02/14/2026
People love you for the way the timber sets your tone—for the way forest air, front porches, parades, and everyday hellos come together into something deeply felt. For the respect you show your history and the care you extend to anyone who finds their way in. Love lives easily in a town that knows who it is and welcomes others with the same steadiness.
Vernonia offers visitors a place to slow down and feel at home. Nestled among timberlands, you invite wandering through sweet air, small discoveries, and moments that feel genuine and unhurried. Your community holds its roots with pride and opens its doors with warmth, giving travelers a sense of belonging that lingers beyond the visit.
We felt deeply honored to work alongside Vernonia, spending time with the spirit that greets people at the edge of town. Through shared care and attention, we helped shape a welcome that feels true—one that signals respect for the land, the past, and the people who protect what makes this place special. Being close to that expression has meant a great deal to us.
This Valentine’s Day, we celebrate Vernonia because love shows up at the threshold—inviting people in, asking them to tread lightly, and offering a place that feels timeless, kind, and worth returning to.
There are too many people to thank for this partnership, but here are a few…
The Freewheelers Club of Vernonia, Mayor Rick Hobart, City of Vernonia, Bryan Rude, Tony Hyde, Paul Vogel, Wela Negelspach,
With Love, Your Valentine,
State of Assembly
Sam Gable, Allie Parker & Amy Cortez