During these chilly winter months, what better way to enjoy the wine country than in a warm and cozy Cellar Bar? McMenamins is pleased to present last Thursday wine tasting at Hotel Oregon, located in historic downtown McMinnville. The next tasting will be on February 25th and will focus on some heavy hitters from the Columbia Valley including Barnard Griffin Merlot, Andrew Rich Coup d’Etat, Three Rivers Cabernet Sauvignon and McMenamins own Edgefield Zinfandel. These carefully chosen wines will be paired with some light appetizers and a wine expert will be on hand to introduce each vintage and answer any questions you may have. The tasting begins at 7:00pm and is $15.00 per person. Reservations are highly encouraged. 21 and over only please.

And if you can’t make it for the wine tasting, head on over for lunch or dinner. Chef Joshua Conrad has been at Hotel Oregon for almost two years now and has been rolling out some fabulous new menu items. New favorites include the Duck Confit Salad, Hominy & Roasted Red Pepper Risotto, Coq au Vin and the Harris Ranch New York Steak. Is your mouth watering yet?

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* Our gift to you! McMenamins is now offering a 20% discount on all holiday menus for catered holiday events!

o Available for events between Friday, November 27, 2009 and Sunday, January 31, 2010.
o Discount available on all holiday menus.
o Available anytime – day or night, seven days a week.
o Available at all McMenamins Historic Hotels and Properties.
o Offer available for new bookings only.

o For more information visit us at mcmenamins.com or call 503.492.2777.

* Look no further for the perfect holiday gift. Enjoy one stop shopping with McMenamins Gift Cards!

o One size fits all, easy to wrap, and bulk discounts now available!
o Good at any location, for any product or service!
o $500.00 to $999.00 receives 5% off
o $1000.00 and up receives 10% off
o And schools always receive a 15% discount on any amount – no minimum required.

o Call 503.492.2777 for more information.

Just outside of the Columbia Gorge, McMenamin’s Edgefield sits on 74 acres of gorgeous farmland. It is located a mere fifteen minutes from downtown Portland, but it gives weekenders the feeling they are a world away. The main building was built in the early 1900’s and the décor is rich with European flair. The guest rooms have no telephones or televisions, encouraging guests to relax and enjoy their time at Edgefield. To accommodate those who must keep in contact, there is wireless Internet offered in the Black Rabbit Restaurant.
Edgefield offers numerous activities, so you are able to enjoy something you like, or branch out and try something new! Aside from multiple pubs and restaurants, the property houses a golf course, Ruby’s Spa (the Bravo team looks forward to a spa day!), a pool, extensive gardens, as well as a movie theater. Depending upon when you visit, you may have the chance to catch one of the outdoor concerts or art fairs held on the grounds. At the end of your trip don’t forget to visit the gift shop to pick up a souvenir to remember your stay, or find something for a loved one who couldn’t make the trip!

The VIPlanners had the best trip ever! The event started out at the Bravo offices. Each planner was greeted with a hand calligraphy name badge by Alesia Zorn Calligraphy (so, we all knew who everyone was). They boarded the luxury VIP PDX bus and what a bus it is. Large comfy leather seats with the best bathroom you have ever seen. Graham, owner and host served us well and provided some great music! They took us to the Vista Hills Winery, where Stephanie served us 5 different varieties of fabulous Oregon wines. From there, VIP PDX took us to the Allison Inn & Spa, where Joanne Austin and Lori greeted us. We sat sat down to a beautiful table made possible by Barclay Event Rental menu cards by Uncommon Invites and flowers designed by Leah Clouser of Sweet Nellie’s. Joanne shared her vision with us and how she made her dream possible. Owners Jim and Vicky of Gourmet Productions provided the most amazing lunch! After lunch Lori took us on a hard hat tour of The Allison. This place is amazing! So much thought and details has gone into the planning. If you are looking to plan an event in Mid-Willamette wine country, this is definitely the place. Their grand opening is set for September 2009.

The Seventh Annual Mt. Adams Country Bicycle Tour (MACBT) promises to be better than ever. It will offer the 11.5 mile Family Fun Ride, the 51 Mile Valley Loop (Trout Lake, BZ, Glenwood, and back to Trout Lake), the 54 Mile Forest Loop and the combined 105 Mile Infinity Ride. The ride is fully
supported with sagwagons, emergency teams, radio coverage, snacks and rest stops, lunch for century riders and dinner for all others.

Please visit www.troutlake.org <http://www.troutlake.org> and click on COUNTRY BICYCLE TOUR for more details.  Let them know that Julee at Mt. Adams Lodge at the Flying L Ranch referred you!  Mt. Adams Lodge at the Flying L Ranch will host the rest stop at the Glenwood Rodeo grounds so stop by and say howdy when you bike up!

