Our Story
Kay is a visionary entrepreneur and the proud owner of The Garage event space. This unique venue started as an actual auto body garage that she purchased and began renovating during the COVID pandemic. The Garage project evolved into a creative endeavor, involving the design and collection of distinctive functional pieces, alongside countless hours of renovation work.
The transformational remodel was hands-on with her partner, Jack. They scoured local antique shops and junkyards for appropriate lighting, furniture, and fixtures. After a February 2020 open house and the pandemic, they soundproofed the ceiling and enhanced the outdoor areas with handmade Adirondack chairs and delightful outdoor spaces. Kay cultivated a vibe in the space that is modern, clean, tasteful, unique, and inviting. The Garage has become a cherished gathering spot and an ideal venue for rehearsal dinners, retreats, workshops, and business meetings in the Gorge.
All About Bingen
Gateway to the GorgeLocated in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge, Bingen is only 60 miles east of Portland, Oregon.
Just a quick 5 minute drive across the bridge from Hood River, you’ll find a small but mighty community. The main street is filled with many thriving businesses we are proud to call our neighbors. Take a walk through town and you’ll be in awe of the stunning views of the surrounding hillsides dotted with oaks and pines and the mighty Columbia River just steps from main street.
Bingen has easy access to all the main attractions that the area has to offer via scenic Highway 14 that follows the Columbia River and nearby Highway 141 which leads you north along the White Salmon River to the base of Mt. Adams. Bingen is an exceptional gateway for windsurfing, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and so much more.
A few of our favorite things
Photo courtesy of Sun Sun
With everything brought into Sun Sun, shop owner, Madeline, always leads with joy, curiosity, and creativity. From a rare vintage dress, to a unique perfume from Iceland, there's always a treasure to be discovered. By supporting her small business you are supporting other small businesses as well – keeping dollars circulating in our local economy.
You’re sure to score some amazing finds at this lovely little vintage and thrift shop.
Photo courtesy of Society Hotel
Society’s beautiful spa and bathhouse is the perfect location for easing into blissful relaxation. Featuring an indoor saltwater soaking pool, an outdoor hot pool, a cold plunge pool and a cedar sauna: you have a wide variety of options for delighting your senses. Overnight hotel guests have complimentary access and non-overnight guests can access the spa for an hourly rate.
A boutique shop filled with beautiful wares made from local crafters, Moon Mountain Highway is a place to experience, be inspired, remember, discover, dance, create, gather, retreat, and connect.
Photo courtesy of NK Studios
Local dance leader, Nika Kermani, repurposed her father’s industrial autobody shop into NK STUDIOS - a multi-purpose studio space catering to dance, movement, art & community. Drop in for a dance or fitness class!