Tiny Travels: This new hike at Durant Olive Mill should be on your #lifegoalsThe hike, just a mile long, is called Penny’s Path after Penny Durant, the grand dame of the Durant family enterprise. Penny’s hits all of the sensual notes a body can handle in one place, including aromas of lavender and stunning views of Mt. Hood and the Willamette Valley.Read Article
Evergreen Museum: Space History One Small Step at a TimeFifty years ago, the world stopped to witness “one small step.” The Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum will honor the anniversary with an Apollo Festival this weekend.Read Article
Wine Enthusiast: Exploring the Willamette Valley Through McMinnville, Oregon“McMinnville encapsulates all that is magical about wine touring in Oregon’s Willamette Valley: a heady mix of tasting rooms, breweries, restaurants, galleries and boutiques.” Read Wine Enthusiast‘s whole piece, including suggestions for your trip to McMinnville, by clicking here!Read Article
Must-Eat McMinnvilleFrom arancini to zucchini bread, McMinnville offers plenty of eating opportunities. Take a peek at my personal McMinnville “must eats,” the places I take out-of-towners and things I insist, er, suggest they order there.Read Article
Summer Outdoor Theater in Wine CountryPack your picnic: gathering on a hillside draped with rows of ripening grapes on a summer evening, listening to the greatest language ever written, is a unique brand of Yamhill County magic.Read Article
Tiny Travels: These places for forest bathing near McMinnville are perfection.Baths solve everything, but you don’t need a tub. If you’re traveling to McMinnville, think about weaving in a little forest bathing, a new/old practice that might be the perfect add-on for any trip to the area.Read Article
Pizza Capo: This is vera ItalianaWe lingered over each slice, reminiscing about our times touring the Italian countryside and visiting family. Those memories were years and thousands of miles behind us but for that evening, at Pizza Capo in McMinnville, they were alive once again.Read Article
Architectural Digest: How to Plan the Perfect Pacific Northwest Road Trip“Make your way into the bustling wine town of McMinnville, where the Granary District is home to 10 wineries, breweries, tasting rooms, restaurants, and coffee roasters…”Read Article
July in McMinnville: Aquilon Music FestivalIt doesn’t get better than this: Opera at an affordable price. Many Oregon towns have music festivals that by this point need no introduction, but here’s a new one for you: The Aquilon Music Festival. You’ll find it in Oregon wine country this summer.Read Article
Tiny Travels: Drive TimeWant a tiny trip with big impact? These are my favorite quick drives to awaken the wanderer’s spirit and get the lay of the land around McMinnville.Read Article