By Oliver Stoller Smith
The Mountain Times
In a busy world filled with work and responsibility, you may find yourself longing for a refreshing distraction. Timberline Lodge and OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital have come together to provide just that — the opportunity to enjoy an event full of musical reverie — at Timberline Daydream.
Historic Timberline Lodge hosts and produces Timberline Daydream, inviting folks to celebrate the end of summer on Sunday, Sept 1st. The annual music festival is FREE with a suggested donation of $10 – $20 per person. All proceeds from sponsorships, the silent auction, and the encouraged donations go directly to Doernbecher. Last year, Timberline Daydream raised nearly $200,000.
Speaking of last year’s Daydream, Dr. Dana Braner, Doernbecher’s Physician-in-Chief, said, “I smile when I think of that incredibly inspiring day on Mt. Hood where over 4,000 people came together to celebrate music, joy, and Doernbecher. It’s amazing to see what happens when our community joins together.”
Kicking off Timberline Daydream bright and early is an Enduro Bike Race presented by Gresham Subaru and produced by Race Cascadia. Registration is online, open to folks of all ages, and costs $130 per person. Racers in various age and gender categories with the fastest times will receive a cash prize. On top of that, racers are also encouraged to have fun by wearing costumes — hit costumes from last year included some racers dressed in ironically formal attire and one as the iconic and patriotic Uncle Sam.
Continue the fun at the amphitheater, just a short walk from the lodge. Music starts at noon and lasts until about 5pm, rain or shine. This year’s line-up features interactive and dynamic bands that get the crowd involved. Tony Smiley, aka “the Loop Ninja,” whose one-man set was a fan-favorite last year, is back with his energetic and engaging mash-ups. The Builders and the Butchers brand of folk-rock is best served live, encouraging the crowd to sing-along. The Red Light Romeos and Hit Machine round out the lively music festival — respectively covering hits from the 60s to the 70s and contemporary hits from the 70s onward. All four of these bands are local, originating in the Pacific Northwest.
The silent auction will be held on the back patio of the lodge where bidders can win items like custom-branded Daydream ON3P skis, an overnight vineyard stay at Stoller Family Estate, a Hood River Distillers tasting package and more. 100% of the money spent at the silent auction goes to Doernbecher.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase on the back patio, and Timberline’s other restaurants will also be open during Daydream.
Timberline Daydream is the ultimate event of the summer on Mt. Hood. The best part of the time spent at Timberline Daydream is that all proceeds go to a good and fulfilling cause.
A Level One trauma center and home of the largest pediatric intensive care unit in Oregon, OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital has provided hope and healing to children and families in the Pacific Northwest for nearly 100 years.
“Doernbecher does not turn any child away. However, they could not be so accessible without community support,” Timberline’s Marketing Director John Burton said. “That’s why this event is so important. Timberline Daydream is an opportunity for folks to support an incredible cause and have a great time while doing so!”
Timberline Daydream is presented by Columbia and Sorel. The bike race is presented by Gresham Subaru. Sponsoring at the diamond level is Bremik Construction. Sponsoring at the gold level are the Graybeal and Fisher Families. Silver sponsors include Carson, Moss Adams, Pacific Seafood, and Philips & Company. Bronze sponsors include Becker Capital, Oregon Screen Impressions, and Skylab Architecture.
For more information about Timberline Daydream, visit www.timberlinelodge.com.