Orenco Station Manor Suites

If you are looking for family fun in August, make your way down to the three time award winning 3 on 3 basketball festival, Mainstreet Madness in Hillsboro Oregon. The festival features a slam dunk contest, free throw contest, in addition to the regular 3 on 3 tournament.

For the spectator, Mainstreet Madness is a two day festival that features live music, a children’s activity area and an arts and crafts fair. For more information, visit www.mainstreetmadness.org.

See you there!

Start a fun new Fourth of July tradition by taking part in the 8th annual C.A.T.walk and Fun Run in downtown Hillsboro. The 5K course follows the annual Rotary parade route and takes participants through the staging areas for over 150 floats and entries awaiting participation in the parade.

The schedule of events is as follows:

Registration proceeds go to promote Cancer Awareness and Treatment.

This message brought to you by the Orenco Station Manor Suites.

It’s that time of year again, folks! The time when fresh fruits and vegetables as well as various crafts and vendors join together to share their goods with the world.

The Hillsboro Farmer’s Market at Orenco Station takes place every Sunday from 10am to 2pm May 11- October 5 2008. It is located in the parking lot in between Orenco Station Parkway and NE 61st Avenue.

Not only will you find a plethora of fabulous items, but the neighbors can usually be found congregating around the market and it is an excellent opportunity to take in some friendly Oregon music.

Schedule for musicians for Orenco Station Farmer’s Market is as follows:

I urge you to stop by the market when you are out and about next Sunday and find some treasures of your own that you didn’t know you needed and couldn’t live without.

It’s never too early to plan ahead so make sure you pencil in your calendars to be at the Oregon Air Show in Hillsboro Oregon on August 8, 9, and 10.

Tickets for the airshow are $15.00 if you buy before August 7th, 2008 and $20.00 if purchased after August 7th.

As long as you are taking in the sights, take in a taste of luxury when you stay at the Orenco Station Manor Suites, located literally 3 minutes away. Call today to get details about special Oregon Air Show weekend rates!

Going to the chapel, and we’re going to… have a breakout? Don’t get caught with less than perfect skin for your big day!

Opulence Women’s Spa offers a variety of services that are sure to get your skin in the best shape of your life for the biggest day of your life.

Call today to schedule your skin consultation and develop your long term or short term plan for making the most of the skin you’re in.

In an effort to cater to the growing number of business travelers and vacationers who take their health seriously, Orenco Station Manor Suites has added two new amenities: The Healthy Start Breakfast and day passes to LA Fitness, one of the area’s premier fitness clubs.

Starting at 6am each day, the coffee in each of the two business centers is fresh and ready to go. Guests can also grab a fresh piece of fruit, a selection of travel-friendly fruit cups, or a breakfast bar, all at no additional charge.

Three cheers for LA Fitness who has been most helpful in facilitating the new negotiated free daily passes for Orenco Manor travellers. Guests simply grab a form that can be found in the guest book in each suite, fill out the appropriate fields and take it with them to the gym. It’s really that easy.

Of course, the same No Smoking policy applies to all Orenco Manor’s suites.

Orenco Station Manor Suites takes your health as seriously as you do!

“Innovative development blends light rail access, small lots with ‘community heartbeat’”
The Oregonian, January 4, 1998

Automobiles are relegated to garages in back of the new homes at Orenco Station, and that’s more than just a design consideration. In this pedestrian-friendly community north of Hillsboro, cars are not essential for most residents. The new Orenco light rail station is just a couple of blocks away along tree-lined streets. Once the project is completed, most all of the amenities residents need will be within walking distance, including coffee shops, sidewalk cafes and a major grocery store….

The 190-acre project is just the sort of project Metro envisioned for land along the new Westside light rail line, said Mike Burton, Metro’s executive director. Despite high densities (about 18 units per acre), the homes are well-designed and offer a sense of privacy lacking in many homes on much larger lots, he said. The mix of apartments, townhomes and single-family homes, amenities such as parks and a swimming pool, the town center commercial area and an adjacent larger commercial development contribute to a sense of community, rather than being “just a bunch of houses,” said Burton.

“It’s a great project,” said Burton. “I think they’ve achieved a heck of a goal….”

