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Pull up a seat and explore our famous food cart pods Portland!

While these must-see eateries are largely on wheels, these mobile food trucks tend to stay put, grouped together in pods. And there are pods of all sizes throughout Portland. Here are some of our favorite food trucks in Portland. Stay at The Fulton House!

Hawthorne Asylum
1080 SE Madison St
20+ food carts, large fire pit and plenty of sangria.

Killingsworth Station
1331 N. Killingsworth St
International offerings abound from Salvadorian and Oaxacan carts, to latkes, pierogis, and Southern offerings.

The Lot @ John’s Marketplace
3535 SW Multnomah Blvd – 3560 SE Powell Blvd
Smartly situated next to John’s Marketplace, one of Portland’s largest bottle shops, this food cart pod has everything from slow-cooked BBQ to fried chicken sandwiches and mini cakes.

Piknik Park Food Cart Pod
1122 SE Tacoma St
Comfort foods, Moroccan cuisine, and Nepalese foods are just some of the many tasty options. There’s a craft beer garden too!

Portland Mercado
7238 SE Foster Rd
Mexican, Peruvian, Colombian, and más, this is a must-stop for all who love Latin American cuisine. Grocery store and coffee shop included.

Prost! Marketplace
4237 N Mississippi Ave
Set on the trendy and walkable North Mississippi Avenue, food selection here ranges from vegan bowls to Korean-style tacos. The pod is anchored by German pub Prost!

Click here to see our curated list of food cart pods and food carts outside of Portland. Prepare for your mouth to start watering now!
Food Cart Pods Portland – Popular Questions
How Many any food cart pods are there in Portland?

Portland has more than 500 food carts at any given time. Most of the carts are organized into groups, or pods, and share an area with several other food carts. While the carts are largely on wheels, they tend to stay in the same pod location.

What city has the most food trucks? Portland, Oregon, has the most food trucks!

How can I search food cart items in Portland?

You can search many Portland food cart items (though not all) using this Portland food cart finder tool. It boasts about 200 food cart trucks in Portland and allows you to search by cuisine, trademark dishes, and dietary needs.

Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild is ready to share Oregon with you: it’s environment, culture, and heritage. Combine gracious hospitality with ambiance at an inspected and approved Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild member Inn.

Hospitality Update: Our inns are following COVID-19 protocol guidance from the Oregon Health Authority. 

Although mask guidelines are lifted:

● Some businesses may choose to still require masks.

● Some people may choose to still wear a mask.

We have all struggled through COVID-19 and could use a little kindness. Please be respectful of local businesses and their workers and most importantly kind to yourself.

oregon wine country

Oregon wine country is truly spectacular in scenery and in wine.

Oregon’s cooler climate is responsible for its signature grape – Pinot Noir, but there are more than 700 wineries, 1,000+ vineyards and 70+ varieties of grapes in all. Come stay near our vineyards and choose your favorite.

American Viticultural Area, or AVA, is a specific vineyard zone based on geology, geography and climate. AVA info is used on wine labels to help distinguish wines quickly. There are many AVAs in Oregon. Here are the AVA regions and sub-regions closest to our inns. Share your wine preferences with your innkeeper for a personalized recommendation.

Oregon AVAs:

WILLAMETTE VALLEY AVA

This is Oregon’s biggest wine growing region and produces two-thirds of the state’s wine production.

Learn more about Willamette Valley wines here.
Get a Willamette Valley AVA touring guide pdf.
Explore the Willamette Valley AVA wine clubs.
Stay at: The Fulton House and C’est La Vie

Dundee Hills AVA: The first grapes in Willamette Valley were planted in the Dundee Hills. This area is still the most densely planted in the state. Dundee Hills AVA is a sub-AVA of the Willamette Valley AVA.

Learn more about Dundee Hills wineries here.
Search the different Dundee Hills AVA wineries.

Stay at: Franziska Haus Bed & Breakfast and La Bastide Bed and Breakfast

McMinnville AVA: This AVA created the International Pinot Noir Celebration, a three-day event, famous around the globe, as a mecca for lovers of Pinot noir and northwest cuisine. The McMinnville AVA is a sub-AVA of the Willamette Valley AVA.

Learn more about McMinnville wineries here.
See the critically-acclaimed McMinnville wines.

