Cultivating Stewardship and Community Resiliency
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | The Ruins, 13 Railroad St., Hood River
Join us for a full-day, interactive summit designed to strengthen connections, foster collaboration, and explore how we can build a more resilient and stewardship-focused future for tourism in the Columbia Gorge.
This is a community gathering for anyone who calls the Gorge home or works to ensure a sustainable future of the region.
We welcome anyone involved in the Gorge tourism ecosystem — from Troutdale to Goldendale and everywhere in between — including:
- Tourism-related businesses: lodging, tours, transport, food & beverage
- Land managers, stewards, and conservation orgs
- Local governments and economic development leaders
- Outdoor recreation, trail, accessibility, and equity advocates
- Cultural organizations, service providers, and leaders
- Community leaders including elected and non-elected positions
Whether you’re new to the Gorge or a longtime contributor to these conversations, your voice matters.
What to Expect
- Updates from the Columbia Gorge Tourism Alliance on recent accomplishments and the future of work ahead for the Gorge
- Interactive activities designed to share stories with impact, guide solutions-based conversations, and open creative networking
- Opportunities to connect with local leaders, innovators, and changemakers
- A focus on stewardship, sustainability, and shared solutions
- Coffee, lunch, and meaningful conversation all included
Full day schedule including Tuesday evening networking to be released in mid-April.”
Tickets are $60 and include all activities, coffee, and lunch. There is a small service fee for online tickets. Please eat breakfast before you arrive (or bring it and any snacks with you).
If cost is a limiting factor or if you were recently laid off, inquire with angie@columbiagorgetourismalliance.org for one of a limited number of equity scholarships.
Please register in advance for the full experience. Day-of registration may be available but signing up now keeps you updated with all opportunities.
Interested in Sponsoring?
Want to get your organization in front of the Gorge tourism community? Let’s talk! Reach out to event producer Angie Marie: angie@columbiagorgetourismalliance.org
Questions? Email angie@columbiagorgetourismalliance.org