Gleneden Beach, Ore. - On June 1, the Salishan Lodge and Golf Resort will officially unveil a comprehensive renovation aimed at restoring the property's natural elegance and adding modern upgrades. The year-long, multimillion-dollar project followed the resort's purchase by Eugene, Ore.-based Spring Capital Group. Renovations include major enhancements to guest facilities, dining options and landscaping, as well as a complete renovation of the renowned links-style golf course.
A Comprehensive Renovation
Throughout the 750-acre resort, major changes, improvements and minor touches are abundant. Changes include:
-- Covered walkways restored with 125,000 board-feet of cedar and
illuminated;
-- Roads and parking areas repaired, repaved and sealed;
-- The main lodge and several guestroom units repainted in warm exterior
colors;
-- Shake rooftops refurbished with fresh cedar.
Revitalized Dining Selections
The renovation upgraded existing restaurants, revived old favorites and introduced new ones.
The Salishan Dining Room features a new cooking line, a private dining area and in the foyer, a temperature-controlled, 750-bottle wine showcase.
The resort's Wine Cellar now hosts its own private dining area and holds more than 10,000 bottles, including a broad selection of fine Northwest vintages.
The Sun Room Restaurant, previously converted to a gift shop by previous owners, has returned with a unique approach to casual dining.
The new Club House bar and grill offers hearty dining from the newly renovated pro shop.
To preserve the golf course's status as one of the Northwest's finest, Spring Capital brought in Oregon golf legend Peter Jacobsen and his design firm, Jacobsen Hardy Golf Course Design, to execute a three-million-dollar renovation, including:
-- Rebuilt greens;
-- Repositioned bunkers to emphasize strategy;
-- Improved turf conditions;
-- Layout changes for improved playability;
-- New drainage systems to enable year-round play;
-- Enhanced views and aesthetics.
Guest Amenities
Guest rooms and facilities received a number of enhancements, including:
-- High-speed Internet in all rooms;
-- Improved in-room lighting;
-- Completely refurbished suites;
-- A fully renovated gift shop;
-- New, state-of-the-art fitness equipment;
-- Dehumidifier systems for the fitness center and swimming pool areas.
The Shops at Salishan
Several measures were taken to better integrate the adjacent Shops at Salishan marketplace with the resort while enriching the shopping experience:
-- A new deli and upscale wine bar were added;
-- The return of the nationally known Lawrence Gallery;
-- Improved lighting and landscaping;
-- New awnings, siding and grand entryways;
-- A stone fireplace in the central courtyard.
A Natural Approach to Landscaping
Portland's Teufel Nursery was contracted to restore the resort's landscaping with an emphasis on native plants. The original landscape designs, as drawn up by the late Barbara Feely, have helped guide the renovation.
Improved Accommodations for Events
The former Cedar Tree Restaurant has been converted into a meeting room with capacity for 105 guests and overlooks pristine Siletz Bay. In addition, a renovated business center and new Internet Cafe support work-minded travelers.