Stay at: A’Tuscan Estate and Youngberg Hill Vineyards & Inn.

Eola-Amity Hills AVA: More than 30 wineries and 100 vineyards comprise this AVA, which sits 250 to 700 feet above sea level. The Eola-Amity Hills AVA is a sub-AVA of the Willamette Valley AVA.

Learn more about Eola-Amity Hills’ wineries here.
See the Eola-Amity Hills vineyards.

Stay at: Bella Collina Bed & Breakfast

Chehalem Mountains AVA: Nearly 70,000 acres of this AVA hold 2,600 acres of grapes, grown in over 170 vineyards, and more than 50 wineries. The Chehalem Mountains AVA is a sub-AVA of the Willamette Valley AVA.

Van Duzer AVA: This new wine region is a big growing area within the state. It features six bonded wineries and nearly 1,000 planted acres. The Van Duzer AVA is a sub-AVA of the Willamette Valley AVA.

Learn more about Van Duzer wineries here.

Stay at: MaMere’s Bed and Breakfast and Airlie Farm

SOUTHERN OREGON AVA

Less than 7,000 acres of grapes are divvied up between dozens of varieties, with Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Syrah, Tempranillo, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Riesling among the most popular. Learn more about Southern Oregon wines here.

  • Umpqua Valley AVA: This region’s wine growing history dates back to the 1880s when German immigrants who had worked for Beringer Bros., the oldest continuously operating vineyard in Napa, planted the first wine grape vineyard in the Valley. It since continues to evolve. The Umpqua Valley AVA is a sub-AVA of the Southern Oregon AVA.
    Learn more about Umpqua Valley wineries here.
    Print your own Umpqua Valley wine trail map.Stay at: C.H. Bailey House

Rogue Valley AVA: This is the southernmost wine growing region in Oregon. It includes three adjacent river valleys (Bear Creek, Applegate and Illinois). Pinot noir but also Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Sauvignon blanc are among the most popular varieties. The Rogue Valley AVA is a sub-AVA of the Southern Oregon AVA.

Learn more about Rogue Valley wineries here. Read an article about exploring Rogue Valley wines in Forbes.

Stay at: Prospect Historic Hotel and Dinner House

COLUMBIA GORGE AVA

The Columbia Gorge AVA straddles Northern Oregon and Southern Washington. It’s separated by the Columbia River, which is the only sea-level passage through the Cascade Mountain Range. The most common varieties here include: Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, and Chardonnay. Learn more about Columbia Gorge wines here.

Stay at: Old Parkdale Inn

Ask your innkeeper about the best upcoming winery events and tastings. Our Oregon Trail of Waterfalls map leads you on an Oregon road trip to remember. We look forward to seeing you soon.

SEE A DIGITAL VERSION OF THE MAP

Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild is ready to share Oregon with you: it’s environment, culture, and heritage. Combine gracious hospitality with ambiance at an inspected and approved Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild member Inn.

Hospitality Update: Our inns are following COVID-19 protocol guidance from the Oregon Health Authority. 

Although mask guidelines are lifted:

● Some businesses may choose to still require masks.

● Some people may choose to still wear a mask.

We have all struggled through COVID-19 and could use a little kindness. Please be respectful of local businesses and their workers and most importantly kind to yourself.

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Here are more Oregon food cart pods! We have a whole blog post dedicated to PORTLAND food cart pods, since, well, there are so many and so very delicious foods carts in Portland. But did you know there are several Oregon food carts and food cart pods elsewhere in the Beaver state? Here’s a list, compiled by innkeepers with insider tips on must-visit food carts in Oregon.

Bite of Newberg Food Cart Pod
910 E 1st St, Newberg (corner of S. Center & E 1st)
This downtown Newberg food cart pod has a little bit of everything and a very big draw. Innkeepers rave about Hunny Beez, American Filipino Fusion and the Bee Hive Fries – fresh cut fries topped with smoked pulled pork, cheese, a pinch of Mango slaw and green onion that’s then topped with sweet chili mayo, siracha ketchup and Hunny Beez Sauce. The G&W Caribbean Smoked BBQ is also very popular for its great meats and a spicy slaw. Peruse your choices now, choose later! Stay nearby at Chehalem Ridge Bed and Breakfast, Franziska Hause Bed and Breakfast, The Setting Inn – Willamette Valley, The Willows Bed & Breakfast, and Willamette Valley Bed & Breakfast.

