Remy Wines is a small urban winery in McMinnville, Oregon. The owner, Remy Drabkin, started the winery in 2006, and she has earned a reputation as a top producer of non-traditional grape varieties such as Sangiovese, Barbera, Lagrein and Dolcetto. (In fact, it’s been rumored that Remy knew she wanted to be a winemaker…when she […]
The Vintages Trailer Resort – Dayton, Oregon
When the Mayor of McMinnville told us to get in the car so he could show us a trailer park…we didn’t ask questions. We went along for the ride. And that ride took us right down memory lane. Halfway between McMinnville and Dundee, Oregon we were introduced to The Vintages Trailer Resort. The 14 acre […]
An Oregon Garden Of Eden…With Bees Galore
After a precious breakfast visit with our niece Denise and her wonderful family, Denise asked if we would like to take a short ride out into the countryside to see Scott’s parent’s farm and garden. Since we were happy to spend more time with our family we said yes to another road trip. We asked […]
Our McMinnville Cottage Rental…I LOVE AirBnB!
The trip from Portland to McMinnville only takes about an hour…except for the unexpected traffic jam in tiny Dundee. That short drive seemed to take FOREVER. I just couldn’t wait to see the little cottage we would be calling home for the next eight nights. We had booked this stay about six months ago through […]
Oregon’s “Fruit Loop”…And Hood River Lavender Farm
Thanks to a “heads up” from Peepaw’s brother Steve, we decided to get off of the freeway through the Columbia River Gorge and take a short detour on our way to Steve and Lucy’s beautiful home in Portland. We took a route known as the Hood River Valley’s Fruit Loop. Steve told us that route […]
The Columbia River Gorge – Oregon
After our hearty breakfast in Idaho, we continued our road trip. And we soon found ourselves even closer to our ultimate destination for the night in Portland. But before our arrival we were ready for a truly scenic part of our road trip. Our journey through the Columbia River Gorge…and a special side trip we’d […]
Country Coffee Cabin – Midvale, Idaho
The Country Coffee Cabin was a welcome sight as we searched for a breakfast spot on our day long drive from McCall, Idaho to Portland, Oregon. We left the Brundage Inn in McCall long before the sun came up. And our moonlit drive through the mountains was a peaceful, beautiful journey. But that long and […]
The Pancake House – McCall, Idaho
A chilly morning in the mountains calls for a hearty breakfast, and The Pancake House in McCall looked like a sure bet to satisfy even the biggest appetite. The building and grounds are absolutely gorgeous. And the flowers? They were everywhere! Flowers were spilling out of every possible container and basket. (The Pancake House must […]
McCall, Idaho…And A Priceless Visit With Cousins
It’s not easy to get to McCall, Idaho unless you’re a bird. Or you own a plane. That winding, narrow mountain road from Boise to McCall can be a white knuckle trip along the beautiful whitewater rapids of the Payette River. But let me assure you, that trip to McCall was worth the effort for […]
Idaho…Mother Nature’s Paintbrush
Our road trip to Oregon took a much-anticipated detour loop to McCall, Idaho. And as we headed west, our road trip took us through a beautiful, but rather desolate landscape on our day long journey. Sometimes I felt as if we had landed on the moon…with no space suits required. I’m not sure what it […]