Inside Timberline Lodge - Masterfull Wood, Metal and Stonework

Only the exterior of Timberline Lodge was used in Stanley Kubrick's movie The Shining. So unless you've visited here, you probably don't now just how amazing it is inside!
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[@IntrepidMilo]

That place is amazing. Modern building cannot hold a candle to the beauty of the hotel. The woodwork, the fireplace, the metalwork all of it is stunningly beautiful.

[@MobileInstinct2]

I notice something new every time I go there too. So amazing!

[@Debbzvanventure]

Man. They dont make things like that anymore. Beautiful!

[@indridcold8433]

It can be seen in everything people do today. Mediocrity is the order of the day. Look at the woeful state of automobiles. They were once an object of intense pride. Today, they are appliances no different than a dishwasher. The few people that try to make the ugly, bland, soul sucking, automobiles some sort of an object of pride get a lot of hate from the appliance drivers. However, if someone wants to change the bland, lack luster, ugly, houses of today, they get praise. I do not understand that. With so much ugliness in the world today, even making a pen an object of pride by making it beautiful should be appreciated and respected.

[@dianebrown075]

Us Oregonians are proud of our Timberline Lodge

[@vgernyc]

A wonderful place that will want you to stay for-ever, and ever, and ever...

[@bluesky4385]

I use to like to go out to Timberline when I lived in Portland, whenever I felt a need to get out of the city. Which became more and more and eventually I moved away. Whenever relatives would visit me the Mt Hood area including Timberline, was always on the top of my list as where I would take them. It's a beautiful building in a beautiful setting. Well worth a visit.

[@AAMPictures]

I first walked through those doors in 2015 as a traveler from Kansas. The last time I walked out of those doors was in January of 2018. I ended up working in the kitchen and living in the employee locker room (for a couple months)... Part of my heart belongs to Mama Hood and Timberline Lodge.

[@duncandmcgrath6290]

What mastery of engineering! Thank you so much for the tour .

[@gerardoteruya6192]

I used to work there. Watching this video brought me so many memories.

[@bigdawg1944]

Thanks for the informative video. I'll never make it there so I REALLY appreciate seeing the lodge. Keep up the great videos, I really enjoy them.

[@MobileInstinct2]

Of course!

[@SmallWonda]

Oh that was great - I really missed something when I took my folks' there some years back, had no idea we could have gone in, had a welcome cuppa and seen something quite incredible! We did see Crater Lake swathed in a fall snowfall which was very special... Happy & safe travels... 👍🥂🦘🐾😎

[@indridcold8433]

What incredible architecture, inside and out! I can see why it was selected to be the exterior model of the Overlook Hotel in the motion picture, "The Shining." The building is a work of art. I would venture to say, it is a monument and a landmark.

[@stvbrsn]

The detail and beauty of that woodland animal mosaic… all for a drinking fountain. Awesome.

[@SueGirling68]

Hi, that is such a stunning location, I love all of the wood especially the newel post animals, beautiful. Thanks for sharing. x

[@lorikirkwood5414]

I must add to this. I lived near enough to Timberline Lodge to go often from childhood, summer and winter. I was born in 1951. I spent my honeymoon night there, but only 1 night because someone had reserved the entire lodge after that! Everything in Timberline Lodge was made by hand (1936-1938 to give people jobs in the Big Depression); all the iron work, all the furniture, all the woodcarving, hand woven fabric on all the chairs, handmade rugs on the floors, handwoven giant draperies on the windows. The rugs, drapes and upholstery were replaced again with handwoven fabric and handmade rugs around the late 1970's. My husband worked for a short while in Portland repairing older peoples' homes for free in the early 1970's, and we actually met Orion B. Dawson (who was the designer and overseer for the wrought iron in the lodge) when my husband worked on his house!!! What a wonderful experience. He also did the wood relief carving such as is shown in this video of the oxen and covered wagons going over the Oregon Trail. He gave us lessons in wood carving for free! He also gave us some blueprints of the work he designed. We were wowed! His wife played in the Portland Symphony and taught violin. She gave us free violin lessons. A wonderful, wonderful couple.

[@lorikirkwood5414]

I must correct my comment concerning the wood relief carving. While Orion B. Dawson did this kind of carving, the carving at Timberline Lodge was done by someone else. He may not have designed the wrought iron work, it seems, but he did oversee all of the wrought iron work. Many, many people participated in the artistry in Timberline Lodge.