Menus for Bite of Newberg food trucks:

Bangkok Noi Thai menu 
GIFFT menu 
Bobablastic – menu coming soon
La Gran Victoria menu
Hunny Beez menu
G&W Caribbean Smoked BBQ menu
Marisco’s Maggie menu

The Annex Food Cart Pod
191 Monmouth Ave. N in Monmouth
This food cart pod does not currently have a website but you can read an article about it here. The newest food truck (there are two) is called The Loaded Grill and has a Facebook page. It’s a barbecue and deli-style eatery located next to the other food cart, The Donut Bar. The owners, a husband-and-wife team, opened The Loaded Grill alongside The Donut Bar as a way to support Limitless Ministries, the church that helped the couple obtain the parking lot in the first place. Stay nearby at MaMere’s Guest House. While at MaMere’s, also visit the independent food truck that’s half a block away by the Dry Town Tap House. Get delicious food and great drinks, while you listen to live music most summer weekends.

Mayla Thai Food 2 Go Food Cart
158 E Main St in Carlton
This stand alone Thai food cart is in the small town of Carlton. It’s next to the American Legion Hall and directly across from City Hall. Here’s a recent menu. When you go, make sure to try the mango sticky rice… you’ll be talking about it for days! Stay nearby at: R.R. Thompson House, The Carlton Inn Bed and Breakfast, and Yamhill Vineyards Bed and Breakfast.

Eugene Food Cart Pods

Eugene has many food cart pods! Head to the Beergarden (777 West 6th Avenue in Eugene) to enjoy several food trucks among more than three dozen rotating beer taps and hundreds of bottles of craft beer. The food trucks include: Bounty Meat & Cheese, with a focus on artisan cheese and charcuterie; Once Famous Grill, southern comfort foods; Moi Poki, DIY poke’ bar where you design your own bowl with protein, sides, and toppings; Lani Moku Grill, featuring authentic Hawaiian kine grinds; Coffeegarden, the gourmet coffee cart within Beergarden; Coco Loco, offers Mexican staples, some with an Asian zing; and Arekie Fusion, where Indian food meets Latin cuisine.

For more Eugene food cart pods check out this Guide to Eugene Food Truck Pods put together by Eugene Cascades & Coast. Also, use this link to keep track of the different food trucks in Eugene.

Tillamook Food Carts

Among the most popular food carts in Tillamook are: The Crescent Station (2 Main Ave in Tillamook), with made to order sandwiches, polish dogs, and barbecue — see the menu; Recess Food Truck (1910 Main Avenue North in Tillamook), flame-grilled burgers and chicken with fresh local ingredients; Tacos La Providencia (540 N Main Ave in Tillamook), popular food truck with adjacent picnic tables offers tacos, burritos & other Mexican staples — see a recent menu.

Flavors on First Food Cart Pod
1812 1st St in Tillamook
Flavors on First is a popular food cart pod. It includes Nani Papa’a, a Hawaiian Food Truck; Sab food truck, a Thai food with vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free friendly options; The Brat Bothers German Grill — see a recent menu; and Smokin’ Steve’s, country BBQ.

In Tillamook, stay at turtlejanes b&b and Thyme & Tide Bed and Breakfast.

Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild is ready to share Oregon with you: it’s environment, culture, and heritage. Combine gracious hospitality with ambiance at an inspected and approved Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild member Inn.

Hospitality Update: Our inns are following COVID-19 protocol guidance from the Oregon Health Authority. 

Although mask guidelines are lifted:

● Some businesses may choose to still require masks.

● Some people may choose to still wear a mask.

We have all struggled through COVID-19 and could use a little kindness. Please be respectful of local businesses and their workers and most importantly kind to yourself.

two Adirondack chair overlooking the Willamette Valley

4 Reasons to Love Oregon Wine

guest blogger:
Emily MaMere’s Guest House in Monmouth, Oregon

We offer 4 Reasons to Love Oregon Wine and we all know the best wine is the wine you drink with friends. But if you really want to impress your friends, be sure and bring Oregon wine to the party. And we give you 4 Reasons to Love Oregon Wine.

friends toasting with red wineSupport Local Businesses

Many Oregon wineries are small businesses. There is a good chance you will meet the owner, their family, and their family dog when you arrive at their tasting room. World class wine, from a personal, small business setting. And, as is often the case for small businesses, these wineries are the backbones of the communities in which they operate.

