Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Shafer Vineyard Cellars
On a beautiful fall day we stopped at Shafer Winery. Originally I found Shafer winery on a trip back from the beach. I enjoy stopping in the tasting room because it is always Christmas. Miki has a German Christmas shop in the back of the tasting room that is open year around. The hand carved smokers from Germany are a delight to look at. The individual expressions on the figures make me smile. I loved the fat bride one. In addition there are hand painted ornaments from a couple dollars to over one hundred dollars. The wines are a good value. They make a nice Semi-Dry Riesling and Gewurztraminer-Ice Wine. No tasting fee and case discounts.
Shafer Vineyard Cellars
6200 NW Gales Creek Road / Forest Grove 97116 / 503-357-6604
www.shafervineyardcellars.com
Monday, October 29, 2007
Stub Stewart Oregon State Park
We walked by the cabins. They have views of the coast range. The cabins looked so nice that I can’t wait to stay in one.
It is a fee park $3 per day. 30380 NW Hwy 47 Buxton, OR 97109 503-324-0606, reservations 1-800-452-5687 The Park is off Highway 47 North of Highway 26 before Vernonia on the Banks Vernonia State Trail.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Portland Nursery Apple Tasting
In addition to the usual apple treats of strudel and caramel apples this year there will be a lunch menu provided by Popp Catering. Venders, children’s activities and a scarecrow contest fill out the event.
Portland Nursery at 5050 SE Stark
Two weekends: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
October 12, 13, 14 & October 19, 20, 21, 2007
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday, October 8, 2007
Split Dine and Drink
While at
Open 11AM to 11PM Sunday thru Wednesday and 11AM to12AM Thursday thru Saturday,
Saturday, October 6, 2007
Portland Japanese Garden
At the beginning of October the leaves are just beginning to turn color at the Portland Japanese Garden. I enjoy going to the garden frequently in the fall. It is joyful to see the gorgeous colors, red, orange and yellow.
Friday, October 5, 2007
Portland Fall Home and Garden Show
We took advantage of the free parking and went to the show Thursday. While we were there my sister and I gave my Dad a break from watching my Mom. My Mom has dementia. She treated the show like trick or treating, going from booth to booth taking candy from the candy dishes the venders had set out. I quickly went from booth to booth trying to keep up with my mom. I saw hot tubs, doors, windows, fireplaces, granite counters, Koi fish, puppies and kittens, plants like succulents and orchids. We saw the puppies a couple of times. There was one that looked like my dog and another one who was real smart and sat when I told him too. It is a great show full of interesting things for sale and examples. There are five garage setups that show you how to fully utilize from garage for your hobbies.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
First Thursday Art Walk October 4 2007
Mark Woolley Gallery 817 SW 2nd is hosting Be Blue (Sky), a group show celebrating blue.
Bullseye gallery 300 NW 13th, is showing janice vitkovsky, beneath the surface.