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05/17/2026

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04/25/2026

P!nk Built A Real Winery—And Hid It From Everyone For Years

P!nk bought a vineyard sight unseen, made wine in a garage for years, and told almost no one. Meet Alecia Moore, owner and winemaker behind Two Wolves Wine.

03/22/2026

Portland Parks Foundation reports “At this time the stonework is done and the steel vault has been installed. Over the next few weeks the construction team will be repairing the road and putting the final touches on the site to get it ready for the Elk’s homecoming the week of April 6.”

They will be celebrating with a public event to welcome the Elk’s return! You can join them on April 12, from 1 pm to 4 pm.

03/05/2026

Today I became 'Rose City Certified'
(a program through Travel Portland, our local tourism organization)

01/26/2026

Much of what the willamette valley does fits this definition yet this labeling isn't chosen

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11/27/2025

This weekend carries special historical significance for our region. Wine Country Thanksgiving has been a Willamette Valley tradition since 1983, when a small group of early Willamette Valley winegrowers opened their cellar doors to share newly released wines with neighbors, friends, and curious travelers. What began as a grassroots gathering soon evolved into one of the Valley’s most exciting weekends. Although the experience now includes curated tastings, food pairings, and club offerings, the heart of Wine Country Thanksgiving remains unchanged: a celebration of harvest, hospitality, and our shared story of Willamette Valley wine. 🍷

Happy Thanksgiving from Oregon's Willamette Valley!

Front row (kneeling, left to right): Joe Campbell of Elk Cove Winery, David Adelsheim of Adelsheim Vineyard
Back row (standing, left to right): Bill Blosser of Sokol Blosser Winery, Don Byard of Hidden Springs Vineyard, Myron Redford of Amity Vineyards, Dick Erath of Erath Vineyards, Fred Arterberry of Arterberry Winery, Fred Benoit of Chateau Benoit, David Lett of The Eyrie Vineyards.

Photo courtesy of Sokol Blosser Winery and Susan Sokol Blosser

11/18/2025

2 days after I learned that it takes 17 years to produce a crop, i had guests on a tour ask the same. Their family was planting filberts in Iowa
Oregon’s hazelnut harvest could break records - OPB https://share.google/Tj6om9qct0WZMbN6b

10/25/2025

Oregon’s Willamette Valley, known for wine, takes a shine to olive oil | The Seattle Times https://share.google/3F7ohaJkyZjokfhYD

10/08/2025

10/07/2025

The elk returns! (with road closures)

Sept. 4, 2025 By: Fred Leeson