For Fall: Fall, if available, will be midweek (Sunday through Thursday) and based on availability. Please talk with the innkeeper when you call for a reservation.

If you have an extra day, here are some of our favorite great day trips from Silverton …

Fall is beautiful in Oregon …
Silver Falls State Park (see the Trail of Ten Falls hike, featured in the New York Times, on our website)
The spectacular Oregon coast
Mt. Hood and Timberline Lodge
Portland, The City of Roses (museums, rose garden, waterfront park)
Spectacular Columbia Gorge
Metolius River (central Oregon, worldclass fly fishing and beauty)
Oregon vineyards and wineries
Opal Creek (beautiful hiking through old-growth forest)
Please inquire if you need more information or we can help you with planning.

What's Happening and things not to miss in Silverton …

• The very popular Silverton Farmer's Market continues (Saturday mornings, downtown along the creek, beginning May 17). Delicious local produce, fresh cut flowers, flowers and plants for the garden, lavender and products by Havenhill Lavender www.havenhilllavender.com.
• The Oregon Garden and the Gordon House (Frank Lloyd Wright), with summer hours. Abundant new blooms throughout the Garden. www.oregongarden.org Check their website for special events and the summer concert lineup.
• Silver Falls State Park, incredible hiking and biking. Also a great place for a picnic.
• Dining at the Silver Grille. Check www.silvergrille.com for summer menu features and Wine Dinners.
• Silverton Murals (see www.silvertonchamber.org for suggested tour).
  
• Gallon House Covered Bridge (www.silvertonchamber.org for more information.)

Upcoming local events (from the Silverton Chamber of Commerce website, www.silvertonchamber.org).

July
Silverton Community Day / Independence Day
The Oregon Garden's annual Silverton Community Day, an evening concert, and fireworks sponsored by Roth's Family Markets traditionally takes place on July 3.

Historic Al Faussett Days
Al Faussett's 1928 plunge over 177-foot South Falls in a canvas canoe is commemorated each year at Silver Falls State Park. Present-day Faussett family members converge at the falls along with hundreds of visitors who are treated to a newsreel of the actual event. Silver Falls State Park, 503-873-8681.

Backyard Inspirations Garden Tour
Enjoy a self-guided tour of some of Silverton's finest residential gardens and landscapes. Tour a variety of styles in gardens, both large and small, including a century farm and a newly developed estate. Call 503-873-5558 or 503-873-7707.

Silverton Heritage Home Tour
This year's tour theme is "Every House Has A Story." Information: Christine Guenther, 503-873-5580.

August
Homer Davenport Days
The first Friday in August kicks off the annual three-day celebration of Silverton's favorite son, Homer Davenport. Events range from an international cartoon contest and an art show to a parade to music and the Davenport Races on Main Street. First weekend in August. Homer Davenport Board, 503-873-5615.

Silverton Fine Arts Festival
August 16-17: Mid-August weekend at Coolidge-McClaine City Park. Sponsored by the Silverton Art Association. Contact George Hauswirth, 303 Coolidge St., Silverton, Ore. 97381. Email SFAFestival2002@msn.com or call 503-873-2480.

Celebrate Families Picnic
Families gather in Coolidge-McClaine Park for a relaxing free afternoon under the tall trees. Games and activities organized by Silverton Together, 503-873-0405.

Scotts Mills Summer Festival
Old-time fun from square dancing to bike-coasting contest, finished with an evening street dance. Information: 503-873-3701.

September
Oktoberfest
Mt. Angel becomes a spirited Bavarian village full of oom-pah-pahs, sausages, and lederhosen. The four-day event features food, crafts, German music, dancing and an assortment of the world's finest beers. Call 503-845-6882.

October
Mayor's Ball
Silverton Mayor Ken Hector, a volunteer crew and local sponsors throw a ball for all ages at The Oregon Garden Pavilion. 503-873-5321.

Silver Falls State Park Harvest Fest
Fun fall events at the height of fall colors include bobbing for apples, music, food, games, prizes and other family activities. At South Falls Lodge in day use area; $3 parking fee. Information: 503-873-8681.

November
Christmas in Historic Silverton
Silverton, Santa's second home, dons its most festive apparel for the holidays, 503-873-5615.

Silverton Art Association Annual Art Auction
The Silverton arts community puts works on the block to help fund the Silverton Community Arts Center and Borland Gallery in Coolidge-McClaine Park, 503-873-2480.

December
Tree Lighting Holiday Celebration
Silverton draws together on the first Friday evening of December for the city's annual tree lighting ceremony. 503-873-5615.

Hospital Auxiliary Holiday Dinner-Dance
The Silverton Hospital Auxiliary puts on a black tie-optional event in the J. Frank Schmidt Pavilion of The Oregon Garden. A perennial sell-out. 503-873-4205.

Celebrate Families
Celebrate Families draws Silverton residents together at the Silverton Community Center, 421 S. Water St., for a free afternoon of music and family holiday crafts. Silverton Together, 503-873-0405.

Silver Falls State Park Holiday Festival
Festive weekend at the South Falls Lodge in the day use area; $3 parking fee. Wreath and ornament making, music, refreshments, and other family activities. Information: 503-873-8681.