Chris has had a life long dream of operating a vineyard and producing a world class wine. His target area was the Willamette Valley in Oregon. This area is known for its Pinot Noir, as well as Pinot Gris and a few other grape varieties. Vineyards and wineries are tourist destinations in the quaint small towns of Oregon.
We took our first trip up there to see the wineries in April 2011. We stayed at a small bed and breakfast near Newberg, OR. The Abbey Road B&B is part of an old farm that has been transformed into a unique experience for travelers. The old silos had been converted into guest rooms that overlook the farm and the the various animals.
While we were in the area, we stopped by several vineyards. The picture below is from Archery Summit. We took a tour of the vineyard and winery. It was amazing. There are acres and acres of vines, a beautiful tasting room, and a modern winery. There is even a labyrinth of caves used for barrel storage.
We managed to see a few non-wine related sites as well on the trip. We made a loop and hit Multnomah Falls, the Bridge of the Gods, The Resort at Skamania Coves, and Mt. Hood. All are great locations to take out-of-towners!
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| Lower part of one of the falls |
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| Beth and Chris |
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| The Resort at Skamania Coves |
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| Mt. Hood - notice the snow...it was April :-) |
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