Vista House is currently open from 10 AM – 4 PM on Saturdays and Sundays from November to March, weather permitting. High winds or icy conditions may prevent opening. For more information, call (503) 695-2230.
Vista House will reopen for the 2012 season, Friday, March 16, 2012. The Gift Shop will also reopen. Hours will be 10 AM – 4 PM through April 15 and then change to 9 AM – 6 PM through mid-October. For more information, call (503) 695-2230.
The Gift Shop offers many unique and hand-crafted items from local artisans – you will find the perfect gift for friends, family – and yourself! If you are interested in joining our select group of craftsmen and -women, consider having your items reviewed through our Jury Process. See the Gift Shop Jury information box for 2012 Jury Dates.
Call to All Regional Artists, Authors, Handcrafters, Designers and Cultural Professionals!
Gift Gallery Jury Schedule for 2012
For Merchandise Consideration
The 2012 Jury dates are:
Feb 18, March 17, April 14, May 12, June 16 and July 21 (All jury dates are on Saturdays, Hours from 1 to 2 PM) Juries will be held at Rooster Rock State Park in the Park Office (**Directions below).
The Friends of Vista House Gift Gallery at Crown Point State Park is looking for high quality art and hand made crafts, gifts, and toys. Jury acceptance will be primarily based on whether the item meets the requirements of the Gift Gallery Mission statement (see below), as well as quality, pricing, and display availability.
Jury applicants will be greeted by a representative of the Friends of Vista House, and items will be juried in the order of arrival. Jury information and applications will be available there, but it would be very helpful and a time-saver for you and the jury team if you would download our application here and bring it completed along with the items to be reviewed.
If possible please arrive at the beginning of the session. Jury hour is from 1 to 2 pm.
The Gift Gallery Mission Statement:
“To provide to the visitors of the Vista House items that are interpretive of the Vista House, the Columbia River Gorge, the State of Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. The items selected for display and sale in the Gift Shop may include Gorge history, flora, fauna, geology and geography, Northwest Native American culture, items related to the Historic Columbia River Highway, & visitor travel needs. Vista House was dedicated to Oregon Pioneers, so items relating to pioneer crafts and skills are also appropriate. Exceptional quality is a requirement for sales items.”
**Directions to Rooster Rock State Park – Coming from either East or West on I-84, take Exit 25 just East of the Corbett Exit. Enter Rooster Rock State Park and if there is a staff person at the Entrance Building, tell them you are attending the Friends of Vista House Jury Meeting and they will allow you to enter the park no-charge. For more information, contact Friends of Vista House at 503-695-2230 or contact us here.
CALL TO ALL REGIONAL ARTISTS – FINAL JURY JUNE 18, 2011 AT ROOSTER ROCK STATE PARK – 1PM.
Call to All Regional Artists, Authors, Handcrafters, Designers and Cultural Professionals!
Gift Gallery Jury Schedule for 2011 | (For Merchandise Consideration)
The last jury of the season will be held at Rooster Rock State Park in the Park Office (**Directions below). Don’t miss your chance to have your talent displayed and on sale this year in the Vista House Gift Gallery at Vista House, Crown Point State Park! Attendees will be greeted by a representative of the FOVH and given Jury Information and an application. It would be very helpful and a time-saver for you and the jury team if you would download our application here and bring it completed along with the items to be reviewed.
Please note that all items selected for display and sale in the FOVH Gift Gallery must adhere to the Mission Statement below. Please arrive at the beginning of the session.
The Gift Gallery Mission Statement:
“To provide to the visitors of the Vista House items that are interpretive of the Vista House, the Columbia River Gorge, the state of Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. The items selected for display and sale in the Gift Gallery may include Gorge history, flora, fauna, geology and geography, Northwest Native American culture & visitor services. Vista House was dedicated to Oregon Pioneers, so items relating to pioneer crafts and skills are also appropriate. Exceptional quality is a requirement for sales items.”
**Directions to Rooster Rock State Park – Coming from either East or West on I-84, take Exit 25 just East of the Corbett Exit. Enter Rooster Rock State Park and if there is a staff person at the Entrance Building, tell them you are attending the Friends of Vista House Jury Meeting and they will allow you to enter the park no-charge. For more information, contact Friends of Vista House at 503-695-2230 or contact us here.
VISTA HOUSE will reopen for the 2011 season, FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2011. The Gift Gallery and Espresso Bar will also reopen. Hours will be 10 AM – 4 PM through April 15 and then change to 9 AM – 6 PM through mid-October. For more information, call (503) 695-2230.
The Gift Gallery offers many unique and hand-crafted items from local artisans – you will find the perfect gift for friends, family – and yourself! If you are interested in joining our select group of craftsmen and -women, consider having your items reviewed through our Jury Process. See the Gift Shop tab for 2011 Jury Dates.
