

GALICE RESORT

11744 GALICE RD, M ERLIN, O REGON
- W ELCOME -

For morethanforty years,GaliceResort hasbeenafoundational destinationfor recreationand hospitality alongtheWild andScenicsectionof theRogueRiver.Ownedandoperated bythe ThomasonFamily since1983,theresort reflectsadeep-rootedpassionfor theoutdoorsanda commitment topreservingthespirit of SouthernOregon?sriver culture.What beganasamodest river outpost hasgrownintoabeloveddestinationfor rafters,anglers,andadventurersfromall over the world.Locatedjust 20 minuteswest of GrantsPass,theresort istuckedbeneathtoweringold-growth forestswherethefreshscent of evergreentreessignalsthebeginningof aslower,simpler paceof life.

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- GALICE RESORT -
GaliceResort offersyear-round lodgingwiththreespaciouslodgesandseven well-appointedcabins,makingit anideal basecampfor outdoor adventure.FromMay throughSeptember,theresort comesalivewithariversidestore,vibrant foodtruck court,andlivemusiceventsthat createafestiveyet laid-back atmosphere.Ideally situatedjust upstreamfromGraveCreek,Galiceisthelast stopfor many before enteringtheWild& Scenicsectionof theRogue,andoftenthefirst placethey return after multi-day adventures.Theareaisknownfor world-classrafting,fishing,hiking, andwildlifeviewing,drawingoutdoor enthusiastsfromaroundthecountry.
Thisofferingisturnkey,including12.8 acresacross10 taxlots,lodgingimprovements,a general store,andall supportinginfrastructure,aswell astheoperatingbusinesswith all furnishings,fixtures,equipment,andbrandingassetsincluded.


Over 40 Years~
For over four decades,GaliceResort hasstood asacornerstoneof recreation andhospitality alongthewildandscenicRogueRiver.Ownedandoperatedby theThomasonFamily since1983,theresort reflectsadeep-rootedpassionfor theoutdoorsandacommitment topreservingthespirit of SouthernOregon?s river culture.What beganasamodest river outpost hasgrownintoabeloved destinationfor rafters,anglers,andadventurersfromall over theworld.
Locatedjust 20 minuteswest of GrantsPass,theresort istuckedbeneath toweringold-growthforestswherethefreshscent of pine,Douglasfir,spruce, andcedar signalsthebeginningof aslower,simpler paceof life.Over theyears, theThomasonFamily haspouredtheir heartsintobuildingaplacewherevisitors canconnect withnature,celebratemilestones,andmakelifelongmemories. Whether it?slaunchingaraftingtrip,enjoyingariversidemeal,or staying overnight inacabin,guestsfindthemselvesreturningyear after year?drawnby theuniquemix of wildernesscharmandwarmhospitality.
GaliceResort hasalsoservedasagateway totheRogueRiver?slegendary whitewater runsandhistorictrail systems.It?saplacewheregenerationsof outfittershavelaunchedmulti-day adventuresandwherecountlessvisitorshave experiencedthepower andpeaceof theriver.

- The ROGUE RIVER -
The Rogue River ~
Flowingthroughtheheart of SouthernOregon,theRogueRiver isoneof the original eight riversdesignatedinthe1968 WildandScenicRiversAct?a testament toitsunspoiledbeauty andecological significance.The"Wild and Scenic" sectionbeginsjust downstreamof GraveCreek andstretchesnearly 35 milesthroughtheremote,ruggedcanyonsof theKlamathMountains,endingat Foster Bar.
What makesthissectionof theRoguesocaptivatingisitsstrikingcontrast betweenraw wildernessandsereneriver bends.Toweringcliffsof ancient rock riseabovedeepgreenpools,whilepineandfir forestsclingtothecanyonwalls. Thewater variesfromcalmstretchesrichwithreflectionsto adrenaline-pumpingrapidslikeRainieFalls,MuleCreek Canyon,andthe legendaryBlossomBar.
Theareaisteemingwithwildlife?black bears,otters,osprey,baldeagles,and salmonall call theRoguehome.Inthefall,theriver surgeswithreturning Chinook andCoho,makingit aprimedestinationfor anglers.Hikersfindsolitude alongthe40-mileRogueRiver Trail,whichparallelstheriver onthenorthbank andoffersaccesstohiddenwaterfalls,sandy beaches,andsecludedcampsites.
Thisstretchisprotectedfor itsoutstandingscenery,recreation,wildlife,and historical values,andismanagedunder astrict permit systemtopreserveits natural integrity.FromMay 15 throughOctober 15,all overnight raftingtrips requirealimited-entry permit. Commercial outfittersmust alsoholdspecial-use permitstooperateguidedtrips,ensuringthat visitor impact iscarefully managed andthewildernesscharacter of theriver remainsintact for futuregenerations.
- B USINESS O VERVIEW -

