Opening Night VIP Party for RH Portland Benefits Doernbecher

Judi Inglis, Bella Hunter, Gary Friedman, Maddie & Peter Andrews

Portland, OR. Over 1,000 invited guests converged on the new 46,000 square foot Restoration Hardware (RH) gallery store in the Historic Alphabet District for its gala opening. This new four-story showplace, at 474 NW 23rd, features RH furnishings, artwork, and accessories in a gallery-like setting. The VIP opening was also a benefit for the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Foundation and drew supporters like Judi Inglis, Bella Hunter, RH Chairman & CEO Gary Friedman, Maddie Andrews, and Peter Andrews.

Guests from the worlds of design and architecture, fashion, philanthropy, culinary arts, sports and business lined up to celebrate the unveiling of RH Portland on March 29th.

Laura Whittet and Jasmine Baughn (Andrea Lonas Photography)

Bella Hunter, Gary Friedman, Katrine Ehlen, and Nick Ehlen (Andrea Lonas Photography)

Guests enjoyed gourmet bites by Chef Naomi Pomeroy of Beast, fresh bellinis by Cipriani NYC, a Mojito Bar, curated wines by Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley, and rosé on the rooftop by Blackbird Vineyards.

RH Portland (Andrea Lonas Photography)

Chef Naomi Pomeroy, Beast (Andrea Lonas Photography)

Jacob Gray, Chase Renton, and Amir Shafii (Andie Petkus Photography)

Gary Friedman and Eden Dawn

Social Media Influencers, “The Gay Beards”

Steve Neville and Portland Society Page Editor, Elisa Klein

Mark and Diane Fraser

Taylor Goodman and Brandon Kudo

Erica Indira Swanson, Whitney Goodman

Ann Edlen, Mark Edlen (Andrea Lonas Photography)

RH Portland is capped by a 6,000-square-foot “rooftop park,” highlighting some of the company’s outdoor living offerings. (Andie Petkus Photography)

RH Portland (Andie Petkus Photography)

Michael Lowes, Guest, Mark Madden, Amy Lowes

Nicole Campoy Jackson

Michael Doherty, Gary Freidman

Bella Hunter, Gary Friedman, Linda Maletis, Rob Maletis (Andrea Lonas Photography)

New York DJ Chris Malinchak

Blurring the lines between residential and retail, indoors and outdoors company leaders say, RH Portland will serve as a canvas for a collection of luxury home furnishings and décor. Across four levels and over 40,000 square feet, guests will discover artistic lifestyle installations featuring RH Interiors, RH Modern and RH Outdoor collections from internationally renowned designers.

RH Portland is located at: 474 NW 23rd Avenue, Portland, OR

Committee members for the VIP opening event included:

Michael Doherty, Nike

Mark & Ann Edlen, Gerding Edlen

Rob & Linda Maletis, Maletis Beverage

Erica Indira Swanson, Tea Bar

Tommy Alberini, Apex Real Estate Partners

Whitney Goodman, WM GOODS

Jean-Pierre Veillet, Siteworks Design

Holly Freres, JHL Design

Maddie & Peter Andrews, Melvin Mark

Nick & Katrine Ehlen, Melvin Mark

About RH, Restoration Hardware

RH (NYSE: RH) is a curator of design, taste and style in the luxury lifestyle market. The Company offers collections through its retail galleries, source books and online at RH.com, RHModern.com and Waterworks.com.

Social: #RHPortland

About Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Foundation

The Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Foundation secures private philanthropic support for Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, Oregon’s premier pediatric health center. The Doernbecher Foundation supports research in finding cures for children’s diseases, educating the next generation of pediatric physicians, expanding the range of services available to children in need, as well as offering financial support to families with children undergoing treatment.

Elisa Klein

I’ve been a professional journalist and writer since 1987, (and long-time reporter for KOIN-TV.) As a nationally published reporter, with a Master’s Degree in Journalism, I love to report positive news and information. Journalism has also connected me with another non-profit where I served as a leader; the Northwest’s biggest writer’s organization: The Willamette Writers.