We look forward to having you visit Vista House and share in the majesty of this very special place.
2011 JURY SCHEDULE
ALL sessions will be held at Rooster Rock State Park in the Park Office (**Directions below). Attendees will be greeted by a representative of the FOVH and given Jury Information and an application. It would be very helpful and a time-saver for you and the jury team if you would download our application here and bring it completed along with the items to be reviewed.
Opening Date: March 11th, 2011 from 10 AM to 4 PM
• February 19 Saturday 1 pm
• March 19 Saturday 1 pm
• April 16 Saturday 1 pm
• May 14 Saturday 1 pm
• June 18 Saturday 1 pm ( FINAL )
Please note that all items selected for display and sale in the FOVH Gift Gallery must
adhere to the Mission Statement below. Please arrive at the beginning of the session.
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The Gift Gallery Mission Statement:
“To provide to the visitors of the Vista House items that are interpretive of the Vista
House, the Columbia River Gorge, the state of Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.
The items selected for display and sale in the Gift Gallery may include Gorge history,
flora, fauna, geology and geography, Northwest Native American culture & visitor
services. Vista House was dedicated to Oregon Pioneers, so items relating to pioneer
crafts and skills are also appropriate. Exceptional quality is a requirement for sales
items.”
…..
(**Directions to Rooster Rock State Park – Coming from either East or West on I-84,
take Exit 25 just East of the Corbett Exit. Enter Rooster Rock State Park and if there
is a staff person at the Entrance Building, tell them you are attending the Friends of
Vista House Jury Meeting and they will allow you to enter the park no-charge.)
Our summer 2010 newsletter is available for review from our archive page. You can select the below link to take a look at it and others!
Our spring 2010 newsletter is available for review from our archive page. You can select the below link to take a look at it and others!
2010 JURY SCHEDULE
ALL sessions will be held at Rooster Rock State Park in the Park Office (**Directions below). Attendees will be greeted by a representative of the FOVH and given Jury Information and an application. It would be very helpful and a time-saver for you and the jury team if you would download our application here and bring it completed along with the items to be reviewed.
• February 20 Saturday 1 pm
• March 20 Saturday 1 pm
• April 17 Saturday 1 pm
• May 15 Saturday 1 pm
• June 19 Saturday 1 pm
Please note that all items selected for display and sale in the FOVH Gift Gallery must
adhere to the Mission Statement below. Please arrive at the beginning of the session.
__________________________________________________________________________
The Gift Gallery Mission Statement:
“To provide to the visitors of the Vista House items that are interpretive of the Vista
House, the Columbia River Gorge, the state of Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.
The items selected for display and sale in the Gift Gallery may include Gorge history,
flora, fauna, geology and geography, Northwest Native American culture & visitor
services. Vista House was dedicated to Oregon Pioneers, so items relating to pioneer
crafts and skills are also appropriate. Exceptional quality is a requirement for sales
items.”
…..
(**Directions to Rooster Rock State Park – Coming from either East or West on I-84,
take Exit 25 just East of the Corbett Exit. Enter Rooster Rock State Park and if there
is a staff person at the Entrance Building, tell them you are attending the Friends of
Vista House Jury Meeting and they will allow you to enter the park no-charge.)
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Just for fun – and maybe to appease its resident ghost – Vista House will be open for Halloween from 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.
Volunteers from Friends of Vista House, the recently disbanded Volunteers in the Gorge and Oregon State Parks will gather at the Crown Point visitor center to hand out cider, coffee and candy to visitors.
“We thought we’d try it since Halloween falls on Saturday night this year and people are apt to be out later,” said Vista House Spokeswoman Sally King.
King added that there is no guarantee that Edgar, the resident ghost, will be present. But even if he is, she said, “He’s not troublesome, kind of friendly and fun.”
The Saturday evening party at the historic site also will give volunteers a chance to meet over a potluck dinner.
David Mysinger and a few others, along with Oregon State Parks officials, will remain in the building through the wee hours to protect it from vandalism.
Volunteers in the Gorge, of which Mysinger was a member, has disbanded because Oregon State Police no longer have the staff to supervise the group. However, Mysinger said he and others would try to keep watch over Vista House as much as possible.
Our mission is to steward, preserve and protect the historic Vista House at Crown Point State Park by developing and enhancing interpretive and educational programs that foster a better understanding of Vista House, Oregon’s pioneers, the Historic Columbia River Highway and (Columbia River) Gorge.
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Call to All Regional Artists, Authors, Handcrafters, Designers and Cultural Professionals! Gift Gallery Jury Schedule for Merchandise Consideration for 2012: February 18, March 17, April 14, May 12, June 16 and July 21. Select here to learn more.