Culinary Experiences

If visiting our wineries, breweries, distilleries, restaurants, farmers and artisan producers isn’t enough, we have some ideas for how you can spend your spare time in Oregon.

Like taking a cooking class where you can learn how to braise local lamb shanks in Oregon Pinot noir, or a walking tour of Portland where you’ll discover the city’s top culinary finds. Each summer you can be front and center in the farm-to-table movement with the annual “Plate and Pitchfork” dinner series. There are also tours available to satisfy every part of your palate, from antique organic grain mills to you-name-it. Just what you need to round out a true foodie getaway.

  1. Louisa Newmann: Personal Culinary Instruction

    Do you make the same meals over and over? Are you looking to try something new? Don’t be overwhelmed in your kitchen because cooking is easy. And it’s fun! With a rich abundance of locally grown food, Portland is one of the the most unique and exciting places to be a home chef. Imagine returning from the market to whipping up classics like homemade pasta, local salmon en papillote or even chocolate soufflés. Realize the full potential of your …

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  2. Outdoor Adventure Wine Tour

    Come and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience at the Echo West Ranch and Vineyard owned by Lloyd and Lois Piercy.  The tour starts at the old historical Cunha Ranch farm house and winds around the Umatilla River and climbs up into Echo West Vineyard. Enjoy the breath-taking view of the city of Echo while riding “your” horse for the day through many different stages of grapes on the vine. After a nice horse …

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  3. Oregon Country Trails

    A wholesome country experience. The 40-mile (64-km) agribusiness tour includes stops at wineries, alpaca and sheep farms, orchards, artists, antiques, nurseries and Diamond Woods Golf Course. The trail also offers exquisite scenery for bicyclists and horseback riders.

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Culinary Experiences Events

  1. Snowball Tribute Tasting

    Nov 1 to Dec 30

  2. Hands-on Pie Making Class

    Nov 24

  3. Hands-on Winter Soups Class

    Dec 4

  4. Holiday Wine Dinner

    Dec 11

  5. Hands-on Cookies and Candies

    Dec 11
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Culinary Experiences News from Around Oregon

  1. Getting Fresh with a Farmer

    Via Travel Oregon: Culinary Experiences on September 9, 2009

  2. Saturday at Simpatica

    Via Travel Oregon: Culinary Experiences on April 10, 2009

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