Westminster Woods

The First Presbyterian Church of Pendleton, Oregon, received 26 acres of land in the Blue Mountains from the Harrah family in the summer of 1940. Over the years, the property was developed into a rustic summer camp for children and youth, and a picnic site for adults and families.

In 1961, Martha Terney gave her 1600-acre wheat ranch, located west of Pendleton, for the future development and maintenance of Westminster Woods in memory of her daughter Lillian. Forrest Harrah donated $100,000 to Westminster Woods through his estate in 1985, with half endowed for future maintenance.

The Church purchased 7.8 acres to the north in spring of 1994. Later in 1994, Betty Brunette gave 31 acres on the west side to Westminster Woods, resulting in the current camp and conference center occupying 66 acres.

For a more detailed history of Westminster Woods and its development, refer to the Westminster Woods History document below.

For an interesting article about the history and development of the Emigrant Springs area, where Westminster Woods is located, refer to the History of Emigrant Springs State Park article.

Westminster Woods History (pdf file)
History of Emigrant Springs State Park



		History The First Presbyterian Church of Pendleton, Oregon, received 26 acres of land in the Blue Mountains from the Harrah family in the summer of 1940. Over the years, the property was developed into a rustic summer camp for children and youth, and a picnic site for adults and families. In 1961, Martha Terney gave her 1600-acre wheat ranch, located west of Pendleton, for the future development and maintenance of Westminster Woods in memory of her daughter Lillian. Forrest Harrah donated $100,000 to Westminster Woods through his estate in 1985, with half endowed for future maintenance. The Church purchased 7.8 acres to the north in spring of 1994. Later in 1994, Betty Brunette gave 31 acres on the west side to Westminster Woods, resulting in the current camp and conference center occupying 66 acres. For a more detailed history of Westminster Woods and its development, refer to the Westminster Woods History document below. For an interesting article about the history and development of the Emigrant Springs area, where Westminster Woods is located, refer to the History of Emigrant Springs State Park article. Westminster Woods History (pdf file) History of Emigrant Springs State Park
	Updated January 19, 2008	Westminster Woods First Presbyterian Church 201 SW Dorion Avenue Pendleton, Oregon 97801 (541) 276-7681 / FAX (541) 276-7682 E-Mail: fpcp@pendletonpresbyterian.com