches and patios, allow for mingling with guests and sharing adventures of the day.
McMinnville, Oregon View Expanded Listing   View Website   View availability

Chehalem Ridge Bed and Breakfast overlooking the Willamette Valley

Chehalem Ridge B&B Phone: 503-538-3474

The Hoover-Minthorn House in Newberg is now a museum celebrating President Herbert Hoover’s years living there in Newberg during his childhood. When the 11 year old Hoover arrived here from Iowa in 1885 to live with his uncle John Minthorn and family, he joined in the task of making pear butter. He was told he could eat as many pears as he liked. His experience with pears is best expressed by his own words, “I liked them, but after two days of almost exclusive pear diet, I did not eat pears again for years.” Herbert Hoover went on to become the 31st President of the United States.
The 144 year old Hoover-Minthorn Tree still lives in the gardens
Newberg, Oregon View Expanded Listing   View Website   View availability

Two story beige house with brown roof and trim. Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast

Old Parkdale Inn Phone: 541-352-5551

Museums with interactive displays of volcanic upheavals, ice age floods, wildlife and ancient and contemporary lives in the Columbia River Gorge, the Hood River Valley, and Mt Hood. Relive Lewis and Clark’s journey down the Mighty Columbia. Discover what life was like on the Oregon Trail then drive the final leg over Barlow Pass on the way to visit the Historic Timberline Lodge.
Mount Hood – Parkdale, Oregon View Expanded Listing   View Website   View availability

The Carlton Inn Exterior

The Carlton Inn Bed and Breakfast Phone: 503-852-7506

The town of Carlton has a rich agricultural and lumber industry history, and now calls itself “wine capitol of Oregon.” Many of todays wineries and tasting rooms are located in historical buildings. In 2015, we celebrated The Carlton Inn’s 100th birthday.
Carlton, Oregon  View Expanded Listing   View Website   View availability

Oregon Association of Independent Inns are ready to share Oregon with you: it’s environment, culture, and heritage. Combine gracious hospitality with ambiance at an inspected and approved member of the Oregon Association of Independent Inns.

Gift certificates are no longer available for purchase through our organization. We encourage you to contact our member inns directly to purchase gift certificates.

If You Currently Hold an OAII or OBBG Gift Certificate:

  • Your gift certificate does not expire
  • Certificates may be redeemed at participating Oregon Association of Independent Inns properties.

Thank you for supporting Oregon’s Independent Inns and lodging properties over the years. We’re grateful to everyone who has shared the gift of lodging through the OAII Lodging Gift Voucher Program.

As of June 1, 2026, the Oregon Association of Independent (formerly the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild – OBBG) discontinued the program, and gift certificates are no longer available for sale. However, existing gift certificates remain valid and may still be redeemed.

The Oregon Association offers a wide variety of inns, from a small guest cottage or two-room bed and breakfast to a larger country inn or dude ranch. If you need assistance locating a participating property or have difficulty redeeming your certificate, please contact us—we’re happy to help.

Important Notes:

  • All OAII properties accept association gift certificates. Click here to view participating properties.
  • Gift certificates are treated as cash and cannot be replaced if lost, stolen, or destroyed.
  • Certificates may only be redeemed at active OAII properties
  • Individual property policies apply, including restrictions on availability, packages, or special offers.

Questions or Assistance:

If you have questions about redeeming a gift certificate or need help planning your stay, please contact E-mail info@obbg.org or call OAII at 503-893-4210.  Please leave a message as this line is monitored by our busy innkeepers.

Since 1989, the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild has served as a statewide information network for its member properties, providing a unified voice for the industry with state regulatory and tourism agencies.

Now known as The Oregon Association of Independent Inns, we’re the same trusted organization, with a new name, a fresh look, and an expanded focus on independent lodging properties beyond traditional bed and breakfasts. Member properties represent a wide range of accommodations, from small guest cottages, cabins, and intimate two-room B&Bs to larger country inns, boutique hotels and dude ranches.

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