[@richardkarl2238]

Thanks for sharing all the history and beauty of this great place to visit. Restaurant looks amazing with the carvings and beams...what a wonderful place to plan a ski trip. Bonus the exterior was for The Shining - my all-time favorite movie!

[@starkconplays]

Snow? So glad I don’t have to worry about that for a while lol

[@indridcold8433]

We just passed by last week. There was snow there. There was snow from Oregon to just past Yellowstone. But it is May 2021 right now. I wanted to stop to take some pictures, but was on the job. Work will not pay for a side trip.

[@sissypickmybrain]

I love the old thick beautiful wood they used.. Fantastic tour thank you Chris..

[@kathycagg6531]

Thank you for the beautiful camera work, Chris!

[@Hip48Xn3]

Now days, the fireplace wouldn't be made from railroad ties. they would be cheap castings made in China.

[@indridcold8433]

It would not even be that. What do you think it is, 1990? Today, it would be particle board with a cheap printed laminate. The logs would by styrofoam spray painted in Earth tones with sparkly red paint in the cracks. The fire would be some cheap, red, lamp over the fake logs but recessed above the fake fireplace opening so the LEDs can not be seen. The mantel would be made of blow molded plastic, made in China of course. The brick that is supposed to contain the fire and goes all the way up to the chimney is just printed paper over particle board. The fireplace utensils that are supossed to be used to move real logs, sweep ashes, and the such, are made of cheap, hollow, rolled, sheet metal, made in China of course. The American flag over the mantel is made in Hong Kong, which is China anyway, but it makes the supply company feel better. The check in counter is made of particle board with a sheet plastic top that is made to sort of resemble something vaguely like marble. The check in desk attendant is a teenager on work release wearing a tuxedo print T- shirt, black jeans, and an ankle monitoring device. The bellhop is a prostitute on probation. The bartender is some homeless guy that lives in his broken down camper that is parked in the parking lot. As for the parking valet, there is no parking valet. You just gave your keys to a car thief.

[@theirishprincess7110]

What a beautiful place! I love the wood and the art work! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@kailanistegehuis2460]

Beautiful. I’ll be snowboarding at timberline for the very first time on the 18th of this month. Super excited to check this place out!

[@tillyriata7410]

Gorgeous place! Love that fireplace!

[@poison_ivy7099]

Omg the shining is my favourite Stephen king movie. Sooo happy you did this video lol

[@noeyoga8817]

What a beautiful place!! Thanks for showing us around!! Hopefully one day I can go there and see for myself!!

[@boitoiful]

So glad you took us here Chris. Beautiful and informative vid. I can't wait to visit there. Thanks, J

[@sharondoner2569]

Very lovely tour we are sitting in the lodge right now having a beer watching your video and then we will go and look for ourselves!

[@km0999]

I've been there in 2008. And stick impressed by the beauty if the place. Greetings from Hamburg / Germany

[@garrisonh]

The "overlook" or "Stanley Hotel" in Colorado was the actual hotel that inspired Steven King. But this is a great historical resort hotel and a fine video !

[@wanderingwiers1005]

Originally yes, but the movie took inspiration from timberline, it’s on a big plaqe in the lower lodge, not shown here, the inside filming for the movie was in Colorado tho ya

[@lindamesa4941]

Wow that was great Chris thank you for sharing that with us!

[@jamiej.tilleyphotographyar5177]

Wow, what a beautifully crafted place! I was up there twice to see the mountain, but we never went into the lodge. Next time for sure. Thanks for the tour!

[@MobileInstinct2]

Good food too!

[@interestingtimes6439]

Hi Chris - What an awesome place!!! Thanks for taking us along.

[@joea.8007]

You sure do get around! I really enjoy seeing all the places you visit. Great filming - you capture a lot in a few short minutes! I was hoping you would have shared ( not literally ) what you had for dinner. :)

[@hazevthewolf178]

Great video, Chris. The Timberline just landed on my bucket list. I'll enjoy the view whilst sitting inside and enjoying a beer.

[@s70driver2005]

Love this place. I've been there 3 times but haven't stayed there yet. It's a little pricey but such a beauty.

[@Steven-vo8tk]

Beautiful lodge. Great job showing it.

[@davejuergens294]

FDR WAS TRULY A BLESSING TO OUR COUNTRY DURING A TROUBLING TIME

[@rumrunner1756]

Great video. Loved the floors too. Quickly approaching 100 years old and still a marvel of the construction industry. 👍☮️

[@annmiller6480]

It's easy to see that place was definitely built to withstand the elements. And the builders recycling materials with potential? A stroke of genius on their part! Such skill and dedication is ridiculously hard to find these days. Much respect from Roseburg.