Unique Tasting Rooms

If you are planning a visit to Oregon, then likely, you are also planning to do some wine tasting. While the wine is enjoyable in your B&B room or at your own dining room table, you just can’t beat enjoying a glass at the winery tasting room. And every single tasting room is unique. Their views are one of a kind, their staff one of a kind, and their vibe at the tasting room is, of course, one of a kind. And there are so many to choose from, so the hard part is deciding where to start. And we hope you choose an Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild member inn as your home base.

Can’t beat the taste

Whatever your taste preference, we can find an Oregon winery to match. Sure, we are known for our pinots. But we also have other bold reds, sparkling wine, rose, chardonnay and more.  And time and time again our Oregon wineries are winning awards that showcase how their tasty wine stacks up again wines from across the globe.

MaMere’s Guest House is located in the heart of wine county, and is the perfect place to call home while you explore the surrounding wineries or visit Western Oregon University (WOU). Only a block from WOU and Main Street and an easy drive to Salem, Corvallis, McMinnville, and historic Independence.

Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild is ready to share Oregon with you: it’s environment, culture, and heritage. Combine gracious hospitality with ambiance at an inspected and approved Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild member Inn.

Hospitality Update: Our inns are following COVID-19 protocol guidance from the Oregon Health Authority. 

Although mask guidelines are lifted:

● Some businesses may choose to still require masks.

● Some people may choose to still wear a mask.

We have all struggled through COVID-19 and could use a little kindness. Please be respectful of local businesses and their workers and most importantly kind to yourself.

Cherry Tart on a glass serving platter

National Cherry Pie Day

National Cherry Pie Day is February 20. The Hood River Valley anticipates the Cherry Harvest, due to start around the first of July.  A little earlier in The Dalles Cherry Orchards.  Innkeepers at the Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast, in the heart of the Valley, will be making cherry crepes, cherry scones, cherry cobblers and of course placing big bowls of cold, crisp cherries on the table to nibble on before, during and after breakfast.

Although this is not a cherry pie, this tart is a favorite at the Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast in the Hood River Valley.

1 cup (1/2 lb.) butter, at room temperature
2 large egg yolks
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup yellow cornmeal
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 pounds fresh cherries, rinsed and pitted
2 Tbs. quick-tapioca
1 Tbs. lemon juice

In a bowl, with a mixer on medium speed, beat butter with 3/4 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in egg yolks. Stir in flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt until well blended. Divide dough in half. Press one portion over bottom and up sides to rim of a 9-inch tart pan with removable rim. Place other portion on a lightly floured piece of waxed paper. Set aside.

In another bowl, mix cherries, tapioca, lemon juice and remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Let stand for 10 minutes as you roll out second portion of dough with a lightly floured rolling pin into a 10-inch round.

Pour cherries into tart shell. Invert round over cherries. Press edges into rim of tart pan, pinching off any excess. Sprinkle tart lightly with sugar.

Place tart pan on a baking sheet and bake on the lower rack of a 375 degree over until top is golden brown, about 35-40 minutes.

Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild is ready to share Oregon with you: it’s environment, culture, and heritage. Combine gracious hospitality with ambiance at an inspected and approved Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild member Inn.

Hospitality Update: Our inns are following COVID-19 protocol guidance from the Oregon Health Authority. 

Although mask guidelines are lifted:

● Some businesses may choose to still require masks.

● Some people may choose to still wear a mask.

We have all struggled through COVID-19 and could use a little kindness. Please be respectful of local businesses and their workers and most importantly kind to yourself.

ronment, culture, and heritage. Combine gracious hospitality with ambiance at an inspected and approved Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild member Inn.

Gingered Pear Pandowdy in white ramakins

Gingered Pear and Raspberry Pandowdy

A Gingered Pear and Raspberry Pandowdy made with famous Hood River Valley Pears. The Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast is located in the Hood River Valley, the largest pear growing region in the nation. Many of our growers have cold storage units where we can pick up fresh pears almost all year round. This Gingered Pear and Raspberry Pandowdy has become a guest favorite.

