The Wishing Tree — Attraction in Portland

My family drove to this tree "wishing" that it was everything and more. When we arrived, it was less than spectacular. The wishes have been there for many years, so they are in pretty bad shape. Some oddly have ziploc bags attached with some sort of unknown liquid inside. There are no pens, wish papers, or strings to attach any new wishes, so be sure if you wish to add to this tree, bring your own supplies. The saddest part for us is that there are a lot of very bad wishes there for people to die, break their limbs, suffer, etc. So, what could have been a tree with good energy has turned into a mixed bag of good and bad mojo and energy. I think the owners are sweet in their sentiment to do this on their property, but it's time to take them all down and start fresh with instructions that read, no bad wishes or ziplocs, and to offer...

A wonderful stop when in Portland. The boyfriend and I rented bicycles to visit this place! We got a bit lost trying to find it but please note, this tree is part of someone's home, place right in front of their house. Be prepared to bring your own tag. When we went, there were no more tags available. It was interesting to read everyone's wishes. Hope that they all come true! Definitely a place worth visiting if you have time when in Portland. There is a residential pub called The Pocket Pub, a short 5-minute walk from the Wishing Tree, so if you wanted to come here and make the stop worth it, you can enjoy a beer or glass of champagne down the road...

The Wishing Tree is a loving reminder of our collective humanity, where our battles and struggles are laid bare, and where all of us are equal in seeking that missing piece of our lives. The fact that someone maintains and restocks the pens and tags for passers-by to write down their wishes and keep this cute communal attraction going is charming enough in itself, but reading the wishes adds an even greater sense of compassion and well-being. Ignore the naysayers and NIMBYs, and if you're in the area, check it out, grab a tag, put your heartfelt desire onto paper, and try imagining, just for a second, in a world where all of our wishes actually...