Mountain Style Lodge with stunning view of woods and creek, close to downtown.

About Charlie and Dianne Gluskoter

Dianne and Charlie have lived in the foothills of the coast range, 15 miles west of McMinnville since 1980. We built our home and a pottery studio here on a five acre site overlooking the Willamette Valley. Charlie has been a studio potter for forty years. Dianne has also spent time working in the arts, first as a director of one of the local art galleries, then as a director of gallery sales in Portland. In addition to this we have spent the last 25 years purchasing and fixing up older classic homes. Charlie did the structural work while Dianne helped with the organization, and planning. We have retired from the building trades, but still keep an active hand in our pottery and knitting interests. Living out in the country has trained us to be do- it- yourselfers. Dianne has raised chickens for eggs, sheep for wool, and tends a garden for vegetables. I harvest wood for heat from our 25 acre tree farm. I spend a lot of time doing maintenance on our houses. I also enjoy wood working and like to try my hand at making furniture when needed. We both enjoy the outdoor opportunities this area has to offer. We love to kayak on coastal rivers, and mountain lakes. We enjoy camping and hiking in the cascades,and at the coast. We also like to take time out for the great bicycle rides available here. There are many lightly traveled roads, with just enough hills to keep them interesting. You can't ride far without passing several wineries. The tasting opportunities are plentiful. We have raised two children who are almost out of the nest.

Charlie and Dianne Gluskoter purchased this Lodge in 2014

Why Charlie and Dianne Gluskoter chose McMinnville

Coming from the country we really liked the natural woody environment this property provides. What is really great is that it is so close to downtown McMinnville's 3rd street business district. A short walk away are nearly 25 restaurants, brew pubs, live theatre, and fine wine tasting rooms. In addition to this the public pool and library are just as close. But when you get back and come through the entrance you feel like you have just stepped into a very cozy mountain lodge. Out in back a creek winds across a meadow dotted with ash trees. On the high ground towering fir trees surround the house. Birds are plentiful, and deer are often seen.

What makes this Lodge unique

This is a rare property to find so close in to a business district. At nearly two acres it is unseen from the road and is very private and quiet. The large scale trees, oaks, firs, and ash, lend to the peaceful nature of this home. A full bank of floor to ceiling windows looks out onto the creek and woods, bringing the outside inside. The inside walls of the house are paneled with beautiful cedar siding. The east end of the house is dominated by a huge rock fireplace, which further enhances the lodge style. The main room has a beautiful hickory floor which extends into the kitchen. Three of the four bedrooms are downstairs. Each one has its own set of french doors, and they have the same beautiful view as the main room upstairs. Each bedrooms has its own bathroom. The fourth bedroom is at the other end of the house. while it is attached to the main space, it feels like a separate cabin in the woods. It has cedar walls, cathedral ceiling, large windows, with a view of the creek and woods. It has a separate sleeping nook with a twin bed, in addition to the queen size bed in the main room. There is also a separate kitchenette and a private entrance. The kitchen is large and airy, and has the capacity to serve a large group. The hickory cabinets and floor lend the kitchen a warm homey feel.