Since 1917 Crestview Manor has welcomed thousands to its warm, regal environment. Edward Ehrman, Portland wholesale grocer, constructed this mansion, earlier known as “Ehrmanor,” as a summer home for his family in 1917. This beautiful structure was designed by architect A.E. Doyle, who also designed structures such as the Multnomah County Library, the first Menucha mansion, and the Multnomah Falls Lodge. Designed in the English Cottage style, the manor was constructed over a two-year period using imported stone from Italy and the finest cherry wood for its interior. Located high atop the cliffs overlooking a spectacular view of the Columbia River Gorge, this 11,000 square foot summer retreat included amenities such as an open truss ceiling, three large fireplaces, banks of French doors, tennis court, swimming pool and a reflecting pond.
In 1933, the Ehrman family sold the estate to second owner, Jim Roby who stayed at the manor during the summers. The third owner, Edwin Hollinshead, acquired the property and changed the name to “Crestview Manor” as a place for large business parties and formal balls. During World War II, the carriage house and barn were turned into apartments and used to provide free housing for local schoolteachers.
In 1952, the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel purchased the property from the Hollinshead's family for the purpose of youth and children's camps for churches in the Northwest District. Today, Camp Crestview/Crestview Manor Conference Center is still owed by the Foursquare denomination, and is stewarded by a board of directors from the Cascade, Columbia, Mt. Hood and Willamette Districts of Foursquare churches. Crestview currently serves over 6,000 guests annually by hosting seminars, conferences, banquets, weddings, teas and summer camps for youth and children through ALLFOURONE.
For campus tours and/or other year-round guest information, you may contact our administration office at (541) 686-6260 or info@crestviewmanorcc.org