Travel and Art: Connecting to the Larger Whole Art is often thought of as stationary – paintings, sculptures, statues. But of course, it is often much more experiential (think literary readings, dance, or live theater), and can be more of a direct interaction between the artist and the individual experiencing the art. Travel and art share a lot in common. Traveling to a… Read Article
McMinnville Tiny Travels For a Galentine’s Day retreat in Oregon wine country, these places shine The first rule of Galentine’s Day is you have to talk about Galentine’s Day. As in, what the heck is it, why should I participate in this made-up holiday, and what’s the real reason it’s worth conflating your best friends with what could… Read Article
McMinnville Tiny Travels Wine country detox: If health is your goal and travel your game, try these places Health and travel. Could there be any more mutually exclusive pursuits? It’s like saying you want to pray to Bachhus and Panacea at the same time, you want to live in the moment and plan for the life to come,… Read Article
Atticus Hotel Plans Unveiled Locally-Owned, Oregon-Inspired Luxury Hotel to be Built in Downtown McMinnville 36-Room, full-service hotel set to open in Spring 2018 McMinnville, Ore. (January 24, 2017) The Atticus Hotel, a new locally-owned, Oregon inspired luxury hotel, is set to break ground in historic downtown McMinnville in May 2017, with an official opening in Spring 2018. The 36-room… Read Article
McMinnville Tiny Travels Strolling solves everything Walking through McMinnville at this time of year is like strolling a tunnel of love and light. Everything’s all sparkly, dark and sweet, and there is this feeling in the air that everyone around you has made it their task to give it the old razzle dazzle, just because. I can only… Read Article
Unwind in Wine Country: A Spa Day in McMinnville Vacationing in McMinnville? Start your day with wine tasting, and end it with a relaxing pedicure with friends. Are you sore from logging too many miles on your road bike? There’s nothing quite like a deep tissue massage to work out all the kinks. Still holding onto stress and tension? A hot stone massage will… Read Article
McMinnville Tiny Travels The best place to go in McMinnville after the election This is my gift to you: a story about a place where you can spend time with an artist’s view of our world. In what feels like a season of division and torment, I am thankful for that place that exists in my hometown: The… Read Article
Oregon’s Willamette Valley Wins Wine Enthusiast’s Wine Star Award for “Wine Region of the Year” Portland, Ore. (November 10, 2016) – Today, Wine Enthusiast Magazine, an esteemed, internationally-recognized wine publication for oenophiles, announced Oregon’s Willamette Valley as its 2016 Wine Region of the Year for its annual Wine Star Awards. The Wine Star Awards are viewed as some of the most influential in the wine industry. Each year since 2000,… Read Article
Thanksgiving Weekend in the Heart of Oregon Wine Country Thanksgiving Weekend is a special time in McMinnville. Wineries open their doors with special wines and offerings, restaurants offer seasonal dishes, retail shops celebrate the season, and did we mention the day-after-Thanksgiving parade with Santa? Below are McMinnville area winery events during Thanksgiving Weekend (for more details on events and special offerings, click on the… Read Article
McMinnville Tiny Travels The perfect time to hike an Oregon oak savanna is now The landscapes of postcards and the landscapes of the heart are not always one in the same. This idea took hold of me this year just as the leaves yellowed on rows of grapevines in wine country and the rains returned and we found… Read Article