Fruit Filling:

1/2 cup sugar
2 Tbs cornstarch
Pinch of fine sea salt
4 large pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
1 Tbs lemon juic
1 dry pint raspberries, fresh or frozen
1 Tbs cold butter, cut into small pieces

Preheat oven to 400°. Butter 4 small ramekins.
Fruit Filling: Rub the sugar, cornstarch and salt together in a large bowl, add pears and lemon juice and toss until evenly coated. Gently fold in raspberries and divide into ramekins. Dot with butter.

Biscuit:
1 3/4 cup flour
3 TBS plus 1 TBS sugar
3/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp fine salt
10 TBS cold butter
1/3 cup chopped candied ginger
2/3 cup plus 1 TBS cold buttermilk

Biscuit: Whisk together flour, 3 TBS sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until the size of peas. Stir in the Candied ginger, pour in the 2/3 cup buttermilk and stir until the dry ingredients are moistened. The dough will be crumbly, with large pieces of butter still visible. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured board and gently press the dough together. Divide into four pieces and place atop the fruit. Brush the dough with the remaining buttermilk and sprinkle with remaining sugar.

Bake in the lower third of the oven for 30 minutes, then turn the oven down to 350° and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until the pastry is golden and the juices are bubbly and thick. Allow to cool a bit before serving.

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Blue box with gift box and message Gift Certificates available hereE-mail info@obbg.org or call OBBG at 503-893-4210. Please leave a message as this line is monitored by our busy innkeepers. We’ll get back to you for the details: who will be the recipient of your thoughtful gift, acquire your payment method and shipping information. We’ll send them by mail, to either you or the recipient, with delivery confirmation. The recipient will have a great time getting away to a high-quality destination of their choice.

OBBG Lodging Gift Certificates are available in $25 increments and can be redeemed at every Oregon Bed & Breakfast Guild member across the state. With 25 members to choose from that’s a lot of choices and with an 18 months expiration recipients have plenty of time to redeem them at the Inn of their choosing.

The Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild offers a wide variety of inns, from a small guest cottage or two-room bed and breakfast to a larger country inn or small historic hotel.

Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild is ready to share Oregon with you: it’s environment, culture, and heritage. Combine gracious hospitality with ambiance at an inspected and approved Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild member Inn.

Hospitality Update: Our inns are following COVID-19 protocol guidance from the Oregon Health Authority. 

Although mask guidelines are lifted:

● Some businesses may choose to still require masks.

● Some people may choose to still wear a mask.

We have all struggled through COVID-19 and could use a little kindness. Please be respectful of local businesses and their workers and most importantly kind to yourself.

Rustic colored Bosc Pears on the tree

Pear Ginger Jam at Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast

Pear Ginger jam is a guest favorite at the Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast. An inspected and approved member of the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild, the Old Parkdale Inn is located in the Hood River Valley, the largest pear growing region in our nation. This jam is a beautiful gold color, with a not-too-sweet pure pear flavor, a little hit of fresh and crystalized ginger, and a bright lemony finish.

Pear Ginger Jam ~ Makes about 7-8 half pint jars

  • 5 cups cored and chopped pears
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoons grated fresh lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons peeled, grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4 cup minced crystallized ginger
  • 3 1/2 cups sugar, divided
  • 1 3/4 oz box powdered light fruit pectin (Sure-Jell in the pink box for less sugar)

Process:

Place pears, lemon juice, zest, and ginger in a medium saucepan over high heat. Stir in 1/4 cup sugar, and the pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil (a boil that doesn’t stop bubbling when stirred), stirring constantly. Stir in the remaining 3 1/4 cups sugar quickly. Return to a rolling boil, and boil exactly for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and skim off foam. Ladle into prepared jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Process in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes (or longer if high altitude).

The thing about breakfasts at an Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild member inn is that they’ll be varied, wholesome and nutritious. And almost always local: we do local best. The important thing is that when you choose to stay at an Oregon bed and breakfast you let your innkeeper know (preferably in advance) about your eating preferences and we’ll do our best to comply.