Theresort offersyear-roundaccommodationswiththreespaciouslodgesanda selectionof cabinsavailablethroughout all seasons.FromMay through September,theresort comesalivewithseasonal offeringsthat includea riversidestore,avibrant foodtruck court,andlivemusiceventsthat createa festiveyet relaxedambiance.
Theresort servesasabasecampfor visitorslookingtoenjoythemany recreational opportunitiestheRogueRiver corridor provides.Theareais renownedfor world-classwhitewater rafting,salmonandsteelheadfishing, hikingtrails,andwildlifeviewing,makingit anatural draw for adventurersand familiesalike.
Theresort isperfectly positionedasthegateway tooneof Oregon?smost iconic wildernessexperiences.Just upstreamfromGraveCreek,Galiceisthelast stop for many rafters,hikers,andoutfittersbeforethey enter theWildandScenic section,andoftenthefirst placethey returntoafter amulti-day river trip. Duringthesummer months,theresort becomesacentral hubfor tourismtraffic, offeringcomfortablelodging,food,entertainment,andawelcomingatmosphere just minutesfromkey trailheadsandboat launches.Itsriversidelocationmakes it anideal basecampfor thoseseekingbothadventureandrelaxation.
Offering Includes:
Real Estate: 12.8 acres/10 parcels,3 lodges,7 cabins,general store,shop,and supportinginfrastructure.
GaliceResort Business: All FF&Etosupport thestoreandlodgingbusiness+ Intellectual property,includingwebsite,social media,branding,andcustomer lists
StoreInventory:Inventory will besoldtothebuyer at wholesalecost,basedona physical count conductedprior toclosing,andpaidfor separately fromthe purchasepriceof thereal estateandbusiness.

Town of Galice ~
Historically,Galicewasaminingsettlement,withactivity datingback tothe mid-1800sduringOregon?sgoldrush.Over time,it transitionedintoaquiet riversidecommunity knownfor itsnatural beauty andrecreational access. Today,Galiceisbest knownasalaunchpoint for raftingtripsintotheWildand Scenicsectionof theRogueRiver,withnearby accesstopopular sitessuchas GraveCreek,RainieFalls,andtheRogueRiver Trail.
Southern
Oregon ~
GaliceResort islocatedinJosephineCounty,Oregon,approximately 20 miles west of GrantsPassalongtheRogueRiver.
GrantsPassislocatedalongtheRogueRiver,andservesasthemainhubfor shopping,services,andhealthcareonthewesternsideof theRogueValley.The city hasahistoricdowntown,accesstoriver recreation,andastrongconnection tooutdoor tourism.
ThesurroundingRogueValley includesthemajority of JosephineandJackson counties,andcitieslikeMedford,Ashland,andJacksonville.Thevalley ishometo about 300,000 peopleandsitsalongtheInterstate5 corridor inSouthern Oregon.It hasagreat climatewithwarmsummersandmildwinters.Theareais knownfor itsoutdoor recreation,vineyards,publiclands,andaccesstoplaces liketheRogueRiver-SiskiyouNational Forest andCrater LakeNational Park.
TheRogueValley International-MedfordAirport islocatedabout 30 miles southeast of GrantsPassandoffersdirect flightstocitieslikePortland,Seattle, LosAngeles,Phoenix,LasVegas,Denver,andSanFrancisco.
Restaurant ~