Merchant of Venice Cafe
Last weekend, my husband and I went to the Merchant of Venice Café in Orenco Station for dinner. As we walked in out of the cold, we were immediately hit with the delicious smells of the kitchen: tomatoes, basil, fresh bread, and garlic! After we were seated, we began to admire the beautiful local art which is hung throughout the dining room. There is also an amazing mural of Venice on the far wall. We were seated in the back of the restaurant, which was a surprising plus because the kitchen is open to this part of the dining room. I am pretty sure that I actually saw my dinner being cooked! While looking over the menu, our server brought fresh bread along with oil and vinegar for dipping. The fresh bread was still warm from the oven! After we looked over the menu, I decided on the Figaro Pizza and my husband chose the Barber Pizza. As we waited for our meal, I excused myself and peeked into the bar. It looked like a great place to meet up with friends for a cocktail and dinner. The bar included great bar stools, pub tables, an extensive bar, and great outdoor seating is available during the warmer seasons. In fact, I plan on meeting up with friends in the Merchant of Venice bar next weekend.

The rest of the evening was excellent. After a short wait at our table, our Pizza’s had arrived. My Pizza, the Figaro, which includes three cheeses with fresh tomatoes, basil, roasted garlic and diced tomatoes, was delicious! I am savoring the thought right now! My husband thoroughly enjoyed the Barber Pizza as well, which included pepperoni, salami, caramelized onions, black olives and mozzarella. The location of The Merchant of Venice Café is excellent for an outing any night of the week. Parking is always convenient, the staff is friendly and helpful, and the food is amazing! I would recommend The Merchant of Venice Café to anyone who enjoys good food and a warm atmosphere!

One of Orenco’s best little hideaways is Renaissance Wines, which hosts a variety of wine tastings and a fantastic update online each month…. here’s your dose of “Uncorked” for March!

“The shop seems to get busier every night! We are pleased that many of you have made Renaissance your evening hang out, and we are grateful for the relationships we are making along the way.

As the wine bar portion of the business grows, we are continually searching for top-notch, interesting, and affordable wines to make your wine experience here more pleasurable.

Recently, a group of regulars opened up a bottle of the 2006 Pascual Toso Malbec to enjoy at the shop. We were all amazed at the bold beauty brought forth through flavors of smoky plumb, boysenberry, and spiced clove. This wine seemed to be the perfect compliment to the Hercules pizza from Garlic Jim’s, and the friendly game of Cribbage enjoyed by everyone hanging around the shop (we do occasionally keep it simple).

At only $12.25 a bottle, we understand why Wine Enthusiasts named this Malbec the #1 Best Buy of 2007! In fact, we liked the wine so much that we decided to feature it in this week’s tasting of South American terrior. Thank you to everyone who made the night such a memorable one. And for all of you who were not here, be reminded of how much fun you miss when you’re away!”

Check back soon for more updates!

After the wonderful success of the Orenco Station Manor House Suites over the last year, Mark and Leisa agreed that it was time to let their dream grow even more. Over the last three months, they have created two more plush, luxurious rooms to accommodate the executives that stay at the Manor House on a regular basis, as well as those staying for the first time. Both rooms have upper views of the Orenco Station neighborhood as well as full baths in each. The privacy, comfort and quality of the first two Suites remains the same.

In an effort to put the convenience of the business traveller first, Orenco Manor House now offers a fully functioning common area Business Center for guest use. The Business Center includes a private entrance, color printer, fax machine, additional television, and marble fireplace. Free wireless internet access is standard in both the Business Center and all Suites.

No one says it better than the guests themselves:

“The Suites are quiet, peaceful, extremely comfortable and a refreshing escape from the typical grind of business travel! This really is my home away from home and is as good as it gets if you are on the road. I look forward to visiting several times a month!”
Diana S., Intel
“We had such a great stay! Thank you so much-the room was perfect.”
T. & B. Hough
“My client loved the suites; he much prefers your arrangement to a boring corporate hotel. He has spent many days touring the back country on his bike, staying at bed and breakfasts all over Europe. He was dazzled!”
Karen W., Fairchild
“I just wanted to say thanks again. My son loved his stay and he raved about the beds! He hadn’t had a decent night’s sleep in forever and plans on duplicating them when he gets home! They were most appreciative of the movies in the room. You apparently thought of everything!”
Marylin H.

From the time guests get to the webpage (www.orencomanor.com) to the time they check out, it is obvious that the overall experience has convenience and simplicity in mind. Guests can tour the suites online, book their stay online and effortlessly pay online. Once the booking is confirmed, guests receive a door access code and may come and go during their stay as they please. Once they arrive, guests don’t have to look very far to find everything they might need. Within an arm’s reach, guests have access to three restaurants, Starbucks, New Seasons Market and much, much more.

Please take a moment to peruse the updated site and to take a peek at the newest additions to the Orenco Station Manor House Suites!