Whether it be for the romantic eve of your wedding, as a business stop-over between Portland and Seattle, or a family retreat to beautiful Lake Merwin and Mt. St. Helens, The Empress Estate is a relaxing and luxurious escape from the hustle of the city... an unexpected gem in the hills of Woodland, Washington, with visual and culinary treasures that make you feel as if you have been magically transported to some far-away European land. 
Come stay... enjoy an evening glass of wine and hors d'oeuvres in The Fireside Room. Take in the Pacific Northwest sunset by the Veranda fireside, or an afternoon stroll in the Courtyard Garden.  Then, join us in the morning for a delectable breakfast or brunch in The Empress Dining Room. Whatever your pleasure, you will find The Empress to be the perfect peaceful retreat and perfect location.  Just minutes from the Portland and Vancouver metro area and Portland International Airport, and a short morning or afternoon drive from the Seattle/Tacoma area, The Empress Estate sits quietly nestled on the Woodland hillside, among pastoral settings, yet conveniently just one mile off I-5.