On November 28, 2008 The New York Times published an article in its real estate section on Yamhill Country.  In “Rural Vistas, Natural Healings, and Pinot Noir,” Times writer Barbara Hernandez reported, ”

“McMinnville, the county’s largest city with 30,000 people, draws those seeking a life fulfilled by organic produce and good pinot noir. It is home to dozens of art and antiques shops, and there are plenty of destinations for natural healing and meditation. In Yamhill County, the party is wherever you want it to be. It can be at a rural barbecue, a restaurant and bar in McMinnville, or even a bed-and-breakfast in Carlton. Just don’t expect any urban luxuries — other than creamy sauces and rich dishes. Oh, and there’s rarely a shortage of wine.”

Read the article here.  Registration required, but it’s free.

In late Novemer 2008, the Editors of Sherman’s Travel Magazine got to gether to decide on their “10 Top Hotspots for 2009.” They rightfully selected the Willamette Valleys.  We came in at #6.

They wrote, “Billing itself as the ‘place for pinot,’ this slumbering grapevine district is home to more than 200 wineries, most of which beckon visitors with tasting rooms and even eco-wine tours.”

Read all about the 10 hotspots here but naturally call our concierge Nicci Stokes at 503 560-1512. She will arrange a tour through #6 with our very own All Events Limo.  You will want to be sampling our wonderful harvest.  So you drink.  We drive.

Let’s face it. There are a lot of good places to have dinner while visiting Oregon Wine Country. You really need to know someone, which, if you stop and think about it, you do. She’s our concierge, Nicci Stokes. She will help you plan your trip. But she’s gone a step further. She’s already planned the perfect three-day week-end.

You can download a PDF copy of Romantic Week-end Getaway in Oregon Wine Country. She prepared the itinerary over in Yahoo Travel where you can customize it if you like. Just click here to go there. To customize it, you will click the “Copy Trip” items, and yes, you will need a Yahoo account. But it’s free, so go ahead. You can add or delete items from your itinerary, or if the choices Yahoo offers for items to add are not what you want, just click on “Create Item,” and then add it to your itinerary.

You will enjoy dinners at the Joel Palmer House, Nick’s Italian and Tina’s. For lunches have recommend the Crescent Cafe and The Horse Radish. And of course on Saturday, you’re scheduled for a winery tour in our very own All Events Limo.

On Saturday of your romantic getaway, we have you scheduled for a tour of some of Oregon’s great wineries. Our slogan, as always: You drink. We drive.