Harvest has come to Yamhill Valley; grapes hang heavy on the vines and local wineries are bustling with activity. While most tours take place in summertime, guests looking for a hands-on approach to wine visit in the fall. A new Harvest Experience at Hyland Estates in Dundee aims to allow guest to help work the sorting tables, taste juice directly … [Read more...]

Lights go up as the sun goes down behind the vineyards, setting a scene that is simultaneously Elizabethan and Oregonian. Each summer, crowds gather on picnic blankets to drink wine and watch local theater at its finest. Since 2009, Willamette Shakespeare has brought the works of William Shakespeare to Oregon wine country, providing free … [Read more...]

While many people think of a day in Yamhill wine country as relaxing, runners know better. For one day each July, the Dundee Hills transform into a grueling cross country-style course for the Fueled by Fine Wine Half Marathon. Started in 2009, the race lets 1,200 participants run the rows through local vineyards to a tasting party at the finish … [Read more...]

Planning on cycling or spending the day at Champoeg State Park? Then plan to stop by the small community of Butteville, where an old local favorite has gotten a facelift. Just outside of Yamhill County across the Willamette River nine miles from Newberg, the historic Butteville Store opened its doors this April for a summer of new management, menus … [Read more...]

This weekend, celebrate Earth Day in a unique way by supporting local wildlife education and care as Erath Winery in Dundee hosts Wings Over Wine. Started in 2015, Wings Over Wine is a wildlife rehabilitation program that aims to raise awareness and funding for injured and orphaned Oregon birds of prey by hosting events at vineyard sites. We caught … [Read more...]

The Pacific Northwest is known for picturesque vineyards and intimate tasting rooms, but for one weekend every year the Willamette Valley goes big. With more than 170 vendors, including 80 wineries, the McMinnville Wine & Food Classic has grown in attendance over the years to 5,000 visitors and is hosted in one of the biggest venues in town, … [Read more...]

Looking for a way to relax on a rainy day? Try your hand at pottery and painting at Jack Potter Art Lounge in McMinnville, where the motto is ”Art for All.” Shelves lined with white ceramics of all shapes greet guests as they walk through the doors, and tables topped with paint pots, and mugs filled with brushes await. Located downtown, Jack Potter … [Read more...]

The new boutique hotel coming to McMinnville is going for a local look. On January 27, Odd Fellows Building (OFB) LLC announced its plans to break ground in May 2017 for the Atticus Hotel, an “Oregon-inspired” luxury hotel that will be located in downtown McMinnville. Officially opening in Spring 2018, the 36-room boutique hotel will be located … [Read more...]

We at Pursuitist love a good food weekend. And when you combine that with an award-winning portfolio of chefs, a luxury hotel stay, and wine from one of our favorite regions (Willamette Valley, Oregon) … let’s just say we can’t wait to attend. For the third year, the award-winning Allison Inn & Spa’s annual Cuvée Weekend will take place … [Read more...]

Just across from Dayton’s historic Fort Yamhill blockhouse, the windows of one small-town shop offer a little bit of everything—from clothes and cards to jewelry and journals. Recently celebrating its first year in business, Dayton Mercantile caters to locals as well as visitors and was designed with community in mind. Opening in November 2016, … [Read more...]