Meet the Team
Meet the Gorge wedding experts here to make your timeline smooth and to give you the local know-how to make your wedding day perfectly you. Our team has a combined nearly 2 decades in Gorge wedding experience and is ready to share all their inside tips with you!
JEN JONES / GWC Founder
Jen is your lead wedding Concierge! With over 12 years of wedding photography experience in the Gorge and running the cutest photo booth you’ve ever seen, she’s now added the role of Event Management at Mt Hood Organic Farms to her repertoire. Jen’s approach to all her Gorge Wedding services combines a deep knowledge of the local vendor community with making you feel like she’s your planning bestie.
MAKENA / Operations Support
Makena is the ops gurus behind Gorge Wedding Concierge. She helps to manage inquiries, job timelines, emails and is there to get you a prompt response. She and her team will also be behind any “Booking Concierge” service you might request.
BRADY JACOBSON / MHOF Founder
Brady is a Founder and Queen Bee of Mount Hood Organic Farms. She balances running an organic orchard with maintaining the beautiful grounds of the venue, to keeping it ever flourishing and spectacular for your big day. She’ll be there for you to tour the grounds and welcome you to the farm on your big day.
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JOHN JACOBSON / MHOF Founder
John is Brady’s other half and the genius behind the unique architecture of Mount Hood Organic Farms. His vision and handyman skills are to thank for many of the beautiful spaces throughout the grounds. You may see him around during your visits, working on the farm or up-keeping the buildings to keep them just right for your big day.
GINGER POWERS / Head Chef
Ginger is an exquisitely gifted chef who has been creating thoughtful and seasonal dishes at Mount Hood Organic Farms for decades. Her passion is supporting the local community through sourcing her ingredients and taking inspiration from sustainable and seasonal cooking. She will help curate a menu that will be sure to leave a lasting impression.
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KRISTEN LANOO / Day-of-Coordinator
Kristen is your fearless day-of-coordinator at the farm. She has a keen eye for details, an innate internal clock for keeping on top of timelines and enough charisma to herd your entire guest list from one part of the farm to another. She’s going into her 9th season at the Farm, so you can trust that you’re in good hands!