Order Oregon B&B Gift Certificates Now

Blue box with gift box and message Gift Certificates available hereE-mail info@obbg.org or call OBBG at 503-893-4210. Please leave a message as this line is monitored by our busy innkeepers. We’ll get back to you for the details: who will be the recipient of your thoughtful gift, acquire your payment method and shipping information. We’ll send them by mail, to either you or the recipient, with delivery confirmation. The recipient will have a great time getting away to a high-quality destination of their choice.

OBBG Lodging Gift Certificates are available in $25 increments and can be redeemed at every Oregon Bed & Breakfast Guild member across the state. With 25 members to choose from that’s a lot of choices and with an 18 months expiration recipients have plenty of time to redeem them at the Inn of their choosing.

The Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild offers a wide variety of inns, from a small guest cottage or two-room bed and breakfast to a larger country inn or small historic hotel.

Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild is ready to share Oregon with you: it’s environment, culture, and heritage. Combine gracious hospitality with ambiance at an inspected and approved Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild member Inn.

Hospitality Update: Our inns are following COVID-19 protocol guidance from the Oregon Health Authority. 

Although mask guidelines are lifted:

● Some businesses may choose to still require masks.

● Some people may choose to still wear a mask.

We have all struggled through COVID-19 and could use a little kindness. Please be respectful of local businesses and their workers and most importantly kind to yourself.

Gingered Pear Pandowdy in white ramakins

December is National Pear Month and here in Oregon we believe pears should be celebrated all year long. But we’ll especially celebrate the bounty of pears in December when it is National Pear Month.

This video reveals the most common pears grown in Oregon and Washington but some growers have expanded their orchards with many more heirloom and lesser known varieties.

Nutritional Benefits

  • Fiber: A medium pear has 6 grams of fiber, which equals about 24 percent of the recommended daily value. Did you know that the skin contains the majority of the fiber found in a pear?
  • Hypoallergenic: With an ever-growing population of food allergies, pears have been coined to be hypoallergenic. Safe food is good food!
  • Pectin: Pectin is an essential water-soluble fiber that helps to bind to cholesterol and remove it from the body making pears an excellent addition to anyone with high cholesterol.There are endless culinary possibilities for the pear: eaten fresh, in salads, baked or added to a skillet meal. This is one of our favorite: Gingered Pear and Raspberry Pandowdy at the Old Parkdale Inn
  • There are currently over 350 pear growers in Oregon
  • The pear is Oregon’s Official State Fruit
  • Pears are Oregon’s number one tree fruit crop
  • Oregon’s total pear production ranks 2nd overall in the United States and 2nd in terms of fresh pear production

Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild is ready to share Oregon with you: it’s environment, culture, and heritage. Combine gracious hospitality with ambiance at an inspected and approved Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild member Inn.

Hospitality Update: Our inns are following COVID-19 protocol guidance from the Oregon Health Authority. 

Although mask guidelines are lifted:

● Some businesses may choose to still require masks.

● Some people may choose to still wear a mask.

We have all struggled through COVID-19 and could use a little kindness. Please be respectful of local businesses and their workers and most importantly kind to yourself.

Lavender entry way at Chehalem Ridge Bed and Breakfast

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It’s lavender time in Oregon! Here’s a few places to eat, drink and smell the flowers.

The Newberg Lavender Trail events run through July and because of our wet spring, several of the U-cut farms are extending visits into August.

Enjoy the beauty and scents of lavender as you travel the Oregon Back Roads through pastoral countrysides to each destination.

As a Bed & Breakfast in the heart of Newberg, the innkeepers of Chehalem Ridge B&B are happy to share the best places to find lavender in the Willamette Valley.

Walking distance from Chehalem Ridge Bed & Breakfast in Newberg, sits the picturesque U-Pick lavender farm, Wayward Winds. Don’t miss their award-winning lavender essential oil or delicious lavender syrups. They have eight(!) different variations of syrup including inventive flavors like Lavender Pear and Lavender Ginger Peach.

At Mountainside Lavender Farm you can choose to walk the farm’s three fields of lavender to cut your own $6 bundles or you can buy ready-made bouquets.

Sip and dine on a lavender cocktail, lavender scented savory entrée, lavender-themed dessert, or lavender truffles at SubTerra Kitchen & Cellar.

Each lavender farm is unique and offers different activities year round, ranging from lavender bouquet cutting to mini-festivals with music, food, and vendors. Entry to each location is free.

