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Our day begins with a drive into the "countryside" of the Willamette Valley to visit some of Oregon’s beloved Covered Bridges... There are numerous covered bridges to be found here. Many of these covered bridges are still in use, others have been restored for historical preservation and are adjoined with sprawling parks and nature trails. We’ll get up close for photos.... Next a scrumptious lunch, tasting and tour of Willamette Valley Vineyards.... The vineyard site rises from 500-750 ft. in elevation with seven to twelve degree slopes tilted toward the sun. As a result, the vines get excellent air drainage and are above the frost line. We’ll continue into the countryside to Cubanisimo Vineyards for a tasting.... They are known for their Estate Pinot Noir which represents the full body and flavor of their passionately managed vineyards, made with 100% estate grown grapes. Just down the road is Zenith Vineyard also known for their fantastic Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. You’ll fall in love with the setting and see why great wines come from such beautiful places. $83 Per Person... Includes Transportation, Covered Bridge Tour, Lunch, Wine Tasting, All Gratuities... Balance Due April 19th
Travel north to our neighbor, Washington State to see Mt. St. Helens. On May 18th, 1980 the eruption of Mount St. Helens disrupted the lives of thousands and changed more than 200 square miles of rich forest into a grey, lifeless landscape. Now, more than thirty-one years later, the land around the mountain is slowly healing. Nature may be covering the scars of the 1980 eruption, but many people will never forget what happened that spring day. Our first stop the Mt. St. Helens Visitor Center at Silver Lake. Next enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at Hoffstadt Bluffs Mt. St. Helens Restaurant. Enjoy glass blowing and visit the gift shop... before the highlight Johnston Ridge Observatory, see the award winning film of the eruption, you’re just six miles from the crater. All these enable us to learn about this amazing geological event. Witness first hand the devastation and learn of "her" newest developments. $69 Per Person... Includes Transportation, Visitors Enteance Fees, Lunch, All Gratuities.... Balance Due April 19th
Mt.
Hood... the most spectacular sight in Oregon, our largest and best
known mountain stands guard beside the Columbia River... We’ll
drive the Historic Columbia River Highway, designated as an All-American
Road... where you'll have breathtaking views of many brilliant waterfalls
that tumble from the glaciers and the Columbia Gorge... first stop is
famous Multnomah Falls for a leg stretch and photos... before
we head into what we call... "the Hood River Fruit Loop".
We’ll visit one of Oregon’s finest fruit farms on our way up the
mountain. Nestled midway to the summit of Mt. Hood is Timberline
Lodge, a National Historic Landmark and masterpiece of mountain lodges...
It was the setting for Jack Nicholson’s thriller "The Shining"
It was constructed of mammoth timbers and native stone in 1937 as
a WPA Project (The Works Projects Administration was the largest
and most ambitious New Deal agency, employing millions of unskilled
workers to carry out public works projects). Timberline Lodge stands
today as a tribute to the rugged spirit of the Pacific Northwest. On
arrival we’ll have a guided tour of the lodge, before we enjoy a
wonderful lunch. Timberline Lodge has received many culinary awards...
This one is Picture Perfect!
$72
Per Person... Includes Transportation, Lodge Tour, Lunch and all Gratuities...
Balance Due April 23nd Depart on a Cosmic Bus Tour where we’ll travel to a selection of McMenamins historical properties and enjoy indepth tours, brews and appetizers at each remarkable spot before indulging in a great dinner. Learn about a dream that began humbly more than 20 years ago in the hearts of brothers Mike and Brian McMenamin. Today they are a household name throughout Oregon and Washington and are the fourth-largest producer of microbrewed beer in a region that is known for crafting some of the world's best ales. The first McMenamins pub opened in 1983 in Portland, followed by the first McMenamins brewery. Now, they proudly own and operate more than 50 popular establishments throughout Oregon and Washington. An appreciated signature of the McMenamin brothers is their incorporation of their love for historic buildings and artwork. Several of the McMenamins businesses are long-storied structures honored by their inclusion on the National Historic Register. Each pub, whether historic or not, displays outstanding paintings on ceilings, doors and walls, as well as offering other visual surprises. This would be great fun for your Regional Dinner Gathering.... $94 Per Person... Includes Transportation, 2 Property Tours with Tastings, Dinner and Gratuities... Balance Due April 23th
We’ll travel to the Central Oregon Coast starting with Lincoln City, where we’ll indulge in a great lunch at the Inn At Spanish Head... the restaurant is located on the 10th floor and offers spectacular coast views, fresh seafood and other Northwest specialties. We’ll continue South through Depoe Bay... the smallest bay in the world, before arriving in Newport, the Dungeness Crab Capital of the world! You’ll have a chance to get comfortable in our home for the next two nights... the Elizabeth Street Inn. Sitting high on a bluff overlooking the beach... it features great views and fireplaces in each room... Next we head to the historic bay-front where we’ll board the Marine Discovery. This deluxe 65 foot excursion boat is a coastal leader in narrated bay and ocean tours and features easy step on boarding, inside and outside seating, two level viewing, a great naturalist guide specializing in whales, oyster farming, sea and shore wildlife, and a big screen television for viewing microscopic marine life! Drive the boat - pull crab pots.... This is always a great time! They will drop us off at the Rogue Brewery... where a tour, taste and a delicious dinner awaits.
$544
Per Person Double Occ... Includes Transportation, 2 Nights Lodging,
2 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, |
Willamette
Valley Wine & Covered Bridges
Mt
Hood Territory & the Columbia Gorge
The
Spectacular Oregon Coast