[@galememeeof6688]

Amazing place with a lot of history. Thanks for showing us this unique place. It is awesome.

[@dezertraider]

Fantastic! Great video,STay well,Safe travels

[@sylviamaxwell504]

Beautiful craftsmanship! 🎈♥️🎉

[@simonvance8054]

Went there in '16, absolutely amazing place. Stunning workmanship! I have photos but the video is great, thanks for reminding me!..

[@ihl8608]

I've been there three times and i love it

[@frehleyrox]

Beautiful. The interior of the fictional Overlook was modeled after the Ahwahnee hotel in Yosimite California. When I saw the interior of that gorgeous hotel, not only was I taken aback by its beauty, but amazed at how much it resembled the fictional Overlook that was built on a UK soundstage.

[@robertwilletts4122]

My favourite place i visited when i was in Portland Oregon.

[@beverlyweeden9759]

Absolutely amazing..!!.that wood really makes the hotel beautiful..rank for all your interesting videos..

[@luiscarlosencina2697]

Nice to meet you on your block.....thanks men......and merci.......🎖

[@TimberHillRedboneDogs]

This place is amazing!! Loved it!

[@mysticangells]

Amazing place .. Thanks for taking us with you 🤗

[@Defender-Guy]

Timberline Lodge is enchanting. My wife & I have stayed there many times, each time I discover something new & cool, about it. Did you find the Blue Ox bar?

[@paulstan9828]

Boy that is a beautiful place. Everything about it is massive. That would be a fun place to stay at.

[@kelliehogan8110]

Hey Chris...LOVE YOUR CHANNEL ! THANK YOU FOR SHARING ALL YOUR ADVENTURES WITH US 😀 THANK YOU FOR GIVING US THE HISTORY / INFO PERTAINING TO EACH LOCATION...SAFE TRAVELS LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR NEXT VIDEO AS ALWAYS ! KELLIE FROM DETROIT, MI 😀👍❤

[@andytaylor5476]

It was built in just 15 monrhs by the Works Progress Administration. Franklin Roosevelt started the WPA as a way to create jobs during the Depression. Recent Italian immagtants who were skilled artisans in wood crafting did mucj of the woodwork. I was there in 1991 and forgot huw beautiful it is.

[@treetoptroubadour]

Great video! Thank you!🙌

[@Schnupp911]

Good job on the tour just left the lodge my first time seeing it

[@theparrotrescuer3042]

Well done...thank you

[@MikeBMW]

Nice vid and, indeed, amazing woodwork. Thanks! :) However, I always thought the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, CO was the inspiration for The Shining? Oh, hey! If you haven't been there, a great idea for a new vid! I've visited and there are a lot of Shining related memorabilia. :)

[@MobileInstinct2]

Yup! The Stanley was where Stephen King stayed and came up with the idea for The Shining. The movie was 99% a built set in England with a helicopter shot of The Timberline used only in the very beginning.

[@MikeBMW]

@@MobileInstinct2 Cool stuff, and you continue to provide great videos! I love both your channels and I thank you! :)

[@nicksss1843]

Very much like Bright Angel Lodge at the Grand Canyon. Thank you from England for all your videos! Keep up the great work!

[@MobileInstinct2]

I ll have to check that one out, never been there

[@paulsmith9341]

WOW! I never knew what a beautiful place this hotel is.

[@sauceyeti4381]

"Did they tell you anything in Denver about the tragedy we had in 1970"

[@joycesmith3259]

Wow what a place so beautiful

[@paigelee6321]

Amazing and beautiful place ❤️✌🏻😊 thank you for sharing

[@IKCS1]

Wow very interesting thanks Chris for the tour never knew what it was like in the inside of the real Lodge that was shown as the exterior in the Shining movie it was cool to be inside and see the real life of what goes on thanks again.

[@MobileInstinct2]

I agree! Very different inside haha

[@carlkrebs1]

actually debbz we do still build homes and lodges exactly the same quality as this lodge . there are still timber framers , stone masons , wood and stone masons , wood carvers that will build you a home or lodge with this sort of quality . its not cheap in price but very elegant in its construction . if you are willing to pay the price .

[@Wrench245]

That fireplace is amazing. It begs to be sat in front of after a long day of skiing with a cup of brandy laced coffee. Did find out about the mods to the Pet Sematary Peterbilt truck, I think you'll find them a tad disappointing.

