Tiny Travels: Travel By Foot to McMinnville’s Newest Public Art Sculpture I’ve never been much for a meander. I prefer a walk with purpose. But the purpose of most of our family walks these days has more to do with preserving our sanity than anything else. Lately, instead of our regular basic loop through the same old neighborhoods, we’ve been walking to visit the new public art sculpture by Travis Stewart, “Coyote,” which has taken up permanent residence in the roundabout where Northwest Baker Creek Road meets Northwest Hill Road. Read Article
11 Virtual Backgrounds from McMinnville’s Backyard Even as McMinnville takes our first baby steps toward re-opening, many folks will continue to work and play from home. This means that meetings and meet-ups will continue to take place via Zoom. So, why not download one (or all) of these backgrounds to keep things interesting? Read Article
Tiny Travels: Local Baked Goods for Pickup or Delivery in McMinnville RIGHT NOW Comfort me with cinnamon rolls. Or brownies. Or maybe just one great, single loaf. In an age when so many restaurants and food purveyors have had to close shop temporarily, McMinnville’s artisan bakeries are still at it, finding ways to get you some creature comforts in tough times. Read Article
6 Ways to Support McMinnville Businesses Right Now We will come out on the other end of this ordeal. But the perception that the whole world has come to a screeching halt is inaccurate. To varying degrees, we all continue to be consumers and in being so, we all wield the power to help ease the strain and uncertainty many of our businesses and community members are experiencing right now. The only action needed is to check off a few items on this to-do list! Read Article
McMinnville: A community that rises to any occasion Here in McMinnville, even though many are effectively sheltering in place, there’s no shortage of reminders why this is a special place to live. Here are a few: Read Article
Jetsetter: 10 Mother-Daughter Weekend Trips She’ll Remember Forever “Girls, what better way to bond with the most important lady in your life than on a trip together?” Jetsetter asks. “Oregon’s lush Willamette Valley is a great alternative to the prices (and scene) of Napa. In McMinnville, you’ll find charming independent boutiques along the main street, fresh local food at restaurants like Thistle Restaurant &… Read Article
Cycling: Grinding ‘Luxury Gravel’ in Yamhill County “There’s a lot of potential for exploration, discovery and adventure (in Yamhill County). That’s what gravel cycling is seeking to capture. The romance of cycling exists on gravel. It’s hard to beat McMinnville and Yamhill County for opportunities to access gravel.” Read Article
Tiny Travels: What women in wine are bringing to the table in McMinnville In the past, it might have made sense to celebrate Women’s History Month in March by slapping together a list of women winemakers and calling it a day. Right now, there can be no doubt that the influence of women in Oregon’s wine industry is something to be reckoned with a bit more seriously. Read Article
The McMinnville Wine & Food Classic: Take a ‘SIP!’ The McMinnville Wine & Food Classic is more fun with friends. The three-day festival, taking place March 13-15, fills a cavernous building at the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum. With about 75 wineries from across Oregon on display, it’s impossible to visit every table. Spread out, find some great wines – from the pinots of the Willamette Valley to the Big Reds of Southern Oregon and beyond. Read Article
Tiny Travels: For Valentine’s Day, Romance is on the Menu in McMinnville When chef Jesse Kinchloe wants to show some love to his wife and business partner, Erica, he knows just what is on the menu: hand-rolled gnocchi. “The ingredients or “stars” of a dish make it romantic,” Jesse said. “But far more important these days is having a dinner focused around your loved one’s wants and desires…” Read Article