GaliceResort holdsagrandfatheredpermit torebuilditsrestaurant,whichwaslost toa fireinJune2021.Thispermit isparticularly significant giventheresort'slocationwithin theWildandScenicsectionof theRogueRiver,anareasubject tostrict federal and local development regulations. Additionally prior tothefirein2021,therestaurant showedaconsistent ability togenerateincome(seefinancialssection).
Under theWildandScenicRiversAct,new commercial developmentsor expansions withindesignated"wild" river corridorsaregenerally prohibitedtopreservethenatural character of theseareas.
Thegrandfatheredpermit for GaliceResort'srestaurant allowsfor thereconstruction of thefacility onitsoriginal footprint,maintainingitshistorical useandsignificance. Securingsuchapermit todaywould behighly challenging,if not impossible,duetothe stringent restrictionsonnew developmentsintheWildandSceniccorridor.Therefore, thispermit representsauniqueandvaluableasset,offeringarareopportunity to reestablishacommercial presence.
Lodging ~
GaliceResort?sovernight accommodationsaresignificantly underutilized,withcurrent occupancy rateswell below industry standardsfor similar destinationproperties.This presentsaclear upsideopportunity for anew owner.Improvedmarketingthroughpaid digital advertising,expandeduseof third-party bookingplatforms(suchasAirbnb, VRBO,andExpedia),andastrategicSEO-optimizedwebsitecandriveincreased visibility andbookings.
Theresort isalsouniquelypositionedtobenefit fromexpanded partnershipswith regional outfitters?suchasfishingguides,whitewater raftingcompanies,hikingtour providers,andother outdoor adventureservices.Thesepartnershipscanenhancethe guest experiencewhilecreatingjoint marketingopportunitiesandincreasingmidweek andshoulder seasonbookings.There?salsopotential tooffer bundled adventure-lodgingpackagesor act asacentral hubfor RogueRiver excursions.

- O PPORTUNITIES -
Event & Group Opportunities ~
GaliceResort offersanexceptional settingfor privateevents,yet thisareaof the businessremainslargely untapped.Withitsscenicriverfront backdrop,spacious lodgefacilities,andon-siteaccommodations,theresort iswell-suitedtohost weddings,family reunions,corporateretreats,workshops,andsmall festivals.
Thereisstrongpotential togrow event revenueby marketingtheproperty asa turnkey venuefor groupsseekingaunique,nature-richenvironment.A focused campaigntargetingweddingplanners,corporateretreat organizers,andregional event coordinators?pairedwithimproveddigital content showcasingthe venue?scharm?couldrapidly increasebookings.Investinginmodest upgradesto event infrastructure(suchasadedicatedceremony space,outdoor lighting,or tentingoptions)couldfurther enhanceappeal andcommandhigher rates.
Increasedgroupbookingsalsosupport overall occupancy anddrivefoodand beveragesales,helpingtostabilizerevenueoutsideof thetraditional peak tourismmonths.
Other Services~
There?sstrongpotential toexpand guest servicesinwaysthat enhancethe resort experiencewhilenot infringingonguidereferral partners.Offering non-guidedgear rentals,aswell asshuttleservicestolocal adventureaccess points,canaddvaluewithout competingwithoutfitters.Other opportunities includeriversidemeal packages,yogaor massagesessionsfor post-adventure recovery,andeducational events/workshops.By actingasaconciergefor local guidesandprovidingthoughtful amenities,GaliceResort canstrengthen partnershipsandbecomeatrustedhubfor RogueRiver adventures.
- I MPROVEMENTS -
Galice Lodge ~
Theresort?slargest andmost versatileaccommodation,offering8 bedrooms(with 15 beds)and7 full bathsacrossthreestoriesandover 5,100 squarefeet.Ideal for largegroups,thelodgeincludesprivateen-suitebedrooms,spaciousgatheringareas, afull kitchen,arecreationroom,andadedicatedhot tubroom.Whiletheentire lodgecanbereservedfor exclusiveuse,individual roomscanalsobeavailable.
Gross Area: 5,176 SF
Year Built: 1991
Levels: Three story
Bedrooms: 8
Beds: 15
Baths: 7
Roofing: Composition - Installed in 2023
HVAC: Heat & A/Cvia Heat Pump - systems upgraded in 2024
Notes: New paint inside and out in 2024

















Rogue Retreat ~
Aspacious,traditionally designedtwo-story homeideal for largegroupsor multi-family stays.Thelayout featuresamaster suitewithasparoom,additional guest accommodationsonbothlevels,agenerouslivingarea,andalargeshaded deck withviewsof theRogueRiver.Four different sleepingspacesprovideatotal of 12 beds. Whilecurrently usedinthelodgingpool,thehomealsopresentsstrong potential asanowner?sresidence.
Gross Area: 2,696 SF
Year Built: 1989
Levels: Two story
Bedrooms: 4