[@williamlynnroden]

That is one Hugh place!

[@heretic9999]

Cant wait to go to Oregon again

[@rickdrais9737]

Really nice. Lots of details. I wish you had shown a few of the awesome views of the top of the mountain though...

[@sherrymccormack1691]

Thank you

[@Someonesaidthis]

How can you caretake these beautiful lodges when they are off season?? Id love tooooo..

[@bonniekaye]

*Beautiful!* 🌹

[@crujones4046]

They used to have a giant marble run encased in glass there that was my favorite part of the lodge when I was a kid but it has been taken out since.

[@NoahE01]

If your a Shining fan, which would you rather travel to, this hotel, the Ahwahnee hotel, or the Stanley Hotel? ... or all 3

[@jefferyronson8950]

I used to live in Portland so I visited this place many times.

[@Nike2141]

The rest of the movie "The shining" was filmed at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Co. It's a beautiful as well.

[@kvdme]

Skied there in 78. You could not see half the building. My grandkids ski there. Daughter ski instructor there

[@tmntforever2684]

Book me a room now Chris it's beautiful!

[@kirkpencil1791]

In 1974 Stephen king stayed at the Stanley hotel in Colorado where he was inspired to write the shining!

[@indridcold8433]

The Stanley in Estes Park, Colorado is the original Grand Overlook Hotel inspiration that King used. For the Kubrick motion picture, the exterior was inspired by The Timberline Lodge on the base of Mount Hood, featured in this video. For the interior of the Kubrick version of the Grand Overlook Hotel, the inspiration came from The Magestic of Yosemite. The three hotels are the unholy trinity that make The Grand Overlook Hotel. Stephan King's television miniseries, "The Shining," also features, The Stanley Hotel for The Overlook. The Stanley and The Magestic at Yosemite are supposed to be actually haunted. Please remember to stay at Room 217. Remember that Room 237 does not exist in the Magestic at Yosemite. Either way, do not try to write a novel in any of the three hotels after having stopped drinking five months earlier. You may wind up, "correcting," your spouse.

[@swapzilla1012]

Welcome to the Overlook Mr.Torrence!

[@heathgeraghty1545]

Incredible

[@FirstnameLamename]

Thankfully, a great video on youtube with no down votes, sheesh.

[@MelancoliaI]

The WPA really was a high ground for human achievement, on par with the Pyramids and other wonders of the ancient world.

[@joegaskill8742]

5 stars good Sir!!

[@gingercat7925]

I went there several times growing up, the last time was twenty years ago.

[@BeautifuLakesStreamsBiologists]

Grandpa worked on the stonework, so my soul is here.

[@joeschmoe4030]

If you are heading south via I5, just south of Salem, Enchanted Forest, an old school road side attraction is worth the stop.

[@banjoist123]

I'm guessing probably a WPA project, especially if Roosevelt presided over the opening. In the height of the depression, Roosevelt made the bold move of dealing with massive unemployment by putting people to work on government projects. It was responsible for everything from roads and bridges to beautiful lodges and park buildings.

[@bigjoeangel]

Just watched the Shining and noticed in the credits Timberline Lodge, so I thought I'd have a look. It makes sense that the Overlook is based on the outside only, the interior does not look right at all.

[@paulwhetstone0473]

Great relaxing tour and photography: I was just there this July 1, 2023 skiing the Palmer Field, the only slope available throughout the Summer months in North America. BTW, Timberline Lodge is what can happen through great presidential leadership and redistribution of national wealth for the benefits ordinary people.

[@elsoplaveleros]

you always been the exploreitor mr Instinct... (sorry bad gramamry)

[@sherrymccormack1691]

Love you

[@generalzod7959]

I've been wondering what that place looked like for a while.

[@popculturevegan]

Badass

[@graceysladea7950]

I love the Simpsons parody. "No tv and no beer make homer something something"😃

[@kurtislawler984]

What did you have to eat?

[@jhiopaulobalingit1925]

did you manage to find jack torrance remaining corpse?

[@damnu8089]

Should have went through the front door that's where the big knockers are

[@mula3038]

I went here without realizing it was the hotel lol

[@motsad29]

im in seattel i what to mt hood with my dad :((((( i misse dat place

[@sauceyeti4381]

I'm not taking the responsibility of taking care of that hotel over the winter....

[@ernestoescobar1967]

Is there a caretaker opening there lol

[@glesioferreira9872]

If only the exterior of these Hotel was used to make SHINE,have no sense visit their interior...Off course...