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Commissary

inside the commissaryFor many years the Commissary served as a storage space. It was recently completely rebuilt and is now a fully-equipped classroom and laboratory as well as a meeting place for staff retreats and other groups. Constructed using mostly salvaged lumber, powered by a 400 square-foot solar panel array, serviced by a gray water system, heated with a wood stove and finished inside with eco-friendly flooring made from recycled tires, it is also a standing testament to the concepts of green building and sustainability. The official name of this building is the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation - Opal Creek Environmental Education Center, thanks to the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation's generous donation which made this project possible.

The Commissary is now available to be rented as a group meeting space.

Use of the commissary is available for $150/day. Building is equipped with a projector and projector screen, tables and chairs and white boards.

For $5/person, coffee, tea and a light snack can be provided. Minimum group size of 12 for this service please.

Before making a reservation, please review our Policies and Other Important Information.     

For availability and to book use of the commissary please contact our Portland office at  (503) 892-2782 . 

The Commissary was reconstructed by Bilyeu Homes.