The Bed and Breakfast Program of First Unitarian Church provides Unitarian Universalist travelers short-term stays in the homes of congregants for a modest financial contribution to the church. Visitors are hosted in a variety of accommodations across the Portland metropolitan area including charming older homes, contemporary homes in wooded suburbs, and newer condominiums near downtown.  Most host homes are near Portland’s excellent public transit system.

Portland has a vibrant  city center with cultural and shopping areas well served by buses, streetcars, and light rail linking downtown to the Airport, Portland State University, Willamette Riverfront shops, Powell’s Bookstore, the lively Pearl District and Northwest 23^rd Avenue shops and restaurants.   

How does it work?

• Volunteer hosts are listed with the Bed and Breakfast coordinators by area, number and type of accommodations, as well as other pertinent information.  When to have guests and how many is always the decision of the host.

• Guests contact one of the coordinators who then finds a host home that fits the requirements of guest and host.  Reservations are taken by both email and phone with both parties told the rates at the initial contact. 
• A reservation deposit of $25 payable to First Unitarian Church is required from the guest and must be mailed to the coordinator, Judy Davis, 17616 Arbor Lane, Lake Oswego, OR 97035, to arrive at least one week prior to the scheduled arrival.  Rates range from $60 to $75 per night depending on the number of guests and the chosen accommodations. At the end of the stay, a check made out to the First Unitarian Church for the balance is given to the host. The check is then forwarded to the church by the host. 

What happens after the reservation is made?

After the host and guest are matched, the guest contacts the host to arrange times of arrival and departure and to get directions to the host home. 

What happens when the guests arrive?

Guests are welcomed, shown the accommodations, and given additional information about Portland, if desired.  Arrangements are made for guests to get into the house when the hosts are not home.   

What’s for breakfast?

Breakfast decisions are at the discretion of the host.  Possibilities include a continental breakfast, assorted cereals with coffee and tea, or a more elaborate meal.

Download the B&B Guest Contact Form

Other questions? Contact the coordinators

Judy Davis at 503-699-8737 or jwdavis@hevanet.com.

Elaine Carter at 503-236-0950 or aecarter@pcez.com.

Anne Upshaw at 503-777-7587 or abupshaw@easystreet.com.