Don’t Miss Dining at the Acclaimed ōkta Restaurant
Great meals have long been synonymous with trips to wine country, and there’s perhaps never been more true than today, with the fabulous ōkta Restaurant bursting onto the dining scene in downtown McMinnville. When paired with fantastic wine-tasting experiences at the best wineries in Oregon, you will easily have one of the most memorable and […]
Come Taste the Best Oregon Sparkling Wine
While the Willamette Valley is consistently recognized for its fantastic Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the traditional sense, we also grow and produce these varietals for outstanding Oregon sparkling wine. You’ll find a full spectrum of these bright and bubbly wines, from pear and honey notes to savory and green flavors on the palate. There’s […]
The Top Wineries in Oregon Worth Visiting in 2024
There’s plenty to love about Oregon Wine Country – it’s a sensory delight for casual wine drinkers and oenophiles alike. But with nearly 1,000 wineries in Oregon – many of which are concentrated in the Willamette Valley near our Bed and Breakfast in McMinnville – wine tasting here can be overwhelming. The chance to feel […]
Why You Should Visit Wineries in Oregon This Winter
With the most popular time to visit Willamette Valley wineries in Oregon in our rearview mirror, we’re entering what many locals (and winemakers!) would consider their favorite season! Winter is commonly referred to as “cellar season” across the Willamette Valley. It’s a season cherished by those who call this part of the country home, as […]
The Best Place for Cozy Winter Getaways
Though most people associate the Pacific Northwest with rainy, dreary weather, especially during these late fall and winter months, we think what happens outside gives us the perfect excuse to visit an otherwise quiet Willamette Valley. Long after the busy throngs of tourists have gone home, winter getaways to our McMinnville Oregon Bed and Breakfast […]
Fall Tastings at the Best McMinnville Wineries
Fall is an unbeatable time to visit the Willamette Valley, Oregon’s prized wine-growing region. It’s the season when, after a long and busy growing season, the annual harvest is pulled in and winemakers around the valley get started on another delicious vintage. Fall is also a great time to visit local wineries, including nearby McMinnville […]
Discover a Biking Paradise in the Willamette Valley
The entire state of Oregon is a biker’s paradise, with plenty of bike-friendly cities and fantastic trails crisscrossing the state. From mountain biking to scenic road biking, you can find it all here. This summer, head out for an unforgettable adventure on the Willamette Valley Scenic Bikeway, offering 134 breathtaking miles of bike riding through […]
Top Things to do in the Willamette Valley This Summer
Though Oregon’s Willamette Valley is best known for the impeccable Pinot Noir wines grown and produced here, there are so many more things to do in the Willamette Valley than meet the eye. Oregon’s Willamette Valley is a narrow, agriculturally dense stretch of land rich with life’s simplest – and most delicious – pleasures. Whether […]
The Best Things to do in McMinnville This Summer
Summer is nearly on the horizon, bringing plenty of excitement for those visiting – or planning to visit – Oregon’s famed wine country. Though wine tasting is often at the top of every visitor’s list, there are plenty more things to do in McMinnville once you’re here. The historic downtown of McMinnville is known as […]
The Best Willamette Valley Bed and Breakfast for 2023
We’re still in the heart of the dark and wet season here in the Pacific Northwest, which might be all the reason you need to plan a getaway to our delightful Willamette Valley Bed and Breakfast. If a cozy, quiet respite set in a beautiful, charming, and historic town filled with great restaurants isn’t enough […]