Urban Wine Tour and Boutique Hotels in Eugene, Oregon
October 27, 2021One of the joys of a visit to the Willamette Valley is the ability to drive from winery to winery with relative ease. And now, several Oregon cities can claim their own urban versions of wine country, with multiple tasting rooms and working wineries concentrated in downtown areas, many within an easy walk from one...
5 Best Places to Stay in Oregon Wine Country!
July 27, 2021Willamette Valley, the heart of Oregon’s Wine Country, is growing in popularity each and every year… and it’s no surprise! Being from this area, I am constantly asked which are the best Willamette Valley hotels and what are the best places to stay in Oregon wine country. In today’s post you’ll find the 5 best...
Travel Guide to Bainbridge Island, Washington!
July 6, 2021If someone ever asks if you’d like to go to Bainbridge Island….say YES. Seriously. One of the most beautiful and underrated places to visit, Bainbridge Island is a small city in western Washington state. Whether you’re arriving via ferry from Seattle for a day trip, or driving over for a longer stay, Bainbridge Island...
Saturday in Oregon Wine Country
April 20, 2021Visiting a winery kinda feels like a day in Disneyland for me. I’m serious. That is how excited I get about spending the day in wine country. Prior to adventuring out, I take an absurd amount of time to research wineries, check out their accolades, clicking through the experiences they offer, etc. etc. I...
Wine Tasting in the Eola-Amity Hills of Willamette Valley
March 7, 2021Located just west of Salem, Oregon and approximately 45 minutes southwest of Portland, the Eola-Amity Hills of the mid- Willamette valley features some of the most gorgeous vineyard sites in Oregon. Home to nearly 30 wineries, this is a mecca for some of Oregon’s best wine, just a bit off the beaten path. A...
Champagne Cocktail Recipes!
January 22, 2021We can all use a little sparkle in our life, and today it’s coming at you in the form of my favorite Champagne Cocktail Recipes! Below, I’ve compiled my three favorite Champagne cocktails, all made with simple and fresh ingredients. Raise a glass and toast to the perfect combination of bubbles and booze –...
Travel Guide to Oregon’s Willamette Valley Wine Country
January 20, 2021If you love wine, you’re in the right spot. And, if you know me, then you know I also love wine. I remember my first taste of Oregon Wine Country. I was six years old, and my big sister wanted to get married in the lower Willamette Valley, at a winery. It was slim...