Click Here to Download The 2022 Newberg Lavender Trail Rack Card & Trail Maps in PDF Format


In the Hood River Valley

Hope Ranch Lavender – Double mountain views in a field of lavender. Located just south of downtown Hood River, Hope Ranch Lavender is acres of sweet fragrance and tranquil beauty.

Lavender Sorbet at the Old Parkdale Inn

The Old Parkdale Inn is located in the Upper Hood River Valley on the north slope of Oregon’s tallest peak, Mt. Hood, in the quaint town of Parkdale. Outdoor adventure, lavender farms, wineries and fine dining are nearby. During harvest, guests can make a bouquet of fresh cut lavender from the bushes on the Inn’s grounds.

Lavender Blueberry Sorbet is a palette cleansing first course at the Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast, a dish produced from an explosion of Blueberries and Lavender in Oregon’s Hood River Valley. Ingredients

Hood River Lavender Farms offers quality products, exceptional views and vibrant gardens, and welcoming staff. During peak
lavender season ask about U-Pick or stop by during harvest to see them distill their beautiful essential oils.This July we will be celebrating our 18th Annual Lavender Daze Festival with live music, local vendors, and of course lots of lavender!

Mountainside Lavender

Just outside Portland, Mountainside U-pick lavender farm is Instagram-worthy thanks to the colorful fields framed by a mountain backdrop.

The Fulton House Bed and Breakfast is located in Southwest Portland and one block from Willamette Park and the Willamette River and the Willamette Greenway.

Southern Oregon Lavender Trails

An amazing lavender experience awaits you. Nestled among the vineyards and tranquil fields of Southern Oregon are six unique family-run lavender destinations.

Member inns of the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild are located near many Oregon Lavender Farms and the Innkeepers will be glad to suggest day trips and adventures for touring the Oregon Back Roads.

Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild is ready to share Oregon with you: it’s environment, culture, and heritage. Combine gracious hospitality with ambiance at an inspected and approved Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild member Inn.

people foot crushing grapes at the Carlton Crush

Carlton Crush Puts the Focus, and the Feet, on Oregon Wine

‘Carlton Crush Harvest Festival has become one of the signature wine events in the north Willamette Valley. The 2022 Crush is scheduled for September 10th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and features an array of exciting activities for young and old.

‘Watch as teams stomp on grapes, or sign up if you’re adventurous! The winning team will receive special prizes. The Carlton Business Association (CBA) sponsors the Grape Stomp Competition with teams of four people each. “Grapes are stomped in bare feet, in a half-barrel, with each team member stomping for one minute apiece.”  Visit Carlton Crush on the web and follow it on Facebook for updated posts.

‘Visitors and town folk not stomping can visit the Artists’ Market, listen to live music and enjoy food from Main Street restaurants or vendor booths. All events are held in the Upper Park or downtown Carlton.

2022 CRUSH HARVEST FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

Many Selections of Local Wines & Craft Beer

Festival Food Options & On Main Street in Downtown Carlton Artist’s Market Booths: Art, Crafts, & Specialty Products

11:00 AM Sign-Up: Kids’ Grape Stomp Competition (Ages 6-12)

Artists’ Market, Food & Beverage Vendors – Open for Business

11:15 AM Kids’s Grape Stomp Competition 

12:00 PM Team Grape Stomp Competition – Initial Heats

Dunk tank is open

2: 15 PM Team Grape Stomp Competition – SEMI-FINALS

2:45 pm Team Grape Stomp Competition – GRAND FINALE

3:00 PM Live Music – TBA
5:00 PM Festival Closes

Event proceeds benefit local Yamhill-Carlton area charities and causes.

Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild is ready to share Oregon with you: it’s environment, culture, and heritage. Combine gracious hospitality with ambiance at an inspected and approved Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild member Inn.

Hospitality Update: Our inns are following COVID-19 protocol guidance from the Oregon Health Authority. Oregon’s statewide mask requirement for indoor public places was lifted on March 12. Although some businesses may choose to require masks. And some people may choose to still wear a mask.

We have all struggled through COVID-19 and could use a little kindness. Please be respectful of local businesses and their workers and most importantly be kind to yourself. Our inns are doing everything in our power to keep you safe. Not sure if your favorite inn is open? Give them a call as they probably are.