Willamette Valley Helicopter Wine Tour & Lunch
Experience the magic of the Willamette Valley by land and air with this four-hour intimate wine tour. Starting at your hotel your private naturalist guide will pick you up in a luxury vehicle. Weaving your way through among the vineyards to a boutique winery for a tasting for an educational overview of this highly productive wine region. From there you'll be whisked away by helicopter for a 20-minute flight over the rolling hills of the Chehalem Mountains AVA before landing at another winery. Take in incredible valley view with another tasting and gourmet picnic-style lunch then your naturalist guide will escort you by car back to your hotel.
Horseback Wine Tour
Take in the beauty of the Willamette Valley by horseback while enjoying wine tastings as several boutique wineries. This 2.5 hour tour will take you on on a comfortably paced, gentle trail ride through the famous Red Hills of Dundee. Enjoy breathtaking countryside as we wind our way between the vines, ride right up to the wineries, hitch up and sample the Willamette Valley's award winning pinot noirs.
Paddle and Pinot Kayak Tour
Running down the spine of the Willamette Valley is the region's life blood, the Willamette River. These waters define the character of the valley as a valuable water source for the abundant agriculture and stunning wildlife. Enjoy a 3 hours kayak trip upriver with your private naturalist guide as you take in the serene nature of the Willamette River and its resident wildlife. Pull up the shoreline of the region's only riverside winery and enjoy a wine tasting and picnic-style lunch. Relax in the shaded patio of the winery with a game of horseshoes or bocce before heading back to your hotel.
Guided Truffle Forage and Winemaker Lunch
Tromp around the Oregon wilderness with a local chef and expert truffle accompanied by their trained canine compainion and a local winemaker. You will learn about the abundance of quality ingredients in the Willamette Valley and how seasonal produce is a staple in the culinary landscape of the valley. Additionally you'll learn truffle hunting do's and don’ts, storage and care of truffles and how to use those delicious little nuggets in your own kitchen. After your forage you'll enjoy a truffle-themed picnic lunch and a private wine tasting with a local winemaker. (Note: Experience is only available during truffle season Jan - Mar).
On-Farm Cooking Class & Dinner
Roll up your sleeves for an immersive on-farm cooking class where you'll learn to prepare a gourmet meals using local seasonal ingredients. During this 3 hour class you'll prepare a multi-course menu highlighting the bounty of produce from the Willamette Valley. Enjoy nibbles and wine along the way before digging into your culinary creation.