Tiny Travels: The five winemaker sensualists of Oregon Wine Country (and one who has the sixth sense!)Wine is a full-body pleasure, in the making as well as consuming. You can learn and experience a ton by visiting these artists and learning from their approach to a product that engages all the senses.Read Article
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Art HarvestSure, I’m biased, but seriously: The Art Harvest Studio Tour of Yamhill County is a confluence of autumnal wonders that invites hyperbole.Read Article
Downtown McMinnville: Relief for the New Linfield ParentYour Linfield College freshman stands on the steps outside the dormitory. Once you release that hug goodbye, you don’t need to be so quick to hit the road – collect your thoughts with these suggestions from former Linfield College parent Dan Shryock.Read Article
McMinnville Art Walk: Galleries & StudiosSo you’ve planned your visit to wine country, booked lodging at a McMinnville hotel or B&B, and you’ve probably mapped out a winery tour and even a restaurant plan… but don’t forget our art galleries. We’ve got more than ever… not so many that you couldn’t hit most in a day or so, and they’re…Read Article
Forbes: Oregon Road Trip – Portland And Willamette Valley To The People’s Coast“Compared to the congested drive from San Francisco to Napa or Sonoma, which often takes more than two hours, cruising from Portland to McMinnville is a breeze.” #Agree! Thanks to Amber Gibson and Forbes for this fantastic long weekend writeup, kicking off in McMinnville and Oregon wine country. Read the whole itinerary here!Read Article
Summer Pick-Your-Own SweetnessWhile visiting McMinnville, consider checking out one of several pick-your-own farms in the area. Pick a quart or two to enjoy on your travels, to take home in a cooler as an edible souvenir. If you’re like me, they might not make it that far.Read Article
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