Tucked in the forested slopes near Beaverton, Ponzi Vineyards has been an anchor of Oregon’s wine industry for 40 years. Somewhat unbelievably, the quaint tasting room—with bocce courts outside—is currently p
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Tucked in the forested slopes near Beaverton, Ponzi Vineyards has been an anchor of Oregon’s wine industry for 40 years. Somewhat unbelievably, the quaint tasting room—with bocce courts outside—is currently p
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As if Cooper Mountain Vineyard’s tasty biodynamic wines weren’t enough to entice you to visit this Beaverton tasting room, just a mile down Grabhorn Road, the 68-acre Jenkins Estat
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As if Cooper Mountain Vineyard’s tasty biodynamic wines weren’t enough to entice you to visit this Beaverton tasting room, just a mile down Grabhorn Road, the 68-acre Jenkins Estat
Smith Berry Barn. There’s more than just berries on offer at this 30-acre family farm in Scholls. Pick up everything from potted herbs to raw honey, handmade soaps, and a slew of ot
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Smith Berry Barn. There’s more than just berries on offer at this 30-acre family farm in Scholls. Pick up everything from potted herbs to raw honey, handmade soaps, and a slew of ot
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A cheery oasis amid verdant fields, the Cruise In Country Diner stands as one of those hidden gems that you always dream of stumbling upon when you’re in the middle of nowhere. A mix of farmers, families,
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A cheery oasis amid verdant fields, the Cruise In Country Diner stands as one of those hidden gems that you always dream of stumbling upon when you’re in the middle of nowhere. A mix of farmers, families,
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Gaston’s pinot gris and pinot noir producer Elk Cove, is one of Portland Monthly wine critic Conde Cox’s North Willamette Valley must-stops. And with views like this, you can see why.
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Gaston’s pinot gris and pinot noir producer Elk Cove, is one of Portland Monthly wine critic Conde Cox’s North Willamette Valley must-stops. And with views like this, you can see why.
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For a taste of local color, stop in for a pint and a bite at Gaston’s One Horse Tavern. What doesn’t look like much from the outside, turns out to be a stained-glass and dark-wooded
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For a taste of local color, stop in for a pint and a bite at Gaston’s One Horse Tavern. What doesn’t look like much from the outside, turns out to be a stained-glass and dark-wooded
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If you to decide to turn your day trip into an overnight, McMenamins Grand Lodge, a 77-room hotel nestled on lush swatch of grass in downtown Forest Grove offers a prime jumping off spot for
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If you to decide to turn your day trip into an overnight, McMenamins Grand Lodge, a 77-room hotel nestled on lush swatch of grass in downtown Forest Grove offers a prime jumping off spot for
A trip to wine country doesn’t have to mean a 60 minute haul down I-5 or 99. Tucked just 30 minutes down Highway 26 sit some worthy examples of Oregon wine amidst the bucolic landscape and quaint small towns. Explore them this month on the North Willamette Valley Wine Trail, where you can sample wines from 24 wineries while learning about the industry with hands-on activities—from grafting your own vine to enjoying food pairings designed to…