Julee and Tim, proprietors
Julee’s Gorge Tours…since 1999 

For more information, click here: http://www.harrahsandharveys.com/m2/09021b/09021b.html

Julee’s Gorge Tours are offering 30% OFF cabins and rooms until June 4th. This includes breakfast on Saturday and Sunday morning. Mid-week you can prepare your own meals in the Lodge communal kitchen or in your cabin. There is also a cafe and small grocery just 1 mile from the Lodge.

* Mt. Adams Lodge now has a professional 9-hole Frisbee Golf course. Play it forward and backwards and it’s 18 holes!

* The Glenwood Rodeo is during Father’s Day weekend: June 19-21. On Saturday evening Julee and Tim will host a BBQ dinner at the Lodge at no additional cost for those that spend the weekend here. They provide hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, chicken, corn, beans and potato salad. Feel free to bring a beverage or dessert to share.

* The Backcountry Yoga Retreat is being offered from June 5-7. This getaway offers the combination of hiking, bike rides, and a healthy dose of yoga stretching. There will be potluck-style lunches and dinners to keep the cost down. Hearty breakfasts are included in the cost. Sybil Nance, owner of Sukhayoga Retreats and Flow Yoga in Hood River, OR, is the instructor.

The weekend begins Friday afternoon for an optional yoga class from 4:30-6pm. Dinner will be at 7pm. Yoga classes will be held each morning and the afternoons will be spent hiking or biking on the many trails available in the Mt. Adams Recreational Area. Bring your hiking boots and bikes! The weekend will conclude at 3pm Sunday. Space is limited to 16 participants so sign up early since the last retreat sold out. Men and women are welcome.

$245 per person includes lodging on Friday and Saturday night (based on double-occupancy), WA lodging tax, breakfast on Saturday and Sunday morning, and 4-5 yoga sessions. Or you can pay $315 per person for your own room with a Queen bed and private bathroom. A nonrefundable deposit of $50 is required to reserve your space. Please call Julee at 509.364.3488 or email her with any questions or to make your reservation.

Wildflowers, hummingbirds, and numerous other birds are going crazy up here at the Mt. Adams Lodge!

* We are offering 30% OFF cabins and rooms until June 4th.  This includes breakfast on Saturday and Sunday morning.  Mid-week you can prepare your own meals in the Lodge communal kitchen or in your cabin.  There is also a cafe and small grocery just 1 mile from the Lodge.

* Mt. Adams Lodge now has a professional 9-hole Frisbee Golf course.  Play it forward and backwards and it’s 18 holes!  

* The Glenwood Rodeo is during Father’s Day weekend: June 19-21.  On Saturday evening Tim and I will host a BBQ dinner at the Lodge at no additional cost for those that spend the weekend here.  We will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, chicken, corn, beans and potato salad.  Feel free to bring a beverage or dessert to share.  

* The Backcountry Yoga Retreat is being offered from June 5-7.  This getaway offers the combination of hiking, bike rides, and a healthy dose of yoga stretching. There will be potluck-style lunches and dinners to keep the cost down. Hearty breakfasts are included in the cost.  Sybil Nance, owner of Sukhayoga Retreats and Flow Yoga in Hood River, OR, is the instructor.

The weekend begins Friday afternoon for an optional yoga class from 4:30-6pm. Dinner will be at 7pm. Yoga classes will be held each morning and the afternoons will be spent hiking or biking on the many trails available in the Mt. Adams Recreational Area. Bring your hiking boots and bikes!  The weekend will conclude at 3pm Sunday.  Space is limited to 16 participants so sign up early since the last retreat sold out.  Men and women are welcome.

$245 per person includes lodging on Friday and Saturday night (based on double-occupancy), WA lodging tax, breakfast on Saturday and Sunday morning, and 4-5 yoga sessions.  Or you can pay $315 per person for your own room with a Queen bed and private bathroom.  A nonrefundable deposit of $50 is required to reserve your space.  Please call Julee with any questions or to make your reservation.    
 
Julee’s phone:  509.364.3488
Lodge website:  mt-adams.com
Julee’s Gorge Tours
  

Planning a last minute corporate or family retreat? Check out the FRESH powder at Falcon’s Crest Lodge on Mt. Hood! Lots of snow at the Mountain and there are open weekends in April and May. Take a quick getaway to snowshoe, ski, snowboard or tube!

Hurry… from April – June 7th, 2009 – Rent 3 nights and get the 4th for FREE plus $100 Ski Bowl Bucks!

Falcon Crest sleeps 24, perfect for 4 families with a large hot tub, game room and gourmet kitchen – it’s located in Government Camp and you can walk across the street to Ski Bowl!

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