THANKS FOR PARTICIPATING IN HELLRAISeR!
We had a great time celebrating the wild lands and waters of NE Oregon with you. If you won an auction item, it will be mailed out within the next two weeks. The Golden Raffle ticket winner has been notified.
Greater Hells Canyon Council
invites you to
A night of fundraising and advocacy for for the wild lands and waters of NE Oregon
time & location
Saturday, April 13 at 5pm
Rossi Farms
3839 NE 122nd Ave
Portland, OR
Social Hour | Dinner | Live Auction | Keynote
ABOUT THE EVENT
Become a Hellraiser for NE Oregon’s wild lands, waters, and habitats!
The return of our flagship Portland event will include an energizing live auction, a delicious meal prepared by the award-winning team of chefs at Cafe Olli, and an inspiring keynote presentation by Marina Richie, this year's John Burroughs Medal winner!
We can't wait to raise hell with you!
Golden Raffle & Online Auction
How it works: This year's Hellraiser includes a Golden Raffle. We sell just 99 tickets at $100 each. The winner can select from one of the four featured auction prizes: A 5-night rafting trip in Hells Canyon, a 3-night stay at Good Bear Ranch in the Elkhorn Mountains outside of Baker City, a 3-night stay at Barking Mad Farm in Enterprise at the foot of the Wallowa Mountains, or a 2-night stay at Lake Creek Lodge on the Metolius River. You do not need to be at the event to win.
One of these featured packages below will go to the Golden Raffle winner on April 13th (click here to purchase tickets). The remaining packages will be raffled off LIVE at Hellraiser.
Our Online Auction will run from April 4th to 15th and include online-only opportunities to bid on amazing lodging stays, outdoor gear, and entertainment passes! Browse the catalog here and check back frequently as more items are added.
We are honored to work with so many individuals and businesses who support our work in the Greater Hells Canyon Region.
5 day rafting trip for 2 in hells canyon with OARS
Marking the border between Idaho and Oregon, Idaho's Hells Canyon plunges to depths of nearly 8,000 feet between the Seven Devils range to the east and Oregon's rim country to the west. Through this tremendous gorge, the Snake River's warm, clear waters yield some of the best big waves and whitewater rapids in the U.S. Northwest.
In calmer sections, the Snake River serves up great Idaho fishing opportunities. Hells Canyon's watery bliss is matched by its stunning rockscapes and the intriguing remnants of past inhabitants, creating a rich river adventure that's hard to beat. Warm weather, warm water, and fun rapids make this a great trip for kids, parents, and grandparents of nearly any age. Restrictions apply.
3 Nights at Good Bear Ranch for up to 10 people
This one-of-a-kind log home tucked into the base of the Elkhorn Mountains is located on 250 acres bordered by the Wallowa Whitman National Forest. Grab this 3 night getaway in this gorgeous home that sleeps 8 with a gourmet kitchen, pool table, and incredible views. Close to the Elkhorn Crest trailheads with shuttle access options. Restrictions apply.
3 Nights at Barking Mad Farm for 2 people
Come see what makes spring so special in the heart of the Wallowas. Barking Mad Farm combines the quiet serenity of the gorgeous Wallowa Mountains with a fantastic lodging experience in a restored farmhouse that gives you the best of outdoor wonder and indoor comfort. Close to Wallowa Lake and trailheads into the Eagle Cap Wilderness, as well as many dining options in Enterprise including Terminal Gravity.
Unwind from a long day of hiking or exploring with a rejuvenating sauna session. Redd Sauna will deliver its mobile sauna to Barking Mad Farm for two consecutive days of your stay.
This stay also Includes one-on-one time with Emily Cain (Executive Director of Greater Hells Canyon Council) and Rob Klavins (NE Oregon Field Coordinator for Oregon Wild). Prepare your questions about environmental topics in NE Oregon and chat with the experts over one of Emily's famous Barking Mad Farm breakfasts or happy hour on the porch! Restrictions apply.
2 nights at Lake Creek Lodge on the Metolius River for 4 people
Lake Creek Lodge is home to historic cabins on a beautiful property along the Metolius River. Enjoy a 2-night stay in a 2-bedroom historic cabin, an on-site restaurant, bar, coffee bar, and a cozy lodge with roaring fires inside and out. Beyond the property lies the picturesque community of Camp Sherman and miles of trails on the Metolius River to hike and explore.
Keynote Speaker Marina Richie
Marina Richie is the author of Halcyon Journey, In Search of the Belted Kingfisher, winner of the 2024 John Burroughs Medal for distinguished natural history writing, as well as a 2022 National Outdoor Book Award and a 2022 Foreword Indies Award.
Marina is a celebrated nature writer and environmental activist living in Bend, Oregon. Her writing seeks to bridge the divide separating people from nature through prose and poetry, focused on finding kinship with nature and protecting wildlands and waters.
Marina is particularly drawn to kingfishers, free-flowing rivers, ancient forests, waterfalls, alpine wildflowers, rocky coasts, and roadless areas. A hiker, backpacker, and birder, she also tends a pollinator and bird-friendly yard. She is currently writing a series of essays for Oregon Wild’s 50th anniversary, writing for the Refugia of the Blue Mountains art/prose exhibit, and working on a new book - and we can't wait to hear from her at this year's event!
Dinner Prepared by Cafe Olli
We choose our partners with immense care and are thrilled to announce that Portland restaurant, Cafe Olli will be serving up a beautifully curated, family-style meal made from locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.
Cafe Olli is committed to environmentally sustainable practices, sourcing their food from local farmers and preparing as much of their food in-house as possible - this includes their breads, pastas and much more! Cafe Olli was featured in The New York Times's "2023 Restaurant List: The 50 places in the United States that we’re most excited about right now" and many of their staff came from the well-known Portland restaurant Ava Gene’s to form the employee-owned, success story that is Cafe Olli.
Learn more about Cafe Olli’s commitment to sustainability on their website.
