Travel Routes and Travel Tips
Flying into Eugene, Oregon
The following airlines fly into Eugene (EUG):
United Airlines
Delta Airlines
Allegiant Air
Alaska Airlines
American Airlines
US Airways
Airport Pick-up is not available. Transportation is approximately 40-45 minutes and around a $40-$50 cab ride. Attendees are encouraged to carpool. Our Facebook group is a great resource.
Driving Directions From Portland
Driving Directions From Portland, Oregon to the Tipi Village Retreat (2 hrs. without traffic. There seems to be tons of traffic on Fridays leaving Portland, please leave with ample time. Each year we have people that arrive late.)
1. From Portland take I-5 South approx. 80 miles to Exit 216 (OR-228 E)
2. Turn left onto OR-228 E. Follow OR-228 E through Brownsville and Crawfordsville.
3. On the other side of Crawfordsville, turn right onto Brush Creek Rd., which turns into Marcola Rd. at the county line.
4. After approx. 13 mi. turn left onto Paschelke Rd. for approx 1.3 miles
5. Turn left onto Wendling Rd.
6. Look for the wooden Tipi Village Retreat sign on the left after approx. 2 miles.
7. Turn into the driveway and cross the wooden bridge.
8. The Tipi Village Retreat is on the right.
9. When you pull in follow the drive into the forested area for parking.
Driving from Bend
From Bend, Oregon to the Tipi Village Retreat (2.5 hrs. without traffic)
1. Take Hwy. 20 W for approx. 95 miles to Sweethome
2. Turn Left on OR-228 W/ Holley Rd.
3. After 7.8 mi. turn left onto Brush Creek Rd., which turns into Marcola Rd. at the county line.
4. After about 13 mi. turn left onto Paschelke Rd.
5. Continue on Paschelke Rd. for about 1.5 miles.
6. Turn Left on Wendling Rd.
7. Continue on Wendling Rd for approx 2 miles. Keep your eyes open for a wooden sign that says the Tipi Village Retreat on the left.
8. Pull in the driveway and cross the wooden bridge. The Tipi Village Retreat will be on the right.
9. Continue up the drive into the forest, where you will find space for parking.
Please give yourself extra driving time. Each year one or two guests end up getting stuck in the Portland-Salem traffic or get stuck behind a slow-moving vehicle going over the pass from Bend. The Opening Circle begins promptly at 5:00 pm on the first evening.
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