Beds: Twelve (12)
Baths: Three full
Roofing: Composition
HVAC: Heat & A/Cvia Heat Pump
Woodstove downstairs
Fireplace on main level
Riverview Lodge ~
Themost privatelodgingoptionat GaliceResort,offering5 bedrooms(with10 beds)and3 full bathsacross2,774 squarefeet.Featuringaremodeledmainlevel withanopen-concept kitchenandlivingspace,awall of windows,andalargedeck withhot tub,thehomeisideal for bothentertainingandrelaxation.Withflexiblesleepingarrangementsacrosstwolevels, theproperty iswell-suitedfor largegroupsandalsooffersstrongpotential asan owner-operator residencethankstoitslayout andlocation.
GrossArea: 2,774 SF
Year Built: 1981
Levels: Twostory
Bedrooms: 4
Beds: 10
Baths: 3 full
Roofing: Composition- New in2020
Outbuilding: Detachedshedfor storage
HVAC: Heat & A/CviaHeat Pumps- Twounits Woodstoveinlivingroom



















Cabin Row~
OnthesameelevationastheLodge,CabinRow consistsof theGuest House,the Bunkhouse,Cabins1-4,andtheCottage. Eachof theseunitsprovidesrusticrural charmtoitsvisitors,inacommunal yet privatesetting,withefficient quartersfor multipleindividual partiesat anaffordablenightly rate.
Cottage: 1,151 SF(per Matterport Floor Plan),2 Bedrooms,Living Room,Kitchen,Full Bath,Hot-Tub RoomandDeck. Utility roomfor resort staff use.
Guest House: 400 SF(per County Records),1 Bedroom,Living Room,Kitchen,Full BathandDeck. Utility roomfor resort staff use.
Cabins1-4: 270 SF(per Matterport Floor Plan),Full Bath,Deck.
Bunk House: 604 SF(per Matterport Floorplan),2 Bedrooms,Full Bath.






Boat House Store ~
TheRiverfront storeservesasthecentral hubfor food,drinks,supplies,and entertainment?completewithafull bar,soft serveicecream,food,drinks,essential gear,gift shop,andindoor seatingwithviewsof theRogueRiver.Theadjacent outdoor event spaceoffersalively atmospherewithfoodtrucks,livemusic,andyard gamesthroughout thesummer season.Thisvibrant gatheringareabringsenergy and communitytotheresort.
GrossArea: 1,290 SFper Matterport Floorplan
Year Built: 1988
Levels: Single
Roofing: Composition
Framing: Traditional
Flooring: Concreteslab
Dry storage: Detachedstoragewithroll updoor
HVAC: Ductlessheat pump









Shop ~
GrossArea: 1,600 SF
Year Built: 1992
Roofing: Composition
HVAC: Ductlessheat pump
Additional Notes: Theshopincludesafull bathroomandlaundry facilities

- Property Details -
Access: The resort is accessed via paved Galice Road
Present Land Use: Lodging/hospitality, retail sales, food trucks and entertainment
2023 Taxes: $12,098.30
Zoning: RR-1/RC(rural residential/rural commercial)
Elevations: +/-720?to +/-960?above sea level
Topography: Moderately sloping to steeply sloped
Live Water: 600?of frontage on the Rogue River
Domestic Water: Private gravity fed spring water system
See Water Rights Section
Sanitation: Multiple septic systems on property:
- A shared system is in place for the Lodge, Rogue Retreat, and the shop.
- RiverView has an independent standard system.
- A shared system is used for the Guest House, Bunk House, Cottage, and Cabins.
- The store is served by a standard system - there is an approval for the installation of a new system for the store that will also accommodate a future restaurant.
Power: Public utilities - multiple power services between units
Propane: Multiple tanks are onsite - leased
Internet: Starlink
Galice Community Water System
Eachof thelodgesreceivestheir primary water fromtheGalicecommunity water systemandhas emergency accesstotheGaliceResort water system(Note:theWater Right for resort water systemdoesnot extendtotheLodges).
Galice Resort and Cabin Row Water System
Water isdivertedfromBlack Bear Creek and conveyedapproximately onemileviapipelinetothe GaliceResort?swater storageand filtrationsystem.Midway alongtheroute,anintermediate storagetank providesadditional capacity.Theentiresystemisgravity-pressurized,eliminatingthe needfor mechanical pumps.
Water Right for Galice Resort (From Aug 6, 1974
Source
- Name:UnnamedStream(alsoknownasBlack Bear Creek)
- Purpose/ Use
- Commercial Uses
Rateof Use
- 0.014 CFS(April 1 ?October 31),limitedto5.0 acre-feet
- 0.005 CFS(year-round),limitedto0.9 acre-foot

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Grants Pass
Galice Resort Rainie Falls
Gold Beach
