The Sandy River near Whispering Woods Resort originates high on the slopes of Mt. Hood; a 11,200 foot volcano located about fifty miles east of Portland, Oregon. The headwaters of the Sandy River are beneath Reid and Sandy Glaciers at 600 feet of elevation. From here the river flows due west past The Fly Fishing Shop in the village of Welches, located in the Hoodland Corridor. This magnificent and pristine river teams with steelhead in the spring. Fifteen miles west of the resort, the river then turns north to enter the Columbia River at sea level.

Come and discover Welches, Oregon during your stay at Whispering Woods Resort. Resort amenities are abundant!  The swimming pool, spa and sauna help relieve the stress and strain of daily life, while the exercise room, tennis, bicycles and adjacent 27-hole golf course are sure to add excitement.