Dufur, Oregon

#1 Fan-Favorite Travel Destination in the Columbia Gorge, and #10 in Oregon—according to Trip Advisor, Yelp & Google Ratings!

Grace, ease and simplicity await you at the boutique Balch Hotel. The casual vintage elegance of this historic country inn, encircled by a golden expanse of open fields and big sky, invites a clarity of mind and heart that settles the soul. With 300 days of sunshine, our on-site dining and spa services, sunny patio, cozy library and garden grounds with majestic Mount Hood view inspires getaways for rejuvenation and re-connection. Our 20 cozy rooms are uniquely styled with antiques, original art and comfy beds that guests rave about. An exceptional venue for weddings, business retreats, wellness workshops, reunions, motor or bike touring.

The Magic is Closer Than You Think. Centrally located where the Columbia River Gorge meets Oregon’s high desert, after a short drive, you’ll feel like you’re a world away.