#west linn

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I visited the Rogerson Clematis Garden a couple of weeks ago.

The garden is tiny - just an acre or so surrounding a farm house - but it includes more than 900 species of clematis, making it the most comprehensive collection in a public garden in North America.

Late May is not peak clematis season, but the garden was already gorgeous and well worth the short trip from Portland. The garden is open from dawn to dusk every day, and is free to visit. (Bonus: If you live in the area and have a garden, volunteers are onsite selling clematis plants several days each week.)

West Linn, Oregon, May 2026.

[househunting]

$6,100,000/10 br/13,000 sq ft West Linn, OR Built in 2019

[missing-girls-and-women]

Rita Lorraine Jolly, 17

Last seen in West Linn, Oregon in 1973.

[twostrangersinastrangeland]

West Linn, OR in a shady little grove.

[placestosayido]

Barn Kestrel in West Linn, OR // Baylee Dennis Photography

[midnightfunk]

Black man awarded $600,000 after arrest by boss's police chief friend

Michael Fesser says he was 'terrified' to return to the small town where he was arrested following issues with racial discrimination

“A friend of Mr Fesser’s boss, who served as the small town’s police chief, used local officers as a “personal posse” to implement an “old-boy-style racism” that involved arresting the father of eight without probable cause, according to his attorney.”

[acehotel]

Ace Hotel to Open First Forest Outpost

Inspired by clay bowls, the smell of pinecones, dinosaur eggs and mimes, Ace Hotel West Linn asks what’s truly unnecessary in building a utopian arcology for the modern traveler. Yes, a swing set, but also organic sensuousness in the form of satyr murals adorning a massive sauna hole. Also, oculus skylights. We always look to cities to future ourselves and we’re honored to announce we've purchased the historic mime-built hobbit house in beautiful West Linn, the epicenter of West Linn, Oregon. Ace Hotel West Linn is a new experiment in permanent hospitality; as a guest, you’ll not only enjoy a perpetual reservation, but you also won't be leaving anytime soon. Welcome. 

The New York Times asks, “Why would anybody choose to live this way?”

Kelly Sawdon, Chief Brand Officer at Atelier Ace says, 

Reservations coming soon. 

[theskatetrip]

Robinwood Park, West Linn, Oregon

West Linn is home of two skateparks--- an amazing, high-speed, professional level concrete park, and a smaller park for beginners at Robinwood. It’s a great idea, creating a mellower and separated space for beginners. 

The park is very reminiscent of the DIY spots that pop up on old foundations. There’s a small, but semi tight quarter pipe, a steep bank hip, a flatbar, and some ledges. The park is set in a shady wooded area, making this a popular stop on the hottest days of summer.

Robinwood is a great park for a mellow day away from the more hectic skateparks in the Portland area.