Shop Small in Carlton - Yamhill Oregon

Small businesses are at the core of every thriving neighborhood.

When American Express launched Small Business Saturday® in 2010, it was to help local businesses through hard times. Fifteen years later, the message still matters: our small businesses are the heart of our community. Shop Small this season — and help them thrive for years to come. 💙

The Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild asked our innkeepers to share what’s not to miss in their communities: restaurants, shops and we’ve created a series of blog posts extending a show of small business camaraderie and economic optimism.

Shop Small in Carlton Oregon

Guests at Yamhill Vineyards Bed and Breakfast are encouraged to visit downtown Carlton, a little over 3 miles from the inn. Let the shopping begin at one of the nearly two dozen tasting rooms in Carlton. Given the city population of around 2000 people, Carlton has the highest tasting room per capita community in the United States. Now that’s something to boast about considering there are over 500 wineries in the Willamette Valley

Wild Oregon Wreaths is a pop-up for the holidays: A 10 artist pop-up in downtown Carlton! Wednesday-Sunday, 11-6 until Christmas. Across the street from Carlton Corners, good food, good brew and good company.

Rough Cut Soaps is open all year round and makes their products right in Carlton as well has having other artists work available.

Rough Cut Soap & Sundries Co. – All Natural Handmade and Sustainable – A natural and sustainable approach to skincare, Rough Cut soaps are handmade in the heart of Oregon’s Wine Country, utilizing essential oils and naturally colored with herbs, botanicals, and clays.

Milltown Mercantile is brought to you by the Barn Swallow Artists, a group of local Artists and Makers crafting homemade goods and gifts. This little shop shares space with K&M Wines and offers everything from scarves to terrariums, wooden bowls to cards, pillows to clothing, and everything in between

Fall Market at Abbey Road Farm – on Thanksgiving weekend! Kick off your holiday season with a unique shopping experience, featuring over 25 local makers offering everything from jewelry and bath & body products to woodworking, home decor, and clothing. Start your holiday shopping early and support local artisans.

There’s more than Wines in Carlton

Bull Run Distillery – a Portland-based distillery crafting fine Oregon whiskey and other spirits. The downtown Carlton tasting room is Bull Run’s second location and the only distillery tasting room in Carlton! It’s located right next to the amazing French Bistro Cuvée.

Where to Eat:

The Horse Radish offers the ultimate wine country experience to visitors and locals alike with their famous sandwiches, made hot to order, alongside local wine, beer and cocktails. Dine at Cuvée for authentic french cuisine and a top-notch full course experience.

Located in the heart of wine country Oregon, Carlton Corners is known for the Best Burger in Yamhill County 2015-2016 and Best of Mac & the Yamhill Valley, 2018 – 2020, our growler fill station with ten rotating Oregon craft beers and cider, and non-ethanol gas, Carlton Corners is a one-stop-shop that is not to be passed by.

Gift Boutiques

At K & M Alchemy Vineyards experience our small production, food-friendly wines – and explore locally handcrafted goods in our new Milltown Mercantile – we have an amazing selection of jewelry, home goods, and an expanded pantry of delicacies.

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The Old Mill Mercantile Furniture, tools, collectibles and antiques

Walking Tours
First settled by homesteaders in the 1840s, Carlton has a rich history of agriculture, logging, and, most recently, wine production. Download the Carlton Walking Tour to your phone and explore the history of Carlton.

Be sure to seek out the The Blue Atlas Cedar in Carlton’s Ladd Park, over 100 years old.

We’d like to extend an invitation to reserve your room at Yamhill Vineyards Bed and Breakfast, visit Carlton and Shop Small on November 26, 2022, any day really, because shopping at a family-owned business such as an inn of the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild or purchasing specialty items from your favorite, local business or store helps to promote more vibrant communities. We thank you in advance.

Yamhill Vineyards Bed and Breakfast – Yamhill – “Come stay where fine wines are born!” A little known gem located in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country, Yamhill Vineyards Bed & Breakfast is surrounded by vineyards, spectacular views, and offers you a relaxing country retreat. Phone: 503-662-3840 View Availability

Bed & Breakfasts located in Carlton, Oregon

The Carlton Inn Bed and Breakfast – Come and stay where you arrive as a guest, and depart as a friend. Park your car at the Inn, and stroll to numerous tasting rooms, unique shops and wonderful restaurants.
Phone: 503-852-7506 View Availability

Abbey Road Farm Silo Suites – Set among the rolling hills of Yamhill County, Abbey Road Farm lies in the very heart of Oregon’s Wine Country. Each of the five spacious suites feature cozy beds, indulgent claw-foot soaking tubs, and lavish amenities. As a guest, you can look forward to enjoying a grand entrance and an inviting seating area with a convenient sundries bar and a fireplace. Phone: 503.686.3100 View Availability

Consider visiting, exploring and Shopping Small this season in Carlton, Oregon

Oregon Association of Independent Inns are ready to share Oregon with you: it’s environment, culture, and heritage. Combine gracious hospitality with ambiance at an inspected and approved member of the Oregon Association of Independent Inns.

Gift certificates are no longer available for purchase through our organization. We encourage you to contact our member inns directly to purchase gift certificates.

If You Currently Hold an OAII or OBBG Gift Certificate:

Your gift certificate does not expire
Certificates may be redeemed at participating Oregon Association of Independent Inns properties.

Thank you for supporting Oregon’s Independent Inns and lodging properties over the years. We’re grateful to everyone who has shared the gift of lodging through the OAII Lodging Gift Voucher Program.

As of June 1, 2026, the Oregon Association of Independent (formerly the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild – OBBG) discontinued the program, and gift certificates are no longer available for sale. However, existing gift certificates remain valid and may still be redeemed.

The Oregon Association offers a wide variety of inns, from a small guest cottage or two-room bed and breakfast to a larger country inn or dude ranch. If you need assistance locating a participating property or have difficulty redeeming your certificate, please contact us—we’re happy to help.

Important Notes:

All OAII properties accept association gift certificates. Click here to view participating properties.
Gift certificates are treated as cash and cannot be replaced if lost, stolen, or destroyed.
Certificates may only be redeemed at active OAII properties
Individual property policies apply, including restrictions on availability, packages, or special offers.

Questions or Assistance:

If you have questions about redeeming a gift certificate or need help planning your stay, please contact E-mail info@obbg.org or call OAII at 503-893-4210. Please leave a message as this line is monitored by our busy innkeepers.

Since 1989, the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild has served as a statewide information network for its member properties, providing a unified voice for the industry with state regulatory and tourism agencies.

Now known as The Oregon Association of Independent Inns, we’re the same trusted organization, with a new name, a fresh look, and an expanded focus on independent lodging properties beyond traditional bed and breakfasts. Member properties represent a wide range of accommodations, from small guest cottages, cabins, and intimate two-room B&Bs to larger country inns, boutique hotels and dude ranches.